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Emperor Xizong of Jin's Han-style reforms

Type Event Region China Time 1135–1150

Emperor Xizong (Wanyan Dan) reigned 10 Feb 1135–9 Jan 1150 from Shangjing Huining (Harbin Acheng, ~45.55N 126.98E), not Beijing;…

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  1. 1136–1141Shangjing Huining · Northeast ChinaXizong had studied Han culture since childhood. In 1136 he ordered Wanyan Zonggan, Wanyan Zongpan, and Wanyan Zonghan to oversee institutional reform and establish the Three Departments, abolishing the old boljie-lie system of selecting an heir. Han-style officialdom and rituals continued during the Tianjuan era. The move of the capital to Zhongdu (Yan) came under Hailing Wang in 1153, not in Xizong's reign.
  2. 1148–1150Shangjing Huining · Northeast ChinaXizong only took a more active role in governance after Wanyan Zongbi's death in 1148, but after both sons died young he took to drink and killing indiscriminately. On 9 January 1150 he was assassinated in a coup led by Wanyan Liang. No verified 1149 'Han clothing edict' exists.

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