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

Chapter 1568 I am guilty!

"All soldiers, listen up!"

After a long time, Xiao Mu finally sorted out his emotions.

He stared with flickering eyes at the only 10,000 remaining elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army. As their commander-in-chief, and having fought in countless life-and-death charges, how could Xiao Mu not understand what was in these people's minds?

The boiling blood, the murderous intent, and the fearlessness of facing death were constantly shaking Xiao Mu's heart.

He knew very well that once Zhou Zheng ordered his execution, the 10,000 Zhenbei Army would probably rebel!

By then, the Zhenbei Army will forever bear the infamy of regicide and treason. And Xiao Mu cannot afford such a crime either.

"Zhenbei Army, here!"

Ten thousand people shouted in unison, their voices neat and tidy.

The kneeling body also straightened up a lot at this moment.

Their eyes were very calm, without any fluctuations, just like machines, just waiting for Xiao Mu's orders.

This made the people around him feel nervous.

Even Zhou Ping, Yun Yun and others felt a strong sense of uneasiness.

They naturally knew that Xiao Mu would not rebel, but if these ten thousand elite soldiers became restless, who could suppress them?

As for the other tens of thousands of Zhenbei Army, they had already turned pale and their expressions changed drastically.

They took a quick breath, with beads of sweat dripping down their foreheads.

As members of the Zhenbei Army, they knew too well the gap between the two sides; it was simply a world of difference.

The real ten thousand elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army are enough to defeat ten enemies with one, and can be lower than one hundred thousand elite soldiers.

If a conflict really breaks out, killing them would be as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

quiet!

Deadly quiet.

"Brothers, do you still remember the slogan of our Zhenbei Army?"

Looking at these resolute faces, Xiao Mu was a little dazed, but soon a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

This scene seemed to bring him back to the past, causing his blood to surge.

"Die on the battlefield, protect the country and the family!"

The roar resounded through the sky.

These eight short words were deafening, making everyone feel their heart beating rapidly.

In this chaotic world, how many people dare to say these eight words, and how many people truly practice these eight words?

But the Zhenbei Army under the leadership of Xiao Mu did it!

Hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers fought bravely and risked their lives to defend the northern border for decades, using their flesh and blood to build an iron-like defense line.

They died on the battlefield, but they remained nameless.

Their sky is full of yellow sand, but they are still poor and destitute.

They are not afraid of life and death, but they are still unknown.

However, they never complained, never regretted, and never even made any demands to the court.

Because all the Zhenbei Army knew that this was their mission and their unwavering persistence.

When these eight words echoed in their ears, everyone fell silent.

As everyone knows, without the Zhenbei Army, there would be no peace in the Great Zhou, no development of the imperial court, and no prosperity for the people.

But who really remembers them?

Who has ever truly thanked them?

In other words, it is the Great Zhou that owes them, it is the imperial court that owes them, and it is the people of the world that owes them!

Zhou Ping and others lowered their heads, and Zhou Zheng's eyes also became moist.

At this moment, no matter what actions they expected the Zhenbei Army to take, they felt a heartfelt respect and guilt for this army of only 10,000 elite soldiers.

"Good, good, good!"

After hearing the response from the Zhenbei Army, a smile finally appeared on Xiao Mu's face.

He knew that the Zhenbei Army’s original intention was still there, and that their mission had not been forgotten.

That's enough!

"This general is incompetent in commanding his troops, and he should be executed according to the law!"

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Mu's eyes became more profound.

This time, he didn't wait for Zhou Zheng to speak, but convicted himself!

"Military discipline is not strict, and people are spreading rumors to seduce the people and shake the morale of the army."

"I didn't know how to judge people, and I almost dug my own grave and burned myself in the face of a powerful enemy."

"You are so stubborn and self-righteous that you almost destroyed the soul of our Zhenbei Army!"

"Everything, every one of them, is a capital crime!!!"

Buzz! ! !

Xiao Mu's voice was like thunder.

