In the shadow of history, there is a name that will be remembered forever, he is the betrayer of Xiangyang City, he is the back of loyalty and bravery, and he is the murderer of Guo Jing and Huang Rong.
Lu Wende's fate is full of irony, he is the murderer of Guo Jing and Huang Rong, but he has no worries about food and clothing, full of children and grandchildren, and lives to the Yitian era. But deep down in his heart, he knows that the long river of history will never be forgotten, and people's memories will never be erased. His name has been nailed to the pillar of shame and has become an eternal mark.
The crisis in Xiangyang City
In the pen of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Xiangyang City is not only a city, but also an important front line for the Southern Song Dynasty to resist the Mongol invasion. The city walls are strong, the defenders are heroic, and every stone and flag carries the hope and determination of the people of the Southern Song Dynasty. Guo Jing and Huang Rong dedicated their lives to the cause of defending Xiangyang, and their wisdom and courage built an invisible line of defense for this city.
Day after day, Guo Jing and Huang Rong patrolled the city, meticulously inspecting every fortification to ensure that the arrow towers and oil pots on the city walls were in ready use. They knew very well that the safety of this city was related to the future of the entire Southern Song Dynasty. However, behind this strong will to defend against foreign enemies, there are internal rifts.
Lu Wende, the Xiangyang pacification envoy, seemed particularly out of place in the tense war. His identity and duties were supposed to make him a pillar in the city, but his actions were very different from that role. In the face of crisis after crisis, Lu Wende always showed incredible cowardice and selfishness, and his every decision could become a fatal wound for Xiangyang City.
Lü Wende's betrayal
On the high wall of Xiangyang City, Lu Wende was dressed in official robes and holding binoculars, nervously observing the battle situation outside. The Mongol army poured in like a tidal wave, the dust was flying, the horses were neighing, and the battlefield under the city was on the verge of life and death. And in the city, in addition to the preparation and nervousness of the soldiers, there are countless civilians who are panic and uneasy.
At the other end of the city wall, Guo Jing was dressed in armor and holding a spear, his eyes were firm, and he did not flinch in the face of the upcoming battle. Huang Rong was busy in the city, organizing ambulances, relocating people, and ensuring that everyone had refuge. She knew that this city was not just a pile of stones and mounds of earth, but also a home for thousands of people.
The fighting became more and more tense, and the Mongol army was attacking more and more fiercely. Groups of people dragged their families and tried to flee into the city. Their eyes were filled with fear, but there was also a glimmer of hope. At this time, Lu Wende's voice suddenly sounded on the city wall, cold and ruthless: "Archery, you can't let them in!"
"Wende, are you crazy? They are our people!" Guo Jing was instantly furious when he heard the order. His voice echoed across the city walls, and his anger was clearly audible despite the deafening sound of war drums.
Lu Wende's face changed, but he quickly returned to indifference: "Guo Jing, now is wartime, and we must guard against all possible dangers. ”
Guo Jing didn't argue with Lu Wende anymore, he knew that the situation in front of him required him to act more. He jumped off the city wall and engaged in a fierce battle with the Mongol soldiers. Every stab, every parry, is the protection of Xiangyang City. Lu Wende, on the other hand, stood quietly on the city wall, his gaze seemed to pass through the dust of the battlefield and look farther away.
The battle entered a white heat, and the soldiers around Guo Jing fell one after another. His armor was stained with blood, but his eyes were still resolute. At this moment, a small squad of the Mongol army took advantage of the situation and rushed to the city gates. Seeing this, Guo Jing immediately turned around and rushed to the city gate, he knew that once the city gate was breached, the consequences of Xiangyang City would be unimaginable.
"Guo Jing, come back quickly!" Lu Wende's voice suddenly sounded on the city wall. His voice was hurried, but it was not for Guo Jing, but to close the city gate. Guo Jing glanced at Lu Wende, didn't speak, just quickened his pace.
Seeing this, the axemen at the gate hurriedly stepped forward to resist the Mongol army, and at the same time closed the gate with all his might. The heavy iron door slowly closed, and every inch of closure seemed to press a stone on Guo Jing's heart. He knew that he was acting not only to defend the city, but also to all the people who trusted him.
At the moment when the city gate was about to close, Guo Jing rushed into the city with an arrow step, and the iron gate slammed shut. He turned his head to look at the city wall, where Lu Wende was still standing with a cold gaze. Guo Jing didn't speak, turned around and returned to the front line of the battle. He knew that this battle was far from over, and Xiangyang City still needed his protection.
Kublai Khan's conspiracy
Far outside the city of Xiangyang, the tent of the Mongolian army is like a vast black sea, with flags hunting and horses' hooves. In the heart of the city, made up of countless tents, Kublai Khan stood on the highest observation platform, his eyes glinting with scheming and ambition. As the commander of the Mongols, he had already planned for this southward campaign, and Xiangyang City was an obstacle he had to take.
At the same time, in the city of Xiangyang, Lü Wende received a secret envoy from Kublai Khan. As the night darkened, a black-clad messenger quietly entered Lu Wende's mansion. They exchanged a few brief words in the secret room, but they were enough to decide the fate of Xiangyang City. Lu Wende took the token that symbolized betrayal, his face was expressionless, he knew that from this moment on, his fate had gone against the fate of Xiangyang City.
Kublai Khan's plan was brutal and straightforward, and he didn't want this siege to last too long. By buying off Lu Wende, he hoped to break through Xiangyang City from the inside and take this barrier of the Southern Song Dynasty in one fell swoop. And Lü Wende, as a high-ranking official in the city, had the resources and influence that Kublai Khan needed.
