Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 665: He who knows the current affairs is a hero
But it's no use for Yelu Hongji to feel sentimental now.

Because Zhao Mu did not accept "conditional surrender" like the Treaty of Chanyuan.

During these three days, Yelu Hongji also sent envoys to discuss the matter, but was always rejected by Zhao Mu with one sentence, "You are not qualified to negotiate." Either open the city and surrender, or submit to death.

Even if Yelu Hongji agreed that the Liao Dynasty would cede territory to the Song Dynasty and become its vassal, or even take the title of emperor, or recognize the Song Dynasty as its "father emperor", it would be of no use.

Facing Zhao Mu, who was even more unreasonable than the barbarians, the Yelu family was helpless. But if they surrendered like this, the civil and military officials would definitely not agree. After all, most of the officials in Shangdu were Han officials, and they were Han nobles who had worked for the Liao Dynasty for a hundred years.

Zhao Mu's attitude towards these people was very firm, that is, they all had to die. There was no room for negotiation. Therefore, these Han puppet soldiers became the only loyalists of the Liao Dynasty who fought to the death. They were more motivated than the Khitan soldiers. Now the main force defending the city was their slaves and private army.

Today, the royal family of Liao has become canaries trapped in the imperial city.

Just as Yelu Hongji was sighing with emotion, he heard the deafening sound of killing outside the city.

Upon hearing this voice, the Liao Imperial Palace suddenly fell into chaos.

Yelu Hongji was so frightened that his whole body trembled, and the sweat towel on his head fell off. He sat up from the bed and asked, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

The other people in the bedroom were also frightened and in chaos.

At this time, Yelu Yanxi ran in to report: "Grandpa Emperor! It's bad! The Song army, led by Zhao Mu, has broken into the city from the south gate. Now the Song army has rushed in, and the imperial guards of the imperial city are still resisting."

But before Yelu Yanxi could finish his words, Zhao Mu's voice came in.

Zhao Mu said, "Haha, the Imperial Guards have been defeated by me. I'm already here! Your Highness the Crown Prince is a little late."

At this time, everyone looked closely and saw Yelu Yelu Negulu and Yelu Chongyuan, following Zhao Mu on both sides, slowly walking in.

Behind Zhao Mu was a large group of personal soldiers.

Soon, Yelu Hongji's bedroom was surrounded, and the concubines, princesses, and maids who took care of her were all terrified. Only the old queen mother and Yelu Hongji remained calm.

Yelu Hongji saw Yelu Chongyuan and Yelu Neguru standing with Zhao Mu, and then shouted angrily: "Chongyuan! Yelu Neguru! You two actually betrayed my Great Liao!"

Yelu Chongyuan and Yelu Neguru felt guilty when they saw the looks from Yelu Hongji and the Empress Dowager. After all, being a traitor was not a glorious thing. It was understandable that they felt guilty.

However, Zhao Mu said, "Haha, you two princes don't have to do this. Since ancient times, those who know the current affairs are heroes. You are willing to open the gates of the imperial city and welcome me into the palace. This is your credit. I will not treat you unfairly in the future. When I return to the palace, I will definitely report to the great emperor and give you two the best places in Liao."

Yelu Chongyuan and Yelu Neguru also hurriedly thanked him at this time: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Zhao Mu nodded at this time, and he continued: "However, according to the permission given to me by the great emperor, your wealth, concubines, wives, sisters, and daughters will be given to me as slaves. I hope the two princes can understand this."

Hearing this, Yelu Chongyuan and Yelu Neguru didn't care too much.

Compared to being able to save his life and property and still retain his position as a vassal king, his concubines, wives, sisters, and daughters are nothing.

As long as he still has power, he can have as many women as he wants, and he can have daughters later.

Besides, Zhao Mu had said before that he didn't want them all, and the Liao royal family's wives only chose young and beautiful women. If he didn't like someone, he wouldn't force her.

Yelu Neguru said respectfully at this time: "If His Majesty Zhongdi likes it, I will present it to His Majesty Zhongdi."

