On May 18, 1099, Zhezong became ill in which the symptoms were constant coughing andĬonstipation. This split would eventually contribute to the Northern Song dynasty's demise in the 12th century. However, Emperor Zhezong was unable to stop fighting between conservative members of his government and the more liberal members who supported Wang Anshi's reforms and in fact, the fighting intensified during Emperor Zhezong's reign. Western Xia state, and resumed armed conflict which eventually forced Western Xia to enter a more peaceful stance with the Song Empire. Emperor Zhezong was powerless and it was not until Grand Empress Dowager Gao's death in 1093 that the emperor was able to reinstate Wang Anshi's reforms and reduce the late Sima Guang's influence.Įmperor Zhezong lowered taxes, stopped negotiations with the As the young emperor's regent, Grand Empress Dowager Gao appointed conservatives such as
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