Southern Song Xiaozong Administrative Reforms (1170s)

Name: Southern Song Xiaozong Administrative Reforms (1170s)
Start: 1171
End: 1180

Type Event Region China Time 1171–1180

In the 1170s, Emperor Xiaozong of Southern Song pursued internal reforms after the Longxing Peace, strengthening administration, taxation and militar…

Timeline

1174–1176Lin'an · ZhejiangAfter changing the era name to Chunxi, Xiaozong cut redundant officials, investigated concealed lands, adjusted the jing-zong tax levies, and curbed the influence of favorites like Zeng Di, attempting to restore the vigorous governance of early Qiandao.
1177–1180Huainan and Jingxiang defense lines · ChinaAfter the northern expedition failed, Xiaozong turned to consolidation, strengthening military-agricultural colonies and training garrisons along the Huai-Xi and Jingxiang lines, while maintaining the Longxing Peace framework with Jin; the administrative focus shifted from frontier expansion to internal stability.

Sources

Song dynasty https://www.britannica.com/topic/Song-dynasty
宋史·孝宗本纪 — 脱脱等