On the city wall, Guo Jing and Huang Rong were still organizing resistance. Arrows rained down, the oil pan was boiling, and every soldier defending the city was ready to fight until the last moment. Guo Jing was armed with a spear, and in front of him was a dense array of enemies, but each of his attacks was precise and deadly. Huang Rong is busy in the city, and her every decision is related to the life and death of the people in the city.
However, just as the Mongol army outside the city was preparing to launch a new round of onslaught, a sudden change occurred inside the city. Lüvind ordered a part of the defenders to be moved away from the key line of defense, on the grounds that they were going to support the battle on the other side of the wall. This decision immediately weakened the defenses of this section of the wall.
Guo Jing immediately noticed the abnormality, and his gaze passed through the battlefield and fixed on the figure of Lu Wende on the city wall. But he did not have time to investigate, because the Mongol army had already discovered the weak point of the city wall, and waves of attacks were pouring in.
The sacrifice of Guo Jing and Huang Rong
On the battlefield of Xiangyang City, Guo Jing and Huang Rong fought side by side, and their figures reflected the determination and courage to resist the enemy under the city wall. The flames were raging, the drums of war were loud, and every enemy attack was decisively repelled by them. On this battlefield of blood and fire, they are like gods guarding this land, unshakable.
However, just as the battle was at its height, Lüvind's betrayal began to have a deadly effect. The chaos in the city caused gaps in the defenders' line, and the elite units of the Mongol army seized the opportunity to launch a fierce assault on the walls. Guo Jing and Huang Rong immediately realized the danger, and they jumped in front of the enemy.
Arrows rained down and swords flashed like snow, Guo Jing's spear danced out of an impregnable defensive line, while Huang Rong repelled the enemy's attacks again and again with his excellent martial arts. The two of them stood back to back, forming an impregnable fortress. Despite the large number of enemies, they are always insurmountable in the face of their martial arts.
But the hero is difficult to defeat after all, and just when the battle entered the most tragic moment, a sneak arrow hit Huang Rong accurately. Seeing this, Guo Jing hurriedly stepped forward to support her, but he knew that every moment on the battlefield was a matter of life and death. He handed Huang Rong over to the soldiers next to him, and he himself threw himself into battle again.
Guo Jing's eyes were full of determination, every time he wielded a spear, it was a protection of Xiangyang City, and every time he repelled the enemy, he was loyal to his family and country. But just as he was fighting hard, a figure quietly approached Huang Rong's location. It was Lu Wende, his face was no longer the cowardice of the past, replaced by a touch of indifference.
Lu Wende held a dagger and approached Huang Rong quietly, he knew that as long as Huang Rong died, Guo Jing would definitely collapse. His dagger glistened coldly in the moonlight, but just as he was about to succeed, a sword flash flashed and knocked him back.
It was Huang Rong, and although she was seriously injured, her will was still strong. She used her last strength to protect herself and Guo Jing. Lu Wende's conspiracy did not succeed, but Huang Rong's injuries became more and more serious. Seeing this, Guo Jing hurriedly returned to her side and hugged her tightly in his arms.
At this time, the Mongol army's offensive was becoming more and more fierce, and the defenders on the city walls were already in danger. Guo Jing knew that if he didn't stand up, Xiangyang City would not be protected. He handed Huang Rong to the soldier next to him, then waved his spear again and threw himself into battle.
Guo Jing's figure shuttled across the battlefield, and every attack he attacked was filled with endless determination and tragedy. He knew that he might never be able to return to Huang Rong's side, but for the sake of Xiangyang City and his family and country, he had no way out.
In the end, under the impact again and again, Guo Jing died heroically, and his figure fell under the city wall, but his spirit and his bravery were forever engraved on every stone in Xiangyang City. And Lu Wende's behavior has also become a stone of shame in the long river of history, and he will be spurned by people forever.
The ending of Lu Wende
In Jin Yong's fictional world, Lu Wende's fate does not seem to be punished as he deserves for his betrayal in Xiangyang City. In fact, he lived to 1269 and enjoyed a long and prosperous life for his children and grandchildren. His sons, Shiwang, Shikui, Shilong, and Shidao...... Each name represents the continuation and prosperity of his family. His daughters even married into prominent families and were linked to power.
However, in the years of blood and fire in Xiangyang City, Lu Wende's name was nailed to the pillar of shame forever. On the day of the city's breakdown, his image became synonymous with betrayal, and his name became synonymous with cowardice. In the memories of the warriors who fought to the last moment to defend their homeland, the shadow of Lu Wende will always be dark.
Although the walls of Yangyang Castle were eventually breached, its stories and legends have been passed down from generation to generation. The heroic deeds of Guo Jing and Huang Rong have been sung by people, and their spirit has become the light in the hearts of future generations. And Lu Wende's name has become a symbol of being spurned by later generations. In the long course of history, there will always be a clear division between good and evil, light and darkness, and people's memories will selectively forget those people and things that are not worthy of being remembered.
Although Lu Wende's life was long, his reputation has long been shattered. His children and grandchildren may live without worry because of his wealth and status, but they will always bear the shame of their ancestors. In Lu Wende's later years, he may be in a luxurious mansion, watching his children and grandchildren full of houses, but whenever it is quiet at night, the shadow of Xiangyang City may linger in his dreams.
Although Xiangyang City has become the dust of history, its story has been sung by generations of people. The fame of the warriors and the shame of the traitors have been passed down through the ages. Guo Jing and Huang Rong used their lives and courage to write legends, but Lu Wende's name has become an eternal warning, reminding the world that although the evaluation of history will be late, it will never be absent.
Reference: "The Condor Heroes"