Pang Xiao shook his head and patted Ji Zeyu's shoulder. "Good brother, I appreciate your kindness. You have a bright future ahead of you, so there's no need to delay it for me. Besides, can you really let go of the war at the front line? You are more familiar with Beijiang than I am. You have fought against the Tatan for many years. Now that you have finally seen the light, wouldn't it be a pity to give up? As generals, we have to think not only for ourselves, but also for the people. If we give up now, what will happen to the people at the border? "
Ji Zeyu's heart was touched. His expression wavered for a moment, but in the blink of an eye, he said firmly, "Even so, I won't allow you to go back and die!"
"I have made up my mind. Ah Lan, there's no need to stop me." Pang Xiao cupped his hands and bade farewell to Ji Zeyu solemnly. He turned around and strode out of the tent.
Mu Jinghu stood in front of the tent. "Have you decided to go back?"
"Yes." Pang Xiao smiled.
However, when he looked up, he saw that the soldiers in the army were all gathered around him.
The South Ping Army, Tiger Army, Dragon Stallion Army, and the soldiers and horses that had been recruited along the way had followed Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu for a long time. They had long trusted them. At this moment, they were all looking at Pang Xiao with concern.
"Wang Ye, are you going back to the capital?"
"Yes. Your Majesty's decree. Even though this is a critical moment, I have no choice but to go back. " Pang Xiao's voice was blown away by the strong wind. His messy hair was blown up by the wind, revealing a sincere smile on his handsome face.
"In the future, we will have to rely on all of you to fight against the Tatars. Duke Dingguo's soldiers are like gods. I believe that with Duke Dingguo and all of you holding the fort, it will be easy to deal with the Tatan! "
When the soldiers heard this, they were not as excited as they usually were. Everyone's gaze was gloomy and complicated.
Xu Weizhi sighed. "Wang Ye will definitely die if he returns to the capital. Are you really not going to reconsider?"
Pang Xiao smiled and shook his head gently.
Huzi wiped his face and suddenly threw his saber to the ground. "Wang Ye! I'll go back with you. If we die, we die together! The Son of Heaven is heartless and unrighteous. You were fighting the Tatars at the border, but the Son of Heaven kidnapped your wife and child. You're loyal and devoted, but you've always been doubted and suppressed. When you led our South Pacifying Army brothers and new recruits back to the capital, the old Emperor didn't even let us through the city gates! I knew from the start that your loyalty was not worth it! Now, his wife and child have been kidnapped! "
Huzi turned around, stomped his feet and roared, "We've been risking our lives on the frontlines, but our homes have been raided by our own people. Brothers, do you think this is something that humans should do?"
Everyone had heard about how the Emperor treated Pang Xiao. These days, there were also many rumors about the Emperor urgently summoning Pang Xiao back to the capital.
Everyone had already cursed Huzi in private when he was angry. They were a group of men who didn't fear death and fought with the Tatars. If their wives and children were kidnapped because they were afraid of them, how would they feel?
Moreover, they had always admired Pang Xiao. He was always at the front of the charge and always the last to retreat. Although he was a Prince, he ate and lived with them. He never gave them any special treatment. When he had nothing to do, he would train with them and practice fist and saber techniques. They were comrades who had rolled in the trenches together, so their relationship was naturally not ordinary.
Now, the person they respected was being humiliated by the Son of Heaven. How could this group of hot-blooded men endure this?!
"This is too much! What is this! "
"When we were hungry, Your Majesty didn't give us enough to eat. It was Wang Ye and Princess Consort who used their own money to feed us. Why didn't Your Majesty stop it at that time? "
"The Emperor's actions are too disappointing!"
"Isn't it because he felt that Wang Ye had military power and he was worried?"
"But Wang Ye didn't want to take his position. If Wang Ye really wanted to take it, he would have become the Emperor a few years ago!"
"Shh, you don't want to live anymore!"
"What's there to be afraid of! If you make me angry, I'll rebel against that son of a b * tch! "
"Yes, rebel against that son of a b * tch!"
…
The soldiers' morale was high and they all roared. As long as Pang Xiao nodded, they could immediately rebel.
Pang Xiao helplessly held his forehead and waved his hand, "Okay, everyone, quiet down."
The roars that were like waves gradually subsided. In the camp that was like a sea of white, many people had gradually gathered in this direction.
Pang Xiao saw that the situation was getting out of control and hurriedly reprimanded loudly, "Everyone, go do what you need to do. Don't gather here! The Tatan can organize a counterattack at any time. Why are you all gathering here! Disperse! Go back to your positions! "
Hearing this, the soldiers slightly hesitated. Some continued to patrol, but others stayed where they were and inquired about the situation at Pang Xiao's side from afar.
Currently, more than four hundred thousand men and horses were stationed in the main camp. The tents stretched for several dozen li, forming a white barrier between the Tatar and the Great Zhou Empire. Just by gathering the officers and soldiers around the central tent, it was enough to create a huge commotion. If they were really angered and caused a mutiny, the situation would be out of control.
