This period saw a literary resurgence, as such novels as All Men Are Brothers were written, as well as a revival of Confucian philosophy through thinkers such as Chu Hsi.
During this period, a councilor named Wang An-shih promulgated fiscal reforms that benefitted the poor. It was constantly beset by the Jurchen, and was forced to re-establish itself in the south at Hangchow after the Jurchen took their capital of Kaifeng. This period saw a literary resurgence, as such novels as All Men Are Brothers were written, as well as a revival of Confucian philosophy through thinkers such as Chu Hsi. Its first ruler, Chao K'uang-yin, established it in the 960s. FTP, name this Chinese dynasty which succeeded the Tang and which was finally ended in 1279 when the Mongols conquered China and set up the Yuan dynasty.
During this period, a councilor named Wang An-shih promulgated fiscal reforms that benefitted the poor.
the Sung dynasty