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Zhezong lowered taxes, stopped all negotiations with the Tangut Empire and resumed armed conflict which eventually forced the Xixia to enter a more peaceful stance with the Song.

Overall, Zhezong's reign gave the Song dynasty a breath of fresh air but Zhezong was not able stop fighting between conservative members in his government and the more liberal members catering to Wang Anshi's reforms.

This eventually led to the Northern Song's demise in the 12th century.