Pang Xiao bowed to the people around him, "Everyone, please calm down and listen to me. The Emperor urgently summoned me back to the capital. Perhaps there is something important to discuss. I have been delayed for many days and am now planning to listen to the imperial edict. Everyone, please stay here and listen to Duke Dingguo's arrangements. Only by breaking the Tatan and protecting the mountains and rivers can you live up to being a man of Da Zhou. "
"Wang Ye, don't try to comfort us! Your Majesty wants you back because he wants your life! "
"If the Emperor wants the subject to die, the subject must die. I, Pang Xiao, am loyal to Da Zhou. I can't have any thoughts of overstepping my boundaries. Even if I die, I have no regrets. "
"Wang Ye!"
"I have made up my mind. Everyone, please disperse." Pang Xiao bowed again.
The soldiers were also helpless at this time. After all, their words carried little weight. If the Emperor wanted to make things difficult for Wang Ye, what could they do?
Everyone dispersed dispiritedly and made way for Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao sighed and turned to look at Ji Zeyu, who was pursing his lips.
"Ah Lan, I'll have to trouble you in the future."
Ji Zeyu clenched his fists by his side. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his whole body trembled.
Pang Xiao smiled at him and turned to leave. His messy long hair and black robe fluttered in the wind and snow. Just by looking at his back, one could feel the desolation of a hero at the end of his road.
Everywhere he passed, the soldiers looked at him with complicated expressions. Some were anxious, some urged him to stay, and some wiped their tears with their sleeves.
Huzi took a deep breath, picked up his saber, and chased after him.
Xu Weizhi also cupped his hands in farewell to Ji Zeyu and resolutely followed.
Pang Xiao heard the footsteps and turned to look. He smiled helplessly and said, "You guys can stay. Mr. Xu is a great talent. He can help Duke Ding. "
Xu Weizhi waved his hand and said in a carefree manner, "This old man is old. It's already worth it to be able to follow Wang Ye for so many years. Even if the capital is a dragon's pool or a tiger's den, this old man will accompany Wang Ye. "
"Yes." Huzi also said, "After following Wang Ye for so many years, even if you lose your head, you still want to leave me behind."
As soon as Huzi finished speaking, dozens of Jinghu Wei also lined up. They neatly walked to the front and cupped their hands. Although they didn't say much, their intentions were obvious.
Pang Xiao's phoenix eyes turned red.
But he just smiled and said, "Why do you have to do this?"
"We pledge our lives to follow Wang Ye." Huzi and Jinghu Wei saluted together.
Pang Xiao felt helpless. He knew that going back was a dead end. He didn't want to take these people with him to die, but they insisted on following him. For a moment, Pang Xiao couldn't think of a way to dissuade these people. He didn't even know how to find a way to survive in the capital.
Just as Pang Xiao was in a dilemma, a person suddenly rushed in from outside the camp. "Reporting to Wang Ye! Bodyguard Tang Xiu has brought people back! "
Pang Xiao paused and hurriedly said, "Quickly invite them in."
With Tang Xiu's return, Pang Xiao wasn't in a hurry to leave. He returned to the tent.
Xu Weizhi vaguely felt that the situation had taken a turn for the better. He discussed with Ji Zeyu to first disperse the soldiers. Ji Zeyu had a high reputation in the army. When he gave the order, no one dared to disobey. The crowd quickly dispersed.
Not long after, Tang Xiu brought a group of Jinghu Wei to the main tent.
"Wang Ye!"
"Why are you back? How is Wangfei? "
Tang Xiu lowered her eyes and said, "Reporting to Wang Ye, five days ago …"
Pang Xiao listened to Tang Xiu's report and his brows gradually furrowed. When he heard that Qin Yining had suffered many injuries when he escaped from the capital, he was already furious. When he heard that they had been chased and Qin Yining's shoulder had been pierced by an arrow, his heart was in pain and his eyes were about to pop out of their sockets.
"Wang Ye, it's all thanks to Tian Jizi this time. If she hadn't dared to stand in front of Wangfei at the last moment, Wangfei might have … But Tian Jizi has been shot in the back and one in the leg. Bing Tang girl said that Tian Jizi's situation is not optimistic."
Mu Jinghu's face turned pale when he heard this. "You mean, Shizun might have …"
Tang Xiu nodded and said, "That arrow hit her vitals and she lost a lot of blood. We rushed to distract the pursuers to find Wang Ye, so we don't know what happened after that. In fact, Bing Tang girl said that Wangfei and Tian Jizi's situation was not optimistic. Luckily, Little Master and Little Miss were well protected and did not lose a single hair. "
Pang Xiao stared blankly in front of him. His eyes were bloodshot and his body swayed. He staggered two steps before he managed to stabilize himself.
Pang Xiao could not imagine how hopeless Qin Yining must have felt when she was being chased in the forest. When she had gone to distract the pursuers to protect the children, was she already prepared to die? If she had died then, he would have been so far away and would only know about her news many days later. He could not do anything for her, not even in time to cry.
In her hopeless moments, did she feel resentment or hatred? Did she regret marrying him? If she was no longer around, what was the use of having only the children alive? He could have many children, but there was only one Sister Yi!
"Where are they going now?" Pang Xiao's voice was hoarse, as if it did not come from him.
Tang Xiu said, "Master Zhong said that Wangfei also has a business in the north. At this moment, they are trying their best to avoid the pursuers and bring Wangfei and Tian Jizi to their business for treatment. I think that once they are settled, Mr. Xie will think of a way to send a letter to Wang Ye. "
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