Emperor Hailing's Southern Campaign Plan

Timeline

1. 1154Zhongdu · North ChinaEmperor Hailing convened generals at Zhongdu to discuss the southern campaign, expressing his ambition to destroy Song and unify, beginning to formulate an overall strategy of advancing south along the Huai on multiple routes, and adjusting military deployments.
2. 1154Huai River basin · Huai River basinJin conscripted troops in the northern circuits, cast weapons, stockpiled grain, and strengthened the defense line and forward bases north of the Huai, preparing material and manpower for the large-scale southern invasion to come.