Xianxia version of Water Margin

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The land of Xixia, the unfinished work of the Song Dynasty for a hundred years, was completed in one year by Jiang Hongfei.

Jiang Hongfei's wisdom and bravery were praised by the world again.

Both inside and outside the court praised his achievements.

His reputation spread far and wide, and people all said that he had the potential to sweep across the world and achieve the eternal imperial cause.

In comparison, the emperors of the Song Dynasty seemed to be a joke.

In this regard, Jiang Hongfei did not comment, which was also tacitly accepted the compliments of the world.

This was not because Jiang Hongfei was vain, but it was very helpful for Jiang Hongfei's rule.

Of course, Jiang Hongfei did not take these compliments too seriously. He knew very well that life was like a group of monkeys climbing a tree. Those on the top looked down, and they were all smiling faces; those below looked up, and they were all butts. He was now the emperor who was the only one in the world, and he must have seen all smiling faces. He could not let others deceive himself, and he also deceived himself.

Having won the war, Jiang Hongfei would definitely enjoy his spoils.

In Jiang Hongfei's profound understanding, Xixia women are known for their strong and unyielding character, and this trait has left a deep imprint in the long river of history.

Historical records: "In the Xia customs, those who do not take revenge are regarded as a great shame."

This custom not only shaped the tenacious spirit of Xixia women to take revenge, but also formed a sharp contrast with the concept of three obediences and four virtues in the feudal society of the Central Plains.

This difference undoubtedly stems from the unique cultural soil of Xixia, and this strong character is also deeply imprinted in the hearts of Xixia men.

In Xixia society, revenge is not only a symbol of personal honor, but also the bottom line of social morality.

Speaking of Xixia female soldiers, their bravery is closely linked to revenge.

There is a vivid description in "Xixia Waiji": Xixia women are strong-willed and like revenge. If there is a funeral in the family, they will stop the expedition and carry the armor leaf on their backs as a symbol of revenge. Once the hatred is resolved, they will celebrate in a unique way - mixing the blood of chickens, pigs, and dogs with wine, storing it in a skull and drinking it together, and swearing a solemn oath: "If I take revenge again, I wish that the crops will not be harvested, men and women will be bald and leprous, all livestock will die, and snakes will enter the tent." For those who are not strong enough to take revenge themselves, they will gather a group of strong women, sacrifice cattle, sheep, wine and food, and then rush to the enemy's house and set fire to their houses.

This custom made the enemy terrified of the Xixia female soldiers and avoided them.

This kind of toughness and courage of Xixia women is not only reflected in the revenge action, but also permeates every aspect of their lives.

Unlike the women in the Central Plains who are deeply bound by etiquette, Xixia women dare to pursue true love and sacrifice their lives.

In their world, marriage is not entirely determined by the orders of parents and matchmakers, but more by the choice of the heart.

A Xixia proverb says: "If two people are in love, they will see each other every day, ignore their families, and go far away."

This yearning and pursuit for free love is the embodiment of the independent spirit of Xixia women.

It is worth mentioning that due to the sparse population, insufficient labor and combat effectiveness of the Xixia Dynasty, women were given more social roles and responsibilities. They not only participated in social production, but also fought side by side with men on the battlefield.

This participation and contribution not only won the recognition and respect of the society, but also made Xixia women have a pivotal position in the fields of politics and military. Their participation in war, participation in politics, revenge and desperate pursuit of love all demonstrate the bravery and fearlessness of Xixia women.

To a certain extent, Xixia women can be said to be the group of people closest to gender equality in ancient times. They are not bound by traditional etiquette and have the courage to pursue the realization of self-worth.

To put it bluntly, if Jiang Hongfei favors these Xixia women, it is not certain that one of them will stab Jiang Hongfei with a knife.

Before Li Renxiao and the Xixia royal family and clan members entered the capital, a group of Xixia women including Daliang, Xiaoliang, and Li had frequently spoken to Jiang Hongfei, revealing their deep concerns about the Xixia women entering the palace. They not only warned Jiang Hongfei to be extra vigilant about the Xixia women's thoughts, but also tried their best to dissuade him from letting the royal and clan women enter the palace.

These Xixia women who entered the palace before, although they were in a passive situation since they were presented to Jiang Hongfei, never resisted at all, just because they had the lofty belief of serving their homeland in their hearts and did not want to add any unnecessary disasters to the country and the family.

However, the world changed, Jiang Hongfei's cavalry trampled Xixia, their relatives were either captured or killed, and the hatred of the country's destruction and the family's demise was like a sharp blade hanging in their hearts.

In this context, who can guarantee that there will not be any of those Xixia women secretly plotting to avenge their loved ones with blood for blood?

Jiang Hongfei knew that the advice of these Xixia women actually contained a subtle protection for the Xixia royal family and clan. But on a deeper level, he could feel their deep concern for his safety.

Let's put it this way, whether it is Daliang, Xiaoliang or Li, these Xixia women have long been closely connected with Jiang Hongfei and have become an indispensable part of his life.

