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

Han Li's request made everyone feel mixed emotions.

After a long time, everyone's eyes turned to Zhou Zheng again. At this time, the imperial court's 300,000 troops would arrive soon, and the decisive battle was imminent.

Everyone understood that Zhou Zheng couldn't wait any longer and couldn't afford to wait.

Han Li's request was not excessive at all.

Using Xiao Guan and Xiao Mu's dignity in exchange for the death fight of 10,000 Zhenbei troops is worth it, it's simply too worth it!

Zhou Zheng's eyes were bloodshot, and he was already filled with tears.

Looking around, no one knew what Zhou Zheng was thinking at this moment.

But this one glance made the scene silent.

Zhou Ping and the others did not speak, nor did Yun Xi, Yun Yun and the others. As for Xiao Guan and Xiao Mu, their faces had already been relieved.

No matter how Zhou Zheng executes them, they will not regret it.

From the beginning to the end, they were thinking about everything for Zhou Zheng. They were not even afraid of death, so how could they care about the so-called decency at this time?

"Xiao Mu, you failed to manage the army well and did not have clear military discipline, which led to the emergence of spies and mutiny among the soldiers..."

Finally, Zhou Zheng retracted his gaze and spoke in a deep voice.

And these words made everyone's heart completely tense.

They knew that behind this sentence was how the Xiao family would be dealt with.

Since ancient times, those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters.

Since ancient times, one general's success is the result of the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers!

Since ancient times, one cannot be a man without being vicious.

The road to the throne is littered with bones, and the road to imperial power is even more bloody. Countless historical experiences have taught the world that in this position, there can never be true family affection.

In the struggle for power, it is common to see people abandoning their loved ones, brothers killing each other, and fathers fighting with their sons.

Is Zhou Zheng today finally embarking on this path?

Even though they knew this would be the outcome, even though they knew they couldn't change anything now, the 10,000 elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army still closed their eyes unwillingly.

They once thought Zhou Zheng was different!

Not only is the governance of the world different, but the treatment of the people is also different from that of previous emperors.

But now it seems that it is just a joke, a huge joke.

"Yes, he is a human being after all."

"As long as you are human, you will never be able to get rid of the pursuit of peak power, because that is human nature."

"Don't worry, my lord. We will be here to accompany you soon..."

The elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army were slightly moved, but Han Li and others no longer had any hope for Zhou Zheng.

Because they keenly noticed that more and more soldiers were gathering together.

This is a great opportunity to establish your authority.

As long as Zhou Zheng can kill Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan, he can tell all the soldiers and generals that everyone must fight to the death. Obey the order!

It can tell everyone that no one has any privileges or exceptions!

The elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army closed their eyes and remained silent!

They were quietly waiting for Zhou Zheng's order to execute Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan immediately!

They knew that this might be fate!

"His Majesty?!"

At this time, Yan Pan couldn't help but speak.

How could he not know the importance and key of this matter, but how could he bear to see the body of King Zhenbei being torn apart this time?

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he was stopped by Zhou Ping's eyes.

Anyone here can sacrifice everything for Zhou Zheng.

Not to mention wealth and power, they don't care even about their lives. As long as Zhou Zheng says a word, they can die decisively!

Before there was Thunder Copper, now there is the King of Zhenbei~

They had finally fought hard for Zhou Zheng. If they stood up at this time, it would make Zhou Zheng's job even more difficult. If they were not careful, everything that Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan had done before would go to waste.

No one wants Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan to end up like this.

But since ancient times, there has always been bloodshed and sacrifice in critical moments. However, this time, it was Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan.

Everyone knows the personalities of Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan, and also knows that they are loyal to Zhou Zheng.

But so what?

Sometimes, the truth is not important, the purpose is not important, the result is the most important!

Now, with the decisive battle imminent, stabilizing military morale and rectifying military discipline are the top priorities.

Otherwise, the defeat would be disastrous, and then it would not just be Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan who lost their lives.

All of them present here will not survive!

Not only them, but also the tribesmen behind them!

