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Jin Dynasty Southern Campaign Edict

Type Event Region China Time 1156

In 1156, Jin's Prince Hailing Wanyan Liang formally issued an edict for a southern campaign, ordering nationwide conscription and grain stockpiling t…

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  1. 1156Zhongdu · ZhongduWanyan Liang issued the edict at Zhongdu, announcing a southern campaign to destroy Song and unify the realm, ordering all circuits to accelerate conscription and grain stockpiling and to dispatch forces by a set deadline.
  2. 1156Circuits of the Jin dynasty · Jin dynastyAfter the edict was transmitted, military garrisons in the Central Plains, Hebei, and Shandong circuits were ordered to conscript laborers and transport grain and fodder, putting the southern campaign's military machine into full operation.

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