The Song Dynasty's dispatch of troops took everyone in the Jin Dynasty's court by surprise.

Although the two countries had deployed troops on the border, the Jin court unanimously believed that the Song Dynasty would not rashly start a war at this time.

But now the facts are clear: ten thousand Song cavalry crossed the border and killed three thousand Jin soldiers!

If this isn't war, then what is?

The emperor's reason for sending troops was that the Jin state had violated the Song state's patent law by using Huaxing spinning wheels without permission.

This reason seemed utterly ridiculous to the Jin court!

Because the ancients did not have the concept of patents.

Now Zhao Huan is using the patent to cause trouble and has even started a war. In their eyes, this is just an excuse, and this excuse is simply unreasonable.

Who says that you have the right to use your invention, and that others need your permission to use it?

This is simply incomprehensible!

Wanyan Sheng roared in the court, "Zhao Huan, you brat, has gone too far!"

For a time, the pro-war faction in the Jin state gained momentum, and large quantities of grain and supplies were transported from the rear to the front lines.

That day, after finishing his meal, Wanyan Gao left his residence and, escorted by his personal guards, headed towards the palace.

It was still very cold in the capital city in March, and there weren't many people on the streets.

Wanyan Gao has already devised his strategy for attacking the Song Dynasty and plans to discuss it with Wanyan Sheng today.

When his carriage was only three kilometers from the palace, an arrow suddenly shot out from the side of the street, killing one of his personal guards.

This immediately alerted the rest of the guards.

Suddenly, many archers appeared on both sides of the street, and they all fired arrows at the roadside.

In an instant, arrows rained down.

Wanyan Gao's personal guards immediately raised their shields.

After the two volleys of arrows were fired, people immediately rushed out from both sides of the street.

There were about three hundred people, and they rushed towards this place recklessly.

Their fighting style is the same as on the battlefield—a reckless, death-defying style.

It's clear they want to end the fight quickly, even if it means losing many people.

As the killing continued, Wanyan Gao's hundred personal guards were quickly killed, and the enemy also suffered heavy casualties.

Wanyan Gao felt a sense of foreboding; he hadn't expected anyone to dare to attack him on the streets of the capital.

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Wanyan Zongpan has resorted to desperate measures!

That's definitely that beast!

It's impossible for Song spies to be so blatant, nor could they possibly have ambushed so many people here at once.

Wanyan Gao was furious. He never expected that Wanyan Zongpan would try to kill him at such a critical moment.

"kill!"

A decisive voice came from outside; it was Wanyan Chang's voice.

In an instant, ten men, armed with spears, charged at the carriage.

At this moment, Bojilie, the once high-ranking and powerful ruler of the Jin Kingdom, was pierced through by ten sharp spears. He roared in resentment, "Wanyan Zongpan, you are shameless!"

After Wanyan Gao was killed, the city gates of Shangjing were opened, and suddenly an army entered the city.

The news that Wanyan Zongpan had mobilized troops into the city was urgently sent to the palace.

"Your Majesty, Bojilie has been murdered in the street, and the rebels are heading towards the palace!"

"What!" Wanyan Sheng never expected that someone would dare to start a riot right under his nose.

He boasted that after succeeding Wanyan Aguda to the throne, he treated all factions well during his reign, skillfully balancing them and enjoying high prestige within the country.

Who would dare to take such a huge risk and commit rebellion?

When Wanyan Zongpan appeared outside the palace with his army, Wanyan Sheng roared, "You unfilial son! Do you know what you're doing?!"

"Father! You shouldn't have gone to war with the Song Dynasty!"

"Shut up! The Song people have invaded my Great Jin Dynasty. Am I supposed to just swallow this insult?"

Wanyan Zongpan's gaze was intense, and he said with full confidence, "Father! Do you know how many people's interests you have harmed by going to war with the Song Dynasty!"

Wanyan Sheng was slightly taken aback, but then immediately understood.

In the past, the Jin Dynasty and the Song Dynasty engaged in trade, and both the Han Chinese and other tribes in the Jin Dynasty made a lot of money from the trade.

But now that the two countries have broken off relations, who is the one who suffers?

Is it the emperor? Is it Wanyan Gao?

Neither!

They are the nobles and lords!

In order to make money, they sent people to hunt in the northern forests, skinned many animals, and sold their hides to the south.

Not only did they sell goods to the south to make money, but they also bought silk, ceramics, famous paintings, and beautiful women from the south.

Those noble lords had also experienced days of freezing and hunger in the tribes, and they were full of vigor when they fought against the Liao Kingdom.

It's only been a few years?

They've actually become spineless because of the luxurious life they lead!

In particular, the trade relations with the Song Dynasty became so irresistible to the local lords, nobles, and powerful families of the Jin Dynasty that they could not extricate themselves from it.

The situations in the Jin Dynasty and the Song Dynasty were completely different.

The Jin Dynasty was not only composed of multiple ethnic groups, but also had very powerful local lords, tribal leaders, Han Chinese families, and nobles.

Unlike the Song Dynasty, the central government did not use a system of decentralization to curb the power of court officials and centralize imperial power.

At least during Wanyan Sheng's time, the system was not yet fully established according to the Song Dynasty's system.

For example, military power was held by Wanyan Gao and Wanyan Zongpan respectively, while administrative power was held by Wanyan Zongpan and Shi Ling'ai respectively.

Wanyan Gao and Wanyan Zongpan, these extremely fierce individuals, were not prime ministers of the Song Dynasty.

The prime ministers had their power divided very thoroughly, but they each had their own advisors and officials, and they controlled both military and political affairs. Moreover, the Jin Dynasty's supervisory system was not perfect.

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