Xianxia version of Water Margin

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At this time, the capital of the Jin Dynasty was like an isolated island, tightly surrounded by the waves of the Yuan Dynasty's iron cavalry and various rebel armies.

However, in this precarious time, there were still some important officials in the Jin Dynasty's court who still had a trace of unrealistic extravagant hopes in their hearts.

They believed that as long as the Jin Dynasty was willing to reluctantly give up the fertile land of Liaodong, the vastness of Helan Road and the prosperity of Dashengfu to the Yuan Empire, and was willing to bow down and offer a letter of surrender, it might be possible to stop the Yuan army and even open the dawn of peace negotiations.

Under the unremitting lobbying of Wanyan Zongpan, Wanyan Zongjun and other peace advocates, the envoys sent by the Jin Dynasty have embarked on the road to the south, carrying the last hope of the Jin Dynasty, looking forward to the reassuring good news.

This expectation is like a ray of sunshine in winter, weak but enough to warm people's hearts.

Faced with such an urgent situation, the Jin emperor Wanyan Tan had to take charge of the situation himself. He wrote a secret edict and sent pigeons to various generals such as Jin Wushu and Wanyan Chang, as well as tribal leaders such as the Tatars and Zajila tribes on the grassland, strictly ordering them not to act rashly and to return to the capital as soon as possible to consolidate the defense line.

At the same time, Wanyan Tan adopted the suggestions of the war faction such as Wanyan Zonggan, and once again sent envoys to the Naiman tribe, the Kerey tribe, the Uighur tribe, and the Western Xia, earnestly explaining the principle of "lips and teeth are cold", and asking these tribes to put aside past grievances, jointly resist foreign enemies, and save the Jin Dynasty from danger.

On this day, the atmosphere in the court of the Jin Dynasty was solemn and tense.

Wanyan Tan summoned all civil and military officials to discuss the plan to resist the invasion of the Yuan Dynasty and the righteous army.

Some ministers proposed that four general managers should be set up around Jin Shangjing, and experienced veterans such as Wanyan Yinshuke and Wanyan Pujianu should be appointed to each position, each responsible for the defense of one side. At the same time, Jin Wushu and Wanyan Chang were appointed as the left and right marshals, sitting in Jin Shangjing, fully responsible for the defense of the capital, and enjoying the power of "making decisions on matters, using finances, appointing officials, and punishing and rewarding soldiers".

This proposal not only broke the boundaries between civil and military, and ethnic groups, but also demonstrated the Jin Dynasty's eagerness to seek talents and unconventional ways of employing people in times of crisis.

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Tan immediately decided to adopt this proposal.

This series of measures undoubtedly revealed the unity and determination of the Jin Dynasty's top leaders in the face of foreign enemies.

Earlier, although famous generals such as Wanyan Yinshuke and Wanyan Pujianu had made outstanding contributions, they were deprived of their military power by the Jin Dynasty's ruling faction for various reasons and became victims of court struggles.

At the time of national crisis, they were re-employed, which was undoubtedly a recognition and trust in their abilities.

However, just as the Jin Kingdom was making intensive preparations for the upcoming peace talks and defense, a shocking news came like a bolt from the blue - the "million-strong army" led by Yue Fei and Wang Bing was approaching Jin Shangjing. At the same time, the Northeast Anti-Jin Coalition and the Yelu Ma Wubu Yijun were also ready to move, forming a three-sided attack on the Jin Kingdom. The Xi people's troops, whose intentions were originally unknown, stopped in Zhaozhou, as if waiting for the change of the situation.

Upon hearing this news, Wanyan Tan was anxious!

All the people in power in the Jin Kingdom were worried, and even the Jin people in Jin Shangjing were in a panic.

At this time, someone reported that Jin Wushu was back.

Wanyan Tan was overjoyed when he heard the news and personally went out of the hall to welcome Jin Wushu.

