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The Rise of a New Hero: A Tale from the Northern Song Dynasty

The world was shaken in the early ages of the Northern Song Dynasty as the empress of the kingdom passed away due to old age. With her demise, a power vacuum loomed large, leaving the Song Dynasty vulnerable. Sensing the opportunity, the emperor of the Liao Kingdom turned against the Song Kingdom, launching an attack that violated the fragile peace agreements established between the two realms. This attack was ruthless; innocent civilians were robbed and executed, plunging the region into chaos.