Ji Zeyu didn't say anything. He just stood there silently with his hands behind his back and looked down at the person kneeling not far away.
Chen An looked at Ji Zeyu uneasily. When he saw that there was no change in his expression and that he didn't seem to be angry, he continued, "Duke Ding, you're a hero. Your reputation can't be ruined because of a moment of anger. If you insist on helping the traitor, won't you become a traitor yourself? How will the history books record you in the future? "
Ji Zeyu still didn't say anything. He just slowly paced a few more steps.
Although Chen An was a spy who had followed Li Qitian for many years and understood the power of an emperor, Ji Zeyu was a person who had fought bloody battles on the battlefield all year round. Moreover, Ji Zeyu had just returned from the Tatan battlefield. His murderous aura was even more terrifying than Li Qitian's power of an emperor.
Chen An swallowed his saliva and carefully observed Ji Zeyu's expression. When he saw that he still didn't show any signs of anger, he was relieved.
"Duke Ding, you're a smart person. You must be able to see how much sincerity I've brought with me to this place. Please reconsider. Firstly, you have to be loyal to the emperor. Secondly, you have to ensure the stability of the world. Most importantly, you have to care about your reputation. Moreover, Anyang Princess Royal was killed by the Qin Clan. If Duke Ding insists on helping Pang Xiao, who knows how many people will hate you and insult you behind your back in the future. Are you really willing to accept this? "
At this moment, Ji Zeyu had already walked up to Chen An.
He was tall and had a peerless appearance. When he looked at people expressionlessly, he gave off a sense of superiority. Coupled with the murderous aura around him, cold sweat broke out on Chen An's back.
However, Ji Zeyu's voice was very calm. "So, you've been calling Pang Zhixi a traitor? How did you spread rumors to slander him in the capital? "
When he heard this, Chen An immediately felt that something was wrong.
"Duke Ding … why are you siding with the traitor?"
"You still dare to say that?"
Ji Zeyu bent down and casually grabbed Chen An's neck with one hand as if he was plucking a flower. He lifted Chen An up effortlessly.
Chen An's eyes were wide open as he stared at Ji Zeyu in disbelief. He gasped for breath.
Ji Zeyu smiled. He leaned closer to Chen An and whispered, "Do you know what I can't stand the most?"
Ji Zeyu didn't give Chen An the chance to speak and said, "What I find most unbearable is those people who are obviously filthy to the point their souls are even more disgusting than the mud in a pigsty, yet they just so happen to pretend to be noble and pure, and they treat others as blind and idiots to deceive them. Yet they don't know that the stench they carry is something that can't be concealed by the layer of skin that looks like a human!"
Chen An's mouth was wide open. He kicked his legs and tried to grab Ji Zeyu's hands, but it was to no avail.
"Your master is such a thing. He's jealous of the talented, ungrateful, and treacherous. He's shameful and laughable! "
Chen An couldn't say a word. He seemed to have no reaction to Ji Zeyu's insults. He was so suffocated that he almost couldn't hear.
When Ji Zeyu saw Chen An's reaction, he suddenly tightened his grip. A cracking sound came from Chen An's throat. He fell to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut. Blood gushed out from his nose and mouth.
Ji Zeyu took out a snow white handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped his hands in disgust before casually tossing it onto Chen An's body. After that, he walked towards the camp with his horsewhip in hand before calling his trusted aide over. "Go, clean it up. Also, send more people to protect the tents near the main tent where Wang Ye's family members are staying. Increase the patrols. Don't let anyone take advantage of this loophole. "
"Yes, sir!" The trusted aide was a little surprised that Ji Zeyu had said so much in one breath. However, he didn't dare to delay and immediately went to give the orders.
When he returned to the campfire, Pang Xiao had already finished his wrestling and was drinking a bowl of wine. When he saw Ji Zeyu return, he smiled and asked, "Ah Lan, you're here too?"
Ji Zeyu smiled, "Forget it. It's not the time for us to relax yet. Don't drink anymore."
Pang Xiao smiled and nodded. He walked around the crowd and patted Ji Zeyu's shoulder. Then, he casually tied up his messy hair.
"It's fine. I'm just happy that our family can be reunited."
The two of them walked side by side towards the main tent. Pang Xiao raised his arm to tie up his hair as he walked. Ji Zeyu followed slowly.
Ji Zeyu could tell that Pang Xiao was completely unguarded against him.
In fact, if he wanted to harm Pang Xiao, it would be easy for him to succeed. It was no wonder that Li Qitian chose him to persuade him.
However, he didn't have such thoughts at all.
Thinking about what Chen An said just now, Ji Zeyu couldn't help but sneer.
Li Qitian had a good plan. He wanted him to kill Pang Xiao. If he couldn't kill him, he could capture him alive. What kind of person did he think he was? Although he, Ji Zeyu, wasn't a gentleman, he knew that there were things that he should do and things that he shouldn't do.
