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Cao Cheng's Rebellion

Type Event Region China Time 1129

Around the third year of Jianyan (1129), the roaming bandit Cao Cheng's forces operated in the Jinghu region, raiding prefectures and counties, becom…

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  1. 1129Jinghu · JinghuAfter the Jingkang Incident, local order collapsed; Cao Cheng gathered tens of thousands of followers, roaming and raiding between Jinghu prefectures, seizing official granaries and killing officials, severely threatening the Southern Song rear's stability and tax collection.
  2. 1129Dingzhou · HunanThe Southern Song court ordered Yue Fei and other generals to lead troops into Jinghu to suppress Cao Cheng. The Song army won successive battles, recovering much lost territory; Cao Cheng's forces were forced to flee south, easing the Jinghu situation, though remnant rebels continued to roam.

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