Song Taizu rose from the ranks of armored soldiers to ascend the throne, reigning for seventeen years, yet failing to unify the nine provinces. Taizong, with deep strategy and decisive action, was determined to pacify the realm—he took Taiyuan, campaigned against the Khitan, and at Gaoliang River, the dream of victory was shattered on a donkey cart.

By the time of the Jingkang era and William Harris, the decadence of six generations was swept away. He defended the capital, fought bloody battles against the northern invaders, seized the moment, rallied heroes, quelled chaos, and crushed the strong to achieve great deeds.

He broke the Jin dynasty, subdued Western Xia, and his might and virtue spread far and wide, with all lands paying homage. The vastness of his domain far surpassed that of Han and Tang. His achievements were magnificent and unparalleled.

Thus he is called: The Founder of Song!