As long as Jiang Hongfei is alive, they and their children can enjoy honor; on the contrary, if the situation suddenly changes and Jiang Hongfei is unpredictable, their fate will be like duckweed.

They know that no one except Jiang Hongfei can plan for their future so thoroughly.

Jiang Hongfei not only paves the way for his offspring, but also cares for his daughters and works tirelessly to find a good husband for each daughter. They felt his intentions and knew how precious this shelter was.

Therefore, Daliang, Xiaoliang, Li and other Xixia women prayed for Jiang Hongfei's health in their hearts, because he was their only support for a stable life.

In this intricate power game, only Jiang Hongfei's safety can maintain the happiness and peace of them and their descendants.

For this reason, Daliang, Xiaoliang, Li and other Xixia women definitely did not want Jiang Hongfei to get into trouble.

In fact, the strong character of Xixia women left a deep impression on Jiang Hongfei.

Regarding the death of Genghis Khan Temujin, there is a secret that is not recorded in official history and rarely mentioned in unofficial history, but is widely circulated among the Mongolian people.

It is said that Temujin captured a beautiful princess during his expedition to Xixia. This woman was not only outstanding in appearance, but also strong in temperament.

When Temujin wanted to favor her, the princess had extraordinary courage and bit Temujin with a sharp dagger, or in a more secret way, causing irreparable damage.

Temujin was seriously injured and died soon after, leaving behind a romantic and tragic legend.

This legendary woman was named "Gulberjin Guowahatun".

She either volunteered to serve Temujin out of deep hatred for the destruction of her country and family; or Temujin fell in love with her at first sight and forced her to be his concubine.

Regardless of the reason, Gulberjin Guowahatun became a key figure in changing the course of history in an almost decisive way.

According to the book "The Origin of the Mongols", she took advantage of Temujin's negligence on the night of her service and delivered a fatal blow.

This book was later included in the "Complete Library of the Four Branches of Literature". Although its authenticity is controversial, it undoubtedly adds a bit of mystery to this period of history.

However, think carefully, how could Gulberjin Guowahatun bring the dagger into the heavily guarded Mongolian harem, and how could he succeed in front of such a brave and incomparable emperor like Temujin?

Perhaps, as some speculations say, she did not rely on the physical blade, but when Temujin was most relaxed, she took revenge on the conqueror with a bite.

How could an emperor who was nearly 70 years old bear such humiliation and harm, and finally died with hatred.

Temujin's hatred for Xixia can be seen from this.

The last will he left before his death - "Destroy without a trace, destroy it, and kill it!"

This is not only a curse on the Xixia people, but also a deep memory of this humiliating experience in his heart.

Therefore, under the leadership of Genghis Khan's son Ogedei, the Mongolian army launched a brutal massacre against the Western Xia. The city was burned down, the people were slaughtered, and there were few survivors. The entire Western Xia Kingdom was almost wiped off the map.

This catastrophe was not only a destruction of the Western Xia nation, but also an extreme venting of Genghis Khan's personal emotions.

In this historical storm, the fierceness and tenacity of Western Xia women were fully demonstrated.

Gulberjin Guowahatun's suicide was not only a struggle against her own destiny, but also a defense of the dignity of the Western Xia nation. Her behavior undoubtedly left a deep impression on Jiang Hongfei's heart, giving him a clearer understanding of the character of Western Xia women.

To be honest, Jiang Hongfei was full of complex emotions when facing the situation after the surrender of Western Xia.

He wanted to show his kindness and tolerance, but he had to consider the political reality and needs.

In the end, he made a decision that was neither completely cruel nor completely merciful: to imprison the royal family and clan members of Xixia in Wanguo City, and at the same time accept their female members into his harem.

This decision, seemingly full of contradictions, actually contained far-reaching political considerations.

Jiang Hongfei knew that if he allowed the royal family and clan members of Xixia to escape back to their homeland, it would undoubtedly lay the hidden danger of restoration.

At the same time, he also needed to use these female members to consolidate his ruling position in the newly recovered areas.

By establishing marriage relationships with them, he could not only win over the nobles and aristocratic families of Xixia, but also gradually disintegrate their will to resist the Yuan Empire.

The families and forces behind these female members were the political resources that Jiang Hongfei valued.

Take Li Renxiao's queen, Queen Wang, as an example.

She was born in the Wang family, the largest family of Dangxiang, and her family had a strong accumulation of talents and resources.

By accepting Queen Wang, Jiang Hongfei not only established contact with the Wang family, but also established an important ally for himself in the Xixia region.

For the survival and development of the family, the Wang family would naturally choose to rely on Jiang Hongfei's power, thus contributing to the construction and development of the Yuan Empire.

Jiang Hongfei's strategy not only reflects his foresight and superb skills as a politician, but also reflects his deep understanding of human nature and power.

He understands that governing a country cannot be accomplished by relying solely on the power of the grassroots people;

On the contrary, only by seizing those dignitaries and aristocratic families who hold power and resources can the country's long-term stability be truly achieved.