The reason why Wanyan Tan was able to obtain the throne of the Jin Dynasty was that he was young and easy to control, which was in line with the wishes of Wanyan Zonghan and other nobles, so he was spared the danger of Wanyan Zongpan taking power.

In addition, Wanyan Tan's uncles helped him a lot.

The one who loved Wanyan Tan the most was not Wanyan Zonggan, but Jin Wushu.

So, as soon as he saw Jin Wushu, Wanyan Tan immediately said with red eyes: "Wushu, I am relieved to see you back!"

Wanyan Tan's expression revealed a trace of unspeakable sorrow, which was not groundless, but came from the unspeakable pain in his heart.

Not long ago, a royal meeting was quietly held in the Jin Palace. Facing the approach of the Yuan Dynasty cavalry and various righteous armies, the court of the Jin Dynasty was filled with tension and anxiety.

The ministers of the Jin Dynasty had a fierce debate on the next step of action, each holding their own opinion.

One faction advocated fleeing, believing that Jin Shangjing had become a dangerous city, and only by escaping could they temporarily avoid the sharp edge.

These people mentioned the lesson of the fall of the Zhao Song Dynasty, warning Wanyan Tan that if he did not leave, he might repeat the mistakes of Zhao Huan.

However, behind this proposal was a deeper worry - the Jurchens' hometown had fallen into the hands of the Northeast Anti-Jin Coalition, and there was no place to settle down if they fled back.

What's more, the power struggle within the Jin royal family had already chilled the Jurchens who followed Wanyan Aguda in the north and south. They either left their hometowns or were slaughtered, and their loyalty to the Jin Dynasty had been greatly reduced.

The other faction insisted on holding on, believing that Jin Shangjing was the foundation of the Jin Dynasty and should not be given up easily. The Jurchens had gone through countless sacrifices to exchange for this territory, so how could they easily give it up?

They proposed to gather the strength of the whole people to build a solid defense line to prevent the Yuan army and various righteous armies from advancing and gaining nothing.

However, this proposition also faced severe challenges: although the Jin Dynasty still had military strength, the people's hearts had been dispersed, and the voices of peace in the court gradually rose, and the road to perseverance was full of uncertainty.

The most intense dispute was whether to negotiate peace with the Yuan Empire.

The peace advocates represented by Wanyan Zongpan, Wanyan Zongjun, and Wanyan Chang had the upper hand in the court.

They firmly believed that only through peace talks could the remaining foundation of the Jin Dynasty be preserved.

They also said with certainty that the Jin Dynasty must not go to war with the Yuan Empire, and that it would perish if it did. The Liao Dynasty, the Zhao Song Dynasty, and the Goryeo Dynasty were all examples.

What was even more shocking was that at this time, rumors were spreading that the Jin Dynasty could consider letting Wanyan Tan abdicate in order to seek reconciliation with the Yuan Dynasty.

This news made Wanyan Tan worried and unable to sleep at night.

Because this was indeed a possible way to go.

In the eyes of many Jin people, Wanyan Tan had once made enemies with Jiang Hongfei because he supported Wanyan Zonghan and other generals in invading the borders of the Yuan Dynasty. If his abdication could be used as a bargaining chip for peace talks, it might win a glimmer of hope for the Jin Dynasty.

However, if this was really the case, it would be a bolt from the blue for Wanyan Tan.

Wanyan Tan knew very well that once he abdicated, he would be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth, and it was very likely that he would follow in the footsteps of Wanyan Zonghan and suffer cruel revenge from the Yuan Dynasty.

It is rumored that in order to achieve their goal, Wanyan Zongpan and other pro-peace forces even gave up supporting Wanyan Wuqimai's bloodline and instead conspired to support the grandson of Jin Taizu Aguda, intending to win the support of important officials such as Wanyan Zonggan.

Wanyan Tan knew it all and guessed that the person they were looking for was Wanyan Liang, the eldest grandson of Wanyan Aguda, the biological son of Wanyan Zonggan, and his own brother.

