nashuaworldcup Chapter 344 Zong Ze
Chapter 344 Zong Ze
"So, aren't these civil officials being too optimistic? What kind of time is this to still harbor illusions? Haven't they realized how insatiable the Jurchens are?!"
A spoiled young man from the Song Dynasty: If you look closely at these people, pigs will fly!
Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming Dynasty: The Song court's situation is somewhat related to the pro-peace faction!
A certain romantic scholar of the Tang Dynasty: Indeed, perhaps Nie Chang also considered that his journey was likely to end in danger, so why did he seek peace?
Liu Zhuzhu (Big Han): Not only did they survive in the Northern Song Dynasty, but they also survived in the Southern Song Dynasty. This group of people is really hard to judge!
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Meanwhile, the pro-peace faction in the Song court broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this result.
They never expected that the people would hate them so much; that a dignified official would fall into the hands of the people!
Isn't this ending a bit too tragic?
Who in the Jin camp would dare to negotiate peace now? They might just end up like Nie Chang, meeting their demise!
And they don't even have his backbone!
Nie Chang himself was dumbfounded; he couldn't believe his end had come to this!
If we had known this would happen, we would have been better off sticking to our stance of fighting!
What's the point of him asking for peace? The Northern Song Dynasty is almost finished; he should just stay put!
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In the live stream, Lin Ke sighed again, "Compared to Nie Chang's tragic and controversial end, Geng Nanzhong is much more tactful."
"Clearly, this guy knew that the common people hated the pro-peace faction to the core, so as soon as he stepped out of the city gate, he immediately declared: 'I'm a pro-war, pro-war!'"
"So he summoned the officials who were with him and asked them: What are we going to do now?!"
"The officials were also very honest, replying with obvious sincerity (and instant understanding): 'No need to think about it, let's surrender!'"
After hearing this, Geng Nanzhong shook his head and said, "We're not going to surrender this time. We've been secretly given a new mission: we're going to find Prince Kang, Zhao Gou."
"Geng Nanzhong stated that the higher-ups ordered Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, to lead the armies of Hebei to support Kaifeng."
"As for Zhao Gou, he was only around twenty years old. Compared to his terminal illness—fear of metal—when he was in his forties, he was now full of vigor and ambition, still thinking about his country and the world."
"Even if some people advised him not to go to the Jin camp to die, it was clear to anyone with eyes that the Jin state was powerful and strong; going there would be a waste of time."
"But Zhao Gou continued north and reached the vicinity of Cizhou, where he met Zong Ze, the person he was destined to meet."
"Last time we talked about how Zong Ze led the people of Cizhou to victory against the Jin soldiers who came to cause trouble. At that time, the morale of the people was at its peak. If someone came into Cizhou to negotiate peace at that time, how would they feel!"
"Of course, the people of Cizhou have mixed feelings of love and hate towards this peace negotiation team."
"Of course, the common people were very excited about seeing a prince, exclaiming, 'My God, we've finally seen a real prince!'"
"People of Wanchaozhong": Is this term appropriate here?
Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty: What? Have you ever seen the dead prince?!
Zhu Baba of the Ming Dynasty: Two people received the same mission, but their choices differed, leading to different outcomes...
Emperor Shenzong of Song, Zhao Xu: ...The difference between this kid now and in the future is enormous!
Changsun Wuji of the Tang Dynasty: I'm a little curious, what exactly triggered him?
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"At that time, Zhao Gou's reputation was quite good; the last prince with a good reputation was the artistic emperor: Emperor Huizong Zhao Ji."
"But the shady things he did after taking office... you can't tell he was the same person he was back then at all!"
"Ahem, I've digressed. Because Zhao Gou has a good reputation and the added advantage of his status as a prince, the people are just excited and can't hate him for the time being."
"But another person in his team was unlucky; that person was Wang Yun, and the people were quite angry with him!"
"Wang Yun rose to the position of Minister of Justice, essentially a diplomat during the late Northern Song Dynasty. He was frequently dispatched to various regions, including Goryeo and the Jin Dynasty."
"Once, when Wang Yun arrived in Cizhou, he implemented a scorched-earth policy, which caused widespread resentment among the local people."
"However, Zong Ze's strategy was successful partly because of a step Wang Yun took back then. It's just that Wang Yun was often too strict and brutal in implementing his strategy, disregarding whether the people were willing or not. That's how this grudge was formed!"
"After Zhao Gou and his entourage entered Cizhou, Zong Ze was in a good mood and even acted as their guide for a few days, allowing Zhao Gou to experience the local customs."
"Then he said to Zhao Gou: This Prince Su listened to the Jin people's lies and went into the Jin camp. What did he say? He can't get out now!"
"Now, the Jurchens are talking nonsense again, trying to get you to go in. This time, listen to me, don't go, whatever you do, don't go!"
A bystander from the Ming Dynasty: Didn't Zhao Gou go there before? Why is it him again?!
A spoiled young man from the Song Dynasty: None of them dare to go, so it's him!
An official from the Ming Dynasty: Otherwise, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to become the emperor!
A romantic scholar from the Tang Dynasty: Alas, what a pity about Zong Ze!
A Qing Dynasty official said: Actually, it doesn't make much difference whether we go or not. Given the Jurchens' attitude, we definitely have to go to Kaifeng!
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