Emperor Taizu had been successful in nearly completing the incorporation of the southern kingdoms into the Song Dynasty by his death in 976.

His younger brother, Emperor Taizong, wishes to emulate his older brother’s successes.

The last king of Wuyue, Qian Chun, in the face of certain annihilation from northern imperial Chinese troops, pledges allegiance to the Song Dynasty in 978, saving his people from war and economic destruction.

While Qian Chu nominally remains king, Wuyue is absorbed into the Song Dynasty, effectively ending the kingdom.