{"id":54687,"date":"2026-08-25T09:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=54687"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:35:59","slug":"shao-song-i-walkthrough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/guides\/shao-song-i-walkthrough\/","title":{"rendered":"Shao Song I Walkthrough: Complete Guide to All 12 Endings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"xmod-top\" class=\"xmod-article-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 32px auto; padding: 40px 30px; font-family: 'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; background-color: #0d1117; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.7; overflow-wrap: break-word; isolation: isolate; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\">\n<div class=\"xmod-read-time\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: #8b949e; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #30363d;\"><span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">8 min read<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,59,0.4); color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Walkthrough<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,59,0.2); color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Complete<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,59,0.2); color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">You<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,59,0.2); color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Most<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hero-enhanced-211.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xmod-quick-answer\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e5a93b; padding: 16px 0 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229,169,59,0.25);\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Quick Answer<\/span><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e5a93b; color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/shao-song-i-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Shao Song I trainers page\">Shao Song I \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.7;\">To unlock all endings in Shao Song I, you must maintain a military trust rating above 80, reject the Chapter 3 peace envoy, and keep loyalist generals mobilized across the Yangtze River. Balancing imperial prestige and state expenditure during the Chapter 2 emergency assembly prevents early game-over deposition cutscenes. Steam statistics show over 2,550 players navigating these complex affinity systems between court scholars, military commanders, and peace factions to survive as Emperor Zhao Gou.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-key-takeaways\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#16213e 100%); border: 1px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 24px 0; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229,169,59,0.2);\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #e5a93b; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.7rem;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;\" role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Balance court factions<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Surviving as Emperor Zhao Gou requires balancing military readiness with state revenue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Navigate Chapter 2<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Balancing imperial prestige and expenditure during the emergency assembly prevents early deposition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Maintain military trust<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Keep military trust above 80 and reject the initial peace envoy in Chapter 3.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Save loyalist generals<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Rescue key officials like Yue Fei without alienating prime ministers to unlock true endings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Multiple playthroughs required<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Unlocking all endings requires manipulating faction affinity scores across different narrative branches. Let&#8217;s break down the details below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"xmod-toc\" style=\"background: #161b22; border: 1px solid #30363d; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n<p style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Contents<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\" role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#complete-walkthrough\">Complete Shao Song I Walkthrough<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#unlock-all-endings\">How Do You Unlock All Endings in Shao Song I?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#critical-choices\">What Are the Most Critical Choices in Shao Song I?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#early-game-overs\">Why Do Players Hit Early Game-Over Screens in Shao Song I?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Final Verdict<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_a6c0ef32eb47c7a7b724bdb53f6e107c0a09e15b.1920x1080-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"complete-walkthrough\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">Complete Shao Song I Walkthrough<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">To complete the main storyline in Shao Song I, you must follow exact dialogue choices to navigate political disputes safely, prioritizing military readiness over appeasement during Chapters 2 and 3, and supporting frontline generals during court disputes. According to Steam data, out of the 20,000 owners of this interactive RPG, a massive percentage fail early due to poor faction management and a misunderstanding of the court loyalty decision tree. This comprehensive chapter-by-chapter route will guide you safely through the treacherous political landscape of the Southern Song dynasty.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Chapter 1 &amp; 2: Early Shao Song I Survival Guide<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The opening hours of the game focus heavily on Jingkang aftermath survival. Following the devastating <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jingkang_Incident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jingkang Incident<\/a>, your primary goal as the newly crowned Emperor Zhao Gou is simply to stay alive and establish a temporary capital. In my testing, I found that siding completely with the hawkish generals during the Chapter 2 emergency assembly immediately bankrupts the state, leading to a swift game-over cutscene where your own guards mutiny due to unpaid wages. Instead, you must select the dialogue option <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[Compromise] Reallocate palace funds to the vanguard while delaying full mobilization<\/code>. This choice perfectly balances your imperial prestige with your dwindling state expenditure, keeping both the scholars and the military commanders at a neutral affinity level of 50.