Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Not long after, the Xixia commander walked out of the palace with several of his men, walked to Chu Ze, knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I am powerless to save the situation. Today I present the Xixia palace to you for your majesty's decision!"

Chu Ze looked at him coldly and said calmly: "Get up, I don't need you to act like this!"

The Xixia coach stood up hurriedly, lowered his head and dared not look directly at Chu Ze.

"All I want is for Xixia to completely submit to the Ming Dynasty. If you have other ideas, I will show no mercy!" Chu Ze said coldly.

The Xixia commander hurriedly saluted and said, "I have no second thoughts and am willing to serve the Ming Dynasty. I only ask Your Majesty to leave a way for the people of Xixia to live!"

Chu Ze glanced at him and said calmly, "You've thought it through.

After Xixia surrenders, I will comfort the people, but it won’t be that easy for you guys!"

The Xixia commander showed fear on his face and whispered, "I understand. I will just follow your majesty's orders!"

"In that case, take me into the palace!" Chu Ze said coldly, "I want to take over this place myself!"

"Your Majesty, please move!" The Xixia commander hurriedly bowed and led the way.

At Chu Ze's command, the guards immediately followed him into the Western Xia Palace.

Although the decoration inside the palace is luxurious, it has obviously not been repaired for many years and is somewhat shabby.

Chu Ze walked to the throne, sat down slowly, and said coldly: "From today on, this place belongs to me, and you will submit to the Ming Dynasty from now on!"

The Xixia commander knelt down hurriedly and kowtowed: "I will obey your majesty's orders!"

Chu Ze glanced at him and said calmly: "You can leave now. I don't need you to be an eyesore here anymore!"

The Xixia commander quickly stood up and retreated tremblingly.

Guo Huai stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Xixia commander has completely surrendered. Do we have to take over the entire city defense next?"

"Of course!" Chu Ze nodded and said, "Pass the order down and have the army enter the city to take over all defenses. There must be no omissions!"

Guo Huai cupped his hands and said, "I will arrange it right away!"

Then, Chu Ze continued to sit on the throne with a stern look in his eyes.

He was not in a hurry to act, but waited for the entire city to be completely stabilized.

After a while, Lu Bing walked quickly into the palace and clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the army has successfully taken over the city defense, and all defenses are secure!"

"Very good!" Chu Ze nodded: "Send people to investigate Xixia's treasury and granary. I want to count all the supplies!"

"I will do it immediately!" Lu Bing accepted the order and turned to leave.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the Western Xia Royal City gradually became stable. Chu Ze coldly watched the movements in the palace, quietly waiting for the latest news.

Not long after, Lu Bing rushed back again and reported: "Your Majesty, the treasury of Xixia has been counted, and the granary has sufficient reserves. Everything is under control!"

"Very good!" Chu Ze said calmly, "The property of Xixia will be returned to the Ming Dynasty. Order people to start transporting it back to the court, and distribute the food to the people to stabilize their hearts!"

"I understand. I'll arrange it immediately!" Lu Bing received the order and quickly retreated.

Chu Ze sat on the throne and glanced coldly at the guards around him: "I want to let the people of Xixia understand that they are now under the rule of the Ming Dynasty. Any resistance is futile!"

Guo Huai nodded: "Your Majesty is wise. I have arranged soldiers to maintain order in the city. The people did not resist!"

"Very good!" Chu Ze stood up: "I don't like to fight, but if someone doesn't know how to be polite, I don't mind doing it myself!"

Guo Huai clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will make sure everything is properly arranged!"

Chu Ze nodded, and then said calmly: "I will stay here for a few days to see if they are truly loyal!"

"I have already arranged accommodation for Your Majesty!" Guo Huai bowed.

"A place to stay?" Chu Ze sneered, "I will stay in this palace. Since this is the place I conquered, it should belong to me!" Guo Huai bowed, "Your Majesty is right. I will prepare it for you right away!"

"Go!" Chu Ze waved his hand, then slowly walked towards the inner hall of the palace, his eyes still cold.

After entering the inner hall, Chu Ze took a casual look around, then said calmly: "Replace everything here, I don't like these old things!"

The guards immediately took orders and hurried to make arrangements.

Chu Ze walked to the table nearby and sat down, picked up a scroll on the table and started flipping through it.

Soon, the guards came in and reported: "Your Majesty, all the old things in the palace have begun to be cleared away!"

"Very good, move faster!" Chu Ze said calmly: "I don't want to see those annoying things anymore!"

The guard clasped his hands and said, "I will do it immediately!"

Time passed slowly, and the palace gradually became orderly. All the old things were cleaned up. Chu Ze sat in front of the desk in the inner hall, still with a stern expression.

Lu Bing came to report: "Your Majesty, the people of Xixia have begun to accept the rule of the Ming Dynasty, and everything is progressing steadily!"

Chu Ze nodded and said, “Very good.

Pass the order down, all the surrendered generals will be escorted back to the capital, I will personally interrogate them!"

"I will arrange it right away!" Lu Bing immediately took the order and turned to leave.

Chu Ze sat in the palace with military reports from various places placed in front of him.

Guo Huai and Lu Bing stood aside, quietly waiting for his instructions.

"Lu Bing, have you finished counting all the property of Xixia?" Chu Ze asked calmly.

Lu Bing immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, all the property has been counted, and there are enough gold, silver and jewelry to last for several years.

As for food and grass, there are also sufficient reserves!"

“Very good, distribute the food and fodder to the people to stabilize their hearts.

The rest of the property will be transported back to the capital!" Chu Ze said coldly.

Lu Bing cupped his hands and said, "I'll arrange it right away!"

"Guo Huai, how are the defenders in the royal city?" Chu Ze turned and looked at Guo Huai.

Guo Huai clasped his fists and replied, “Your Majesty, most of the Xixia defenders have surrendered, but there are still some people with evil intentions.

I have ordered people to keep a close watch on them to ensure they cannot cause any trouble!"

"Kill a few of those who have evil intentions to establish my authority, and let the rest know my methods!" Chu Ze said calmly.

"I understand. I'll do it immediately!" Guo Huai took the order and turned to leave.

At this time, the guards came in to report: "Your Majesty, the Xixia commander has escorted all the generals here. Should we deal with them now?"

"Escort him in, I want to see it myself!" Chu Ze waved his hand.

Soon, several generals of Western Xia were escorted into the palace. Their hands were tied behind their backs. They walked in front of Chu Ze with their heads lowered and knelt on the ground.

"You are so brave that you dare to be my enemy!" Chu Ze said with a sneer.

One of the generals looked up and said with horror: "Your Majesty, we are not willing to join the war. We are all forced to join the war. Please understand!"

"Forced to join the war?" Chu Ze said calmly, "Do you think I can let you go just by saying you were forced?"

The general kowtowed immediately: "Your Majesty, spare my life! I am willing to surrender and serve the Ming Dynasty!" (End of this chapter)