Zong Ying knelt by the bed, sobbing uncontrollably.

The women began to grieve, some even fainting from crying.

Zhao Huan said in a heavy tone, "Marshal, rest in peace. Thank you for what you have done for the Song Dynasty. Future generations will remember you."

The news of Zong Ze's death spread quickly, and countless people in the community were filled with sorrow.

All the court officials went to mourn.

Zong Ze's memorial tablet was placed in the Martyrs' Shrine.

Several days later, news of the marshal's death reached the Yan-Yun, Liao-Dong, Southeast, Southwest, He-Tao Road, Long-You, and Western Regions Protectorates.

For a time, all the major war zones of the Song Dynasty wore mourning clothes to pay tribute to the marshal.

Zhong Shidao had only been dead for three years, and three years later, Zong Ze passed away.

For a time, a sense of desolation pervaded the various war zones.

Half a month later, news reached the Northwest War Zone: Zong Ze had been assassinated by Yelü Dashi's assassins.

The news caused an uproar in the Northwest Station area.

Especially the eight army groups under Yue Fei's command.

Back then, Yue Fei was under the command of Zong Ze, who was like a mentor who revived Yue Fei.

In the hearts of Yang Zaixing and others, Zong Ze held a very high position.

Soon, hatred for Yelü Dashi ignited within the Song army, and hatred for the remnants of the Liao dynasty also ignited among the common people.

As November arrived, the northwest was already covered in ice and snow, but some people still risked their lives to volunteer for an attack on the Liao Kingdom in order to avenge Zong Ze.

Sitting in Yanfu Palace, looking at a world map.

There is vast land there, a place that His Majesty Zhao Huan intends to conquer.

He wanted to eliminate all hidden dangers for future generations.

However, his mood suddenly became a little depressed, and for a moment, he felt that he had really lost all his bottom line.

He knew the purpose behind Zong Ze's actions before his death, but he felt that it was exploiting Zong Ze's death, which was disrespectful.

But in the end, he did it anyway.

The difficulty for an emperor lies in overcoming his own moral defenses.