Li Cunxu vs Wanyan Aguda

Li Cunxu inherited the title Prince of Jin from his father Li Keyong. He continued the struggle against Later Liang, consolidating the Jin state as a major power in northern China.

Li Cunxu's Jin army defeated the Later Liang forces under Zhu Wen at Baixiang. This victory established Jin as the dominant military power in the north and marked a turning point in the war.

Li Cunxu led a successful campaign against Later Liang, capturing its capital Kaifeng and ending the dynasty. He then proclaimed himself emperor, founding the Later Tang dynasty.

Li Cunxu declared himself emperor of the Later Tang dynasty, claiming legitimacy as the restorer of the Tang lineage. He established his capital at Luoyang and reunified much of northern China.

Li Cunxu faced a mutiny by his own troops at Xingyuan during a campaign against the Khitans. He was killed in the fighting, leading to the collapse of Later Tang and the rise of Later Jin.

Aguda's Jurchen forces defeated a Liao army at Hubudagang, marking the first major victory of the rebellion. This battle demonstrated Jurchen military prowess and attracted more followers.

Wanyan Aguda united the Jurchen tribes under his leadership, creating a confederation that rebelled against Liao domination. He organized a disciplined army and began the Jurchen revolt.

Wanyan Aguda proclaimed himself emperor, founding the Jin dynasty. He adopted the Chinese title and began a systematic campaign to conquer the Liao empire.

Aguda's forces captured the Liao supreme capital Shangjing, dealing a severe blow to the Liao dynasty. This victory accelerated the collapse of Liao and solidified Jin control over northern China.

Aguda formed an alliance with the Northern Song dynasty to jointly attack the Liao empire. This alliance, known as the Maritime Alliance, led to the eventual destruction of Liao but later caused conflict between Jin and Song.

Wanyan Aguda died, and his brother Wanyan Wuqimai succeeded him. Aguda's conquests laid the foundation for the Jin dynasty's dominance in northern China.