Wanyan Liang was extremely intelligent since childhood. He was not only proficient in Chinese culture, but also good at political tactics. Once he ascended the throne, I am afraid that the Jin Dynasty would no longer have a foothold.

What worries Wanyan Tan even more is that Wanyan Zongpan, Wanyan Zongjun, Wanyan Chang and other pro-peace factions may do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

They may give their own family to the Yuan Empire as a sacrifice for peace talks, just like they handed over Wanyan Zonghan's family.

Wanyan Tan recalled the tragic end of Wanyan Zonghan's family and couldn't help but shudder.

He knew that he was no longer important in the eyes of the Yuan Empire. If he was really sent to the Yuan Empire, he would probably die.

In this situation of being trapped both internally and externally, Wanyan Tan's mood became heavier.

He had to face the fierce struggle between the two factions in the court, and he had to be on guard against those who might be unfavorable to him.

He began to doubt his judgment, and even wavered in his trust in Wanyan Zonggan.

After all, although Wanyan Zonggan was his adoptive father, would he stand firmly on his side between family affection and national interests?

In this precarious moment, what could he do? Should he choose to continue to defend Jin Shangjing and fight the Yuan army to the end? Or should he reluctantly give up the throne in order to seek a glimmer of hope for the survival of the Jin Kingdom? Or, could he find a third way to save himself and maintain the dignity and interests of the Jin Kingdom?

These questions were like mountains pressing on his heart, making him unable to breathe.

Fortunately, just when Wanyan Tan didn't know what to do, Jin Wushu came back.

Jin Wushu stood at the top of the Jin Dynasty with his heroic and unrestrained character, extraordinary courage and unparalleled military talent.

The key is that although Jin Wushu has suffered a series of defeats recently, he has the largest number of troops in the Jin Dynasty because he has taken over the family assets accumulated by Wanyan Zonghan for decades.

Moreover, although Jin Wushu has been defeated repeatedly in recent battles with Yue Fei and other generals of the Yuan Empire, he is still hailed as the unparalleled military commander of the Jin Dynasty.

Let's put it this way, in the Jin Dynasty, Jin Wushu is not only the soul of the army, but also the core of power. He holds a large number of troops and no one can match him.

Therefore, the return of Jin Wushu undoubtedly brought great pressure and anxiety to those important officials who advocate peace.

Wanyan Tan knew that he was in a precarious situation. Faced with the step-by-step pressure of the peace advocates, he urgently needed a powerful force to consolidate his throne.

And Jin Wushu was the life-saving straw in his heart.

Therefore, when Jin Wushu stepped into the hall, Wanyan Tan's eyes were full of expectation and gratitude.

And Jin Wushu's arrival also aroused the vigilance and uneasiness of the leaders of the peace faction.

Wanyan Zongpan, Wanyan Zongjun, Wanyan Chang and others were all old foxes in the political arena of the Jin Dynasty. They knew the threat of Jin Wushu and understood the grievances between themselves and Jin Wushu.

So, they tried their best to persuade Jin Wushu to join them in advocating peace in order to protect the peace of the Jin Dynasty.

Wanyan Zongpan, the representative of the peace faction, stood up first. He spoke sincerely and modestly, explaining to Jin Wushu the current severe situation of the Jin Kingdom: "The Yuan Dynasty is at its peak, with strong soldiers and horses, which is beyond the reach of our Jin Kingdom. A small lack of patience will ruin a big plan. We should first seek self-preservation and then seek development. Only by negotiating peace with the Yuan Dynasty can we win a breathing space for our Jin Kingdom."

However, Jin Wushu sneered at Wanyan Zongpan's words. He knew that advocating peace would only plunge the Jin Kingdom into a deeper crisis. So he refuted mercilessly: "Puluhu, Erluguan and others are all a group of cowards who are greedy for life and afraid of death. They form cliques for personal gain and intend to rebel. If they are not eliminated, our Jin Dynasty will be destroyed!"

As soon as these words came out, the hall was suddenly silent.

