Qinzong , the former emperor Huizong , and members of the Song court was captured by the Jurchens as hostages . They was taken north to Huining ( modern Harbin ) , where they was stripped of their royal privileges and reduced to commoners . The former emperors was humiliated by their captors . They was mocked with disparaging titles like " Muddled Virtue " and " Double Muddled " . In 1128 the Jin made them perform a ritual meant for war criminals . The harsh treatment of the Song royalty softened after the death of Huizong in 1135 . Titles was granted to the deceased monarch , and his son Qinzong was promoted to Duke , a position with a salary .