Dutingyi was originally the embassy of the Liao Dynasty in Bianliang. After the Song and Jin Dynasties conquered the Liao Dynasty, it was natural for this place to be under the name of the Jin Dynasty.
The Jin Dynasty had a delegation of more than 200 people stationed in Bianliang, led by Wanyan Zongfu.
Speaking of Wanyan Zongfu, he was a very extraordinary person. In terms of identity, he was the third son of Wanyan Aguda, the founding emperor of the Jin Dynasty, and a legitimate royal family member.
In terms of combat power, he was 1.9 meters tall, with muscular body, a pair of arms with a strength of a thousand pounds, and he wielded a 200-pound wolf-tooth nail hammer, making him the most powerful general of the Jin Dynasty.
Yue Fei, who was still unknown at that time in our Song Dynasty, could draw an iron bow weighing three stones. One stone weighed one hundred and twenty pounds, and three stones weighed three hundred and sixty pounds. He was already a rare figure in history. Could this unknown Wanyan Zongfu be worth three Yue Feis?
This can’t be made up, right? It really isn’t!
The Jin Dynasty had a custom called lifting the iron dragon, a long iron dragon weighing a thousand pounds.
The Jin people were known for their martial spirit, and whenever they were about to go on an expedition or select a leader, they would hold such an event. Skills and martial arts weren't considered, just a test of strength.
When the Jin Kingdom sent troops to attack the Liao Dynasty, it also held such an event, hoping to select a great marshal to sweep the south. Countless people tried, but only one succeeded, Wanyan Zongfu.
If he is so powerful, why is he unknown?
Although Wanyan Zongfu was in great physical condition and good at fighting, he was gentle, generous, and friendly. He advocated learning cultural etiquette from the Han people, and that countries abide by the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, develop the economy together, and seek benefits for the people.
Kindness cannot command an army, and righteousness cannot manage finances.
When Wanyan Aguda saw this, he thought that this wouldn't work. It was too personal. How could a good person be the commander-in-chief? We are cooperating with the State of Song. Why don't you go as an envoy to the State of Song?
In this way, Wanyan Zongfu stayed in Bianliang for three years.
Over the course of three years, Wanyan Zongfu witnessed the Song Dynasty's corruption, incompetence, and extravagance. The people suffered from dire straits, and uprisings broke out one after another. The people of the Song Dynasty lived worse than the slaves of the Jin Dynasty.
Wanyan Zongfu, who was determined to seek welfare for the people, had his saintly disease come back again. The people of Song Dynasty lived a miserable life because Emperor Zhao of the Song Dynasty was greedy for enjoyment and indulged treacherous ministers. I have to find a way to save them, so I wrote a letter to my uncle Wanyan Wuqimai, who was the emperor.
The people of the Song Dynasty were suffering, and we, the Jin Kingdom, could not sit idly by. We had to help them change their emperor. This is called punishing the criminals to comfort the people.
In the letter, Wanyan Zongfu gave a detailed introduction to the military, politics, officials, etc. of the Song Dynasty. The strategy of persuading Guo Yaoshi to surrender was also suggested by Wanyan Zongfu. He did a great thing without bloodshed and felt great about himself.
Although there is only a fine line between a saint and a madman, it is really hard not to suspect that Wanyan Zongfu is a spy.
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"Your Highness, Duting Station has been surrounded by the Imperial Guards, led by Commander Wang Zongchu. We only have about forty combat-capable soldiers, and we're probably no match for them. You'd better leave the city through the secret passage as soon as possible. Everything is ready now."
"Bring me my armor and weapons!"
Wanyan Zongfu looked calm and not at all flustered.
"I didn't expect Zhao Ji to just quit and walk away after being pushed so hard! I never paid much attention to Zhao Huan before, but who would have thought he was such a ruthless person? Look at this notice. They're going to sacrifice our Jin people to heaven to rally the people."
"Third Prince, we can't win. We are in Bianliang City. Even if we break out of the imperial guards' blockade, there are still patrols from the Imperial City Bureau and the Jinwu Guards guarding the city. Before they launch an attack, please leave immediately."
"No one can leave. Zhao Huan is so smart, he must have already figured out the situation in the city. He must know exactly how many people are at Duting Posthouse."
"This secret passage took a lot of effort to dig. It wasn't meant for escape. If I escape through it today, Zhao Huan would definitely figure it out. What will happen when my second brother attacks the city? If so many people die, it would be a huge sin."
"I didn't kill Boren, but he died because of me. How can I bear it?"
The guards have gotten used to it. The Third Prince is always talking nonsense and has a kind heart.
From what the Third Prince said, he's ready to fight his way out. Alas, my life is over...
"Let's go and meet them."
Wanyan Zongfu was wearing helmet and armor, holding a huge wolf-toothed mace in his hand, like a humanoid armored vehicle.
Only Zhao Huan didn't worry about these trivial matters. If he saw Wanyan Zongfu, he would definitely exclaim that this look is simply a replica of the Iron Armored Wraith - Mordekaiser, exactly the same.
Outside Duting Posthouse, people kept reporting to Wang Zongchu that the number of Jin troops in the city was decreasing, and the common people, under the guidance of the Imperial City Administration, were gathering towards Duting Posthouse. Among them were many officials' servants, all of whom were there to gather information.
The weather in Bianliang is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Tomorrow is the third day of the lunar year.
It’s ten. Your Majesty, why did you do this?
If it was simply a matter of breaking with the Jin Kingdom and killing the Jin people, it would be fine, but I'm afraid it would be like killing a chicken to scare the monkeys, and there would be no good feast...
"Boss Wang, almost everyone has gathered. What should we do?"
"What else can we do? A violent attack! His Majesty has said we won't take any prisoners. All 217 of them must be killed, and their heads sent to the city gates to be used as a memorial!"
"I obey your orders. Following His Majesty is straightforward. Unlike before, we were timid and hesitant, even when we could have won..."
"Stop talking so much nonsense! Hurry up and get ready. Set up the cannons. Don't break down the door yet. Start by covering the courtyard with a barrage..."
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