Wanyan Zongwang was a legendary figure in the Jin Dynasty.

Back then, he led his army south, advancing rapidly and reaching the outskirts of Tokyo.

Of those two armies, the other one was led by Wanyan Zonghan, who besieged Taiyuan.

In fact, in terms of military talent, Wanyan Zongwang was far superior to Wanyan Zonghan. If he had listened to Zongwang's advice and abandoned Taiyuan City to go to Tokyo, Tokyo City would probably have been captured long ago.

Instead of wasting most of their elite troops in Taiyuan.

Not only was Wanyan Zongwang more outstanding in strategy and tactics, but he also had a higher reputation in the Jin army and the court.

Wanyan Zongwang was a kind-hearted man, unlike Zonghan who was ruthless and cold-blooded. Therefore, his generals all supported him, and Han officials were also willing to befriend him.

Several emperors of the Jin Dynasty had a favorable impression of him.

He himself had a very clear understanding of the overall situation. Wanyan Zonghan had made great contributions to Emperor Taizu and had always been a pillar of the Jin state.

Even Wanyan Gao and Wanyan Zongpan, who were once prominent figures, were no match for Wanyan Zonghan.

Therefore, supporting Wanyan Zonghan is the most correct choice.

As the second son of Wanyan Aguda, Wanyan Zongwang always felt that he had a responsibility to make the Jin Dynasty stronger.

However, recently, he has occasionally been thinking about some issues.

These questions are considered from the perspective of the life and death of the clan.

Wanyan Zonghan wanted to retreat north and bring the Jurchen tribe back to their ancestral homeland to resume their life of fishing and hunting.

On a psychological level, Wanyan Zongwang was repulsed.

They once rose up in rebellion, and countless brave men from the tribe followed one after another, sacrificing their lives, all in order to escape that harsh environment.

People naturally yearn for a better environment.

Wanyan Zongwang was no exception.

He loves reading, especially the classics of ancient Chinese sages, and he is always amazed when he reads them.

At that moment, he was reading Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian" in the room, and he was reading the "Biography of Xiang Yu".

He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "The Overlord lost because he couldn't judge people well, was stubborn and self-willed, and was indecisive."

The wind and snow outside were getting heavier and heavier. The guards rushed in and said, "Your Majesty, Shi Dalang requests an audience."

The "Shi Dalang" he mentioned was naturally Shi Zhongguo, the eldest grandson of Shi Li'ai. The Jin Dynasty inherited the Liao Dynasty, and the Liao Dynasty had many Han Chinese customs.

For example, terms like "eldest son" and "second son" are passed down from the Tang Dynasty.

Wanyan Zongwang hesitated for a moment, then, remembering that the Shi family still needed to support the military expenses, he said, "Let him in."

A short while later, Shi Zhongguo strode in.

"Your humble servant pays homage to Your Majesty."

"Shi Dalang, what brings you here?"

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Marquis Zhenwu has killed Wanyan Shema in Jiangnan Spring!"

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Zongwang immediately stood up, shocked, and exclaimed, "What did you say!"

Shi Zhongguo emphasized again: "Your Majesty, Marquis Zhenwu killed Wanyan Shema in Jiangnan Spring!"

Wanyan Zongwang's expression turned completely somber.

Night deepened, but the wind and snow continued.

The capital city was shrouded in a heavy night.

One secret report after another was neatly arranged on Zhao Huan's desk.

The thick pile on the left contains secret letters from Han Chinese in the north expressing their loyalty, including those from large families like the Shi and Han families.

The thick stack on the right represents the current thoughts and impending actions of various powerful figures in the Jin Kingdom.

Everything is progressing steadily.

Although there will always be some changes or problems along the way, the situation is developing in a direction that is favorable to the Song Dynasty.

The collapse of the Jin dynasty was only a matter of time.

Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan not only disagreed on opinions, but their life beliefs were also completely different. The reason they had been able to coexist peacefully in the past was that the internal conflicts of the Jin Dynasty were mainly between Wanyan Zonghan, Wanyan Zongpan, and Wanyan Dan.

At that time, they could still stand on the same side.

But now, they have each become the most powerful forces in the capital.

The contradictions that have been concealed and accumulated will inevitably erupt sooner or later.

The killing of Wanyan Shema by Wanyan Qi was merely the fuse that ignited the conflict.

Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

The emperor remained in Shenzhou, closely monitoring news from the capital.

Two months ago, negotiations between Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan broke down, and the capital city was placed under martial law.

A month ago, Wanyan Zonghan launched an attack on Wanyan Zongwang, and the two armies clashed in Shenzhou City.

The results of the war reached Zhao Huan's ears half a month later, along with a thick summary.

As a result, Wanyan Zonghan, whom everyone thought would win, was defeated and fled the capital in a sorry state overnight, disappearing without a trace.

In the analytical report that Sima Junru presented to the emperor, he emphasized the role played by the Han people in this war.

Sima Junru was not trying to curry favor with Shi Li'ai and Han Qixian, but rather using a very calm and objective approach to tell the emperor that the Han Chinese forces in the north should not be underestimated.

The biggest reason for Wanyan Zonghan's defeat was that he stood on the opposite side of the Han people.

In the north, Han Chinese represented wealth, and the luxurious lifestyles of more than half of the nobles in the capital were provided by Han Chinese.

A war is never a simple contest between two sides, but involves the participation of multiple forces.

For Zhao Huan, who won or lost was not important; what mattered was that they fought each other.

However, this analysis report also made Zhao Huan realize the power of the Han Chinese aristocratic families in the north.

While sending messages to Shi Li'ai and Han Qixian to express his deep concern and greetings, the emperor also secretly promoted them to higher ranks and titles.

Shi Li'ai was conferred the title of Duke of Loyalty and Righteousness, and Han Qixian was conferred the title of Duke of Yongding.

One expressed loyalty to the emperor and a sense of righteousness, while the other expressed a commitment to contributing to the permanent stability of the Liaodong region.

After bestowing titles and honors upon them and showering them with praise, the emperor was already plotting how to eradicate the Shi and Han families completely.

He dealt with the Jin Dynasty with a calm and ruthless mindset, while simultaneously handling the affairs of Tokyo with the cunning and shrewdness of a seasoned veteran.

For the past three months, memorials have been delivered almost daily, all of them traveling a long distance from the capital city of Tokyo.

Zhao Huan read every single memorial carefully.

Most of the memorials were impeachments against Prime Minister Yu Yunwen. Some accused him of being domineering and arbitrary, while others said he was guilty of nepotism and disrupting the court.

In short, memorials impeaching the newly appointed prime minister fell upon the emperor like snowflakes.

The ministers waited day and night, but received not a single reply.

Tang Ke repeatedly whispered in the emperor's ear, hoping that the emperor would move his capital back to the capital, but the emperor seemed to have a special fondness for the snowy and icy landscape of Shenzhou.

No matter what Tang Ke said, the emperor simply wouldn't leave.

Tang Ke was extremely anxious, but he was at a loss for what to do.

After that, Tang Ke simply stopped talking and stayed in Shenzhou to handle the affairs of Shenzhou properly.

No one knew what the emperor was really thinking; no one could guess or fathom it.

Everything that should be said has been said, and everything that shouldn't have been said has also been said.

In short, the emperor simply refused to leave Shenzhou.