Xianxia version of Water Margin

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Jiang Hongfei had a very bad impression of Zhao Gou's "father" in history.

Wanyan Zongxian, behind a name, is endless suffering and humiliation in the late Northern Song Dynasty.

He, a general of the Jin Dynasty, openly declared: "From now on, Zhao Gou must call me father!"

This is not only a verbal provocation, but also a trampling on the dignity of the Zhao Song royal family.

In that turbulent era, the iron hoofs of the Jin army trampled through Tokyo Bianliang, and the prosperity was gone, leaving only broken walls and endless wailing.

The members of the Zhao Song royal family, whether they were noble princes and grandchildren, or gentle concubines and princesses, all became captives of the Jin people, and their fate was ill-fated.

Concubine Wei, Zhao Gou's biological mother, was not spared. Although she was 38 years old and a grandmother, she still had her charm after being maintained in the deep palace. So she became Wanyan Zongxian's prey and was forcibly abducted to the north, starting her years of humiliating life. In that foreign land, she not only had to face physical torture, but also had to endure tremendous mental pressure.

Jiang Hongfei was disappointed with the men of the Zhao Song Dynasty, but he also hated people like Wanyan Zongxian.

This was not only because of what he did to Concubine Wei, but also because he represented the extreme contempt and insult of the Jin people to the Han people in that era.

Wanyan Zongxian's arrogance was not only reflected in his title of "father" to Zhao Gou, but also in his wanton play and trampling on the women of the Zhao Song royal family. He was lustful by nature, and regarded the daughters of the Zhao Song royal family and the clan as playthings, wantonly humiliating them, and brought unprecedented humiliation and pain to the Han people.

However, the wheel of history rolled forward, and Zhao Gou did not hesitate to sacrifice the life of his sister Roufu Diji in order to maintain his mother's dignity and his own face.

This princess, who had also suffered humiliation from the Jin people, should have received due care and protection after fleeing back to the Southern Song Dynasty, but she died because of Concubine Wei's words "fake".

This move by Zhao Gou was undoubtedly a secondary injury to Princess Roufu, and also a distortion and cover-up of the historical truth.

Jiang Hongfei was well aware of the complexity and cruelty behind all this. Standing at the intersection of history, he looked at the former "King of Gaitian" in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart. While enjoying the service of Concubine Wei Xianfei and Princess Roufu Zhao Duofu, he secretly thought: How to treat this historical sinner? Is it simply to fight violence with violence, or to seek a more profound way of revenge?

In Jiang Hongfei's eyes, Wanyan Zongxian is not only an enemy, but also a microcosm of an era. He represents the arrogance and cruelty of the Jin people in that era, and also reveals the difficulties and humiliation of the Han people under the rule of foreign races.

Therefore, Jiang Hongfei decided that he would make Wanyan Zongxian pay for his crimes.

In fact -

To some extent, Jiang Hongfei and Wanyan Zongxian are the same kind of people.

They both have an indescribable desire to conquer, the impulse to show off their trophies to the world, as if it is a commonality flowing in their blood.

Jiang Hongfei not only conquered the territory, but also took the female relatives of the defeated into his harem. The titles of concubines he bestowed on these women cleverly incorporated their former identities, which was not only a commemoration of their past, but also a silent declaration of his glorious achievements. Whenever these titles were mentioned, it was a loud note in his victory movement, letting the world know that these women were precious spoils he had taken from the enemy.

In this regard, Jiang Hongfei seemed to go further than Wanyan Zongxian, because although Wanyan Zongxian had similar actions, his deeds in history were quite limited compared to Jiang Hongfei.

However, Jiang Hongfei's treatment of these women was also gentle. He did not let them repeat the humiliation and suffering experienced by the captured women in history, nor did he let them live like savages in the bitter cold, or become playthings at the mercy of others. He gave them a relatively decent life, and this "kindness" was particularly rare in this era.

But even so, it cannot cover up Jiang Hongfei's nature as a "big scumbag". His behavior is undoubtedly a trampling on the dignity of women and an extreme display of selfishness and greed deep in human nature.