Therefore, Jiang Hongfei adopted a strict and tolerant attitude towards the issue of members of the Xixia royal family and clan.

By incorporating these female members into his harem, he not only demonstrated his majesty and power; but also gradually incorporated the dignitaries and aristocratic families of Xixia into his own ruling system through their connections and ties with their respective families.

The implementation of this strategy was effective: it not only consolidated Jiang Hongfei's ruling position in the newly recovered areas, but also laid a solid foundation for the future development of the Yuan Empire.

Rare talents often come from the door of the rich and powerful, and the elites who govern the country are mostly from famous families.

Therefore, Jiang Hongfei must get the daughters of the Xixia royal family and clan, and he cannot afford to lose.

As for the Xixia women being fierce, fierce, and revengeful?

In the journey of the Yuan Empire to conquer Xixia, although casualties were inevitable in war, the disparity in strength between the two sides made real bloody battles rare.

Under the iron hoof of the Yuan army, the Xixia army often collapsed before fighting, and most battles ended in surrender.

It is worth noting that most of the victims on the battlefield were civilians, while the royal family and clan members of Xixia were preserved for various reasons.

In particular, Li Renxiao's active surrender avoided a catastrophe in Xingqing City.

Behind this, there is a more subtle balance.

The Xixia royal family and clan members, as Jiang Hongfei's "hostages", were placed in Wanguo City, and their fate was closely linked to Jiang Hongfei's safety.

This arrangement has invisibly woven a complex network of emotions and interests for Xixia women.

Even if some women have the idea of ​​assassination due to hatred, it is difficult to ignore the safety of themselves and their families, and they often choose to remain silent or report it.

In fact, there were also women who tried to approach and threaten Jiang Hongfei before, but these women were eventually conquered by Jiang Hongfei's charm or forced by reality, and finally chose to obey and compromise.

Although Jiang Hongfei has not taken action for many years, he not only has extraordinary strength, but also has unfathomable city. He knows that he is his most solid backing, so even if he doesn't have to take action himself, he has never relaxed his own practice.

In fact, as early as ten years ago, Jiang Hongfei had already cultivated the roots of the gods, and his strength was so strong that he felt that he was not a person.

At this moment, Jiang Hongfei feels that he only needs an opportunity to ascend.

In addition, Jiang Hongfei hides a secret deep in his heart.

He longs to meet a woman like Gulberjin Guowahatun, a woman who can make him feel challenged and passionate, and willing to let go of all defenses.

Indeed, the complexity of human nature is often beyond imagination.

Jiang Hongfei, the emperor who was once powerful, the women around him, even those who intended to take his life, could not escape his control in the end, and were willing to become his playthings and obey his will.

This easily obtained obedience undoubtedly weakened Jiang Hongfei's desire for challenges deep in his heart.

He often fantasized that if he could meet a woman like Gulberjin Guowahatun, even if the assassination attempt failed, he would be subdued by her in bed. What a thrilling scene it would be, enough to make his heart surge.

Further imagine that if Jiang Hongfei's fate ends up like Temujin, although it is not perfect in the traditional sense, it has a unique flavor.

Few people know that deep in Jiang Hongfei's heart, he has a rather bizarre wish - he hopes that the end of his life can be in a nearly romantic way, that is, quietly leaving in the arms of his confidante.

The legend of Temujin and Gulberjin Guowahatun is undoubtedly a treasure in the history of ancient Chinese emperors. It seems to foreshadow a kind of fate - romantic people will eventually leave romantically.

Such an ending is an ideal destination for Jiang Hongfei.

Imagine if Temujin fought all his life and ended up with an accident on horseback or suffering on a sickbed. What a pity it would be.

Compared to this, wouldn't it be more perfect if the legend could end in a gentle place?

Jiang Hongfei agreed with this. He even imagined that if he were in Temujin's position, he would first enjoy the lingering love with Gulberjin Guowahatun, and then die peacefully in her arms, without regrets in his life.

Although Jiang Hongfei was worried about the unknown and the pain, he accepted the result calmly.

This courage also prompted him to resolutely include the daughters of the Xixia royal family and clan in the harem despite knowing the risks, and then hurriedly left the slightly dull Golden Palace and moved into the Summer Palace, treating Queen Mother Ren and Queen Wang as new favorites.

In Jiang Hongfei's arms, Queen Mother Ren and Queen Wang trembled with tension.

Especially Queen Mother Ren, compared with Li Qianshun, who was over fifty years old and frail, she was in her prime and ignorant of the affairs of men and women.

She even often doubted whether she was still a virgin, but no one could answer this question for her.

Now, being touched so intimately by Jiang Hongfei, she naturally felt mixed emotions, nervous and shy.

In contrast, although Queen Wang, who was already a mother, was more calm, she could not help but feel uneasy when facing the teasing of a strange man, especially in the public eye.

In her heart, she had both nostalgia for the past and confusion about the future.

However, in this magnificent summer palace, they could only snuggle in Jiang Hongfei's arms and let the wheel of fate roll forward...

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