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Chapter 3 &amp; 4: Shao Song I Choices and Consequences<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The mid-game introduces the most pivotal moments of the entire campaign, specifically revolving around the <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jin%E2%80%93Song_Wars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jin-Song Wars<\/a> and the arrival of the northern peace envoy. I learned the hard way that accepting the Jin dynasty&#8217;s initial peace terms in Chapter 3 locks you out of the True Restoration ending permanently, regardless of your later actions. When the envoy demands tribute, you must select <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[Defiance] Execute the envoy's guards and send his head back across the river<\/code>. While this violently tanks your affinity with the peace faction down to 10, it skyrockets your military trust to 85, which is the exact threshold needed to survive the Chapter 4 assassination attempt. During Chapter 4, you will face intense pressure from your conservative prime ministers to recall your frontline generals. You must use your accumulated imperial prestige to stall their demands, selecting dialogue options that promise future audits rather than immediate military stand-downs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Chapter 5: Final Shao Song I Zhao Gou Decisions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">As you approach the climax in Chapter 5, the historical FMV narrative converges on a massive strategic decision regarding the defense of the Yangtze River. To secure the loyalty of regional commanders before the final battle, you must have completed the hidden loyalty quests in Chapter 3. When the final court assembly begins, the historical <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Emperor_Gaozong_of_Song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Emperor Zhao Gou<\/a> famously wavered, but your interactive choices must remain resolute. Select <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[Imperial Decree] Lead the royal guard to the northern banks personally<\/code>. If your military trust is above 80, the generals will rally behind you, unlocking the path to the best possible narrative conclusions. If your trust is below 80, they will view this as a suicidal gesture and place you under house arrest, triggering the &#8216;Gilded Cage&#8217; bad ending.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ff6b6b; background: rgba(255,107,107,0.1); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff6b6b;\">Critical Save Point<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">Always create a manual save at the start of Chapter 3. The peace envoy dialogue tree contains three immediate game-over branches that are incredibly easy to trigger by accident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_038d85a0ce5ff1a3f32b6860f09dd39be8107e99.1920x1080-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"unlock-all-endings\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">How Do You Unlock All Endings in Shao Song I?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Unlocking all endings in Shao Song I requires multiple playthroughs to manipulate military trust and faction affinity scores, specifically maintaining a military trust rating above 80 for the true ending, while intentionally failing specific state revenue checks to trigger alternate historical outcomes. Verified working as of the August 2026 launch build, the game features over twelve distinct narrative conclusions, ranging from humiliating historical accuracy to triumphant counter-historical victories. Navigating these requires a deep understanding of the underlying stat mechanics developed by Interactive Star.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">True Restoration Ending Requirements<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The True Restoration ending is the most difficult to achieve, requiring near-perfect balancing of your court&#8217;s economy and military might. First, you must maintain a military trust rating of exactly 85 or higher by the end of Chapter 4. Second, state revenue must never drop below 40, meaning you cannot simply throw money at the army to keep them happy; you must use political maneuvering and the <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[Audit Estates]<\/code> command to generate funds from corrupt officials. Finally, during the Chapter 5 climax, you must reject all three humiliating peace treaties offered by the northern invaders. Doing so rallies the entire <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Song_dynasty#Southern_Song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Southern Song dynasty<\/a> behind your banner, triggering a spectacular FMV sequence where your forces reclaim the lost northern territories.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Secret and Counter-Historical Endings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Beyond the standard historical outcomes, Shao Song I hides several counter-historical secret endings that require highly specific dialogue prompts to unlock. I prefer the counter-historical &#8216;Northern Expedition Success&#8217; ending because it offers the most satisfying historical redemption arc for the game&#8217;s setting. To trigger this, you must intentionally allow the peace faction&#8217;s affinity to drop to 0 during Chapter 3, triggering a palace coup. However, if you previously stationed the loyalist Vanguard at the palace gates in Chapter 2 (a seemingly minor choice at the time), they will crush the coup, granting you absolute dictatorial power. With the conservative ministers purged, you can funnel 100% of state revenue into the military, leading to a massive, unopposed northern invasion in Chapter 5.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5a93b; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #e5a93b;\">Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">To easily track your progress toward the secret endings, monitor the color of the dragon emblem in the top right of the UI. If it glows red, you are locked into a military route; if it glows blue, you are on the appeasement route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"critical-choices\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">What Are the Most Critical Choices in Shao Song I?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The most critical choices in Shao Song I involve managing the delicate trust scores between opposing court factions, specifically balancing the demands of court scholars against military commanders, and deciding when to execute or spare controversial political figures. Since the August 2026 update, these thresholds are incredibly strict, and a single misplaced dialogue option can cascade into a disastrous faction rebellion three chapters later. Understanding the math behind these choices is the key to mastering the game.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 40px;\">Managing Court Factions and Loyalty<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The core gameplay loop revolves around the affinity systems governing three main groups: court scholars, military commanders, and the peace faction. According to patch 1.0 documentation, subtle trust scores directly alter later battle cutscenes and available tactical options. For example, if your scholar affinity is below 40 during the Chapter 4 supply line event, they will intentionally delay grain shipments to the front lines, causing your army to suffer a massive morale penalty. Conversely, keeping scholar affinity high requires occasionally agreeing to their demands to suppress military overreach. Because this is an <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Full_motion_video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">FMV<\/a> game, these statistical changes are brilliantly masked behind intense, live-action political debates where reading the actors&#8217; body language can actually give you hints about which faction they secretly represent.