Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"Wouldn't the world be destined for constant warfare?"

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "No,"

"Development to a certain stage,"

"Then there will be no need to decide who rules the world through war,"

"It is through the people's votes."

Zong Ze said in disbelief,

"If the people had chosen someone else,"

"Would previous emperors willingly give up the throne?"

Zhao Yuan saw Zong Ze's surprised expression.

I know what he said was too ahead of its time.

But it's already started.

He could only continue speaking.

"We have no choice but to give up,"

"His position was originally given to him by the people."

Zong Ze shook his head and said,

"The power of the people is the greatest,"

"But it's still hard to imagine the situation you described."

In fact, Zhao Yuan didn't believe it either.

Because he hadn't seen that situation occur either.

It's just talk.

Zhang Qing arrived swiftly on horseback, clasped his hands in greeting, and said...

"Our entire force has crossed the river,"

"Request to attack Runzhou."

Upon hearing this, Zong Ze

His expression changed slightly.

His son, Zongying, was guarding Runzhou.

There were only three thousand people left in the city previously.

Now the front lines have suffered a major defeat.

I'm afraid that many of the city's garrison soldiers have fled.

His son, Zongying, was unaware of his fate.

They will definitely not abandon the city and flee.

His eldest son died young.

The pain of a parent outliving their child.

He had already experienced it once.

Now it seems we may face the same pain again.

He couldn't remain unmoved.

Zhao Yuan was about to speak,

Then another person came on horseback.

The visitor was none other than the ailing Yuchi Sun Li.

Sun Li arrived in front of him.

He leaped off his horse.

He greeted Zhao Yuan.

He then turned to Zong Ze, clasped his hands in greeting, and said...

"It's been a long time, Lord Zong."

Sun Li and Zong Ze both served in Dengzhou.

Zong Ze was appointed as the Vice Prefect of Dengzhou.

Sun Li was appointed Military Commander of Dengzhou.

The two worked together for more than a year.

Then Zong Ze was dismissed from his post.

Later, Sun Li also killed officials and broke into prison because of Xie Zhen and Xie Bao.

They went to Liangshan.

Sun Li held Zong Ze in high esteem.

After the army marched south, they wrote a letter to Zong Ze.

They wanted to recruit Zong Ze.

However, Zong Ze ordered the messenger to be driven out of the camp.

He did not reply to Sun Li.

On the battlefield, each side serves its own master.

Zong Ze showed no embarrassment whatsoever, and clasped his hands in greeting,

"General Sun is still as dashing as ever, congratulations!"

Sun Li found it somewhat jarring.

As if mocking him for joining the rebellion of the Great Liang, he sighed.

"If Lord Zong is in Dengzhou,"

"Perhaps I will become a prisoner of the Great Liang, just like Lord Zong."

"Back when Lord Zong was in Dengzhou,"

"He is not afraid of the powerful and wealthy, and loves the people like his own children. Who would not respect him?"

"Later, the official was dismissed from his post for submitting a memorial opposing the alliance with the Jin to destroy the Liao."

"Dengzhou was then defrauded by those corrupt officials."

"My two brothers killed a tiger,"

"But Old Master Mao, relying on his son-in-law being the clerk of the prefecture, seized the tiger from him."

"And you want to take the lives of my two brothers."

"Sun Li had no choice,"

"That's why they killed officials, broke out of prison, and went to Liangshan."

Zong Ze nodded and said, "I've also heard of many people who were forced into this situation."

"After you go up the mountain, will you not forget the people?"

"To act on behalf of Heaven is quite rare."

Sun Li said, "His Majesty is now magnanimous."

"We are eager for talented people. Why don't you join me in serving the Great Liang?"

"With great talent,"

"He will surely be able to assist the emperor in creating a prosperous era and leave his name in history."

Zong Ze hesitated slightly, then cupped his hands and said,

"I have been entrusted with an important mission by the Emperor,"

"Lead troops to resist the Liang army."

"Now they have been defeated and captured,"

"We have already failed in our duty to God,"

How can one be unfaithful again?

"At this moment and in this place, Zong Ze only desires death."

Chapter 1770 Recruiting Zong Ze to Surrender

Zhao Yuan hesitated, "I have long heard of Lord Zong's reputation."

"I really can't bear the harm."

"But you previously killed many of my soldiers,"

"If I let you go like this,"

"I have no face to face the soldiers of Liang."

Upon hearing what King Liang said, the soldiers...

They were all deeply moved.

There was a time when their lives could be compared to those of loyal ministers and valiant generals.

Many heroes, for the sake of their own reputation or even a shred of respect in their hearts,

So they let the man who killed their soldiers go.

If Zong Ze can be used by the Great Liang

They died a worthy death.

However, Zong Ze was unwilling to submit.

Those soldiers undoubtedly hoped to kill Zong Ze to avenge their comrades.

Sun Li heard Zhao Yuan speak of the soldiers,

It was not appropriate to plead for them any further.

Zong Ze, however, appeared ready to die a heroic death.

Xu Guanzhong said, "We can send Lord Zong to persuade the troops of Runzhou to surrender."

"If Lord Zong can persuade the troops of Runzhou to give up their resistance,"

"It will also save us from a bloody battle."

"This can be considered as atonement for one's sins,"

"King Liang pardons Minister Zong's crimes,"

"The soldiers then had no complaints."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "If it can be done this way,"

"That would be perfect."

"What does Lord Zong think?"

Zong Ze thought for a moment, then shook his head and said,

"I was ordered to resist the Liang army,"

"How can we turn around and try to persuade the Runzhou troops to surrender?"

"What's the difference between that and surrendering to the Great Liang?"

Li Kui listened to everyone talk for a while,

I've long been impatient.