Afterward, Guan Sheng and Huyan Zhuo led all their troops in surrender to Wu Song.
Wu Song held a banquet to welcome Guan Sheng and the others. During the feast, Guan Sheng said to him, "I thought that although my martial skills fell short of my ancestor's, I still ranked among the best in Great Song. Only after crossing weapons with Your Majesty today did I realize that there is always someone stronger. In my opinion, Your Majesty truly has no equal under heaven."
"You're too kind, General Guan," Wu Song said. "But you're right. I have yet to meet my match."
Guan Sheng and Huyan Zhuo nodded. They believed Wu Song would never meet his match in the future, either.
Wu Song said to Shi Jin, "General Shi, I knew you were a skilled fighter, but I never expected you to have such a firm grasp of greater principles. You brought both generals to their senses with just a few words."
"You flatter me, Your Majesty," Shi Jin said. "I merely spoke from the heart. I didn't want the two generals to ruin their futures for this rotten Great Song."
"Exactly. You two generals should understand Great Song's situation better than I do. Treacherous ministers hold power, the emperor is foolish and incompetent, and the people live in misery. Officials drive the people to rebellion everywhere. Such a court has run out of time. Even if internal strife doesn't destroy it, foreign invasion will," Wu Song said.
Guan Sheng and Huyan Zhuo exchanged a glance, then both nodded.
"Now that I have surrendered to Your Majesty, I am willing to lay down my life in your service," Guan Sheng said. "Command me as you wish. My loyalty will never waver."
Huyan Zhuo said, "Same here."
"With you two generals