【Yue Fei once said that he admired Guan Yu and Zhang Fei from the Three Kingdoms era. He hoped that one day his name would be passed down to the world alongside theirs. His wish was fulfilled, and even surpassed it.】
【His spirit inspired future generations. His name became synonymous with unyielding courage and heroism. On the verge of the Song Dynasty's demise, the appearance of Han Shizhong and Yue Fei was a gift from heaven to save the dynasty's fate. But clearly, the Song Dynasty was undeserving!】
【In the fourteenth year of the Jia Ding reign of the Southern Song Dynasty, people, touched by Yue Fei's loyalty and bravery, built the Yue Temple at West Lake. During the Yuan Dynasty, it was called "Jing Zhong Temple". Later, in the eighth year of the Zheng De reign of the Ming Dynasty, three copper statues of traitors, namely Qin Hui, his wife Wang, and Wan Qi Shai, were cast in front of the Yue Temple. They were frequently smashed by tourists. 】
【In the twenty-second year of the Wan Li reign, Fan Lai (lai), the Vice Censor, rebuilt the statues and added Zhang Jun, making the three traitors into four. The four traitors knelt before Yue Fei's tomb, forever condemned by future generations!】
【Yue Fei's loyalty and bravery moved heaven, and posterity referred to him as "Yue Wu Mu."】
【In gratitude for Yue Fei's loyalty and bravery, and in sorrow for his tragic fate, we present his poem, "Man Jiang Hong," which he wrote in his lifetime. It serves as a warning to emperors of all dynasties, urging them not to please their enemies by harming loyal and righteous generals. The poem is as follows:】
【Anger fills my head, I stand by the railing, the rain has just stopped. I look up, raise my head and shout to the sky, my ambitions are fierce. Thirty years of fame, dust and dirt, eight thousand miles, clouds and moon. Don't let your youth fade, with a head full of white hair, in vain regret.】
【The shame of Jing Kang, still not avenged. The hatred of a loyal minister, when will it be extinguished? Drive a long chariot, smash through the pass of He Lan Mountain. With hunger, I devour the meat of the barbarians, with thirst, I laughingly drink the blood of the Huns. I will start again, restore the lost mountains and rivers, and present myself before the throne!】
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As Yue Fei's "Man Jiang Hong" echoed in the air, the monarchs and ministers from all dynasties were stunned. Some had blurred vision, moved by Yue Fei's loyalty and bravery. Others clenched their fists, filled with rage towards Qin Hui's disloyalty. Still others shook their heads and sighed, lamenting Yue Fei's tragic fate, empathizing with his ordeal.
For a moment, the story of Yue Wu Mu spread through all dynasties, shaking the hearts of everyone present...
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The Song Dynasty, the Shao Xing realm, Zhu Xian Zhen.
Yue Fei's eyes were bloodshot, and behind him, his generals were filled with righteous indignation, shouting loudly:
"Guan, rebel! The court is unjust to us, why should we remain loyal? Rebel against the damn thing!"
"Right! We finally fought our way to Zhu Xian Zhen, and they told us to retreat. After we retreat, they still dare to plot against General Yue. We can't stand it, absolutely can't stand it!"
"Clang!"
The Yue Family Army, armed with swords and spears, marched forward, surrounding the pale and terrified eunuch.
"You eunuch, I ask you, did that old emperor want to kill our general?"
"You better tell the truth, otherwise... we will chop off your head!"
"Thud!"
The eunuch was so terrified, his knees buckled, and a puddle formed beneath his feet.
"Open-Kingdom General, save me, save me!"
Now he could only turn his pleading eyes to the leader of the Yue Family Army, Yue Fei!
But he was met with Yue Fei's cold gaze!
The eunuch instantly understood everything, his voice choked, his body trembling, he said:
"Open-Kingdom General, His Majesty only said to order the General to return, he never said he wanted to harm the General!"
"So you're saying what the golden plaque said was false?"
