Popular Romance of Chinese Dynasties: Romance of Song Dynasty
by Cai Dongfan
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Zhao Kuangyin, who was born as a warrior, took advantage of the opportunity of being in charge of the young country to create a mutiny in Chenqiao. He wore a yellow robe and then staged a scene of drinking wine to release his military power, which consolidated the Zhao family's regime. The country was gradually becoming unified, martial arts was practiced, and culture was cultivated. The economy and culture of the Song Dynasty made more brilliant achievements. However, Liao, Jin, and Xia successively emerged in the north, and Huayi fought repeatedly. The Song Dynasty was so weak that it was difficult to recover, and the reforms initiated by Shenzong and Wang Anshi ended in failure. Deceived by some treacherous officials who wanted to restore the new law, both emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty were made prisoners. The Southern Song Dynasty court was trying to maintain peace, and for this reason, it killed generals who were determined to resist the Jin Dynasty. In the end, the same mistakes were repeated, and the Mongol army advanced step by step. The three emperors were either captured, died on the way to escape, or were buried in the sea. More than three hundred years of history have shown that only through continuous self-improvement can we survive and develop, while ignorance and corruption will eventually perish. The biggest lesson is that power and treachery harm the country.
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