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Summary

In the ninth year of the Jing Han era of Wu Dynasty, uprisings in Jiangnan led to the capture of Hangzhou, threatening Jiaxing and causing unrest throughout Daichi. This uprising, while not the sole cause, initiated a series of events that contributed to Wu Dynasty's downfall. Fang Qi Fo aimed to delay Tong Guan's army, hoping to exploit Wu Dynasty's vulnerabilities. Initially, the righteous army seemed favored, but as Wu Dynasty confronted the rebellion, the true challenges emerged. The political elite underestimated Fang La's rebellion, viewing it as a disruption rather than a crisis, prompting a delayed military response. The Liao Kingdom presented both trouble and opportunity, but Tong Guan's focus shifted south instead of north. Despite facing a formidable Liao army, Wu Dynasty's forces suffered defeats, leading to a collapse in morale. Small victories in skirmishes contrasted sharply with the overall failure of the northern expedition, as fear spread among the troops. Qin Si Yuan's attempts to manage the situation were hampered by internal resistance, and the hope for a thawing southern front became the only remaining expectation. The Jurchens, initially admiring Han culture, began to question Wu Dynasty's strength after their own victories against the Liao Kingdom. By spring of the tenth year, Tong Guan captured Hangzhou, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. The internal power dynamics within Fang La's forces added further complexity to the situation.

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