But even so, Jiang Hongfei feels that he is much better than Wanyan Zongxian.

Because of a historical grudge, that is, during the Jingkang crisis, Wanyan Zongxian secretly ordered Qianhu Zixi Guolu to write to Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan, wanting to marry Zhao Duofu in exchange for his brother Zixi Yeli. However, when he heard that Zhao Duofu was already in Wanyan Zongwang's mansion, he asked for release and marriage. Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan were furious when they heard the news and beheaded Zixi Yeli at Nanxun Gate. And they held a grudge against Zhao Duofu.

In the high-level struggle of the Jin Dynasty, Wanyan Zongxian stood on the right team, and then got what he wanted and got Zhao Duofu.

However, the way Wanyan Zongxian treated Zhao Duofu was shameful. After enjoying her beauty, he married her to a Han Chinese named Xu Huan as revenge for the murder of his own brother, Zixi Yeli.

What is the difference between this behavior and Pan Da Hu marrying Pan Jinlian to Wu Dalang?

This is not only extremely disrespectful to Zhao Duofu, but also a great insult to his dignity as a man and a person of high position and power.

After all, a husband and wife for a day is a hundred days of grace, but Wanyan Zongxian turned this grace into a flame of hatred, burning all the beauty between them.

Although Jiang Hongfei's behavior was equally despicable, he did not, like Wanyan Zongxian, elevate personal grievances to the level of the country and the nation. As a Han ruler, he dealt with these spoils more out of political considerations. He hoped to consolidate his ruling position and stabilize people's hearts in this way.

At the same time, in this era, it was almost an unwritten rule for the conqueror to take the female relatives of the defeated into the harem.

Throughout the ages, similar arrangements have been common when power changes, not just today.

Back to the early Tang Dynasty, after the Xuanwu Gate Incident that shocked the court and the public, Li Shimin not only consolidated the throne, but also dealt with his brothers' widows in an unprecedented way-he took them into the harem.

Behind this move, there are multiple factors intertwined.

First, it is a deep-rooted traditional custom.

Since the Northern Dynasties, it has become a custom for the victor to take the female relatives of the defeated family into the harem. This custom spanned the Sui Dynasty and was still followed until the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin's move was both a respect for tradition and a response to the times.

After Li Shimin, Li Zhi married Wu Zetian, Li Longji married his daughter-in-law Yang Guifei, and Tang Shunzong Li Song married his grandfather's talent.

In addition, there are many such examples in the Tang Dynasty.

Not only in the Tang Dynasty, but also in the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Kuangyin defeated Hou Shu and took Lady Huarui into his harem.

Song destroyed Southern Tang, and Zhao Guangyi had sex with Xiao Zhouhou.

It can be seen that this kind of thing is very common when dynasties change, and Jiang Hongfei's doing so is also a precedent.

Furthermore, this move contains profound political wisdom.

Li Shimin knew that when the new dynasty was first established, people's hearts were floating, especially those aristocratic families with deep backgrounds, whose attitudes were directly related to the stability of the court. By accepting these aristocratic daughters, Li Shimin not only sent a clear signal to the outside world: he was not a bloodthirsty person, but was willing to reuse the old aristocrats and give them the status and respect they deserved.

This is not only a soothing of personal emotions, but also a regulation of the entire social mood, effectively reducing the social unrest that may be caused by the coup.

Take Li Yuanji's princess Yang as an example. She was born in a prominent family, was a descendant of the Sui Dynasty royal family, and had inextricable ties with the Tang Dynasty's high-level officials. Li Shimin's acceptance of Yang was undoubtedly an important gesture of goodwill to the Guanzhong Group, consolidating the foundation of the Li Tang Dynasty in Chang'an. Such an arrangement is not only a soothing of the Yang family, but also a hint to other aristocratic forces: as long as they are loyal to the new dynasty, they will get the due rewards.

As time went on, Li Shimin and Yang even developed a deep emotional bond. They gave birth to offspring together, further deepening this relationship. Li Shimin even intended to make Yang his queen. Although he failed to do so for various reasons, this proposal itself was enough to show his attention and trust in Yang.

