in2ebook Chapter 361 Kaifeng Surname: Please, let's fight!
Chapter 361 Kaifeng Surname: Please, let's fight!
A spoiled young master from the Song Dynasty: Sigh... Looks like we failed! It's such a pity about these people...
A certain romantic scholar from the Tang Dynasty: The problem is, do these two even want to run away? Don't waste all your effort and cause a complete mess!
Zhu Biao of the Ming Dynasty: Rather than saving this father and son, I should find a way to protect myself... It's not worth it.
Liu Zhuzhu (Big Han): Ever since the Song Dynasty allied with the Jin to destroy the Liao, it seems that loyal ministers in the Song Dynasty never met a good end. All these people did for nothing!
A minor official of the Qin Dynasty: Actually, there's still the Southern Song Dynasty. If we can escape, we might as well go there to seek refuge. I doubt we can save these two!
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The comments on the screen were incredibly blunt, causing people from the reigns of Emperors Huizong and Qinzong to turn pale and then red-faced.
Without Lin Ke needing to say more, they could understand that this group's attempt to save Emperors Huizong and Qinzong was most likely a failure.
At this point, people, or rather, people from other times and spaces, all realized with profound clarity:
The Northern Song Dynasty existed in name only!
Perhaps just a little more push and it will become a reality!
At the same time, the consensus that the Northern Song Dynasty existed in name only was deeply ingrained in the minds of the Song people.
For a moment, their feelings were particularly complicated. Thinking back to the second year of the Jingkang era, there were still many days to go, and many of them might already be dead.
Alas, the Song Dynasty they loved was ultimately nailed to the pillar of historical shame.
No wonder later generations have the impression of the Song Dynasty as a weak and cowardly dynasty. Just look at the attitude of these people, they should feel ashamed!
Song Dynasty Era: Oh no, this is utterly disgraceful!
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Lin Ke's narration continues on the screen.
"Although we all know that Mei Zhili's planned event will not come to fruition, it cannot be denied that the soldiers and civilians in Kaifeng are truly good to Emperors Huizong and Qinzong."
"They themselves can't even afford to eat, and these corrupt officials don't even want to fight. Yet, they're still willing to go and save Emperors Huizong and Qinzong!"
"So, under Mei Zhili's call, nearly 100,000 soldiers and civilians were managed to gather in Kaifeng."
"However, the fact that Emperors Huizong and Qinzong were arrested in February, during the Lantern Festival in that month, makes it all the more poignant."
"If the Jurchens hadn't marched south, and if Emperors Huizong and Qinzong hadn't been captured, perhaps Bianjing would still be as prosperous as ever, with people who had worked hard all year gathering together to celebrate the Lantern Festival!!!"
"I recall Xin Qiji once wrote: 'The east wind releases a thousand trees of flowers at night, and blows down stars like rain...' This describes the scene of the Lantern Festival."
"Compared to the Southern Song Dynasty's isolated existence, I imagine the former capital of the Northern Song Dynasty was far more prosperous."
"Just like the prosperous scene depicted in Zhang Zeduan's 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival,' which has been passed down to later generations."
"This painting is considered a national treasure, allowing people a thousand years later to dream back to the Song Dynasty."
"While his military weakness must be criticized, his economic and cultural strength must also be praised."
In another timeline, Zhang Zeduan, upon hearing that his painting had been designated a national treasure, exclaimed: !!!
"Ahem, I've digressed. At this time, the Wanyan brothers in the Jin camp had already heard about the Han people's Lantern Festival."
"So, since we're already here, we might as well do as the locals do. Plus, I've captured Emperors Huizong and Qinzong, so I'm very happy!"
"So, these two hired musicians and entertainers from within the capital city of Tokyo to put on a Lantern Festival gala, and even invited Zhao Huan to participate as a guest!!!"
"Compared to the tragedy suffered by the people within the city, the Jin camp was filled with laughter and joy, with even Zhao Huan smiling and drinking alongside them."
"If he's not drunk, I am! At this moment, Zhao Huan has probably forgotten all about the people of the Northern Song Dynasty; he's so happy he's completely oblivious to the Song Dynasty!"
