Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Just then, a voice came: "The news is true; it was said by the soldiers who fled back."

Everyone was startled and turned to look at the person who had spoken.

The man continued:

They said that the Southern Qing army used an extremely terrifying weapon of war, which is why they were able to defeat the Northern Qi army.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn, and they remained silent.

After a while, someone asked: What kind of weapon of war is that? It's so powerful!

The man shook his head and said:

They didn't know, and neither did the soldiers. All they knew was that this weapon was incredibly powerful and could easily destroy city walls and armies.

Everyone gasped when they heard this.

"The front lines have already collapsed, and the Southern Qing army has invaded our Northern Qi territory, attacking and seizing cities and land," the man continued.

"Oh no! What do we do? The Southern Qing army has already invaded! Where can we escape to?"

"Yes, it's all over, all over. I still have a wife, children, and elderly parents to support."

"I've heard that the Southern Qing Heavenly Emperor is cruel, cold-blooded, greedy, and bloodthirsty. Could he possibly order a massacre of the city?"

"Yeah, God, if that's the case, we're doomed."

The people were talking amongst themselves, their faces showing despair and fear.

At that moment, a voice rang out from the crowd:

"No, these are all rumors, everyone don't panic."

I've heard that the Holy Emperor of Nanqing was a wise and benevolent ruler. After the city fell, he didn't harm the people in the slightest, and even opened the granaries to distribute grain and relieve the wounded.

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

Someone asked, "Really?"

The voice continued:

"Of course it's true, and he even declared that if the city surrenders, he will absolutely not kill a single person!"

"Oh, is that really true?" People began to be surprised and puzzled.

"Yes, this Southern Qing Heavenly Emperor also said that whether they are Southern Qing people or Northern Qi people, they are all subjects of the Former Wei Dynasty."

After the fall of the Former Wei dynasty, the people of this land were divided, but in fact they all shared a common ancestor.

Therefore, he will not kill innocent civilians.

Hearing this, the people gradually calmed down, and a glimmer of hope appeared on their faces.

"Oh, I see. That's good, that's good."

"I hope he really can do it."

Yes, I hope so.

The people began to hope that Emperor Nanqing Tiansheng would fulfill his promise and bring them peace and tranquility.

Of course, some people scoffed at Li Chengtian's words, believing that Li Chengtian was an invader and would never do such a thing.

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Inside the Northern Qi imperial palace.

The Empress Dowager's palace has now become the place where Zhan Doudou, the Empress Dowager, and Haitang Duoduo are imprisoned.

As for the civil and military officials, they have now been released by the Azure Dragon Society, but there are members of the Azure Dragon Society monitoring each minister's residence.

Therefore, the ministers were all very honest. As for Kuhe and Langtao, they were not so lucky. Their true energy was sealed and they were imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, where they lived a life of going hungry for three days and nine meals a day.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in the Empress Dowager's palace and arrived in front of Zhan Doudou and the other two in the blink of an eye.

Haitang Duoduo was the first to react. She immediately stood in front of Zhan Doudou and the Empress Dowager, looking at the newcomers with a wary expression.

"What do you want to do?" Haitang Duoduo asked nervously.

Upon seeing this, Gongzi Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.

He said softly, "Do you think you can stop me if I really want to do something?"

Upon hearing Gongzi Yu's words, the Empress Dowager's expression turned serious.

She gently patted Haitang Duoduo's shoulder and calmly said to her:

"Haitang, come back. If he really intended to make a move, he would have done it long ago, he wouldn't have waited until now."

After hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Haitang Duoduo hesitated, but eventually slowly returned to behind the Empress Dowager.

Seeing this, Gongzi Yu nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile:

"The Empress Dowager sees things clearly. I've come here mainly to tell you some important news, and I also hope that you can cooperate with me on something."

All eyes were on Gongzi Yu, waiting for him to continue.

Gongzi Yu glanced at the three of them and said in a cold tone:

"Shuofang City has been captured, Shangshan Hu has been killed in battle, and 200,000 border troops have been wiped out."

