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Liao Shengzong's Southern Campaign

Type Event Region North China Time 1004

In 1004 CE, Liao Shengzong Yelu Longxu, aided by Empress Dowager Xiao, led a large army south against Northern Song, taking Dizhou, Jizhou and others…

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  1. 1004Song-Liao border · Song-Liao borderLiao Shengzong Yelu Longxu and Empress Dowager Xiao led troops south from Youzhou, taking Dizhou, Jizhou and other cities; Song forces retreated step by step and the border defense situation grew critical.
  2. 1004Chanzhou · ChanzhouSong Zhenzong, urged by Kou Zhun, resolved to personally campaign and took up position at Chanzhou. Liao vanguard commander Xiao Talin was ambushed and killed, halting the Liao offensive and bringing both sides into stalemate.

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