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Emperor Hailing's Tour of the Central Plains

Type Event Region China Time 1159

In 1159 (29th year of Shaoxing), Emperor Hailing Wanyan Liang personally toured the Central Plains, inspecting Kaifeng's palace construction, reviewi…

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  1. 1159Jin Zhongdu · Jin dynastyEmperor Hailing set out from Zhongdu with an entourage of officials for a southern tour of the Central Plains. The trip aimed to personally supervise the capital relocation project, review military forces north of the Huai, and proclaim Jin's determination to subdue the south to the region's scholars and people.
  2. 1159Kaifeng · KaifengEmperor Hailing arrived at Kaifeng to inspect palace construction progress, reviewed garrisoned troops, and ordered acceleration of the Nanjing imperial city's completion. Historical records describe him as arbitrary in favor and punishment, with heavy conscription of labor along the way that the people could not bear.
  3. 1159Central Plains · Central PlainsAfter completing his inspection of the Central Plains, Emperor Hailing returned north and immediately intensified planning for the large-scale southern campaign the following year. Southern Song learned of Jin's movements through envoys and spies, and anti-Jin sentiment further intensified at court and among the public.

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