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

"Nowadays, there are many uprisings in various prefectures and counties,"

"It was before the Jianghuai army arrived,"

"To occupy cities in order to sell them for a good price in the new dynasty."

Zeng was increasingly satisfied and praised,

"Sir, you are indeed very knowledgeable."

"A few words succinctly explained the situation in the southeast."

"My son, if you raise an army, which direction should you attack?"

Emperor Huizong said, "Han Ju, the prefectural magistrate of Muzhou, has already recovered the troops at Tongguan Mountain."

"Their army is strong and their horses are powerful; they should not be provoked."

"I've heard that a rebellion has also broken out in Wuzhou,"

"They are probably not easy to deal with."

"If your son succeeds in raising an army in Longyou,"

"When sending someone to contact Muzhou and Wuzhou,"

"Form an alliance with the rulers of those two places and advance or retreat together."

What is the reputation of the magistrate of Longyou County?

Xue Su said indignantly, "That county magistrate was promoted by the tyrannical emperor last year."

"Not to mention their excessive exploitation of the people,"

"They also made things extremely difficult for passing merchants and travelers."

"It's caused a decrease in the number of caravans,"

"My knock-off business isn't doing well either!"

"In that case, we can disguise ourselves and sneak into the county town,"

"Kill the magistrate and seize power,"

"Then change to the Ming Dynasty's flag,"

Emperor Huizong of Song said,

"After occupying the county seat, immediately post notices to reassure the people,"

"A promise to reduce taxes for merchants,"

"Further exempt farmers from arrears and miscellaneous taxes."

"In this way, farmers and merchants will be pleased and will surely follow Your Excellency's lead."

Chapter 1796 Methods of Siege

"They also picked a few more notorious old officials and killed them,"

"He carried the severed head to recruit brave men from both inside and outside the city as soldiers."

"Remember, once inside the city, do not allow your troops to plunder."

"Otherwise, they will surely be driven out by the wealthy households."

Xue Su pondered this process of raising an army on his own.

Excitedly, she grabbed Emperor Huizong's hand and said,

"Sir, you are truly a man of great talent!"

"If I become rich and powerful in the future, I will never forget your kindness."

"Please stay and be my advisor!"

Emperor Huizong of Song forced himself to say, "I dare not refuse."

This guy, though he sometimes eats his fill and sometimes goes hungry.

Having endured wind and rain and slept in the open, he was no longer recognizable.

But his every move exudes elegance and poise.

Ms. Zeng sat beside him and liked it more and more.

Where among mountain bandits can you find such a dashing figure?

Two days later, Xue Su first sent his men disguised as woodcutters into the city.

Then he personally disguised himself as a merchant and took action.

The magistrate of Longyou County was also on guard.

The search was quite thorough.

Weapons were discovered in the cargo on the spot.

Xue Su drew his sword and killed two people in quick succession.

Spies were also operating within the city.

The soldiers near the gate were attacked from both inside and outside.

The guards at the city gate scattered instantly.

One person even knelt down and offered to surrender.

They then stormed the county government office.

Officials fled in droves.

The magistrate was caught and killed while climbing over the wall.

Emperor Huizong of Song was invited into the city.

Xue Su asked him to write a proclamation to reassure the people.

Even if this guy is deliberately hiding his true abilities...

The notice was also written with great literary flair.

Next, Emperor Huizong went to sort out the money and account books.

The officials in charge of managing the returning staff.

Everything was done in an orderly manner.

Even seasoned officials who had served for many years were genuinely impressed.

Working until midnight,

Emperor Huizong of Song went to sleep at the county government guesthouse.

Xue Su also arranged for two maids to attend to his daily needs.

Lying in bed, Emperor Huizong cursed inwardly.

"This muddle-headed magistrate is utterly useless,"

"The county town was easily breached by a group of mountain bandits!"

"No wonder Zhao Dalang was able to sweep through Shandong so easily."

"It seems that Shandong officials are all like this, holding positions without doing their jobs."

Tossing and turning half the night,

Emperor Huizong decided to stay for the time being.

Anyway, there's nowhere else to go.

Why not just use the current fake identity?

He might even be able to secure a minor official position in the new dynasty.

Anyway, not many officials have met him.

Some officials, even those who had met the emperor,

However, due to the long distance,

They dared not look directly at the emperor.

Even if I stood right in front of them now, I wouldn't recognize them.

He only thought of his concubines and wealth in Hangzhou.

Emperor Huizong felt a pang of heartache.

From now on, we'll likely be living a tough life.

The next morning, Emperor Huizong had just gotten up...

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Xue Su standing outside.

Xue Su, with a respectful disciple's salute, asked,

"Longyou County has now been captured,"

"Please teach me, sir."

"How do we take Quzhou City as well?"

They still want to attack the state capital?

Emperor Huizong of Song was speechless with frustration.

Do you want me to help you take over a large part of Southeast China?

.....

Attacking a county town is relatively easy.

Attacking the prefecture city was truly a difficult task for Emperor Huizong of Song.

Faced with Xue Su's pleading eyes,

Emperor Huizong of Song decided to just fool around.

Anyway, even if he loses, he can still run away.

Emperor Huizong asked, "What kind of person is the Prefect of Quzhou?"

Xue Su wasn't quite sure either, and replied,

"He seems to be surnamed Li, anyway, some nobody official,"

"He can't be a good person."

How many soldiers are there in Quzhou?

Emperor Huizong asked again.

Xue Su was also unaware of this, and replied,

"There shouldn't be many."

A muddle-headed leader and a mediocre strategist.

And so they began to plan their grand scheme.

Emperor Huizong said, "Recruit able-bodied men from both inside and outside the city to serve as soldiers."

"Recruit more unemployed elderly and infirm people to fill the positions."

"Make more flags, and have the old, weak, and some of the young and strong make them,"

"Go outside the city to challenge them to a duel."

"It would be best if the governor of Quzhou was so frightened that he abandoned the city and fled."

"If he dares to leave the city to fight,"

"We will surely crush those old and weak."

"Elite troops can be deployed to ambush along the roadside,"