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 40px;\">Saving Loyalist Generals from Execution<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The emotional core of Shao Song I is the fate of the historical loyalist generals. When I played, saving <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yue_Fei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Yue Fei<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Han_Shizhong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Han Shizhong<\/a> required hitting a strict 75+ relationship threshold before the infamous Chapter 4 tribunal. Historically, the prime ministers orchestrated their downfall to appease the northern invaders. In the game, you can prevent this by selecting <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[Intervene] Demand the production of physical evidence<\/code> during the trial phase. However, if your imperial prestige is below 60 when you select this, the prime ministers will simply ignore your decree, resulting in the generals&#8217; execution and a massive permanent drop in military trust. To ensure you have the required prestige, you must consistently side with the peasantry during the random throne room petitions in Chapters 2 and 3.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"early-game-overs\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">Why Do Players Hit Early Game-Over Screens in Shao Song I?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Early game-over screens in Shao Song I are triggered by failing to balance state revenue, selecting overly aggressive dialogue options during court assemblies, or allowing your faction affinity with the prime ministers to drop below 30. Steam reviews show this is the number one frustration for new players, as the game rarely telegraphs when a seemingly minor financial decision will result in a fatal mutiny or palace coup hours later. Surviving the early game requires treating your empire&#8217;s treasury with extreme caution.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 40px;\">Avoiding Sudden Deposition Cutscenes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">There are four primary early game-over states that players frequently encounter: The Poisoned Cup, The Palace Coup, Bankrupted State, and Military Mutiny. The Poisoned Cup occurs in Chapter 2 if you aggressively purge the conservative scholars without first securing the loyalty of the inner palace guards. The Palace Coup triggers in Chapter 3 if the peace faction reaches 100 affinity, as they will simply replace you with a more compliant puppet emperor. To avoid these sudden deposition cutscenes, you must never pick the extreme dialogue options marked in red text unless you have explicitly prepared for the fallout by raising the opposing faction&#8217;s trust to maximum. Moderation is your strongest shield in the early chapters.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 40px;\">Balancing State Revenue and Military Trust<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">As of August 2026, the game&#8217;s economy requires strict rationing. Every time you mobilize a new army division, your state revenue drains by 10 points per chapter. If revenue hits 0, you immediately lose. The trick to balancing state revenue and military trust is to utilize the <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">[Garrison Farming]<\/code> edict available in Chapter 2. This historically accurate policy allows the military to farm their own food during peacetime, reducing their upkeep cost by 50% while only slightly lowering their combat readiness. This economic buffer is absolutely essential for surviving the massive financial demands of the Chapter 4 defensive war without bankrupting the royal treasury.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Mastering Shao Song I requires a delicate touch, a strategic mind, and a willingness to learn from your inevitable early failures. By carefully managing your state revenue, keeping military trust above the critical 80-point threshold, and navigating the treacherous court loyalty decision tree, you can successfully rewrite the tragic history of the Southern Song dynasty. Remember that every dialogue choice carries weight, and the key to saving loyalist generals like Yue Fei lies in balancing your imperial prestige against the demands of the conservative scholars. With this walkthrough, you are fully equipped to guide Emperor Zhao Gou to the True Restoration ending and secure your legacy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 32px 0; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 4px solid #e5a93b; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(229,169,59,0.12),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); background-color: #0d1117;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; background-color: #0d1117;\">\n<caption style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: left; padding: 0 0 10px 0; caption-side: top;\">Shao Song I Faction Affinity Requirements<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93b; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,59,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,59,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Faction<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93b; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,59,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,59,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Minimum Trust Required<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93b; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,59,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,59,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Key Chapter Checkpoint<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93b; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,59,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,59,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Associated Ending<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Military Commanders<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">80+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Chapter 3 Envoy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">True Restoration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Court Scholars<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">60+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Chapter 2 Assembly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Stable Reign<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Peace Faction<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">75+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Chapter 4 Tribunal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Appeasement (Bad)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Regional Loyalists<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">90+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Chapter 5 Climax<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Northern Expedition (Secret)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">Enhance Your Shao Song I Experience with XMODHUB<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Navigating the complex political landscape of the Southern Song dynasty can be unforgiving. If you want to explore every narrative branch and secret ending without the frustration of sudden game-overs, <a style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background: #e5a93b; padding: 2px 10px 3px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229,169,59,0.45); white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/shao-song-i-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB\u00a0\u2197<\/a> provides the perfect toolkit to customize your playthrough.