The Legend of the Heroes of Daxing

After Song Jiang's Liangshan rebels were defeated at Haizhou, they accepted the imperial court's offer of amnesty. Most were incorporated into the government forces sent to conquer Fang La, while many chieftains chose to give up their chance at promotion through military service and quietly disband where they were.

Shi Jin returned to his hometown in Shaanxi, hoping only to rebuild his home and spend the rest of his life in peace. Instead, he suffered repeated setbacks and was tricked by others. With no other options, he rallied his former followers and rose up in defiance.

As the Jin forces invaded in strength and government troops kept retreating, Shi Jin led his men against the invaders and reclaimed lost territory, earning great renown. When the Northern Song fell, Shi Jin seized the opportunity to proclaim himself emperor in Xingzhou. The Southern Song court sent Wu Jie, commander of Jingyuan, to put him down. Shi Jin's forces fought on two fronts against Wu Jie and the Jin, composing a tragic, stirring chapter in history.