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

"When Liang Shicheng chose us to escort him south,"

"It's simply to protect his own money."

"Promote us to be generals,"

"It was also so that he could control the army."

"Let's not dwell on this personal favor."

'We'll work for him,'

How much infamy has he carried on his shoulders?

Another general named Chen Tong also said,

"Even the emperor has disappeared without a trace."

"What's the point of us fighting?"

"Let's just tie up Liang Shicheng,"

"Hand over Jiangning to the Ming army!"

"Yes, the Zhao emperor will definitely rule the world."

"We have no reason to serve a tyrant."

"Brother Zhang, you are the fiercest general in the army,"

"You hold the highest position, so you need to make a decision quickly."

“…”

Zhang Zongyan hesitated.

For a moment, I didn't know what to do.

Military officers who receive salaries without working.

There are different levels, too.

Promotion is also possible.

The highest rank is Jiedushi (an honorary position).

When Zhang Zongyan was in Tokyo...

It was just the lowest-ranking temporary posting for the third shift.

Based on the grain prices in Kaifeng at that time,

His salary wasn't enough to support himself.

It was Liang Shicheng who chose him.

He was tasked with escorting the treasure south.

He was then promoted to the rank of general.

No matter how bad Liang Shicheng's reputation is...

But Zhang Zongyan had done him a favor.

Zhang Zongyan did not have any particularly outstanding military achievements in history.

Yet they managed to be officially recognized as one of the "Ten Great Generals Who Fleed South".

There are, of course, reasons for this.

First of all, he was a qualified general.

It is quite satisfactory.

Secondly, he's handsome.

He was tall and strong, and good at dealing with people.

I don't have any conflicts with anyone.

Finally, this guy is very loyal.

I never backstab people.

We will help our allies in need whenever possible.

Regarding his benefactor Liang Shicheng

Zhang Zongyan simply couldn't bring himself to do it.

After much deliberation, Zhang Zongyan said,

"Why not stage a coup and take over the army?"

"Then expel Grand Commandant Liang,"

"How about letting him escape on his own?"

The people present looked at each other in bewilderment.

They then exchanged glances.

I agreed very readily.

Zhang Zongyan treated his soldiers well.

He secretly summoned his generals,

He said he planned to stage a coup and surrender the city.

Those officers immediately expressed their support.

On Liang Shicheng's side,

He finally made up his mind to abandon the city and flee.

He led his troops on a flight to Jiangxi.

This guy has amassed a large amount of wealth in Hangzhou.

That was his savings accumulated over decades in Tokyo.

Everything has been confiscated by Zhang Shun.

Jiangning's wealth amounted to only tens of thousands of strings of cash.

It was accumulated over the past six months.

He arranged for his godson to escort the shipment with his trusted confidants.

The remaining troops were also assembled.

They planned to loot all the grain shops and granaries inside and outside the city and then make their escape.

Just as Liang Shicheng led his troops out of the city...

Zhang Zongyan suddenly appeared at the city gate and said loudly.

"Grand Commandant, you should leave the valuables behind."

"Take only a few attendants with you when you leave."

Liang Shicheng was furious: "Are you trying to rebel?"

Zhang Zongyan had not yet replied.

Li Sanfu then led his troops out from another street.

"Brother Zhang, please don't say anything more,"

"Let's take him down first."

Behind Liang Shicheng,

Troops also appeared.

Surrounded on three sides, Liang Shicheng's personal guards were terrified.

They were so terrified that they collapsed and ran away before the fight even started.

Chen Tong arrived at full gallop on horseback.

They caught up with Liang Shicheng, who was fleeing.

One shot knocked him off his horse.

He then fired another shot into the throat.

Zhang Zongyan was both shocked and furious, and questioned him.

"Didn't we say we'd spare his life?"

Chen Tong chuckled.

"I'm too comfortable with the gun,"

"I really couldn't resist."

The infamous eunuch Liang Shicheng,

He died a violent death in the street.

The body was lying on its back.

His expression was one of extreme terror.

Fresh blood was gushing from his throat.

A mutiny broke out here.

People inside the city immediately took advantage of the chaos to cause trouble.

It's nothing more than local thugs knowing the army was leaving.

Before the Ming soldiers arrived...

They quickly caused trouble and robbed the goods.

Chapter 1789 Zhao Ji's Escape

Zhang Zongyan glanced at the corpse and said to his personal guards,

"Take it to the outskirts and bury it immediately,"

"The farther and more remote the burial site, the better,"

"Don't let anyone know where he is buried."

He then turned to his generals and said...

"Follow me to suppress those who cause trouble,"

"Prefect Fu, please post a notice to reassure the people immediately!"

.....

Emperor Huizong of Song first mingled with the rioters,

They fled northwest.

Although soaked in water

Her face and hands revealed fair skin.

It really didn't match that beggar's clothes.

But those in the same situation as him

And not just one or two,

They are not afraid of being discovered in the midst of chaos.

They ran for three or four miles.

Emperor Huizong then turned west.

They disappeared into a small gully and continued their escape.