Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

Li Chengqian, escorted by a group of guards, walked slowly into the city.

Li Jing and Wei Zheng accompanied him.

Along the streets, the Silla people hid in their dilapidated houses, peering through cracks in the doors and windows at the murderous army outside.

Looking at the devastated streets, Li Jing frowned and said:

"Your Highness. After the city fell, the people were terrified. If we do not appease them in time, there is a risk of a popular uprising."

We're deep in enemy territory alone; if chaos breaks out in the city, it'll be a real problem.

Li Chengqian waved his hand dismissively:

"Uncle Li, don't worry. If things really get chaotic, we'll just kill them all to keep things clean."

Besides, with Lord Wei here, how could things possibly get chaotic?

After saying that, Li Chengqian turned to look at Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng sighed helplessly.

He pulled a small booklet out of his sleeve.

The cover reads "Guide to Household Registration and Tax Exemption in the Tang Dynasty".

This was written by Wei Zheng, whom Li Chengqian forced to stay up all night after capturing Pyongyang.

Li Chengqian smiled and began issuing military orders.

"Order the entire army to seal off the four gates and take over the city's defenses."

Any soldier is strictly prohibited from breaking into ordinary people's homes to loot; those who disobey will be executed.

Gather all the interpreters in our army, and have them take gongs and go to the streets to shout messages.

Just as Lord Wei wrote, shout to tell these Silla people that the Tang Dynasty has come to rescue them.

From this day forward, all the exorbitant taxes and levies of Silla will be abolished, and every household willing to register as a resident of Tang Dynasty will receive grain.

Soon, dozens of Tang soldiers, accompanied by interpreters, began beating drums and gongs in the streets and alleys.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Listen up, fellow countrymen of Silla! His Highness the Crown Prince of Tang has decreed: Do not kill civilians, do not rob the people."

"The king has fled, and the noble lords have fled too. From today onwards, you are exempt from paying taxes."

"Come out and register, the grain is being distributed."

At first, the people hiding inside the houses didn't dare to come out.

The whole street erupted in excitement after a few brave individuals stepped forward to receive their food.

People pushed open the doors and came out one after another.

"Long live the Great Tang Dynasty!"

"His Highness is merciful."

Listening to the cries of the people.

Li Jing rolled his eyes in exasperation.

A bunch of idiots who got sold out and are still helping to count the money.

Li Chengqian did not linger and went directly to the Silla royal palace.

When he entered the main hall, the lingering scent of the previous night's banquet still hung in the air.

Especially the seafood flavor.

Li Chengqian was almost disgusted to death.

Looking at the throne at the far end of the hall, symbolizing the highest power in Silla, Li Chengqian said disdainfully:

"This broken chair? It looks so cramped."

Du He then stepped forward and said obsequiously:

"Your Highness is absolutely right. How could such a vulgar object, crafted by barbarians, be worthy of your noble status? This chair isn't even fit to carry your shoes."

Li Chengqian gave Du He an appreciative look.

Indeed, this kid's flattery skills have improved considerably since he came out this time.

"Guards. Take this broken chair apart and chop it into firewood. Tonight I'm going to treat the army, so this will be perfect for the soldiers to roast meat and keep warm."

"Yes, ma'am."

Several soldiers stepped forward and swung their weapons down at the throne.

Just then, Fang Yi'ai's excited voice entered the hall.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! I've caught a big fish!"

Fang Yi'ai dragged someone in.

"Your Highness, guess who I caught?"

He pointed excitedly at the people on the ground,

"That old bastard is really cunning. He actually dressed up as a woman and hid in the lotus pond in the backyard, breathing through a reed tube in his mouth. If I hadn't had good eyesight, I would have almost fooled him."

The person on the ground had disheveled hair, unkempt clothes, and red and white streaks on their face.

It was none other than Kim Chunchu, a powerful minister of Silla.

It turns out that he abandoned the King of Silla and fled before the city fell.

But you can't blame him, that thing was just a puppet.

The queen was the true ruler of Silla.

"I...I am Her Majesty's personal maid...You...you rude Tang people, how dare you arrest me without cause? This is against the rules."

Li Chengqian almost burst out laughing when he saw him like this.

He walked up to Jin Chunqiu, squatted down with great interest, and said:

"Interesting, very interesting. What maid in the world would have one of these tufts on her chin?"

Li Chengqian tugged at Jin Chunqiu's goatee and asked.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Li Jing and the others inside the main hall couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"My goodness! The customs of Silla are truly unique. Are all the maids male?"

Yuchi Baolin pointed at Jin Chunqiu and asked with a loud laugh.

"Your Highness, spare my life! I..."

Jin Chunqiu hurriedly tried to beg for mercy.

Just then, Qin Huaidao walked in from outside, with a woman covered in mud behind him.

Although the woman's clothes were disheveled, there was still a hint of arrogance in her eyes.

This is the Queen of Silla, who was pulled out of a kimchi jar in a cellar.

Although she was now a prisoner, the queen looked at Li Chengqian with haughty disdain and questioned him:

"I am the ruler of Silla, and the Crown Prince of Tang is a guest from afar. I should be treated with the courtesy due to a vassal lord and should not be treated lightly."

After saying this, she walked to Li Chengqian's side with a flirtatious expression.

"Your Highness is exceptionally handsome and accomplished at a young age. I admire you wholeheartedly."

"If Your Highness can forgive me, I am willing to serve you wholeheartedly, accompany you for life, and be at your beck and call..."

As she spoke, she seemed to press herself against Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian took a step back with a look of disgust, and grabbed Fang Yi'ai next to him to block him.

The Queen suddenly found herself in Fang Yi'ai's arms.

"I have a cleanliness obsession and dislike worn-out, faded flowers and willows."

Fang Yi'ai also pushed away the Silla Queen with disdain and slapped her across the face.

"Damn it, I may enjoy having fun, but I don't like your type."

Looking at the resentful face of the Silla Queen, Li Chengqian continued:

"From the moment I stepped into the Golden City, Silla was already dead."

Your so-called queen title is worthless to me.

"You are now nothing more than a prisoner of war of the Protectorate General of the Eastern Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian turned to Qin Huaidao and gave him instructions.

"Drag these two useless pieces of trash out and chop them up."

Qin Huaidao nodded and ordered the soldiers behind him to drag the two men away.

Why didn't Li Chengqian send the Silla Queen to Chang'an to be handed over to Li Shimin this time?

That's because Li Chengqian had absolutely no faith in his father's resolve.

He certainly didn't want to return to Chang'an with another stepmother.