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

He immediately starved himself to death.

His sons, Zhang Bofen and Zhang Zhongxiong, also committed suicide.

When Zhao Yuan's descendants saw the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident,

I spent a lot of effort researching the information.

While hating the brutality of the Jurchens,

They also deeply resented the loss of the Han people's bloodline.

Thousands of members of the Zhao Song imperial family and ministers were captured during the Jingkang Incident.

However, very few people commit suicide.

Zhao Yuan consulted a lot of information.

Only the suicide of Zhang Shuye and his two sons was found.

The remaining one is Empress Zhu, wife of Emperor Qinzong of Song, who committed suicide due to unbearable humiliation.

The rest of them were barely clinging to life.

They suffered endless humiliation at the hands of the Jurchens.

The Song Dynasty can be described as a dynasty that favored scholars and suppressed military men.

However, in the end, almost none of the scholars were willing to die alongside the Song Dynasty.

However, quite a few warriors died in battle.

This was a great irony for the Zhao Song Dynasty.

Zhao Yuan personally untied the ropes binding Zhang Shuye.

Shaking his head and sighing,

"Lord Zhang is skilled in both literature and military affairs, and possesses the talent to govern the world."

"Unfortunately, Emperor Huizong of Song was incompetent and relied heavily on treacherous officials."

"Even Lord Zhang can only be relegated to a local post."

Although Zhang Shuye was also somewhat resentful

But he was unwilling to be instigated by Zhao Yuan.

He said with an upright expression,

"I have no regrets as an official who can bring benefits to the people in this region."

Zhao Yuan laughed.

"Lord Zhang's talent should have been used to benefit more people, but he was relegated to a local post."

"Isn't that a waste of talent?"

Although Zhang Shuye also felt that Zhao Yuan was right,

But he was unwilling to say anything more to Zhao Yuan.

"You've said so much,"

"They simply want me to betray the court like Zhao Mingcheng."

"I have only one sentence to say: death is the only option."

Zhao Yuan wasn't angry.

If Zhang Shuye surrendered so easily,

He would no longer be Zhang Shuye.

He wouldn't have invited Zhao Mingcheng in the first place.

Instead, they invited Uncle Zhang.

Although Zhang Shuye's rank was lower than Zhao Tingzhi's,

But he was born with a straightforward and honest nature.

He was highly respected among the Qingliu faction.

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "I know Lord Zhang is not afraid of death."

"Even Lord Zhang's two sons are not afraid of death."

Chapter 1607 Persuading Zhang Shuye to Surrender

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuye

He couldn't help but snort coldly.

"My Zhang family has always upheld loyalty and filial piety as its family tradition."

"I believe they will also be ready to die for their cause."

"Don't even think about using them to threaten me."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan quickly replied,

"Lord Zhang, please don't misunderstand,"

"I have always admired you and your son,"

"Why would I threaten you with my family?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuye's expression changed.

The father and his two sons went into battle prepared to die.

But the thought that the elderly, women, and children in the family might also be killed...

His face flushed with anger, and he glared at Zhao Yuan, saying...

"I previously heard that you Liangshan heroes are acting on behalf of Heaven,"

"I thought they were different from ordinary bandits,"

"I didn't expect them to be just as despicable and vile as I thought."

Zhao Yuan didn't react for a moment.

"What do you mean by that, Lord Zhang?"

Uncle Zhang sneered.

"Don't even mention the fact that you killed my entire family,"

"You're digging up my ancestral graves!"

"Don't even think about making me betray the court."

Ancestral graves were something the ancients valued most.

Especially wealthy and powerful families believe in returning to their roots after death.

Bury in the ancestral grave.

Only refugees would bury their dead so casually.

Zhang Shuye's words were quite serious.

Zhao Yuan then realized what was happening.

He quickly shook his head and said,

"Lord Zhang has misunderstood,"

"I might threaten others, but I would never threaten you."

"I also wish to ask Lord Zhang to seek the well-being of the people of Daliang,"

"But we will never use force."

"I will send someone to take you to Qingzhou,"

"Lord Zhang, please look at how our Great Liang treats its people,"

"If you still don't want to be an official by then,"

"I will absolutely not make things difficult for you."

"However, to prevent Lord Zhang from opposing our Great Liang again,"

"We would be grateful if Lord Zhang would stay in Qingzhou for a while."

"After my Great Liang unifies the country,"

"Where does Lord Zhang want to go then?"

"I will absolutely not make things difficult for you."

Zhang Shuye never expected Zhao Yuan to treat him so well.

Unexpectedly,

"I have no outstanding political achievements to speak of,"

"He was simply an honest and upright official."

"He just had some merits earned on the Northwest battlefield before,"

"But tonight's battle also ended in defeat and capture."

"I'm really curious, what do you value in me?"

Zhao Yuan naturally couldn't say that he only admired his integrity.

"First, the world is corrupt nowadays, and the whole country is full of corrupt officials."

"It is very difficult to find an official as upright and honest as Lord Zhang."

"Secondly, Lord Zhang is quite prescient in military affairs."

"Unfortunately, nothing in Jeju can escape the notice of our Great Liang."

"Otherwise, the success or failure of this night raid is uncertain."

After Zhang Shuye took office

They also thoroughly investigated the background of Liangshan.

They also devised a plan to capture some of Liangshan's spies.

He also knew that there must still be Liangshan bandits in Jeju City.

Therefore, after the plan was decided,

He immediately ordered the city gates to be closed.

Access is prohibited,

But the news still got out.

Once the plan is leaked

That would then become a head-on confrontation.

The Imperial Guards, who had just suffered a crushing defeat, were once again captured by Liangshan.

They were utterly defeated.

That's not surprising.

When Zhang Shuye heard Zhao Yuan say this...

The sense of frustration has also decreased significantly.

"I've also heard about some of your initiatives in Qingzhou,"

“You are indeed heroes who act on behalf of Heaven.”

"But right now, our Central Plains is beset by internal and external troubles,"

"If the Central Plains descend into chaos, it will only be invaded by northern barbarians, resulting in widespread suffering and death."