Zhao Mu had nothing to say when faced with this kind of soft-hearted person who was eager to be a cuckold. However, he liked such despicable and shameless people. Because only such people would not pose a threat to the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Mu glanced around at this time.

Although Yelu Hongji was not young, the concubines around him were not very old. The oldest, Zhao Mu, looked to be in his early thirties, still in her charm, and was also his favorite age. The other young ones who looked like girls should be princesses of the Liao Dynasty.

Seeing Zhao Mu's hungry wolf-like eyes, the girls were all scared.

Zhao Mu then ordered: "Please go to the side hall to rest, my two princes. I have some serious things to do."

Yelu Neguru and Yelu Chongyuan also saw Zhao Mu's intention. They surrendered quickly and were not taken prisoner, so they were naturally grateful to Zhao Mu. They did not dare to disturb Zhao Mu's interest and then left.

Zhao Mu said to his men, "You guys take His Majesty and the Crown Prince to the side hall to rest for a while."

Zhao Mu's men also received the order, and two of them immediately captured Yelu Yanxi. However, when Yelu Hongji faced the Song soldiers who came to capture him, he simply pushed them away with his sick body, and then he stood up with difficulty.

Zhao Mu only smiled slightly when he saw Yelu Hongji's perseverance. After all, this was just his last act.

Then Yelu Hongji walked past Zhao Mu and was pushed down by two soldiers.

Now that the dragon bed was empty, Zhao Mu walked forward and sat down.

The concubines and princesses hid in fear behind Empress Dowager Xiao who was sitting nearby.

Just like when she conquered Gaochang Uighurs that day, Empress Dowager Xiao stared at Zhao Mu with anger on her face.

His own guards were standing guard on the side.

However, Zhao Mu was not in a hurry at the moment, because if he wanted to play, everyone had to be present.

Zhao Mu sat patiently on Yelu Hongji's dragon bed, holding his chin with his hand and waiting patiently. And from time to time, he looked at his prey. Facing Zhao Mu's eyes, let alone those young and beautiful concubines and princesses, even Empress Dowager Xiao herself was almost frightened by Zhao Mu's gaze.

If Empress Dowager Xiao wasn't a little too old, Zhao Mu would really like to ask her to put her hair up.

At this moment, the palace was surprisingly quiet. Even scary.

Zhao Mu sat here like this for less than an hour.

Then the person he was waiting for finally arrived.

At this time, Wang Xian led a team of soldiers and walked in with more than twenty women of different clothes and ages.

Zhao Mu sat on the bed and asked, "How is it? Have they captured everyone?"

Wang Xian reported at this time: "Your Majesty, I have checked the daily records in the Liao Palace and the family tree. All the princesses of the Liao royal family, whether married or unmarried, as well as the queen and concubines, have been captured. I have also asked the palace maids to identify them. They are confirmed to be correct."

At this time, Wang Xian pulled over a woman in her forties and said, "Your Majesty, this person is the Empress Xiao of the Liao Emperor. Her name is..." Wang Xian looked at the family tree and said, "Oh! This person is the second Empress of the Liao Emperor, Xiao Tansi."

Zhao Mu looked at her carefully. Although Empress Xiao was over 40 years old, she was well maintained and still had her charm. Zhao Mu nodded with satisfaction.

Then Wang Xian's personal guards pushed up three more women.

Wang Xian continued to introduce: "Your Majesty, these three are the legitimate princesses of the Liao Emperor. This is the eldest daughter, Princess Zheng, the second daughter, Princess Qi, and the third daughter, Princess Liang. All three of them have married officials of the Xiao family. They were captured during my screening."

Zhao Mu nodded and said, "Very good! What about the other palace ladies, and the wives of the ministers?"

Wang Xian replied, "Now our army is sealing up the treasuries and searching for the survivors. Most of the treasuries have been counted, and the families of most of the royal relatives have also been arrested. All are waiting for your Majesty's decision."

(End of this chapter)