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Emperor Huizong abdicated in favor of Qinzong in [[1125]] as the empire came under attack from the [[Jurchen]] armies of the [[Jin Dynasty]]. This did nothing to stop the Jin from conquering the Northern Song capital of [[Kaifeng]] and capturing both Qinzong and his father, along with a number of other members of the Imperial family.

Emperor Huizong abdicated in favor of Qinzong in [[1125]] as the empire came under attack from the [[Jurchen]] armies of the [[Jin Dynasty]]. This did nothing to stop the Jin from conquering the Northern Song capital of [[Kaifeng]] and capturing both Qinzong and his father, along with a number of other members of the Imperial family.

Huizong and Qinzong lived on in captivity for a number of years, eventually dying there, never to return to freedom. Meanwhile, one of Qinzong's younger brothers continued the dynasty, establishing a new capital at [[Hangzhou]] and becoming [[Emperor Gaozong]], first emperor of the [[Southern Song Dynasty]].

Huizong and Qinzong lived on in captivity for a number of years, eventually dying there, never to return to freedom. Meanwhile, one of Qinzong's younger brothers continued the dynasty, establishing a new capital at [[Hangzhou]] and becoming [[Emperor Gaozong of Song]], first emperor of the [[Southern Song Dynasty]].

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