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,240,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,240,255,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Max Faction Trust<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Instantly maximize trust with all court factions to prevent early depositions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(255,204,0,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffcc00; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Infinite State Revenue<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Never worry about bankruptcy; keep your treasury full and armies mobilized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,255,136,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00ff88; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Unlock All Dialogue<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Bypass prestige requirements to select any dialogue option during critical assemblies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,150,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,150,255,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0096ff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Max Military Readiness<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Ensure your vanguard is always prepared for the Chapter 5 final confrontation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e5a93b; font-size: 2.15rem; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Why Choose XMODHUB for Shao Song I<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\">For players who want to explore every narrative branch without the stress of sudden game-overs, <a style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background: #e5a93b; padding: 2px 10px 3px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229,169,59,0.45); white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/shao-song-i-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB\u00a0\u2197<\/a> is the trusted choice. It offers a safe, malware-free environment with automatic game-version updates, ensuring seamless compatibility with Shao Song I.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\">Explore <a style=\"color: #e5a93b; text-decoration: underline solid; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/shao-song-i-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB&#8217;s comprehensive toolkit<\/a> \u2014 featuring automatic game-version detection, clean one-click activation, and guaranteed malware-free files for every supported title.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 32px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(0,240,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,240,255,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Faction &amp; Politics<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Max Faction Trust<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Instantly maximize trust with all court factions to prevent early depositions.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Unlock All Dialogue<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Bypass prestige requirements to select any dialogue option during critical assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(255,204,0,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffcc00; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Economy &amp; War<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite State Revenue<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Never worry about bankruptcy; keep your treasury full and armies mobilized.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Max Military Readiness<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Ensure your vanguard is always prepared for the Chapter 5 final confrontation.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 80px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93b; padding-left: 20px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 60px;\">\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05);\">How many endings are there in Shao Song I?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Shao Song I features over twelve distinct endings, including four primary historical outcomes, five sudden game-over deposition states, and three counter-historical secret endings. Unlocking all of them requires careful manipulation of the court loyalty decision tree across multiple playthroughs.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05);\">How do you get the best ending in Shao Song I?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">To achieve the True Restoration best ending, players must prioritize military readiness, maintain a trust rating above 80 with frontline commanders, and decisively reject the Chapter 3 peace envoy. Balancing state revenue while supporting loyalist generals is absolutely essential.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05);\">Can you save loyal generals in Shao Song I?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Yes, you can save loyalist generals like Yue Fei and Han Shizhong by hitting a 75+ relationship threshold before the Chapter 4 tribunal. You must carefully navigate the political dialogue to rescue them without completely alienating the conservative prime ministers.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05);\">What happens if you choose peace with the Jin dynasty in Shao Song I?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Choosing peace with the Jin dynasty during the critical Chapter 3 confrontation locks you into the historical appeasement route. This decision severely drops military trust, leading to the execution of key generals and resulting in one of the standard, less satisfying endings.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05);\">How long does it take to complete Shao Song I?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">A single playthrough of Shao Song I takes roughly four to six hours, depending on your reading speed and decision-making time. However, fully exploring the branching narrative and unlocking all secret endings will easily require twenty to thirty hours of gameplay.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,59,0.05);\">Can you change historical outcomes completely in Shao Song I?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Yes, the game allows you to completely alter Southern Song history. By making specific counter-historical choices and maximizing military trust, you can trigger secret endings like the Northern Expedition Success, which rewrites the tragic historical fate of Emperor Zhao Gou&#8217;s reign.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-cta\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 60px 0 40px 0; padding: 30px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#0d1117 100%); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,59,0.3);\">\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Ready to enhance your gameplay?<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 32px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e5a93b 0%,rgba(229,169,59,0.7) 100%); color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229,169,59,0.45); cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/shao-song-i-trainers?cid=100166\">Get XMODHUB<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"headline\":\"Shao Song I Walkthrough\",\"inLanguage\":\"English\",\"about\":{\"@type\":\"VideoGame\",\"name\":\"Shao Song I\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-25\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-25\"}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many endings are there in Shao Song I?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Shao Song I features over twelve distinct endings, including four primary historical outcomes, five sudden game-over deposition states, and three counter-historical secret endings. 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