Qinzong
emperor of Song dynasty
Also known as: Chβin-tsung, Zhao Huan
Qinzong (born 1100, Chinaβdied 1160, Yilan [now in Heilongjiang province]) was the last emperor (reigned 1125/26β1127) of the Bei (Northern) Song dynasty (960β1127). Zhao Huan became emperor when his father, the Huizong emperor (reigned 1100β1125/26), abdicated in the face of an invasion by the Juchen tribes. The invasion was halted when the Chinese agreed to a large cession of territory and a huge indemnity, but the Juchen renewed their attack two years later, capturing the...