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Wanyan Hela

Type Figure Region Jurchen Time 1119–1150 Also known as Xizong of Jin、Xizong

Wanyan Hela (Xizong of Jin, Chinese name Wanyan Dan; 1119–1150), third Jin emperor who adopted Chinese-style institutions, concluded the Shaoxing pea…

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  1. 1135–1140Huining Prefecture · Jin ShangjingSucceeded after Taizong's death in Tianhui 13, with era names Tianhui, Tianjuan and Huangtong. He relied on Zonggan and Zongbi, abolished the puppet Qi state, alternated between war and peace with Song, and reformed the boljie system along Chinese lines.
  2. 1141–1142Bianjing · HenanIn 1140 Zongbi again took Henan and Shaanxi, fighting Yue Fei, Han Shizhong and others. In 1141 the two sides negotiated peace again: Song acknowledged vassalage and paid tribute, with the Huai River–Dasanguan as the border, establishing the north-south standoff.
  3. 1143–1149Huining Prefecture, Shangjing · Jin ShangjingAfter his two sons Ji'an and Daoji died in succession, Xizong drank heavily, neglected government, and killed ministers indiscriminately. Empress Peiman (Empress Daoping) at times interfered in politics. Wanyan Liang and other close imperial kinsmen formed factions, paving the way for a coup.
  4. 1150Huining Prefecture, Shangjing · Jin ShangjingOn January 9, 1150, Wanyan Liang and others launched a coup, assassinated Xizong and seized the throne (Prince Hailing), posthumously demoting him to Prince of Donghun. After Shizong ascended, his imperial title was restored, and the temple name Xizong was later fixed.

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