Looking at history, Jiang Hongfei's choice is similar to Li Shimin's. While respecting tradition and adapting to the times, they skillfully used political wisdom to stabilize people's hearts and consolidate their rule.

Therefore, Jiang Hongfei's approach is not only a reference to history, but also a profound understanding and grasp of reality. He understands that in a complex and changing political environment, only by responding flexibly and being good at adapting can one win the final victory.

In addition, although Jiang Hongfei was somewhat selfish and cruel when dealing with these women, he also gave them relatively decent living conditions, and even showed respect and care for them in some aspects.

Isn't this much better than the Jin people treating them as prostitutes who can be fucked by everyone or bargaining chips for trading cattle and horses?

The key is that Jiang Hongfei is a Han Chinese, and they fell into Jiang Hongfei's hands, which was like meat rotten in the pot.

It is worth mentioning that Wu Zetian's mother also had the surname Yang, and was also the niece of Yang Xiong, and was a cousin of Li Yuanji's princess Yang.

Such a family lineage undoubtedly laid a complex foundation for Wu Zetian's future court road. She also benefited from this when she entered Li Shimin's harem.

This is the path that Concubine Wei took.

Concubine Wei was nearly 30 years old when she entered the palace. Although she tried to gain a foothold in the harem with her extraordinary appearance and unremitting maintenance, she could not resist the erosion of time.

What is particularly critical is that since Zhao Gou was captured, Jiang Hongfei's favor for Concubine Wei has gradually declined, which is undoubtedly a major blow to her.

In order to regain favor, Concubine Wei had to find another way. She turned her attention to her family, especially those young and beautiful nieces.

She first arranged for the three daughters of her two brothers Wei Zongyan and Wei Zongmin to enter the palace in an attempt to rekindle Jiang Hongfei's enthusiasm.

It is particularly worth mentioning that Wei Zongyan's youngest daughter Wei Xuan, not only has outstanding appearance, but also has a tall figure, which won Jiang Hongfei's favor and even gave birth to his heirs.

Concubine Wei took this opportunity to regain a place in the harem.

However, the good times did not last long. As Jiang Hongfei's interest in the three daughters of the Wei family gradually decreased, Concubine Wei once again fell into the crisis of falling out of favor.

Faced with this dilemma, Concubine Wei did not give up. She once again showed extraordinary wisdom and determination. She even sent her brother Wei Yuan's twin daughters into the palace to try to maintain her position in the harem.

However, this attempt did not go as she wished. Although Jiang Hongfei occasionally visited, it did not last long.

Time passed quickly. Jiang Hongfei was busy with government affairs and almost forgot about this old man in the harem.

It wasn't until he captured Yan Zongxian again that he recalled summoning Concubine Wei Xian and her party. To his surprise, Concubine Wei Xian, whom he had not seen for many years, not only did not age, but actually looked younger, as if time had been particularly tolerant to her. What is even more unexpected is that Concubine Wei Xian did not come alone this time. She also brought Zhao Gou's concubines Tian Chunluo and Jiang Zuimei, five nieces, and Zhao Gou's two daughters - Kang Dazongji, Zhao Foyou and Kang Erzongji. Zhao Shenyou.

Among this group of people, only Zhao Gou's two daughters made Jiang Hongfei's eyes shine. They had grown into graceful young girls.

Jiang Hongfei became very interested in these two girls. He called them forward and looked at them carefully. Looking at their faces that were similar to Zhao Gou's, he couldn't help feeling that time flew by.

After questioning, it was learned that Zhao Foyou and Zhao Shenyou had gone to Wanguo City with their grandmother to visit their father Zhao Gou half a month ago.

Zhao Gou asked them to convey their loyalty and prayers to Jiang Hongfei, claiming that he copied good books and recited the name of Tianzun every day to pray for Jiang Hongfei and Dayuan.

However, Jiang Hongfei was well aware of Zhao Gou's hypocrisy and calculations, so he just sneered at these words. He understood that Zhao Gou's prayer was just a temporary solution and could not cover up his inner resentment and curse.

