Emperor Taizong of Jin

Emperor Taizong of Jin (25 November 1075 – 9 February 1135), personal name Wuqimai, sinicised name Wanyan Sheng, was the second emperor of the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty of China. His era name was "Tianhui" . During his reign, the Jin dynasty conquered the Khitan-led Liao dynasty. He then led the Jin in their campaigns against the Song dynasty, captured the Northern Song capital in 1127 and went on to rule most of northern China. After his death, he was posthumously honoured with the temple name Taizong by his successor, Emperor Xizong.

Life Wuqimai was the fourth son of Helibo and his primary consort, Lady Nalan . He was a younger brother of Aguda (Emperor Taizu), the founder and first emperor of the Jin dynasty. He succeeded his brother in 1123. Two years later, the Jin general Wanyan Loushi led forces to attack the Khitan-led Liao dynasty and succeeded in capturing Emperor Tianzuo, the last Liao ruler, thereby ending the Liao dynasty's existence.

In October 1125, Emperor Taizong waged war against the Han Chinese-led Song dynasty and ordered his fifth brother, Wanyan Gao , to lead the Jin armies to attack Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng, Henan Province), the Song capital, from two different directions. The Song general Li Gang led fierce resistance against the Jin invaders. After some time, the Jin and Song dynasties agreed to a truce. In August 1126, Emperor Taizong ordered Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan to lead Jin forces to attack and besiege Bianjing again. This time, the Jin dynasty not only conquered Bianjing, but also captured Emperors Huizong and Qinzong of the Song dynasty. This event, historically known as the Jingkang Incident, marked the end of the Northern Song dynasty and beginning of the Southern Song dynasty.

In 1128, Emperor Taizong gave ironic titles of nobility to the two captured former Song emperors; Emperor Huizong was called "Duke Hunde" (; literally "Besotted Duke") while Emperor Qinzong was called "Marquis Chonghun" (; literally "Doubly Besotted Marquis"). They were resettled in Wuguocheng (; in present-day Yilan County, Heilongjiang Province).

During his reign, Emperor Taizong laid and strengthened the Jin dynasty's political system and institutions. In his later years, he designated Hela, a grandson of Aguda, as his successor. He died in Mingde Palace in 1135 and was buried in the He Mausoleum . His descendants were massacred by Digunai (Prince of Hailing), the fourth ruler of the Jin dynasty, as a political move to eliminate possible contenders to the throne. His remains were relocated to Dafangshan , which became known as the Gong Mausoleum .

Family Parents Empress Qinren of the Tangkuo clan Wanyan Zongpan, Prince of Song , 1st son Unknown: Wanyan Zonggu, Prince of Bin Wanyan Zongya, Prince of Dai Wanyan Zongshun, Prince of Xu Wanyan Zongwei, Prince of Yu , the Prince of Yu Wanyan Zongying, Prince of Teng Wanyan Zongyi, Prince of Xue Wanyan Zongben the Prince of Yuan Gulan , the Prince of Yi Hulijia , sinicised name Wanyan Zongmei , the Prince of Feng Shentumen , the Prince of Yun Huboshu , the Prince of Huo Wolie , the Prince of Cai Wanyan Zongzhe of Bi ,