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

After Lu Junyi's army and Zhao Ji's imperial edict arrived,

The various prefectures surrendered almost without a second thought.

A few heinous officials knew that even if they were demoted, they would not escape the punishment of the Great Liang Dynasty.

They also lacked the courage to confront Lu Junyi's army with the strength of a single prefecture.

They could only abscond with the money.

Lu Junyi traveled north all the way.

Officials from various states fled in droves.

Daming Prefecture in Beijing was established before news of the dynastic change leaked.

He was sent by Wang Shiyong to take over as the garrison commander of Beijing.

Liang Zhongshu, the former garrison commander of Beijing, has just received an official document from Xingren Prefecture.

It is said that the Liangshan army passed through the area.

Tokyo is dangerous.

As Liang Zhongshu was considering how many troops to send to defend the emperor,

Wang Shiyong then arrived with the imperial edict.

Wang Shiyong was also cunning.

Hearing that Liang Zhongshu had already learned that the Liangshan army was attacking Tokyo,

Immediately, it was reported that the imperial court had already discovered the movements of the Liangshan troops.

Therefore, he was sent to take over the post of garrison commander in Beijing.

There is no need to send troops to defend the king.

As long as we hold fast to Beijing, everything will be fine.

The generals also believed that the Liangshan bandits were using a feint attack.

After all, considering Tokyo's defenses,

Even with sophisticated siege equipment, it wouldn't be possible to capture it in a short time.

Then they will face an attack from the troops of the various states who come to the aid of the emperor.

Therefore, the Liangshan army's target was most likely Beijing or Nanjing.

After all, given Liangshan's military strength,

Ordinary state governments don't need to go through so much trouble.

Liang Zhongshu never imagined that the palace would fall under Zhao Yuan's control.

I don't believe the Liangshan army can break through Tokyo.

Naturally, they had no doubt that the imperial edict was fake or written under duress.

Upon hearing from Wang Shiyong that he would be promoted after returning to the capital, he happily handed over his post as garrison commander.

Chapter 1769 Daring to Resist

However, he was worried about running into the Liangshan bandits on his way back to the capital.

I want to stay in Beijing and wait for the situation to become clearer.

Wang Shiyong, however, feared that Liang Zhongshu would cause trouble in Beijing.

He immediately urged Liang Zhongshu to set off on his journey according to the Emperor's decree.

Privately, he told Liang Zhongshu that Beijing was more dangerous.

Startled, Liang Zhongshu immediately packed his valuables.

They headed west with their families.

We plan to take a detour to Tokyo.

To avoid running into the Liangshan army.

After Liang Zhongshu left,

Wang Shiyong then began to win over the military officers in the city.

When the imperial edict ordering submission to the Great Liang arrived,

Wang Shiyong has already won over some military generals.

An ambush was set up at the garrison headquarters.

The city's military commanders were summoned to deliver the imperial edict.

A military officer just raised an objection.

He was then executed by Wang Shiyong for disobeying an imperial order.

The other military officers already felt that disobeying the imperial order was unacceptable.

Seeing this, they all affixed their seals to the documents pledging allegiance to the Great Liang.

If a civil official's signature could be attributed to acting under imperial decree, it could be argued that they were doing so on orders.

However, once a military officer signs the agreement...

Regardless of how the situation develops in the future

They could not turn back.

This is because the Song Dynasty viewed military generals as a major threat.

Daming Prefecture successfully changed its flag and changed its regime.

Lu Junyi, taking advantage of the army's power and Emperor Huizong's decree,

They advanced with unstoppable momentum.

However, when they arrived at Hejian Prefecture...

But then they heard that the prefect of Xiongzhou had led his people to surrender to the Liao Kingdom.

Although the Liao Dynasty did not station troops there.

However, they planted the Liao Dynasty flag instead.

Meanwhile, the Liao Kingdom announced that envoys were preparing to travel south.

They discussed various matters concerning the border between the two countries.

Lu Junyi couldn't directly seize Xiongzhou either.

They could only station troops in Mozhou.

Report to the imperial court.

Awaiting orders from the imperial court.

It turns out that the prefect of Xiongzhou was corrupt and abusive.

Knowing that lowering the price would also lead to certain death,

I'm unwilling to run away.

He then surrendered the city to Yelü Dashi, who was gathering troops on the border.

To exchange for wealth and status.

During the Xuanhe era,

The Song Dynasty was determined to ally with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty.

He frequently sent Ma Zhi to the Jin Kingdom to arrange alliances.

There was a great deal of controversy in the court.

The Liao Dynasty also learned that the Song Dynasty was planning to form an alliance with the Jin Dynasty to seize the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun.

They were simply powerless to stop it.

Therefore, many spies were sent to the Song Dynasty to gather information.

To avoid being suddenly attacked by the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, news of the Liang dynasty's capture of Tokyo quickly reached the Liao state.

Yelü Dashi never expected that he also intended to heavily support the Liangshan army.

They captured Tokyo so quickly.

Yelü Dashi predicted that the Central Plains would descend into chaos.

There is an opportunity to take advantage of it.

Immediately report to the Southern King Yelü Chun.

It is suggested that troops be assembled to profit from the situation.

Yelü Chun also felt that this was a rare opportunity.

He then ordered Yelü Dashi to assemble his troops.

At the same time, a message was sent to Emperor Yelü Yanxi of the Liao Dynasty.

Yelü Yanxi, however, was hunting at Yuanyang Lake at this time.

It is about 500 li away from Xijin Prefecture in Nanjing.

The Nabo system was a unique political system of the Liao Dynasty.

The Liao Dynasty had five capitals.

Tokyo, Xijing, Nanjing, Zhongjing, Shangjing,

However, the Liao emperors rarely visited the five capitals.

Most of the time was spent on the way to the seasonal hunting grounds.

The Khitan people were a nomadic people before establishing their state.

They live by following the water and grass, migrating with the four seasons.

Even after the founding of the People's Republic of China, they maintained this lifestyle.

However, it has been given a lot of political significance.

The spring and autumn hunting expeditions primarily addressed the relations between the Khitan people and other ethnic groups to which they belonged.

The summer and winter hunting expeditions primarily consisted of meetings between officials from the north and south.

There were many nomadic peoples on horseback within the territory of the Liao Dynasty.

These fierce and warlike peoples are the most difficult to govern.

The four seasons' hunting grounds migrate with the aquatic plants.

This would allow the Liao emperor to better understand these ethnic groups.

To better manage relations among different ethnic groups

At the same time, it also allowed the Liao emperors to maintain the martial prowess of their ancestors.

Because after handling political affairs,

They hunted in the autumn, targeting ferocious beasts such as bears and tigers.

Unfortunately, after Yelü Yanxi became emperor,

They completely forgot the political significance of the Nabo system.

It was changed to a purely year-round hunting trip.

He met with the tribal leaders to address tribal relations.

It also became a tool for extortion by various factions.

Leaders of various tribes must prepare generous gifts when they come to pay homage to the emperor.