Abstract:

The paper analyses the inclinations of the superior noblemen in the period of later Jin and early Song dynasties.The establishment of Liu Yu's regime was a key event.Before 412 A.D., the superior noblemen acted according to the ideal of aristocratic politics.In the struggle between Liu Yu and Liu Yi, the superior noblemen, guided by their leader Xie Hun, tried to restore their governance by supporting Liu Yi who seemed likely to stand on their Side.After 412 A.D., the superior noblemen accepted Liu Yu's regime.On the one hand, they showed their loyalty to Liu Yu, which was inconsistent with their spiritual characteristics.One the other hand, the superior noblemen were also involved in the struggle for power, which weakened their ability to control politics.The result was that their rule was made impossible.

Key words: Jin dynasty, Song dynasty, the superior noblemen, inclinations in politics