Because the water was too cold, Riga governor Magnus de la Gardier became a prisoner.


    By dawn the next day, Riga had completely fallen into Christina''s hands.


    In the garrison of Riga, most of the soldiers laid down their weapons and joined the Queen''s camp like Hans Follett, a small number were captured after the fierce battle, and some were killed in the street battle together with Calvin, the commander of Riga city defense.


    The citizens of Riga spent a terrible night amid the sound of guns. When some brave citizens opened the door the next day, they knew that last night was not a mercenary riot, but that their former Queen Christina "recovered" Riga and wanted to return the throne to the current King Carl X.


    Knowing who the current ruler is, the citizens of Riga feel a little relieved - at least as a Swede, Queen Christina will not let mercenaries rob and kill in her city - everyone comforts themselves.


    It is also natural that the citizens were so worried at the beginning. After all, in the three decades of war in the past less than a decade, the looting and massacre of cities by mercenaries after the city was destroyed was the norm. One of the most bloody and cruel is Magdeburg. On May 9, 1631, after taking the city, count Tilly on the Habsburg side, as early as the count who fought with Protestants in Netherland, let all his mercenaries plunder it for three days.


    More than 30000 Magdeburg citizens were killed in three days, while the count calmly confronted the doubters and said: This is what the soldiers deserve to risk their lives!


    Christina and alvid Wittenberg did use harsh military methods to stop the mercenaries from destroying and looting Riga. For them, Riga is the first city won in the process of restoration, and their attitude towards the citizens in the city will directly affect the people''s support in other cities.


    Of course, Christina must have said something about the mercenaries risking their lives to win Riga for themselves. One third of Chechen''s wealth on the transport ship turned into a reward to the mercenaries, which not only satisfied the mercenaries'' appetite, but also made them more loyal to the Queen''s career.


    At 12 noon, Christina in military uniform, accompanied by field marshal alvid Wittenberg, rode into the city gate of Riga.


    At the gate, the captured bishop and speaker of Riga stood on one side of the gate. They paid tribute to Queen Christina on behalf of all Riga citizens. After that, the Archbishop respectfully handed Christina the key of the city gate representing Riga''s ownership.


    Christina took the key and said again that as the queen of all Swedes, she would spread kindness to Riga and make no mistakes.


    The bishop and speaker who became prisoners thanked the queen for her generosity and expressed their loyalty.


    So Christina and alvid Wittenberg rode towards the governor''s house.


    "Magnus de la Gardier has been taken into custody. Hans follet is watching over him and waiting for your disposal," alvid videnberg said to the queen at once.


    Christina nodded.


    Magnus''s identity is too important to himself now. He is not only governor of Riga, but also Carl''s brother-in-law. If he can surrender himself, the morale of those who follow Carl will be greatly reduced.


    "Marshal, where are Chechen and Carlson now?"


    Christina came all the way but didn''t see Chechen and Carlson, so she asked Wittenberg.


    "Chechen is patrolling the streets of Riga with a team of mercenaries, while Carlson has gone to guard the Treasury."


    Hearing that Chechen had started a police activity, Christina felt a warm current in her heart.


    Although he repeatedly ordered, it was difficult to ensure that the mercenaries were mixed up, and some people still had bad thoughts. Moreover, those hooligans and local ruffians in the city will certainly take the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.


    When these people rob property, they will also damage their reputation. Che Chen can take precautions in advance, which shows that he has far-reaching consideration for himself.


    When they came to the door of the governor''s house, Christina and alvid Wittenberg had not entered the door before they heard a quarrel inside.


    "Judah! Ungrateful man!"


    Someone shouted.


    That should be Magnus de la Gardier''s voice.


    Another voice replied, "Dear governor, I am not ungrateful. When I become governor one day, as long as you promise me that you will be loyal to your duties, I will reward you as a city guard."


    With that, the owner of the voice smiled arrogantly.


    Christina frowned discontentedly.


    "This is Hans Follett, the greatest hero of yesterday," alvid Wittenberg hastily explained.


    Christina''s eyebrows stretched out. She stepped in.


    Inside, Magnus de la Gardier was locked in an iron cage. His gorgeous coat had been stripped off, leaving only a white shirt and a pair of bloomers. He was barefoot and his shoes were robbed because the gold on his boots kicked the Spurs.


    When Hans Follett saw the queen and the marshal coming in, he quickly stood up and saluted.


    Although she was disgusted with Hans Follett''s humiliation of an aristocrat, Christina praised his abandonment and great achievements last night, and promised him rich rewards again.


    Hans Follett was overjoyed at the speech.


    While they were talking, Magnus kept looking at Christina''s side face. He seemed to want to see his destiny in the Queen''s face.


    When Christina and Hans Follett finished talking and turned their eyes to Magnus, Magnus hurriedly withdrew his eyes.


    "Magnus," cried Christina.


    Magnus did not speak.


    "You are Carl''s brother-in-law. We are relatives."


    Hearing this, Magnus was excited - the queen admitted that she was related to her. Does that mean that the queen is ready to let herself go.


    Magnus thought so, but the aristocratic reserve made him bury his joy in his heart. But what appears on his face is calm and calm.


    "Your Majesty, although we are relatives, I am loyal to the great King Carl X."


    Although Magnus said this strongly, he believed that Christina could hear her Implication - he called her queen, which was quietly begging her for mercy.


    Christina nodded. Of course she could hear it.


    The queen was about to speak when Hans Follett suddenly knocked on the iron fence of the cage with his stick.


    "What are you pretending to be? If you''re so tough, you''ll be afraid of water cooling?!" Hans Follett broke through mercilessly.


    Hans Follett''s action was so sudden and unexpected that not only Christina and alvid wiedenberg did not expect, but Magnus instinctively shrank in fear.


    This made the appearance of loyal ministers and martyrs he had just tried to shape collapse.


    Looking at Magnus''s funny appearance, Christina wanted to laugh but couldn''t laugh, so she had to try her best to hold back. Alvid Wittenberg gave Hans Follett a fierce look.


    Magnus felt that he had been greatly insulted. His face was as red as a cooked crab.


    "Kill me, you can''t insult me!" he shouted with courage.


    Christina saw this and knew that Magnus was angry at this time. She had to comfort her by saying, "Magnus, take it easy. Hans Follett is a rough man. I apologize to you on his behalf."


    Magnus snorted, but after all, he accepted Christina''s apology.


    Then Christina ordered Magnus to be released from his cage and brought him a set of clean clothes.


    As Magnus dressed, alvid Wittenberg whispered a few words in Christina''s ear.


    Then he brought up several people - they were Magnus''s wife and children.


    Magnus''s wife, Carl''s sister, jumped at Christina''s feet and grabbed the Queen''s skirt.


    "Chris, forgive us!" she begged for mercy.


    Christina helped him up and comforted him again.


    On the other hand, alvid Wittenberg also interrupted: "madam, the fate of you, your child and the governor is actually in your own hands."


    Magnus''s wife, Wen Yan, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.


    "I understand, I understand."


    With that, she took the child''s hand and walked into the dressing room.


    Time passed minute by minute. I don''t know what they said in it and how they struggled. In short, when the Magnus family came out, Magnus knelt down in front of Christina and loyal to her.


    Christina was beaming. She was ready to lift Magnus, but Magnus was firmly on his knees.


    "Your Majesty, I have a request," he said.


    "Just say it."


    "My wife and children, I hope you can take them away from Riga," Magnus said.


    Christina immediately agreed.


    All she needed was the facade of Magnus. As for his wife and children, letting them go would not do her any loss, but also win a benevolent reputation for herself.