The term “Shao” (绍) has two meanings: first, to continue; second, to guide.
In 1127 AD, the Northern Song Dynasty fell. Soon after, the ninth prince , Zhao Gou, ascended the throne in Shangqiu amidst great anticipation, inheriting the Song dynasty and changing the era name to Jianyan. However, within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as prime minister, Chen Dong…