After all, the imperial court would never give them the slightest chance of survival. Who doesn't know the interests involved?

In this decisive battle, it is destined that only one side will have the chance and possibility to survive.

Not to mention that the lives of Xiao Mu and Xiao Guan are needed at this moment, even if Zhou Ping, Yun Xi and others are added, they will definitely not hesitate at all!

They never disdain to sacrifice themselves for others.

However, if they were to sacrifice themselves for Zhou Zheng and the country, they would never blink an eye, let alone frown.

As if he had noticed Zhou Ping's thoughts, Yan Pan finally swallowed what he was about to say.

"King of Zhenbei, do you know your crime?!"

At this time, Zhou Zheng was already standing in front of Xiao Mu.

"I admit my guilt."

Xiao Mu admitted it without hesitation.

He looked at Zhou Zheng, who was now taller than him and more mature, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

However, this tenderness soon dissipated.

Because he knew that now was not the time to be sentimental.

"it is good!"

"Then, I will punish you. Do you accept it?"

Zhou Zheng's voice was firm and unquestionable.

"I have no regrets, my lord!"

Zhou Zheng now makes Xiao Mu a little dazed.

All emperors should be ruthless. Only in this way can they truly hold the imperial power in their own hands.

At this moment, he clearly did not feel any emotional fluctuations from Zhou Zheng.

It seemed that the person he was going to kill next was not his grandfather.

But this trance soon disappeared, because Xiao Mu knew that Zhou Zheng had grown up, truly grown up!

As an emperor, you should use any means necessary!

In this world, except for the emperor, anyone can die! Anyone can give up!

Only in this way can the throne of the emperor last long.

I don’t know why, but Xiao Mu felt a little uncomfortable deep in his heart.

Could it be that this kind of Zhou Zheng is not what he wants to see?

For a moment, Xiao Mu was a little confused.

However, he also knew that what the future would be like was no longer something he could control.

"No matter what the punishment is, do you feel resentful?"

Zhou Zheng didn't know what Xiao Mu was thinking. He lowered his head slightly and looked at the old man kneeling on the ground. His pupils shrank slightly.

"Old minister, no complaints!"

Xiao Mu lowered his head even deeper.

"very good!"

"Your Majesty's words are as good as gold. I am very pleased!"

Whoohoo!

Zhou Zheng exhaled fiercely from his chest, and his voice became heavier.

This sentence made everyone's heart tighten again. They held their breath, and everyone knew it. What Zhou Zheng said next was when the final result would be revealed.

Many people were extremely depressed at this time, their eyes were red and tears had already fallen.

Even those soldiers who were not the core elite of the Zhenbei Army were beating their hearts at this time. They looked hesitant and complicated, with thousands of thoughts in their minds.

But in the end, they still didn't speak.

They are just ordinary soldiers, what qualifications do they have?

Besides, who dares to speak? Who can speak?

And among the huge crowd, those spies who were hiding very deeply could not help but clench their fists.

They are so looking forward to the final result!

"I decide!"

"During the decisive battle, Xiao Mu is forbidden to fight!"

"Lead an army of 3,000 to guard the granary and the families!"

"If we lose the battle, burn the granary, protect our families and children and retreat to a safe place!"

"You, are you willing?!"

In one breath, Zhou Zheng finally made the final decision.

buzzing~~~

However, as soon as these words were spoken, everyone felt their heads buzzing!

What? ? ?

Is this Zhou Zheng’s final decision?

Shouldn't Xiao Mu be punished by beheading him on the spot? Shouldn't he be exterminated along with his entire clan?

Shouldn't his purpose be to establish his authority? Shouldn't his purpose be to rectify military discipline?

Why is it like this now?

If this is the case, then what does their previous speculation matter?

Some people even suspected that they had not heard clearly or had heard it wrong, until they saw the confused looks of the people around them. They then realized that it seemed to be Zhou Zheng's order~~

What's worse, some are still standing there in a daze.

Even Xiao Mu, Xiao Guan, Zhou Ping and others had stiff expressions and were unable to react for a while.

How, how could this be?

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