The Rise and Fall of the Northern Song Dynasty Empire

This is a dynasty established by military generals in troubled times, but it is the most culturally prosperous, economically prosperous, and politically clear dynasty in history. This is a dynasty with the most frequent internal and external troubles. It has been repeatedly invaded and humiliated by foreign nations for hundreds of years since its founding. However, it is also the longest-lasting dynasty in the history of the country. How did Zhao Kuangyin become the founding king of the Northern Song Dynasty from a homeless man? What is the truth behind the eternal mystery of the sound of axes and the shadows of candles? Why can the much-criticized Zhao Guangyi be called a wise king? What kind of legendary woman was the Empress Dowager Xiao Yanyan of the Liao Kingdom? Why is Xiao Yanyan's eldest sister Xiao Hunian called a heroic woman of the Liao Kingdom? How much did the Song Dynasty gain and lose from the Chanyuan Alliance? Li Yuanhao, the founder of the Xixia Dynasty, was invincible and could be called a great hero. But what kind of unparalleled hero was Li Jiqian, the founder of the Xixia Dynasty? Song Renzong is known as the most benevolent emperor throughout the ages, but can he be called a wise emperor? Why was Fan Zhongyan the most perfect person in the Northern Song Dynasty? Is Bao Zheng in history really a god in solving cases? What are the pros and cons of Wang Anshi's reform? Why did Su Shi rise and fall so many times in officialdom? Why did Song Shenzong, who was determined to enrich the country and strengthen the army throughout his life, die young in his prime? How did the young and energetic Song Zhezong use military means to completely surrender Xixia? Why did Song Huizong, who had no chance of ascending to the throne, finally rule the world? Why did the Liao Kingdom's million-strong army collapse at the drop of a hat and then quickly perish? How did the Jin Kingdom founded by Wanyan Aguda rise and become a new generation of East Asian hegemon? What kind of profound national disaster and tragedy was the Jingkang Disaster? The curtain of the Song Dynasty begins...