Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"You are already a prisoner,"

"Do you think the officials in those prefectures will listen to you?"

Zhao Ji said, "There may be some people who will no longer listen to me."

"But as long as my imperial edict spreads throughout the land,"

"Even if some officials want to seize power,"

"That would be considered defying imperial orders and causing rebellion,"

"If they lose their sense of righteousness, other states will not respond to them."

Zhao Yuan and Zhao Ji talked for a while.

Finally, he promised not to kill Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji will also do his best to help the Liang Dynasty unify the world.

Just when the people of the city thought Tokyo was about to face a major battle,

Unexpectedly, not a single war drum sounded.

That very night, all of Liang's troops entered the city.

The imperial guards waiting in the city's military camps also surrendered without weapons under heavy siege and imperial decree.

Several Imperial Guard units were prepared to resist.

After Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) personally appeared and issued the imperial edict,

The morale of the troops immediately collapsed.

Upon hearing that Tokyo was completely under their control

Zhao Yuan's nerves, which had been tense for two days, finally relaxed.

Zhao Yuan arrived at the Chuigong Hall.

Looking at the civil and military officials who had been detained for two days,

"You may leave the palace now."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

"May Your Majesty soon unify the country."

Upon hearing this, the officials

They also knew that Tokyo was completely under the control of the Great Liang.

They all clasped their hands in congratulations.

Chapter 1716 The Dragon Throne

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Alright, alright, you can all go back now."

"I'm sure you haven't had a good rest these past two days,"

"You will have a day off tomorrow,"

"Everyone should be at the yamen by the hour of Chen the day after tomorrow,"

"If I hadn't reassigned you,"

"They then temporarily handled their respective duties."

the people heard,

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. We will take our leave now."

After the officials left,

The Chuigong Hall suddenly became very empty.

Only Zhao Yuan, Wu Song, Shi Xiu, and Zhao Ji's personal eunuch Li En remained.

Li Engong said respectfully, "It's getting late."

"Where will Your Majesty rest?"

Zhao Yuan said, "Let's go to Wende Hall to rest."

Last night, all the officials spent the night in the Chui Gong Hall.

Zhao Yuan and Wu Song watched as Zhao Ji spent the night in the Wende Hall.

Li En blinked her small eyes.

He said cautiously, "Zhao Ji and his son have been placed under guard."

"Why doesn't Your Majesty rest in the inner palace?"

"The Wende Hall was, after all, a place where the emperor could rest briefly,"

"The harem is more comfortable."

Zhao Yuan shook his head and said, "No need, I'm tired today too."

"Let's rest for the night in Wende Hall."

Shi Xiu, however, understood the implication in Li En's words.

"He wanted to ask the king if he wanted those concubines to serve him."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "If you are interested,"

"Then go to the harem and choose two concubines yourself,"

"I'm tired, I need to go and rest."

the next day,

Three poles in the sun,

Zhao Yuan then woke up.

In the past, Zhao Yuan would have woken up this late.

They all worked through the night.

Or perhaps you linger in bed too long in the morning.

But today, Zhao Yuan was one of the few who slept in late.

After Zhao Yuan got up,

Then eunuchs served him his washing and meals.

Two days ago,

Zhao Yuan always had the imperial kitchen staff prepare the meals and deliver them to the Chuigong Hall.

Eat with civil and military officials.

It wasn't plentiful either.

Or perhaps the imperial kitchen was still preparing breakfast according to Emperor Huizong's (Zhao Ji's) standards.

More than twenty plates of various sizes.

Zhao Yuan saw so many dishes,

My first thought was to invite Wu Song and Shi Xiu to eat together.

I was just about to ask Li En to call Wu Song and Shi Xiu,

But then I suddenly remembered that the two of them might have already eaten.

Or they're still entangled with their women.

So I gave up the idea.

Li En saw Zhao Yuan staring at a table full of dishes.

But he didn't pick up his chopsticks, and hurriedly said,

"If the food doesn't suit your taste,"

"I'll have someone make a new one."

Zhao Yuan shook his head and said, "I just feel that one person can't eat it all."

"Go and call the guards outside to come and eat with me."

Li En had seen Zhao Ji dissatisfied with a dish.

Have all the dishes removed.

Then try dozens more.

But I've never seen Emperor Huizong of Song say that one person wouldn't need so much.

They certainly wouldn't ask anyone to share it.

Li En hesitated for a moment.

“You are the king, and they are the guards,”

"It would be impolite to eat at the same table as someone else."

Zhao Yuan was also taken aback upon hearing this.

Then he said,

"It's alright, let them in."

Zhao Yuan felt that he seemed to have changed somewhat.

If it were before,

He would not hesitate to let them come.

But just now he hesitated for a moment.

Could it be because he sat on the dragon throne for two days?

After breakfast,

Zhao Yuan then headed towards the Chuigong Hall.

When we arrived at the Chuigong Hall,

Wu Song and Shi Xiu were already waiting there.

Shi Xiu acted as if nothing had happened the night before.

Wu Song, however, seemed somewhat uneasy upon seeing Zhao Yuan.

The generals of Daliang have all arrived.

They were all in high spirits.

The fatigue from days of forced marching was washed away by the joy of capturing this magnificent city.

Ruan Xiaoqi saw Zhao Yuan and said,

"Your Majesty, I wish to sit on the dragon throne,"

"But they all say that sitting on the dragon throne is treason,"

"I might lose my head. Can I sit down for a bit?"

It turns out that it wasn't just him who changed.

After capturing Tokyo,

Everyone has changed.

In the past, people didn't have to worry about losing their heads for doing something improper.

Zhao Yuan saw that Ruan Xiaoqi was still as playful as ever, and that her surname was Zhi.

On the contrary, I find it rare.

"I haven't ascended the throne yet, so if you want to sit down, go ahead and sit."