Battle of Huangzhou

Timeline

1. 1129Huangzhou · HubeiJin general Wanyan Zongbi led cavalry south, advancing on Huangzhou, a key point on the middle Yangtze. The Song held the city, sharply increasing pressure on the Jianghuai defense line; Huangzhou became a contested key point on the Jin's southward route.
2. 1129Huangzhou · HubeiSong general Meng Bangjie and others led troops to resist the Jin around Huangzhou, with both sides contending repeatedly. The Song were ultimately forced to retreat for lack of troops and reinforcements, Huangzhou fell, and the Jin were able to continue advancing along the river.