In the golden autumn, the hunting ground outside the capital of the Kingdom of Jin was full of joy and laughter. Wanyan Sheng was dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe, riding a tall horse, and led the court officials and princes to chase the prey. The sun shines on the ground through sparse clouds, adding a bit of warmth to this vast grassland. However, this happy atmosphere did not last long. When Wanyan Sheng and others went deep into the hinterland of the grassland, suddenly dark clouds gathered and the sky turned dark. A rapid sound of horse hooves came from all directions, shaking the ground. "There is an ambush!" a minister shouted in horror. Wanyan Sheng's expression suddenly changed. He looked around and saw densely packed soldiers pouring out from the grass and woods, surrounding them. These soldiers had stern faces and a cold light in their eyes. They were obviously elite men who had been carefully trained. "Wanyan Zonghan, how dare you betray me!" Wanyan Sheng roared, his eyes filled with grief, anger and unwillingness. He never dreamed that Wanyan Zonghan, whom he single-handedly promoted, would launch a coup at this time. Wanyan Zonghan rode a black horse and slowly walked out of the soldiers. There was a sinister smile on his face, and his eyes revealed endless ambition and madness. "Wanyan Sheng, you are old and no longer suitable to lead the Kingdom of Jin. Today, I will let you see what true power is!" Wanyan Sheng held the sword in his hand tightly and glared at Wanyan Zonghan. "You traitor, even if I die here today, I won't let you succeed!" He shouted, his voice full of determination and courage. However, Wanyan Zonghan did not give him a chance. He gave the order, and the soldiers pounced on Wanyan Sheng and others like wolves and tigers. Amidst the flash of swords and shadows, the bloody massacre began. Wanyan Sheng swung his sword vigorously to resist the enemy's attack, but his power was limited after all. In front of many enemies, he gradually fell into trouble. Wounds appeared on his body, and blood dyed his dragon robe red. "Father!" Wanyan Zongyi shouted loudly, trying to rush over to rescue. But he was also surrounded by many enemies and could not escape.
Wanyan Sheng used his last bit of strength to swing his sword and killed an enemy to the ground. However, more enemies surged up and completely submerged him in the sea of people. Under the knife, Wanyan Sheng finally fell into a pool of blood. His eyes were wide open, as if he was still staring at this land full of betrayal and blood. Wanyan Zonghan looked at Wanyan Sheng's body coldly, with a cruel smile on his lips. "Finally dead, this old guy is finally dead!" He shouted loudly, "From today on, the Kingdom of Jin will be my world!" This coup was so sudden and violent that it caught people off guard. Wanyan Sheng's death plunged the Jin government and the public into great shock and confusion. Chapter 8: Bloody Purge After Wanyan Zonghan killed Wanyan Sheng, he did not stop. He stood on the hunting ground littered with corpses, with a cold light shining in his eyes, as if all this bloodshed and massacre had been expected by him. "Send the order and return to the capital immediately!" Wanyan Zonghan ordered, "Search for Wanyan Sheng's remnants and leave no one behind!" Following Wanyan Zonghan's order, the soldiers quickly took action. They divided into several groups and rushed towards the capital, preparing to launch a bloody purge. In the capital, Wanyan Sheng's princes, princesses and ministers loyal to him were still waiting for the return of the hunt. They didn't know that a disaster had quietly struck. The soldiers rushed into the palace and the ministers' mansions like wolves and tigers, and arrested all Wanyan Sheng's princes, princesses and ministers. These people were escorted to the execution ground, facing the cold swords and axes and the cold eyes of the soldiers. "You traitors, how dare you resist me!" Wanyan Zonghan rode a horse and patrolled back and forth on the execution ground. "Today, I will let you see what true cruelty is!" Following Wanyan Zonghan's order, the executioner They raised their knives and dropped their heads, one by one, their heads rolled to the ground. Rivers of blood suddenly flowed on the execution ground, and screams broke out one after another. Wanyan Sheng's princes, princesses and ministers fell into a pool of blood one after another. Their eyes were full of fear and despair, as if they were experiencing endless torture in hell. The purge lasted for a whole day, and more than 10,000 people were executed. Except for Wanyan Zongyi who escaped, no one in Wanyan Sheng's family was spared. The entire capital was shrouded in blood and terror. Wanyan Zonghan stood on the execution ground and looked at the scene in front of him with satisfaction. He knew that he had completely mastered the power of the Kingdom of Jin and no one could threaten him anymore. Wanyan Zongyi escaped the great purge, and began his life in exile, filled with grief, anger and hatred. He knew that he shouldered the heavy responsibility of avenging his father and brothers and sisters. He must live and fight for the future of the Kingdom of Jin. After Wanyan Zongyi escaped from Yanjing City, he was exhausted physically and mentally and fled southward. His clothes were already in tatters, his face was covered with traces of dust and exhaustion, and his former noble image as a prince of the Jin Kingdom was gone. After several days of arduous trek, Wanyan Zongyi finally arrived at Xingzhou City. He looked up at the towering city wall, filled with anxiety. Although the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom were hostile, he knew that the defender of Xingzhou City was Yue Fei, a general known for his benevolence and righteousness. Wanyan Zongyi took a deep breath and summoned up the courage to shout to the city: "I am Wanyan Zongyi from the Kingdom of Jin. I am requesting refuge in the city!" When the soldiers in the city heard the shouting, they all stuck their heads out to check. They couldn't help but be surprised when they saw Wanyan Zongyi's desolate appearance. Soon, Yue Fei came after hearing the news. He stood on the tower and looked down at Wanyan Zongyi. A trace of complicated emotions flashed in Yue Fei's eyes. He knew that Wanyan Zongyi was the prince of the Jin Kingdom and also his enemy. But standing in front of him now was a desperate refugee. An inexplicable sympathy surged in his heart.
"Wanyan Zongyi, why did you end up in this situation?" Yue Fei asked in a deep voice. Wanyan Zongyi smiled bitterly and told Yue Fei everything about Wanyan Zonghan's coup and the massacre of the royal family and ministers. His voice was full of grief, anger and helplessness. After Yue Fei listened to Yan Zongyi's narration, he was silent for a moment. He was well aware of Wanyan Zonghan's ambition and cruelty, and felt sympathy for Wanyan Zongyi's experience. Although the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom were hostile, Yue Fei was not a ruthless person. "You can take refuge in the city." Yue Fei finally said, "But you must abide by our rules and not cause trouble in the city." Wanyan Zongyi breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. He looked at Yue Fei gratefully and nodded in agreement. Later, under the guidance of soldiers, Wanyan Zongyi entered Xingzhou City. After entering the city, Wanyan Zongyi was arranged to live in a remote courtyard. Although the conditions were simple, it was enough for him. He knew that his life in Xingzhou City would not be too peaceful, but he was also determined to use this opportunity to find opportunities to revive the Kingdom of Jin. And Yue Fei did not relax his vigilance against Wanyan Zongyi. He sent people to secretly monitor Wanyan Zongyi's actions to ensure that he would not cause trouble in the city. At the same time, he also began to think about how to deal with Wanyan Zonghan's possible attack. He knew that this political turmoil was likely to trigger a larger war.