Later Jin seems to have its bed made within its steadfast alliance with Liao - in spite of the humiliating stipulations such a relationship imposes onto a proud Son of Heaven. Yet when Later Jin's first emperor dies, his replacement will do his level-best to unmake all the gains his nation has made... at his own peril.

Time Period Covered:

937-947 CE

Major Historical Figures:

Later Jin:

Shi Jingtang (Emperor Gaozu of Later Jin) [r. 936-942 CE]

Shi Chonggui (Emperor Chu of Later Jin) [r. 942-947 CE]

Governor-General An Chongrong [d. 942]

Chancellor Feng Dao [882-954 CE]

General Jing Yanguang [892-947 CE]

Liao:

Yelü Deguang (Emperor Taizong of Liao) [r. 927-947 CE]

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#128 - 5D10K 5: The Exiled Emperor