Pang Xiao had never done anything that went against morality. He had also never violated the oath they made when they rose up against Beiji's tyranny. On the other hand, Li Qitian, who had ascended the throne, went against his promise. He was selfish and didn't care about the suffering of the people. He was willing to sacrifice the lives of innocent people for his own selfish reasons.
If he could share his wealth with such a person, wouldn't he also be a scum?
No matter what, he, Ji Zeyu, knew what was right and what was wrong.
The two chatted for a while more before they went back to rest.
The next day, after a day of rapid marching, the front of the army could already see the capital's city walls.
Pang Xiao didn't allow anyone to act rashly. He only ordered them to set up camp when they arrived.
When the guards at the city gates saw the sea of people coming, they were so scared that their faces turned pale. They ran down the city walls in a panic and shouted, "Close the gates, close the gates! The rebels are attacking! "
The clear sky was clear and cloudless. Even the cool breeze from time to time couldn't dispel the panic in people's hearts.
The entire area in front of the city gate was in a state of chaos after being disturbed by such a panicked voice.
The people who were going in and out of the city gate were now crazily running into the city. Dust flew everywhere on the road. Even the city gate was closed with a bang. There were shoes, bags, and carts that people didn't have time to pick up on on the ground outside the city.
When the Tatan people attacked, everyone had the same reaction.
Seeing the city gate close, the Tiger Army and the Southern Peace Army didn't care and only listened to orders to set up camp. The soldiers that arrived later also advanced according to the formation. With the northern city gate as the starting point, they moved to the two sides of the city. It was clear that they wanted to surround the entire city. Moreover, the three hundred thousand soldiers that Pang Xiao brought did have the ability to do so.
The soldiers guarding the city quickly went to the palace to report the situation.
The city immediately became chaotic.
The streets and alleys were filled with people discussing this matter. No one was willing to lose their lives. When the soldiers arrived at the city gates, no one could pat their chest and say that Prince Zhongshun wouldn't kill anyone.
However, compared to the soldiers guarding the city and the officials of the imperial court, the people were more relaxed. After all, Pang Xiao wasn't the type to kill innocent people. Everyone was just worried about being caught in the crossfire.
"Your Majesty, quickly give the order. What should we do now?"
The officials of the imperial court who were smarter and more resourceful were all called to Yangxin Palace Hall.
Li Qitian's face was ashen as he paced back and forth on the ground. "You came to ask me? Did I raise all of you for nothing? At the crucial moment, you come to ask me about everything. What's the use of having all of you? "
Li Qitian was so anxious that he was sweating all over.
The courtiers were also at a loss for what to do and were in a state of disarray.
When they saw Pang Xiao's soldiers arrive at the city gates, they finally understood the terror of a large army. It was a kind of mountain flood and tsunami attack. Ordinary people couldn't save them.
"Your Majesty, the only thing we can do right now is to not start a war! Once we start a war, the army will directly charge in. How can we win? At that time, the people will be in a terrible situation! "
"That's right. Your Majesty, you must think of a way to stabilize Pang Xiao. You must not start a war!"
Li Qitian frowned and gritted his teeth. "You mean to say that you want me to immediately ask for peace? So that Pang Xiao won't lead the army in so that you can save your worthless lives? "
"Your Majesty.
We don't care if we die, but we feel sorry for the people in the court! Besides, how can we strike a stone with an egg right now? The faster we start a war, the faster Da Zhou's destruction will be! "
"Impudent!"
Li Qitian turned around and glared at the old official who spoke. Only then did he realize that the people who spoke just now were all Northern Ji's remaining elders.
"Yu Ziqiu! Could it be that this is your way of being a subject? Your loyalty is to endlessly slander the dynasty, to slander the emperor?! "
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This official didn't mean that. It's just that now that the soldiers are at the city gates, if we want to protect Your Majesty, the imperial family, and the people, we can only find a way to not start a war."
"That's right. Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive this official's crimes. To say something unpleasant, more than ten years ago, when Pang Xiao and Ji Lan led the army to attack the capital, it was a tragic situation! The people in the city closed their doors and didn't walk on the streets. In the end, it was better. They were just frightened. However, how much burning, killing, and looting happened within the palace walls? Could it be that Your Majesty personally experienced it and doesn't remember? "
"Song Quan! You're impudent! Is that something you can mention? " When Li Qitian was reminded of the experience of destroying Northern Ji, he couldn't help but glare angrily and point at the person who spoke.
This was also a Northern Ji elder. He usually didn't show off his abilities, but now, his words were sharp and piercing straight into people's hearts!
Song Quan didn't care at all and directly said, "Your Majesty hasn't forgotten, right? Back then, Your Majesty issued a decree, so almost no one within the palace walls was spared. If we really start a war now, Pang Xiao and Ji Lan will inevitably repeat the same mistakes. Back then, Your Majesty, Ji Lan, and Ji Lan overwhelmingly defeated Northern Ji. Now, the two of them are still in an alliance, but Your Majesty is standing on the opposite side! "
Li Qitian felt as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head, and his entire body trembled.
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