However , he ruled only a year before he died in spring 848 .
Liu was able to unite the people rising against Liao rule under his authority , and his Later Han state was able to take over central China , with Kaifeng serving as its capital .
He ruled only a year before he died in spring 848 .
Liu was able to unite the people rising against Liao rule under his authority , and his Later Han state was able to take over central China , with Kaifeng serving as its capital .