My name is Chen Yuan, and I’ve become Song Jiang. Right now, I’m at Liangshan, tearing up an imperial edict, carrying out land reform, and telling my brothers, “The people are what matter most.” My best friend Zhao Ming has become Emperor Huizong of Song. He’s introducing reforms in the capital, training a new army, and vowing to “restore the Song to greatness.” We both know history by heart and hold the secrets to overthrowing a regime. Now his imperial decree and my revolutionary manifesto are colliding beneath the same sky. He says, “Surrender, and I’ll make you a duke.” I reply, “Your Majesty, why not come to our base and learn for a while? The people are the ones who’ll grade you.”
