Long Catalog of the Great Song Dynasty

Jianlong founded the country, and the war began. The Zhao family took over the ruins of the troubled times of the Five Dynasties and opened the foundation of the Song Dynasty for three hundred years. This was an era when literati were at their peak and magnificence was unparalleled. It was also a troubled time with hidden undercurrents and thorns at every step. The yellow robes of Chenqiao's mutiny, the imperial power of drinking wine to release military power, the century-old truce of the Chanyuan Alliance, the reform and strengthening of the Qingli New Deal, the disputes between the government and the public during the Xining Reform... The nine dynasties of the Northern Song Dynasty experienced ups and downs for 168 years, and famous ministers and generals took turns to appear. Zhao Pu, Kou Zhun, Fan Zhongyan, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Di Qing, Yue Fei... Countless ancient figures wrote legends in court games, battlefield battles, and the pros and cons of people's livelihood. In the prosperous age, there are always hidden worries. The national policy of emphasizing civility over military affairs has laid hidden dangers for border defense. The old and new parties are constantly tearing apart the court. Redundant officials and soldiers have accumulated disadvantages for a long time. The prosperity of Bianjing masks the crisis of the mountains and rivers. From the vigorous rebirth of unifying the Central Plains, to the decline of poverty and weakness, until the smoke of war suddenly rose in Jingkang, the mountains and rivers were broken, and the imperial palace was covered with dust.