Barring unforeseen circumstances, my lord will soon reach the capital.

Although the three empress dowagers had expected this news, they still couldn't help but feel grief and indignation upon hearing it.

A faint smile played on Gongzi Yu's lips, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. Ignoring the three men's grief and indignation, he spoke directly:

"Once I reach the capital, I want you all to kneel and surrender to my lord in front of all the people of the capital. I wonder if you are willing to cooperate with me in doing this!"

These words were like a thunderclap in everyone's ears. Everyone was stunned. They never expected that Gongzi Yu would make such an excessive request.

Zhan Doudou's face turned deathly pale instantly. She stood up abruptly, glared angrily at Gongzi Yu, and roared:

"Impossible. Even if you kill me, I will not do it. In our Northern Qi Kingdom, there are only deposed rulers, not surrendered rulers."

Upon hearing this, Gongzi Yu wore an indifferent expression and chuckled lightly, "Heh! Is that so?"

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Chapter 85: Northern Qi Submits, Marries an Empress, and Northern Qi is Included in Southern Qing as Dowry

Gongzi Yu said coldly:

"Oh? Is that so? I suppose the entire Northern Qi doesn't know your true identity yet! If I were to announce this news and then hand you over to my lord, do you think that would achieve the effect I want?"

Upon hearing Gongzi Yu's words, Zhan Doudou's face turned deathly pale, her expression changed drastically, and she cried out in a trembling voice:

"How is that possible? How could you know about this?"

Gongzi Yu chuckled and said, "You know nothing about the power of a Grandmaster. I already knew you were a woman when I entered your Chaotian Palace."

I only refrained from exposing you for the sake of my Lord's plan.

Now tell me, do you want to surrender, or do you want me to give you to my Lord to be His woman?

Zhan Doudou knew that if the people of Northern Qi found out that their emperor was a woman, their faith in Northern Qi and the cohesion of the country would be greatly impacted.

This will undoubtedly make it easier for Nanqing to conquer Beiqi, because a country that has lost the support of its people will find it difficult to resist the invasion of foreign enemies.

Therefore, she needs to make a decision as soon as possible.

Upon hearing Gongzi Yu's words, the Empress Dowager's gaze fell upon Zhan Doudou, but she quickly made a decision.

She decisively said, "We'll choose the second one."

Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's reply, a hint of surprise flashed in Gongzi Yu's eyes.

He originally thought that the Empress Dowager and Zhan Doudou would prefer the first option, but since the Empress Dowager had already made the choice for her, he would not force her.

He pondered for a moment, then spoke directly to the Empress Dowager:

“Okay, that’s settled then.

Once I have made my main attack on the capital, I hope that you will lead your officials out of the city in front of the people of Northern Qi to welcome my lord and express your willingness to marry Empress Zhan Doudou to my lord, with the territory of Northern Qi as her dowry.

In this way, you can preserve some of the dignity of the Northern Qi royal family.

Upon hearing Gongzi Yu's words, the Empress Dowager's face hardened, and she nodded, saying:

“Okay! I know what to do then.” She understood that this might be the only way to protect the Northern Qi royal family.

Gongzi Yu nodded in satisfaction, then vanished instantly from the Empress Dowager's palace.

After Gongzi Yu left, Zhan Doudou walked heavily to the Empress Dowager's side and asked with grief and indignation:

"Mother, are we really going to do as they say?"

The Empress Dowager gently stroked Zhan Doudou's hair, comforting her:

“My daughter, this is the only way to ensure the dignity and continuation of our Northern Qi royal family.”

"If we don't do this, given the ruthless nature of the Southern Qing Emperor, once he breaches the imperial city, our Northern Qi royal family will surely suffer a massacre."

Zhan Doudou bit her lip, her eyes flashing with resentment and helplessness.

She knew full well that the Southern Qing Emperor was ambitious, and that if she did not compromise, the Northern Qi royal family would face annihilation.