The Leo Song Dynasty of the Fifth Century

Northern way would take back control of lo yang from the leo song dynasty. They then turned their attentions west, where kingdom of shia was also gaining power. The tensions between northern way and leo song were dangerously high. Despite this there was still wealth through international trade along the silk road. And more religiously natured, philosophical sects such as the buddhists and the taoists grew more powerful during this period. It is often blamed for the economical instability of leo song.