Bagupin was a die-hard loyalist of Wanyan Zonghan. It was he who led his soldiers into the palace and overthrew Wanyan Sheng.
Wanyan Zonghan appointed Bagupin as commander of the Xi Army, his personal guard, numbering less than 10,000 men. Despite their small size, they were Wanyan Zonghan's most elite troops. During the siege of Taiyuan, this Xi Army was commanded by Nianmur. After Nianmur surrendered to the Song Dynasty, the Xi Army was led by his deputy, Bagupin.
"Marshal, should we leave some people to guard the capital?" asked Bagupin.
Wanyan Zonghan shook his head: "No, you take your men and kill all those disobedient ministers!"
Bagupin was startled, then bowed and said, "As you wish." Suddenly, he remembered something: "This harem, the Empress Dowager..."
Bagupin's intention was clear: if Wanyan Zonghan left the capital for Longzhou, the most powerful person in the capital would be Wanyan Sheng's empress, the Empress Dowager Tangku Ruixi. If the Empress Dowager gathered her old ministers to make small moves behind the scenes, even if it didn't cause any trouble, it would inevitably cause some unnecessary trouble.
Wanyan Zonghan pondered for a moment, then said, "Grant him death."
Bagupin felt a cold wind on his back: "Yes, Marshal!" and retreated out of the hall.
Just as Bagupin was about to reach the palace gate, Wanyan Zonghan said coldly from behind him: "Bagupin, from now on, call me Your Majesty."
Bagupin had followed Wanyan Zonghan since childhood and was used to calling him Marshal. Even after Wanyan Zonghan ascended the throne, he continued to call him Marshal. Wiping his sweat, he said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The Xi army was spread throughout the entire Shangjing City. They broke into the homes of some court officials, stationed two soldiers outside the house, and then rushed in with a group of people, killing everyone inside.
These ministers were considered a threat to Wanyan Zonghan, and they were all killed if they were not considered to be truly loyal.
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