Before Shi Liai could continue speaking, the emperor said, "I have long heard of Shouchang's virtuous reputation, and seeing him today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved."

These were meant to praise Shi Li'ai, but Shi Li'ai immediately knelt on the ground and even prostrated herself.

The rest of the Shi family were also so frightened that they lay prostrate on the ground, not daring to move.

These words would be perfectly fine under normal circumstances, but at this moment, everyone would take it as the emperor mocking Li Ai.

The gentler the mocking tone, the angrier the emperor is.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Zhao Huan said this on purpose, deliberately making the Shi family think he was being sarcastic.

But Zhao Huan put on a very magnanimous act. He dismounted and helped Shi Li'ai up, saying, "You have realized your mistake and are deeply righteous. What crime have you committed? These are my heartfelt words!"

Zhao Huan appeared to be a benevolent and sage ruler, with every hair on his face radiating a gentle glow.

Shi Li'ai was immediately moved to tears, and the rest of the Shi family also shed tears of emotion.

The Han family members weren't going to be outdone, and they all cried their hearts out.

Upon seeing the Song Emperor so gentle and magnanimous, those around him immediately exclaimed, "The Emperor's virtue is divine!"

Tang Ke, who always wore a smile on his face, almost roared inwardly: There's something I don't know if I should say! Your Majesty, you hinted to that butcher Li Chongguang to kill all these people a while ago, and now you're playing the good guy! Where's your face! Where's your face!

Having never interacted with Zhao Huan, but judging his character solely from Song Dynasty policies and cases, the Jin ministers thought to themselves: "He doesn't seem like it! This emperor isn't the tyrant the rumors portray him as! Not only is he not, but judging from his appearance, he's a wise and virtuous ruler for all time!"

Zhao Huan continued, "From now on, I will still need to rely on you all."

"I am willing to serve the Emperor like a dog or a horse!"

Whether they were Han Chinese, Khitans, Jurchens, or Bohai people, they all performed a grand ceremony and shouted in unison.

Zhao Huan wore a benevolent smile, but in his heart he had already sentenced these people to death.

Are you kidding me? My Great Song Dynasty is filled with brilliant talents, I have a million armored soldiers, firearms and cannons, railways and cement. Do I need you guys who are plotting against me every day?

The reason I am not killing you now is to temporarily calm people's hearts and soothe the wounds of the people caused by the war.

After all this is over, I'll punish you all one by one!

Shi Li'ai and Han Qixian, those two old foxes, were also puzzled. Was the emperor's behavior genuine or fake?

If this is true, the Shi and Han families can establish themselves in the north for hundreds of years. After hundreds of years, they may become as powerful and influential as the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families of the Former Tang Dynasty.

If it's fake, then it's dangerous.

Thinking of this, Shi Li'ai and Han Qixian both felt uneasy.

But the act of playing the emperor must continue.

Next, the Imperial Guards entered the capital and began a two-hour cleanup operation. Almost all the streets were brought under control, and the killings ceased.

As evening approached, the emperor, surrounded by his generals, entered the capital city.

The setting sun cast its last rays over the city, making it appear somewhat desolate and dilapidated.

During the Liao Dynasty, this city was an important military stronghold. At that time, the Jurchens were still making a living by hunting in the surrounding areas. Later, Wanyan Aguda raised an army and captured this city, using it as a rear base until the establishment of the Jin Dynasty.

In terms of scale, it is much, much smaller than Tokyo City; the two are simply incomparable.

No wonder these barbarians dream of conquering the Central Plains.

The most prosperous place on earth is none other than the Central Plains of China.

The main streets have been cleaned up, leaving only bloodstains. The buildings on both sides of the streets are guarded by the Imperial Guards, and not even a fly can escape.

After Emperor Zhao Huan arrived in the capital, the Jin dynasty officially declared its demise.

It took Zhao Huan a full ten years to turn the tide, from nearly losing the capital to defeating the Jin dynasty and destroying it.

For a moment, Zhao Huan was also filled with a sense of wonder at the wonders of life.

Subsequently, Zhao Huan went directly into the Jin Dynasty's palace.

Standing before the palace, the person who had taken off his clothes and was waiting was Wanyan Sheng, who had already abdicated.

As someone who participated in the establishment of the Jin Dynasty and reigned as its emperor for nearly ten years, Wanyan Sheng felt a mix of emotions when he saw the Song emperor, dressed in purple and gold black armor, walking towards him with the air of a victor. He was at a loss for words.

"This sinful subject pays his respects to the Emperor."

At this point, Wanyan Sheng could only refer to himself as a subject.

No need for formalities.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Huan then looked at Yan Sheng again and entered the palace.

Inside the palace, there was a royal guard every five steps.

The setting sun cast a vast shadow between the palace buildings, like giants prostrate on both sides, awaiting Zhao Huan's arrival.

Zhao Huan entered the main hall and sat in the place where Wanyan Aguda and Wanyan Sheng had once sat.

The civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty stood in one row below, while the princes and ministers of the Jin Dynasty who had surrendered stood in another row below.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

It was Shi Li'ai who stood up to speak.

"Speak freely, I will not punish you for your words!"

"War destroyed fertile fields and ruined the lives of the people. Now that the emperor has come to power and his holy virtue has spread throughout the capital, the people are all cheering and jumping for joy."

It must be said that all Han Chinese officials were of the same ilk, whether in Tokyo or Shangjing.

When they speak, they always have to sing the praises of the emperor.

"However, now there are vicious and violent thugs who are killing and looting in the capital. This is contrary to the emperor's benevolence and virtue. The emperor should send someone to dissuade them."

He was referring to Wanyan Qi, of course.

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