Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Hoo ho ho! ! !

Everyone's expression was stern and their eyes suddenly narrowed.

No one expected that the Marquis of Zhenbei would put aside his dignity and honor and confess his crime at such a young age. They also didn't expect that Zhou Zheng would punish Yan Yi this time.

Why?

No one knows!

Over the years, who among those who followed Zhou Zheng had not made mistakes? But Zhou Zheng never took action against them.

It’s not that Zhou Zheng is unclear about rewards and punishments, but because he values ​​emotions more than power.

In Zhou Zheng’s eyes, as long as the people around him are alive and well, it is more important than anything else.

As for Xiao Mu, he had indeed made some mistakes since he reorganized the Zhenbei Army after the chaos in the northern border. In particular, he turned the once glorious Zhenbei Army into a group of treacherous villains who were secretly plotting against the aristocratic families, a sharp blade that stabbed everyone in the back, and an endless abyss that made everyone live in fear all the time.

He is guilty! He is definitely guilty!

But, that’s all!

Everyone knows that Xiao Mu’s contribution is far more than just his loyalty to Zhou Zheng and the construction of the northern border. It is also his protection of the entire Great Zhou for ten years!

He spent all his fortune and his entire life just to build an iron wall in the north.

If it weren't for Xiao Mu, if it weren't for the former Zhenbei Army, the northern border would have fallen long ago, and the people of the Great Zhou would have been living in dire straits.

Therefore, no one dares to deny or ignore his contribution.

So, why did Zhou Zheng want to punish King Zhenbei at this critical juncture?

Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke.

They knew Zhou Zheng's temperament very well, and they knew even more clearly that if something happened to Xiao Mu, the army's morale would be shaken. Therefore, everyone understood that the so-called punishment was just a formality, just a lash.

But is it really just like this?

When Yun Yun's beautiful eyes fell on Zhou Zheng, she saw the seriousness and turmoil in Zhou Zheng's eyes, and saw a hint of struggle in Zhou Zheng.

This alone made Yun Yun feel uneasy deep in her bones... Zhou Zheng's punishment this time might be a little different.

"it is good!"

At this moment, Zhou Zheng, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

Looking at Xiao Mu kneeling on the ground, Zhou Zheng's pupils shrank slightly, but in the end he did not help Xiao Mu up.

Such actions also made Zhou Ping and others realize that something was wrong.

You know, Xiao Mu is not only the King of Zhenbei, but also Zhou Zheng's grandfather!

It was his grandfather who supported him all the way and risked everything to protect him.

And now, it was the first time that Zhou Ping and others saw Zhou Zheng without supporting Xiao Mu.

At this moment, it seemed that in Zhou Zheng's eyes, there was only the relationship between the emperor and his subjects, and no more family affection.

“Boss…Boss…”

Zhou Ping's trembling voice came to his lips, but was finally swallowed.

He looked around and realized that the countless soldiers who had gathered here had already been watching everything here.

Among them, there are newly joined Zhenbei Army and old subordinates who followed Xiao Mu in his battles.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes sharp.

They were waiting, waiting for Zhou Zheng's will! They all wanted to know how Zhou Zheng would end up today, and they also wanted to know how Zhou Zheng planned to deal with Xiao Mu.

"Is this what is called being unable to control oneself?"...

As he muttered to himself, the light in Zhou Ping's eyes grew dim.

Not only Zhou Ping, Xiao Guan and others also clenched their fists.

They had made countless guesses and even thought of countless possibilities before, but when they felt the gazes of the soldiers and generals around them, they knew that they were wrong, very wrong.

It’s not that Zhou Zheng disregards family ties, nor is it that Zhou Zheng wants to let go, but this time, Zhou Zheng has no choice.

The spies reported that the imperial court's 300,000-strong army was ready to attack and would be at the gates of the city at any time.

Now, the army's morale is unstable. If Zhou Zheng cannot quickly stabilize the army's morale and the rear, a war may be triggered and the army will collapse immediately.

In the military, clear rewards and punishments are the first step!

Xiao Mu's poor military management led to the emergence of spies and the shaking of the foundation. This is a serious crime!

Because one mistake can lead to a total loss.

According to military regulations, he should be stripped of his military rank, beaten 100 times, thrown into prison, and executed in the autumn!

Even though Xiao Mu had made outstanding contributions, had made great contributions, and had great prestige, he would never be forgiven easily.

Confiscation of property and exile are inevitable.

Everyone knows this! Everyone understands this!

Woohoo! ! !

I don't know when the dark clouds in the sky gathered together, and the strong wind blew them as if they were shouting again.

But Zhou Zheng really didn't care.

His eyes were complicated and his heartbeat was accelerating.

Looking up, I saw countless soldiers and generals waiting around.

They are waiting for a result and also waiting for Zhou Zheng's decision!

Plop plop!!!

At this moment, there was silence all around, but Xiao Guan knelt down directly towards Zhou Zheng.

Buzz! ! !

This scene made Zhou Zheng’s eyes turn red.

Xiao Guan is a disabled person with both legs disabled.

Sitting in a wheelchair, he always keeps his back straight, as if to tell the world about his past glory.

Therefore, no matter when, Xiao Guan's image is always resolute.

But this time, he abandoned the wheelchair.

This means that Xiao Guan has lost his last bit of dignity.

The incomplete and silent body just knelt quietly in front of Zhou Zheng.

This action alone has shaken countless people.

Xiao Guan didn't say anything, but everyone knew what he meant.

He didn't say it because he didn't want to force Zhou Zheng to make changes.

He didn't say it because he wanted to tell Zhou Zheng his determination.

Woohoo! ! ! !

At this time, the wind was blowing rapidly all around.

Xiao Mu was also a little shocked.

However, he opened his dry lips but still did not speak.

A wise son is better than his father!

He knew Xiao Guan's character too well.

He understood better than anyone that once Xiao Guan made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

Hey ~

Xiao Mu sighed lightly, his face was a little bitter. But in the deepest part of his eyes, there was still a hint of tenderness.

The second son of the Xiao family will not die.

Looking at the two people kneeling on the ground, Zhou Zheng was extremely moved.

One of them is his grandfather.

One of them is his uncle.

The two of them were willing to sacrifice their lives for themselves, regardless of the consequences.

But now, both of them were kneeling in front of him.

For a moment, Zhou Zheng's heart was churning, and a huge wave was set off!

He clenched his teeth and his eyes were slightly bloodshot.

This is never the result I want to see, nor is it the result I hope for.

No one said a word, just sobbed.

Zhou Ping couldn't bear it, and turned sideways.

Yunxi and Yunyun looked at each other with tears in their eyes.

Everyone knows that Xiao Guan is innocent and not guilty.

As everyone understands, Xiao Mu's merits outweigh his faults.

But everyone present can see the situation clearly!

Before the war, the soldiers mutinied. Even though Zhou Zheng had taken action, the matter was not over.

Someone needs to be held accountable for this matter!

If Zhou Zheng did not take action, there would be no hope for a decisive battle! It was even possible that the soldiers would rebel again.

If Zhou Zheng takes action, he might be able to get a chance for a decisive battle, but from now on, Zhou Zheng's name will be completely nailed to the pillar of shame!

No matter what the reason is, no matter what the result is, Zhou Zheng seems to be doomed to lose.

Does Zhou Zheng have a choice?

Do not!

He has no choice!

……