Among these people, there are many who have been oppressed and exploited by Jin Kingdom merchants. They felt extremely relieved and happy in their hearts when they saw that these businessmen from the Kingdom of Jin who were usually domineering and oppressing the people now ended up like this. They clapped their hands and applauded, and some even shed tears in excitement. The Jin businessmen were so frightened that they couldn't even stand still. They were forcibly escorted forward by the soldiers, screaming and wailing constantly along the way. Some of them knelt on the ground and begged for mercy; some murmured prayers to God to protect them from escaping; others were so frightened that they lost their minds and kept talking nonsense. A dozen Jin businessmen were escorted by soldiers and knelt on the execution platform. Their faces were as pale as paper, and their eyes were full of fear and despair. These businessmen who usually show off their power and arrogance are now like lambs to be slaughtered, waiting for the final judgment. "Look, those gold thieves are here too!" someone in the crowd shouted, which immediately aroused a chorus of agreement. "That's right, these gold thieves bully our people on weekdays, and now they are finally going to be punished!" Another person said through gritted teeth. "Hmph, these gold thieves think they can do whatever they want because they are rich and powerful, but now look, they are all going to lose their heads!" Someone else mocked. The people watching the excitement surrounded the entire execution platform, and they talked and shouted one after another. The Song Dynasty had been oppressed by the Jin Kingdom for decades. How could it ever be so proud and proud today? The hearts of the people were full of excitement and expectation, and they seemed to have seen the dawn of victory. Unwilling to be reconciled, Han Fang also arrived at the execution site. He blended in with the crowd and glanced coldly at the Jin businessmen who were about to die. His heart was filled with anger and unwillingness, but he knew that he was powerless at this moment.
However, he didn't want to give up just like that, and he was determined to make one last effort. So, he approached the execution platform and shouted loudly to Zhao Zhen, who was supervising the execution: "His Royal Highness, King Xin, do you really want to execute them? Do you know what the consequences of doing so will be? I will immediately suggest that the Jin Kingdom raise an army. Go south, and the Song Dynasty will fall into a place of no return!" Zhao Zhen looked at him coldly, without any fear on her face. He replied coldly: "Messenger Han, do you think your threat is useful to me? If the Jin Kingdom really dares to raise troops to go south, I will personally lead the army to meet the enemy. When the time comes, we will see the truth on the battlefield! Do you want to interfere with the execution again? , I will expel you from Song Dynasty immediately!" When the people onlookers heard Zhao Zhen's words, they booed and scolded Han Fang until he was embarrassed. They threw rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at him, and some even rushed forward to beat him. Seeing this, Han Fang knew that he would only bring humiliation to himself if he stayed any longer, so he fled the execution ground in despair. As three-quarters of noon approached, the atmosphere on the execution platform became increasingly tense. The soldiers were armed with swords, guns, swords and halberds, and were ready to fight. Finally, under the execution order, the executioners chopped off the heads of the Jin businessmen one by one with their swords. Blood spurted out, staining the cold and hard ground above the execution ground red. The headless corpse fell limply to the ground, never moving or reacting again. The people cheered thunderously. They had been waiting for this moment for too long. Shortly after the execution, news spread throughout the capital: all those Jin businessmen who had done evil and committed murder and swindling goods had been executed!
The people cheered and jumped after hearing the news. They knew that this was a victory for the majesty of Song Dynasty's laws and good news that their lives of peace and contentment could be guaranteed. After Han Fang escaped from the execution ground, his heart was filled with anger and unwillingness. He knew that his threats had no effect, and instead made him lose face in front of the people of Song Dynasty. He glanced bitterly in the direction of the execution platform, then turned and left. Half a month later, in the Jin Kingdom Palace, Wanyan Zonghan also learned about the execution. His face was gloomy and terrifying, as if it could drip water. He was sitting on the dragon chair, his face was ashen, and his eyes were flashing with anger. He had just learned that the Song Dynasty had executed those Jin businessmen. This news hit his heart like a heavy hammer, making it almost impossible for him to stay calm. "How unreasonable! How dare the Song Dynasty be so rude!" Wanyan Zonghan slammed the armrest of the dragon chair and shouted angrily, "These businessmen are my subjects of the Jin Dynasty. They do business in the Song Dynasty for the sake of the interests of the two countries. Peace and prosperity. But now, the Song Dynasty has executed them, which is clearly a provocation to me, the Jin Dynasty!"
Above the court, the ministers were as silent as a cicada, not daring to make a sound. They knew that the emperor's anger was not easy to calm down. Anyone who dared to touch his bad luck at this moment would probably be severely punished immediately. Wanyan Zonghan glanced at the ministers and asked coldly: "My dear friends, what do you think we should do about this matter? Should we just swallow this breath?" There was an explosion in the court, and the ministers were talking a lot. The vast majority of people support the southern attack on the Song Dynasty. They think this is a rare opportunity to capture the Song Dynasty in one fell swoop while it is not yet very powerful. However, there are also a few people who hold objections. They believe that the risk of attacking southward is too great, and that the previous failed attacks in the south have caused heavy losses to the Jin Kingdom. Wanyan Zonghan frowned as he listened to the discussions of the ministers. He knew the risks and costs of attacking south, but he couldn't swallow this breath. He needed a plan that would both vent his anger and ensure victory. At this time, Wanyan Loushi stood up. After saluting Wanyan Zonghan, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have a plan, maybe you can try it." "Oh? What's your plan? Tell me quickly!" Wanyan Zonghan asked eagerly. Wanyan Loushi smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, we can contact Daxia again. We promise to give up all the territory west of the river to Daxia in exchange for its military support. Daxia has always been eyeing that land. As long as we If we offer enough conditions, they will definitely be tempted. When the time comes, we will join forces with the Great Xia Kingdom to go south, and we will definitely succeed." Wanyan Zonghan's eyes lit up when he heard this. This plan was indeed beyond his expectation. After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said: "This is a great plan! Lou Shi, I will leave this matter to you. We must make Daxia agree to send troops to support us." Wanyan Loushi took the order and left. Wanyan Zonghan turned to the ministers and said: "In addition, we can also contact the army currently stationed in Liu Yu. Promise them to raise troops to attack the Song Dynasty again, and the three armies went south again. This time , we will make Song Dynasty pay a heavy price!" There was a chorus of agreement in the court hall, and all the ministers expressed their support for Wanyan Zonghan's decision. Wanyan Zonghan nodded with satisfaction when he saw this. He knew that this plan to attack the Song Dynasty south had the support of the ministers. The next thing to do is to contact Daxia and Liu Yu's army as soon as possible to prepare for the southern attack.