Emperor Zhenzong of Song, Zhao Heng

Timeline

1. 1001–1003Dongjing Kaifeng Fu · Kaifeng CityIn the later Xianping era, Zhenzong continued to appoint capable ministers such as Li Hang, Lü Duan, and Wang Dan as chancellors, established transport commissioners by circuit, reduced taxes, and relieved famine; Northern Song's economy and culture continued to flourish, a continuation of the so-called 'Rule of Xianping.'
2. 1004–1005Chanzhou · Puyang CityIn the first year of Jingde, Empress Dowager Xiao and Emperor Shengzong of Liao led forces south; Zhenzong initially wished to flee south, but after chief minister Kou Zhun's forceful remonstrance he personally went to Chanzhou to direct the battle. Song forces shot and killed Liao general Xiao Talin, and both sides negotiated peace, agreeing that Song and Liao were brother states, with Song annually granting Liao 100,000 taels of silver and 200,000 bolts of silk, known as the Chanyuan Alliance.
3. 1008–1010Mount Tai · Tai'an CityAfter the 'Heavenly Books' incident at Chengtian Gate in the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu, the era name was changed; with the support of Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, and others, Zhenzong performed the Fengshan sacrifice at Mount Tai and the sacrifice at Fenyin, and because Liu E's attendant Li bore a son, he entrusted the prince Zhao Shouyi to Liu E's upbringing, launching the movement of Heavenly Books, auspicious omens, and sacrificial ceremonies.