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Chapter 714 A country cannot be without a sun for a single day, nor without a ruler for a single day! [4th update, please vote!]

"Your humble servants are Yelü Guozhen, Yelü Guobao, Yelü Zongyun, Yelü Zongdian, Yelü Zonglei, and Yelü Zonglin..."

"Greetings, Your Majesty! I am willing to serve you!"

A row of Yelü family brothers-in-law knelt on the ground.

Cai Fu admitted that he had acted rashly, not expecting that Princess Tianshou still had so many brothers alive.

Following the brothers-in-law, a row of Liao generals knelt on the ground:
"Your humble servants are Qiong Yaonayan, Kou Zhenyuan, Aliqi, Yao'er Weikang, Baomisheng, and Tianshan Yong..."

"Greetings, Your Majesty! I am willing to serve you!"

Cai Fu personally helped them all up one by one.

Unexpectedly, I gained a huge amount of unparalleled bravery.

Not to mention the Yelü family, all six of them were capable fighters.

Qiong Yao Na Yan was defeated by the peak Shi Jin in twenty or thirty rounds.

It's worth noting that Shi Jin at his peak could fight Bian Xiang for over thirty rounds to a draw.

In other words, Qiong Yaonayan's strength is still above Bian Xiang's, but it is unknown whether he has reached the level of Chao Hu.

Kou Zhenyuan and Sun Li had a fierce battle and also contributed a famous archery competition.

However, he died at the hands of Sun Li and could only be considered a middle-ranking officer.

Aliqi defeated Xu Ning in over thirty rounds, thus earning him a place among the top warriors and placing him at the same table as Guan Sheng and Bian Xiang.

Yao'er Weikang was killed by Suo Chao in more than twenty rounds.

However, Yao'er Weikang was not in the mood for fighting at the time, so he was probably actually stronger.

Let's consider him a weakling, on par with Li Kui and Wei He.

Bao Misheng was much stronger than Yao Erweikang, and fought Lin Chong for more than thirty rounds without a clear winner.

Lin Chong suddenly unleashed his power, letting out a roar and stabbing Bao Misheng to death with a spear.

He could probably be ranked as strong as Qiang Biao, on par with Sun Li and Li Tianrun.

Tianshan Yong was no match for Bao Misheng; he was stabbed to death after only twenty-odd rounds of fighting Xu Ning.

However, Tianshan Yong had one more skill than Baomi Sheng: he was skilled with crossbows on horseback and was nicknamed "A Little Oil".

His most famous feat was shooting Zhang Qing in the throat with an arrow. If An Daoquan hadn't intervened to save him, Zhang Qing would have died there!
Cai Funeng was able to acquire so many powerful generals at once, and he actually had to thank Jin Wuzhu for that.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy to get these Liao generals to willingly submit to him.

Moreover, it wasn't just that he gained so many fierce generals at once; Cai Fu also gained more than 60,000 Liao soldiers in one go.

When the Liao Dynasty was destroyed, the remnants of the army were mainly divided into three routes:

They followed Wuyan Guang all the way to escape into the Song Dynasty.

Another group, led by Yelü Guozhen and Yelü Guobao, fled to Tanzhou.

Another route was led by Yelü's four sons, who fled to Jizhou.

The two groups then merged and decided to vote for Cai Fu.

After all, it would be too difficult for them to restore their country, let alone seek revenge. It would be more reliable to follow Cai Fu.

Cai Fu, of course, gladly accepted it.

After all, even without them, he was determined to destroy the Jin Kingdom.

With them around, things got even better, and Cai Fu's power expanded rapidly.

However, it will take a very long time to truly absorb and integrate these Liao generals and soldiers.

"Don't worry, everyone!"

Cai Fu solemnly made a public promise:
"The Wolf Lord is my father-in-law, and I will definitely avenge him!"
"I beg you all to lend me a hand!"

Yelü's brothers-in-law and all the Liao generals present bowed down in unison!
Of course, even though Cai Fu made that promise, he couldn't go and fight right away, since it was too cold.

If it's this cold in Tokyo, it must be even colder in the north, so Cai Fu decided to wait until next spring to launch his military campaign.

Meanwhile, in Yan'an Prefecture.

"Your subject, Zhong Shidao, pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Zhong Shidao prostrated himself before Zhao Huan with the utmost devotion.

