Wanyan Xiyin

Timeline

1. 1115–1123Huining Prefecture · HeilongjiangAround the time Taizu proclaimed himself emperor, he created the Jurchen large script modeled on Chinese regular script and taught it to Jurchen youths, so that government documents, alliances and oaths could be written in their own script, laying the foundation for the Jin's civil governance.
2. 1123–1135Huining Prefecture · HeilongjiangAfter Taizong acceded to the throne he entered the central government, taking part in planning the conquest of Liao and the campaign against Song, formulating rites, laws and punishments, and handling diplomatic correspondence with Song, Liao and Xia; he was one of the most important civil officials of the founding era.
3. 1135–1140Yanjing · BeijingAfter Taizong's death he continued to assist in governance during Xizong's early reign, but was later executed amid political struggles, dying in 1140. His achievement in creating the Jurchen script was highly regarded by later generations.