Every word was like a thousand pounds of force, hitting everyone's chest hard.

Everyone looked at him sideways with complicated expressions.

Xiao Guan, however, had a smile on his face. He knew that Xiao Mu did this because he didn't want to make things difficult for Zhou Zheng.

He sentenced himself to death, and it had nothing to do with Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Ping, Yun Yun, Yun Xi and the others also had moist eyes and could not help but lower their heads and glance sideways. Their heartbeats quickened and their voices choked with sobs.

At this moment, everyone knew that Xiao Mu was not only the King of Zhenbei, but also Zhou Zheng's grandfather.

He was using his own method to protect Zhou Zheng as much as possible.

The 10,000 elite soldiers of the Northern Guard had tears in their eyes.

They have followed Xiao Mu for so many years, and have shared life and death with him countless times, so they know Xiao Mu's character too well.

This powerful King of Zhenbei, who has dedicated his entire life to this cause, will never rebel even if he dies!

They knew the result very well.

Just now, the words of King Zhenbei were nothing more than telling all the soldiers present that he, Xiao Mu, was determined to die and he deserved it!

It has nothing to do with Zhou Zheng and has nothing to do with the overall situation!

One person, taking on everything!

Everyone was unwilling to give up. They all looked up, clenched their teeth, and tears flowed down their faces like raindrops.

These ten thousand elite soldiers did not cry in the face of life and death, did not panic in danger, and did not worry in desperation.

But at this moment, the tears were like a floodgate that had been opened and could not be stopped!

They had countless words they wanted to say and many inner thoughts they wanted to speak out, but when they looked up and met Xiao Mu's eyes, all the words were swallowed up.

quiet!

The surroundings were dead silent again!

No one knows what these 10,000 elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army are thinking at this moment.

But the uneasiness in everyone's hearts has never diminished, and has even become more intense.

Yes, that uneasiness is becoming more and more obvious.

Because the silence of the 10,000 Zhenbei Army was too hasty, so hasty that it made everyone feel incredible.

Not only them, but even Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan also felt that something was wrong.

They naturally knew that the 10,000 Zhenbei troops would completely obey Xiao Mu's orders.

So when Xiao Mu stood up, Xiao Guan thought that at least he could calm down these 10,000 Zhenbei soldiers and let them protect Zhou Zheng without directing their hostility towards Zhou Zheng.

but!

He never thought it would be so easy, so simple.

As the saying goes, there must be a monster when something goes wrong!

The situation seems to be heading in the wrong direction.

This invisible change in the aura made Shi Sui and Yan Pan look at each other, and then they both took a step forward at the same time, and then protected Zhou Zheng behind them.

At the same time, Zhou Ping, Yun Yun and others' heartbeats also quickened, and their eyes kept scanning the surroundings.

Obviously, everyone is extremely nervous and dares not relax or be negligent in the slightest.

"No worries~"

Instead, Zhou Zheng shook his head.

He placed his hand gently on Yan Pan's shoulder, and then spoke softly.

He did not choose to hide behind the two of them, but instead stood out calmly.

This action made everyone's heart suddenly jump, and their breathing became much faster.

Zhou Zheng, what are you doing?

No one knew what these ten thousand elite soldiers would do next, but Tan knew clearly that if they really rioted, the entire scene would be in extreme danger in an instant.

Zhou Zheng, nothing must happen.

Otherwise, the future of the Great Zhou would surely be gone.

Everyone knows that Zhou Zheng is not a coward who fears death, and they also know that Zhou Zheng is a skilled and courageous person!

However, they are also aware of the truth that "a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."

No matter what, Zhou Zheng must not be allowed to make any mistakes.

"Boss, think twice!"

Zhou Ping also stood up at this time.

His voice was low, with a hint of panic in his words.

His words sounded like suggestions, but more like requests.

In Zhou Ping's opinion, the more times like this, the more we should remain calm.

"They won't."

Seeing everyone's reactions, Zhou Zheng still waved his hand.