Wanyan Chang reacted the fastest. He was secretly horrified in his heart, knowing that Jin Wushu was going to take real action.

So, Wanyan Chang made a prompt decision and took advantage of everyone's distraction to jump out of the window and escape.

Wanyan Chang's escape undoubtedly added a bit of tension and panic to the atmosphere in the hall.

However, Jin Wushu was not shaken by this. He looked at everyone in the hall with a sharp gaze.

Those important officials who advocated peace lowered their heads under his gaze and did not dare to look at him.

At this moment, Jin Wushu suddenly raised his bow and arrow, and shot an arrow at Wanyan Zongpan.

This arrow was as fast as lightning and as hard as thunder, and it instantly penetrated Wanyan Zongpan's throat.

Wanyan Zongpan, who almost became the emperor of the Jin Kingdom, fell under Jin Wushu's arrow.

Wanyan Zongpan's death instantly solidified the atmosphere in the hall.

The important ministers of the Zhuhe Sect were all frightened, fearing that they would become Jin Wushu's next target.

However, Jin Wushu did not give up there. He drew his bow and arrows one after another, and shot the leaders of the peace faction one by one.

The entire court suddenly became a river of blood, and everyone was in danger.

After killing more than a dozen Jin Kingdom leaders and important ministers in succession, Jin Wushu slowly put down the iron bow in his hand.

At this time, Jin Wushu turned to Wanyan Dan, bowed and said in a deep voice: "Puluhu, Zhenluguan and others have formed a clique for selfish purposes and intend to rebel. I have killed them all to avoid future troubles. I hope your majesty I forgive you for being in shock."

Wanyan Dan looked at Jin Wushu's resolute and cold face with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that he owed Jin Wushu a huge favor.

At the same time, he also understood that the emergence of Jin Wushu undoubtedly brought a glimmer of hope to the Kingdom of Jin.

So, he suppressed the excitement and gratitude in his heart, and said slowly: "The Qing family is commendable for their loyalty and bravery, and I am very relieved. Everything the Qing family does is for the safety of our country, the Golden River. How can I blame you? Yu Qing?”

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly relaxed a lot.

The surviving leaders and ministers also breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that they had finally escaped.

Hearing this, Jin Wushu paid homage to Wanyan Dan and said, "Your Majesty, although I am not talented, I swear to defend our territory of Dajin with my flesh and blood, and will not allow foreign enemies to invade, let alone internal traitors to cause harm to the imperial court."

Jin Wushu's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of everyone present.

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Dan's eyes flashed with complicated emotions, including being moved by his loyalty to Jin Wushu and also worried about the uncertain situation. He knew very well that although Jin Wushu had made great contributions to the Jin Kingdom, his style of conduct was too strong and might not be a long-term solution.

However, at this moment, he could only hide this worry deep in his heart, and responded in a more firm tone: "I will bear in mind the words of the Qing family. From now on, I, Dajin, will work together to defeat the enemy. Times are tough.”

After saying that, Wanyan Dan waved his hand, and the guards in the hall quickly stepped forward, carried out the fallen corpses one by one, cleaned up the blood stains, and restored the former solemnity and solemnity.

However, the smell of blood and tension in the air never dissipated.

Jin Wushu did not leave immediately, but turned around and said to the remaining courtiers: "Everyone, what happened today is a life-or-death decision for our Kingdom of Jin. I hope you can take this as a lesson, abandon your selfish thoughts, and join forces to conspire." national affairs and contribute to Daikin’s future.”

Although his words were not too flowery, they were resounding and struck people's hearts directly.

The courtiers looked at each other in confusion, and finally nodded in agreement, expressing their full support for Jin Wushu and Wanyan Dan's decision.

Subsequently, Jin Wushu proposed a series of measures to strengthen border defense, rectify armaments, and select talents, aiming to enhance the overall strength of the Jin Kingdom in order to cope with the upcoming war to overturn the country.

Wanyan Dan accepted them one by one...

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