#157 - S. Song 4: Peace at What Cost?

Emperor Gaozong really, *really* wants his dad's coffin.

Qin Hui really, *really* wants to give the Jurchen whatever they ask for.

The Jurchen really, *really* want the Mongol khan to stop tweaking their emperor's beard.

Time Period Covered: 1135-1160 CE

Major Works Cited:

Allsen, Thomas. “Chapter 4: The rise of the Mongolian empire and Mongolian rule in north China” in Vol. 6, Alien Regimes and Border States.

Franke, Herbert. “Chapter 3: The Chin Dynasty” in Vol. 6, Alien Regimes and Border States.

Tao, Jing-Shen. “The Move to the South and the Reign of Kao-Tsung” in Vol. 5, the Sung Dynasty and Its Precursors.

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