#166 - S. Song 9: The Enemy of My Enemy...

The Jin Empire is all at once ripped apart from 4 different directions all at once: Shandong rebels from the east, Khitan from the northeast, Mongols from the northwest, and Tanguts from the West. So they decide to go the only direction left… and invade Southern Song.

Time Period Covered:
1208-1217 CE

Relevant Historical Figures:

Song:
Emperor Ningzong
Chancellor Shi Miyuan
Minister Zhen Dexiu

Jin:
Prince Wei
Emperor Xuanzong
Commander Hesheli Zhizhong
Councilor Zhuhele Guoleqi

Mongol:
Genghis Khan

Red Jacket Rebels:
Yang the Saddler

Khitan:
Yelu Liuge, puppet-Emperor of Liao

Dazhen Kingdom:
Heavenly King Puxian Wannu