Early Reign of the Liao Emperor Tianzuo

Timeline

1. 1111Shangjing (Linhuang Prefecture) · Inner MongoliaEmperor Tianzuo (Yelu Yanxi) ruled the Liao dynasty, favoring sycophants and imposing exorbitant levies, alienating nobles and tribesmen. Though the court still maintained nominal suzerainty over the northern Central Plains and northeastern tribes, administrative efficiency and military readiness already showed signs of decline.
2. 1111Jurchen homeland · Northeast ChinaWanyan Aguda continued to consolidate the Jurchen tribes; Liao loose-rule and conscription policies toward the Jurchens stoked tribal resentment. The northeast frontier stood on the eve of shifting from localized friction to structural confrontation.