About how Wang Xinzhi saved the whole family with his death.
During the Southern Song Dynasty, many were awarded sovereign favors. But it happened more than once that worthy men never met with a happy fate.
The rich man Wang Shizhong was put on trial for the murder, but somehow got out. He had a younger brother, Wang Xinzhi. Once, the elder brother allowed himself a cruel joke, the younger got hurt and left the house penniless. He settled in the town of Madipo - Hemp Slope, founded a smelting business and succeeded so much that he soon crushed the whole district under him. Even the officials were afraid of him.
Just at that time, two brothers - Chen-Bars and Chen-Tiger lost their service and were looking for where to apply their knowledge of martial arts. Turned for help to mentor Hong Gong. He advised them to go to Wang Xinzhi and even provided him with a letter of recommendation.
For several months, the brothers taught the military business of the son of Wang Xin-chi, Wang Shixiun, and when they intended to leave the Vanov estate, the owner, who was going to the capital, asked them to stay longer and to reveal the secrets of military skill to the young man. Another year passed, and the brothers firmly decided to leave. But the owner still has not returned, and the son barely scratched his brothers for travel expenses, promising to pay the rest of the tuition after his father returns.
The brothers held a grudge. The son did not notice anything and handed a letter that was once written by his father in response to the message of mentor Hong Gong, but never sent.
Hong Gong also could not adequately meet them. His wife was grumpy and stingy. The resentment of the brothers intensified. They conceived to slander Wang Xinzhi, accusing him of rebellious intent. So they did, and they referred to Wang’s letter in evidence: they say that he promises to Hong Gong to fulfill everything as agreed. The authorities decided to check the denunciation, but someone Hae Neng was scared and, having not reached Wang's estate, returned and confirmed the fact of the rebellious preparations.
Upon learning of the libel, Wang Xinzhi realized that he could not justify himself before the authorities. He conceived with a detachment of brave men to capture official Hae Neng and force him to confess to fraud. But his plan did not succeed, but now he truly has become a rebel. I had to hide in river and lake floodplains. But he ordered his son and faithful servant to go with the confession. Soon he himself surrendered to the authorities, presenting evidence that he had been slandered. The judge examined the case, and although Wang Xinzhi was sentenced to death, his offenders got theirs. The main thing is that the son, Wang Shixun, escaped with a brief exile and soon found himself at large.
The family of the deceased brother was sheltered by Wang Shizhong. He raised the declining economy of the Hemp slope, and then transferred the estate to his nephew. Over time, the body of Wang Hsinchzhi was almost buried, and his son and grandchildren achieved fame and high ranks.