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Real history:
Yue Fei was on the caliber of any of the Generals of the Three Kingdoms Period. He had several problems - firstly, he could not capitalize on his victories without being countermanded by the capital - the Emperor Gaozong feared that if Yue Fei took Kaifeng, that the general might release Emperor Qinzong (Emperor Qinzong's existence threatened Gaozong's claim to the throne and could lead to civil war). Secondly, the corrupt officials in the capital decided to sign a peace treaty. They recalled him from the front. Thirdly, the corrupt officials saw the requirements of the treaty - the life of Yue Fei - the officials concocted a conspiracy saying that Yue Fei wanted to rebel and become Emperor. Yue Fei was executed because "it might be true" or "there is no reason needed." After the death of Yue Fei, competent generals were in short supply - they feared they would face the same fate as Yue Fei.
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New history --

What if Yue Fei captured Kaifeng? How much longer would the Jin-Song Wars last? Would there be a civil war? Could they retake the north? Could they face off the eventual arrival of the Mongols?
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