But Jiang Hongfei did not take this matter to heart. He knew that he had made countless enemies in his life, and he had long been accustomed to the curses and resentment of his enemies. In his view, these are just the norm in power struggles.

Jiang Hongfei turned his attention to Zhao Foyou and Zhao Shenyou. These two girls undoubtedly brought him freshness and fun. He understood the intentions of Concubine Wei Xian and others - they hoped to take this opportunity to let the two girls gain a foothold in the harem.

In fact, this kind of thing has become a common practice in Jiang Hongfei's harem.

In fact, Jiang Hongfei has already targeted the younger generation of royal and clan daughters from various countries.

The most typical example is Zhao Huan's daughter Princess Roujia, who became Jiang Hongfei's concubine the year before last and now even gave birth to a child for Jiang Hongfei.

Jiang Hongfei reached out and held Zhao Foyou and Zhao Shenyou in his arms, placing them on his lap.

Although Zhao Foyou and Zhao Shenyou were well behaved under the careful teachings of Wei Xianfei, Tian Chunluo and Jiang Zuimei, and they knew that they might become Jiang Hongfei's possessions today, Jiang Hongfei gently took them into his arms with just an understatement. , sitting on the knees.

This sudden intimacy made the cheeks of the two unexperienced girls turn red, their hearts beat like drums, and they were at a loss.

When Tian Chunluo and Jiang Zuimei witnessed this scene, they couldn't help but feel worried about the panic of Zhao Foyou and Zhao Shenyou. Although they knew that Jiang Hongfei was tolerant towards the innocent girl, their love made them unable to control themselves and their thoughts were confused.

Just as the two of them were thinking about how to rescue the Zhao sisters, Concubine Wei Xian gently opened her lips, breaking the delicate atmosphere in the room: "Your Majesty may not have known deeply that Gou'er has deeply regretted his past mistakes. Now he is devoted to the Tao. I sincerely pray for His Majesty, the Great Yuan, and the common people. I do not seek fame or fortune, but only wish to wash away my sins. Buddha Blessing and Divine Blessing have witnessed his sincerity and came here to convey this intention. It is indeed an act of filial piety."

Jiang Hongfei knew very well that Zhao Gou was not willing to be trapped in the City of All Nations for the rest of his life. He was even willing to enter the palace as a eunuch to serve Jiang Hongfei in order to make a comeback.

But in Jiang Hongfei's eyes, anyone who wanted to imitate King Gou Jian of Yue was not worth mentioning. He vowed not to be the husband of King Wu who was so benevolent as a woman.

Therefore, Jiang Hongfei rejected Zhao Gou's request without hesitation and imprisoned him in the City of All Nations forever, which not only cut off his dream of power but also cut off his path to freedom.

Jiang Hongfei was determined. Regarding these prisoners, he had already decided to let them die in the city or go to hell with him, and would never let their descendants interfere.

Nowadays, Zhao Gou is even more pious on the surface. He may really be copying scriptures and praying for blessings day and night, but how could Jiang Hongfei not know the calculation behind it?

However, Jiang Hongfei would not let down his guard because of this, even though he knew that Zhao Gou had been completely defeated and would never make a comeback.

Facing Concubine Wei Xian's euphemistic plea, Jiang Hongfei smiled faintly and offered both kindness and power: "It is rare for Gou'er to have such an enlightenment. I have made up my mind to reward him for his diligent copying of good books. I will give him a Taoist robe, hundreds of good books, Thousands of pieces of rice paper to show appreciation."

The implication is that since Zhao Gou is willing to atone for his sins, he will fulfill his wish and let him spend the rest of his life in writing.

Seeing this, Concubine Wei Xian couldn't help feeling helpless and sighing in her heart. She knew very well that no one could change Jiang Hongfei's decision, and Zhao Gou's fate might have been doomed. In this game of power, every chess piece must move forward according to a predetermined trajectory, and no one can escape.

Sighing secretly, Concubine Wei Xian changed the topic obediently: "In the past two years, I have been teaching Foyou and Shenyou to dance. How about letting them dance for the official family?"

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