As Lin Ke's words spread to various times and spaces, their mockery followed:
Emperor Shenzong of Song, Zhao Xu: This guy, what's the point of saving him? He doesn't even want to run away!
A spoiled young master from the Song Dynasty: ...Ah, maybe we shouldn't save him!
The fat Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi: To avoid further losses of soldiers and generals, who would have thought that the incompetent Zhao Huan would be so happy in front of these Jurchens that he forgot all about the Song Dynasty?!
Big Han Liu Zhuzhu: I'm speechless! How could the Zhao family's grandson be like this! Thank goodness he's not my grandson!
Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty: (ー_ー)!!
People in the Song Dynasty had little expectation for Emperors Huizong and Qinzong.
But when they heard Zhao Huan's obsequious attitude towards the Jin people, the fire in their hearts couldn't be contained any longer!
There are reasons why the Song Dynasty is often described as weak!
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During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty
"This Zhao Huan is truly hopeless! It's quite a shame that the Zhao family has such a filial son!" Li Shimin cursed angrily.
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others standing to the side were filled with righteous indignation. They had never seen such a spineless person!
What kind of person is he? He can't even remember that he is the emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, nor can he remember the soldiers and civilians still in the city. All he knows is to offer toasts and smile obsequiously!
They didn't even know how to describe it; his start was so bad that any other player could have done better!
Compared to the resentment expressed in various periods of time, Emperor Qinzong of the Northern Song Dynasty was much calmer at the end of the dynasty.
Clearly, he knows his own limitations, so he tries to live a better life in order to survive! What's wrong with that?
Why are you all criticizing him? If you're so capable, let them take the mantle of a doomed ruler! Let whoever wants to be the king of a fallen kingdom be the king!
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The live stream at this moment.
Lin Ke continued, "Compared to Zhao Huan's [leisurely ease] in the Jin camp, the Jin people were thinking much more than he was."
"At this point, even though the Jurchens had captured Emperors Huizong and Qinzong, their greatest concern was still not yet resolved."
"The fall of Kaifeng, the capital of the Eastern Capital, does not mean that other regions, such as Sichuan, Shaanxi, Jingzhou, and Guangdong, have not yet been captured."
"We've only managed to take a small piece of the pie! How can we possibly ask Emperor Taizong of Jin for credit now?!"
"Therefore, the dilemma that plagued the Jurchens at this time was how to gain more benefits while losing fewer soldiers and officers."
“A head-on confrontation is definitely not going to work. Anyone with a brain can figure that out. Although the Song court is weak, it doesn’t mean that everyone else is. After all, they have heard of Zhong Shidao before.”
"Moreover, in the previous battles with the Song people, although we were on the high ground, we suffered heavy losses in terms of soldiers and generals. It was only because the Song court was full of fools that we were led by the nose."
"However, since the war between the Song and Jin dynasties, we should have some understanding of Wanyan Zongwang and others."
"He may be brave, but he's not a brute. In stark contrast to Zhao Huan and others on the Song court, he's simply incomparable!"
"So, these Jurchens came up with another brilliant plan!"
This was during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty.
The Jurchens' ingenious strategy?
It's hard to judge Emperor Zhao Xu and his ministers; it seems that every time they make a move, the Song court inevitably loses something!
Is it really going to be worse than imprisoning Emperors Huizong and Qinzong?
At this moment, a thought came to Zhao Xu's mind: the current state of the Song Dynasty is inseparable from Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan. What if we could eliminate the root cause?
But then he slapped his forehead and realized he'd really lost his mind. How could he think like that? No matter how incompetent Zhao Ji was, he was still his child!
Moreover, his calligraphy and painting skills were so high that he would be famous for generations to come. We can only hope that Zhao Xu will live a long time and have many children!
As for Zhao Ji, he can just be a prince of art!
Seeing Zhao Xu's complicated expression, the officials below looked at each other in bewilderment.
This group of people were not the empty-headed officials of the late Northern Song Dynasty; this can clearly be discerned from Emperor Shenzong's expression.
But everyone understood that even if Zhao Ji was gone, there would still be Zhao San and Zhao Si. If the problems of the Northern Song Dynasty were not resolved, they would eventually erupt and lead to its demise!
Thinking of this, the group sighed again.
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