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Southern Song Protest Against Jin Destruction of Song Tombs

Type Event Region China Time 1158

After Jin forces desecrated Northern Song imperial tombs in 1158, the Southern Song court in Lin'an lodged strong protests, rallying anti-Jin sentime…

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  1. 1158Lin'an · Lin'anNews of the Jin's destruction of the Song tombs reached Lin'an; Emperor Gaozong and his ministers were furious, calling it an unprecedented humiliation. Censors and scholar-officials submitted memorials demanding stern condemnation of the Jin.
  2. 1158Lin'an · Lin'anThe Southern Song court lodged solemn protests through envoys and state letters while internally discussing strengthening defenses and military preparations. Though unable to undo the Jin's acts, the protests gave anti-Jin advocacy greater public space.

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