freenovelworld Chapter 1544 I, Zhou Zheng, can’t!
Chapter 1544 I, Zhou Zheng, can’t!
The news of Lei Tong's rebellion spread quickly, and soon Zhou Zheng and others knew about it.
For a time, countless people were shocked.
Especially those members of the Zhenbei Army who had fought side by side with Lei Tong had anger and unwillingness on their faces.
They don't want to believe it, but it is true.
Inside the inner hall, Xiao Mu and the others felt a little uneasy as they sensed the change in morale among the soldiers.
You know, now they only have tens of thousands of Zhenbei Army left in their hands. If these people's morale is shaken because of the Lei Tong incident, or even lose the ability to fight, their next situation will be quite tricky for them.
After all, there are 300,000 elite troops from the imperial court on the opposite side.
Everyone looked at Zhou Zheng. They didn't say anything. Perhaps the Zhenbei Army outside didn't know, but everyone present understood that this was all Zhou Zheng's plan.
But now it seems that this strategy may have some problems.
Even if it can paralyze the prime minister and other people in the court, it will also affect the morale of their Zhenbei Army.
But at this critical juncture, no one dares to clarify.
Because they didn't know whether there were any elite troops from the imperial court among them.
"Your Majesty, if the morale of the army is unstable, I am afraid that even if we have thousands of methods, we will still find it difficult to control the initiative of the battle."
Finally, Shi Sui spoke.
Although Yan Pan and others did not say anything, their eyes were somewhat red.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Zhou Zheng nodded slightly. He knew that if Shi Sui and others spoke at this time, they must have some ideas.
"Kill Lei Tong's ten personal guards and give an explanation to the Zhenbei Army..."
Please grit your teeth, Shi Sui slowly expressed his thoughts.
Buzz! ! !
As soon as these words came out, even Zhou Zheng, who was of good character, couldn't help but feel dizzy. He widened his eyes and stared at the people in front of him, but he found that almost everyone had their heads down.
Obviously, they had secretly planned this operation before.
However, no one dared to say it directly, and no one dared to say it in front of Zhou Zheng.
But this is obviously a good way and the fastest way to stabilize the Zhenbei Army.
"You guys, do you think so too?"
Zhou Zheng's voice was a little hoarse, and he looked around, his voice also choking and trembling.
However, those present were all Zhou Zheng's core members and his confidants, but no one dared to really raise their heads.
They lowered their heads, without making any sound or words, but the atmosphere in the air was quite depressing. Obviously, such actions had already shown their attitude.
This was not Shi Sui's idea alone, but the decision of all of them.
They knew that this was unfair to Lei Tong, and they also knew that it was unfair to the ten guards who had finally returned to Lei Tong's side, but so what? !
What they need is victory in this battle and the possibility of surviving this decisive battle.
If they lose the final battle, they will have no chance at all.
They believed that Lei Tong could understand, and they believed that in the end these people’s deaths would not be in vain.
Ha ha ha ha! ! !
While everyone was still thinking about it, Zhou Zheng looked up and burst into laughter.
He looked at the people in front of him, his expression extremely complicated.
"If I kill them today, what about you tomorrow?!"
"If today, I can kill Lei Tong's closest people without hesitation, just for the so-called benefits, then what about your relatives and friends in the future?"
"I never care about the so-called benefits and the final results. I care about being worthy of my conscience in this life."
"Several years ago, when I was still a powerless prince, Lei Tong followed me through life and death. He used his own flesh and blood to save my life."
"Now, he has used his fame to risk his life and pretend to surrender. I don't know if he has been tortured by the court, if he has faced countless spit on him, and even now the whole world is spitting on him, not only do I not care, but I am going to kill the ten most trusted people he cares about?!"
"Tell me!"
"If I really did this, then, wouldn't you be afraid? Would Lei Tong really not be disheartened? Am I still the Zhou Zheng you are willing to follow?!"
A series of questions roared out from Zhou Zheng's words.
His eyes were red, his whole body was trembling, and even endless cold murderous intent was surging out of his body.
This time, Zhou Zheng was really angry!
He knew that everyone present could not afford to lose, and could not lose.
But he absolutely cannot tolerate anyone using any means necessary to win!
As the saying goes, a man without evil cannot be a hero, and those who want to achieve great things should not be fussy about trivial matters!
Zhou Zheng doesn't care about this bullshit. He only knows that what he has to do in his life is to be worthy of himself.
He would never become cold-blooded for the so-called imperial power.
Because, when that day really comes, what is the difference between him, Zhou Zheng, and other so-called emperors? !
The whistling roar was deafening, and stunned the people who were still standing there.
But Xiao Mu, Xiao Guan and even Zhou Ping were not disturbed by Zhou Zheng's anger and scolding. Instead, when they raised their heads, there was a hint of moisture in their eyes.
Since ancient times, sacrificing the rook to save the king has been a common principle.
Not to mention that it was just Lei Tong's personal guards, even if it really came to the critical moment and Xiao Mu and others stepped forward, they would not frown.
They do it willingly, they do it completely voluntarily!
A gentleman will die for his confidant, it has been like this since ancient times!
But this time, Zhou Zheng once again told everyone that he was not that kind of king!
What he wants is to survive, not just himself, but everyone around him.
He never thought that his life was more valuable than others. In his opinion, everyone only lived one life, so why should they die in vain?
At this moment, they were quite moved.
They knew Zhou Zheng was of this character, but since ancient times, how many of those who ascended to the throne still remembered their original intentions? !
But this time Zhou Zheng told them that he, Zhou Zheng, would always be the Zhou Zheng they once knew.
There is no change and there will be no change.
Hoo ho ho! ! !
Everyone was moved and took a deep breath.
They didn't say much, but knelt down towards Zhou Zheng.
The silence speaks!
"Inform all the Zhenbei troops that I don't believe Lei Tong will rebel!"
"If anyone dares to make irresponsible remarks, he will be killed without mercy!"
"If anyone is dissatisfied, I can let them leave on their own and give them severance pay."
Zhou Zheng's decision slowly came out.
He knew that his actions would not be able to silence the public, but so what? !
It was he who proposed the false surrender in the first place. Lei Tong has already been criticized by people all over the world. If he continues to add insult to injury, disregards the personal guards around him, and even personally confirms Lei Tong's rebellion, then no matter what the final result is, Lei Tong may become the object of scorn by people all over the world.
This is definitely something Zhou Zheng cannot do.
He has done his best to complete his mission, how could Zhou Zheng let him suffer any more injustice? !
As for the Zhenbei Army, Zhou Zheng didn't know how many people would leave.
But he will never regret it.
The current situation cannot be reversed by just a few people.
Therefore, Zhou Zheng would not care about those who left.
What he wants is people who stand firmly with him, and he will only share the fruits of his victory with such people!
Besides, the war has not yet begun and the duel has not yet taken place.
It is still unknown who will win!
Three hundred thousand troops, so what?!
Fighting the majority with the minority, so what?! ~
Zhou Zheng’s victory was never simply a victory in terms of numbers, but a real victory of using the few to defeat the many!
He could do it then, and he can still do it now!
"Report!"
At this moment, a hurried voice broke the silence of the crowd.
Soon, a scout appeared outside the inner hall.
Looking at the scout kneeling on the ground, Zhou Zheng frowned slightly.
He knew that the news coming at this time must be very serious.
Everyone slowly raised their heads, then stood up, all focusing their eyes on the scout.
"Your Majesty, someone outside wants to see you!"
"Who?!"
"I don't know!"
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