Although Zhao Huan had brought a makeshift troupe with him, and they would likely have to rely on him for their livelihood in the future, Zhong Shidao didn't show the slightest bit of neglect. Zhao Huan quickly reached out to help Zhong Shidao up, but then heard Tong Guan cough, and his outstretched hands turned into slapping his thighs.

Slapping his thigh, Zhao Huan looked up to the sky and sighed:

"Old Master Zhong, Father Emperor has passed away..."

Zhong Shidao also sighed deeply and kowtowed to the ground:
"...Your Highness, please accept my condolences!"

Zhao Huan looked at Tong Guan, who suppressed his smugness and said in a serious tone:
"The sky cannot be without the sun for a single day, and the country cannot be without a ruler for a single day!"
“Master Zhong said, in order to preserve the Song Dynasty, we have decided to support the Crown Prince to succeed to the throne in Yan’an Prefecture!”
"Are you willing to support the crown prince?"

Since Zhao Huan's succession as crown prince was a matter of course, Zhong Shidao said without hesitation:

"Your subject wishes to support the Crown Prince!"

Tong Guan then nodded to Zhao Huan, who helped Zhong Shidao up.

"Old Master Zhong, can I trust you?"

Zhong Shidao raised his eyes and made a magnanimous promise on the spot:
"Zhong Shidao is willing to die for Your Highness!"

"most!"

Zhao Huan was very happy and, as Tong Guan and Wang Fu had already discussed, made a promise on the spot:

"After I ascend the throne, Old Zhong shall be appointed Grand Commandant of the Palace Guard!"

Zhong Shidao quickly knelt down to express his gratitude. Tong Guan and Wang Fu exchanged a smile; everything was under his control.

……

Jiangzhou.

"Your subject Cai Dezhang pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Prefect Cai Jiu bowed down at the feet of Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, feeling that his father had brought him a great trouble.

Unlike his deceased brothers Cai You and Cai Xiao, he wasn't keen on climbing the social ladder; he thought being a local tyrant in Jiangzhou was pretty cool.

However, with Cai Jing, Qin Hui, and others protecting Zhao Gou, Prefect Cai Jiu knew his good days were numbered.

I'm afraid I'll be forced to live a life of petty scheming every day...

Cai Jing was paving the way for him. Zhao Gou was going to become emperor here, and Prefect Cai Jiu was a minister who would help him succeed him!

When Zhao Gou restored the Song Dynasty, even if Cai Jing died, Cai Jiu, the prefect, could at least become a minister.

Unfortunately, Prefect Cai Jiu completely failed to understand his father's good intentions...

Cai Jing: "The sky cannot be without the sun for a day, and the country cannot be without a ruler for a day!"
"In order to preserve the Song Dynasty, we have decided to support Prince Kang to succeed to the throne in Jiangzhou!"

"Prefect Cai, are you willing to support Prince Kang?"

Cai Dezhang, of course, listened to his father: "Your subject Cai Dezhang is willing to support Prince Kang!"

"most!"

Zhao Gou glanced at Cai Jing, who nodded slightly. Zhao Gou then said loudly:
"After I ascend the throne, I will appoint you as Minister of Revenue!"

Cai Dezhong quickly expressed his gratitude, and Cai Jing smiled with satisfaction:
As long as Lao Jiu isn't an idiot, his life is pretty much set!

"Your Majesty, now that we have arrived in Jiangzhou, we urge Your Majesty to ascend the throne as soon as possible and proclaim to the world that all have come to serve you!"

Imperial Censor Cui Jing proposed to Zhao Gou:
"Once the loyalist army arrives, we can take back Tokyo in the spring!"

"You are absolutely right!"

Zhao Gou glanced at Cai Jing again, and Cai Jing offered his advice:

"With Your Majesty's ascension to the throne, you will surely be able to restore our glorious land!"

Fifteen-year-old Zhao Gou feigned difficulty: "But I am not the crown prince..."

"When the nation is in peril, one must act expediently in times of crisis!"

Grand Commandant Chen Zongshan bowed deeply and said, "Please, Your Majesty, ascend the throne!"

Qin Hui immediately bowed and said, "Please, Your Majesty, ascend the throne!"

Infantry Grand Commandant Duan Chang, Imperial Censor Cui Jing, and generals Qiu Yue, Liu Yanqing, Liu Guangshi, and a host of other civil and military officials all bowed deeply in respect.
"Please, Your Majesty, ascend the throne!"

Zhao Gou then reluctantly nodded:
"Very well, since that's the case, then I shall ascend the throne!"

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