Back then, regarding the matter of King Li Yuanhao of Western Xia, Duke Song Gongming of Qi, along with Duke Chao Gai of Lu, Duke Lu Junyi of Yan, Duke Lin Chong of Wu and many other dukes and generals, interceded for Li Yuanhao and thoroughly offended Cai Jing.
Cai Jing found an opportunity to have Song Gongming imprisoned, after which Chao Gai rebelled without a word.
He had always been in correspondence with Song Gongming, and the prison head of the Capital's Great Prison was Chao Gai's man.
Song Gongming never wanted to rebel, but the road ahead was at a dead end.
He was completely disillusioned with the Great Songg, no longer hoping to save it through official channels.
As a duke of Qizhou, no matter how hard he tried, he could not reach the center of power.
Once he raised his banner, heroes from all directions responded immediately.
Song Gongming had a wide network of friends in Qizhou and the court, far surpassing Chao Gai.