Zhang Xian sneered, boldly.
"I... I... I don't know..."
"Then cut him down!"
Zhang Xian was about to take action, but Yue Fei stopped him with a raised hand. Everyone was confused.
"He's just a eunuch, how could he know the affairs of the court? Moreover, the golden plaque spoke of the future. The current emperor shouldn't have any thoughts of harming Fei."
"General, but..."
Zhang Xian was about to continue when Yue Fei's sharp gaze stopped him again.
Yue Fei reached out to help the eunuch up, cupped his hands and said:
"Please convey to His Majesty that Yue Fei cannot retreat, nor will he return. I hope that His Majesty will seize this opportunity and take advantage of this chance to recover the former capital!"
He then ordered his generals to make way, allowing the eunuch to flee Zhu Xian Zhen as if he were a frightened dog.
"General, forgive me! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Suddenly, Wang Gui, clad in armor, knelt down, tears streaming down his face, wailing loudly.
Wang Gui had seen that under the threats and inducements of Zhang Jun and Qin Hui, he betrayed the Yue Family Army and wrote a letter to falsely accuse Yue Fei!
"You beast! The General treated you well, why did you betray him?!"
Zhang Xian was furious. He kicked Wang Gui and drew his sword to chop off his head!
"No!"
Yue Fei quickly intervened, "Since he doesn't know the future, why kill him recklessly?"
Zhang Xian reluctantly put away his sword. Yue Fei helped Wang Gui up, patted his shoulder and said:
"That is the future. You haven't betrayed me yet, why should I kill you?"
Wang Gui was stunned, tears flowing down his face, he bowed deeply to Yue Fei: "Wang Gui will be loyal to the General for the rest of his life. If I break my vow, may heaven punish me!"
"Good, good, good!"
Yue Fei was overjoyed, but his gaze fixed on the distant Kaifeng.
It's okay not to know the future, but now that he knows the outcome, he will definitely not leave any regrets!
Rebels are impossible, Yue Fei will never rebel in his life!
But to order himself to retreat and abandon the hard-earned opportunity, that is absolutely impossible!
Especially after Yue Fei learned that it wasn't just Qin Hui who had the intention of making peace, but also the Emperor Zhao Gou, his determination to eliminate the Jin Dynasty became even stronger!
"All generals, listen up!"
"We are here!"
Everyone cupped their hands, their eyes burning with anticipation as they looked at Yue Fei.
"The entire army will rest for half a day, then march north and recover the former capital!"
"Yes sir!"
Looking at the excited soldiers, Yue Fei's gaze hardened.
If he's going to die, then he'll die without regrets. Even if it means defying the emperor's will, he'll do it!
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Meanwhile, in Jiankang City, Zhao Gou, clad in a dragon robe, fell off the throne, his face pale, coughing violently.
"I am a foolish ruler... I will be remembered as a villain... I will be remembered as a villain..."
Qin Hui, the leader of the ministers below, was also speechless, dumbfounded.
It was his idea to order Yue Fei to return. And it was his current thought to eliminate Yue Fei!
He didn't expect the golden plaque to reveal it beforehand, saying that he would be remembered as a villain for all eternity, kneeling before Yue Fei's tomb, forever condemned by future generations?
Qin Hui was devastated, but his reason still held him up. Ignoring the strange gazes of the ministers, he turned to Zhao Gou, who was muttering to himself, and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, don't believe the nonsense on the golden plaque. It's all deceptive and misleading. The only important thing now is to recall Yue Fei. That is the best thing for the country and the people!"
"Otherwise, if we let Yue Fei go on his northern expedition, what's the difference between that and the warlords at the end of the Tang Dynasty?!"
The ministers were speechless, they just stared at Qin Hui, their hearts filled with disdain.
Even now, this traitor Qin Hui is still trying to deceive His Majesty, he truly deserves punishment!
Meanwhile, Zhao Gou was speechless, trembling all over...
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