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

The rear camp of the imperial army.

At this time, Huang Cheng's face was extremely gloomy, and a cold murderous intent instantly spread out.

Looking at Lei Tong in front of him, he really couldn't imagine that this person was the one lying in the deepest ambush.

"Lei Tong, you deserve to die. Even if it means a thousand deaths, it's not too much!!!"

A roar that was almost like a roar exploded in Huang Cheng's throat. At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot and his face was bulging with veins!

If it weren't for the sound of gunfire from the sky that just came to his ears, he wouldn't even be able to believe that all this was Lei Tong's conspiracy and trap.

It was he who told the Prime Minister that Zhou Zheng had run out of food and ammunition and was no longer able to fight.

It was he who told the Prime Minister that the city was empty and the Zhenbei Army had mutinied.

It was also he who told the Prime Minister that Zhou Zheng had no gun to use and was doomed to die!

This made the Prime Minister believe it so easily that he launched a hasty battle. Now the 300,000-strong army was in chaos. Zhou Zheng used muskets to completely suppress the elite troops of the imperial court, resulting in a one-sided massacre!

He didn't believe his own suspicions.

You know, the prerequisite for Lei Tong to be recruited was that he was strangled by them personally with 10,000 elite soldiers, so that everyone in the world would know that he was a traitor and thus ruin his reputation.

What price would it take to carry out today's conspiracy?!

Really, is it worth it?!

In Huang Cheng's opinion, it was totally not worth it, and even a fool could not make such a decision.

But the scout who delivered the message in front told Huang Cheng all the changes on the battlefield. For a moment, Huang Cheng collapsed on the ground, even finding it difficult to accept it.

He bit him tightly, clenched his fists, and couldn't help but pull out the long knife in his hand and placed it on Lei Tong's neck.

"You promised in front of the Prime Minister that if you lie, I can execute you on the spot!"

The roar made Huang Cheng raise his knife high. As long as it fell, he could end Lei Tong's life at any time.

But facing this scene, Lei Tong was not panicked at all, because everything was within his expectations.

Since he dared to accept this mission, he was prepared for the worst. He never thought about whether he could go back alive. What he cared about was whether he could help Zhou Zheng complete the mission.

Anyone can lose in this decisive battle, but Zhou Zheng cannot lose.

But the moment the gunshot was heard, Lei Tong's heart finally settled down.

He knew that his mission had been successfully completed, and he knew that Zhou Zheng's musket could definitely turn the situation around to a certain extent.

He didn't know whether Zhou Zheng would win in the end, but he knew that this was already the best situation.

It’s a pity that I can’t seem to see the final scene and can’t wait for Zhou Zheng to win.

But even so, Lei Tong did not regret it.

After all, if the prime minister really allowed his full strength to attack the city, Zhou Zheng’s situation would be even worse.

He slowly closed his eyes. When the gunshots stopped and Huang Cheng swung the long knife towards him, Lei Tong knew that what happened next was no longer under his control.

He had no reluctance and no complaints.

Just waiting quietly.

The sharp long knife suddenly stopped just one foot away from Lei Tong's neck.

"You, what else is your conspiracy?!"

"If you tell me now, I can guarantee that I will give you a quick death!"

Lei Tong's unrestrained attitude surprised Huang Cheng. He thought Lei Tong would struggle, or at least fight, but Lei Tong did nothing. Instead, he just waited quietly for death.

This unusual scene made Huang Cheng feel strange for a moment.

He has never been able to see through this person.

"No."

"However, no matter whether you win or lose in the end, you have to thank me, and the court has to thank me."

Lei Tong shrugged, without much change in expression on his face. He seemed to be talking to himself, but also seemed to be deliberately speaking to Huang Cheng.

The voice is faint and light, but very powerful.

These words made Huang Cheng's pupils shrink suddenly, and he even felt a little incredible and incomprehensible.

What he wanted was never Lei Tong's inexplicable words. He just wanted to get more information and clues from Lei Tong.

After all, a dying man's words are good.

But Lei Tong happened to do this, and for a moment, he was caught off guard.

"Why?"

But people are curious after all.

Huang Cheng killed Lei Tong in just a breath, just an action of thought, but he could not understand what Lei Tong said.

"Whether your majesty wins or the noble families win, some people deserve to survive."

"You are a talented person. His Majesty once mentioned you in front of me. The future of the Great Zhou will still need people like you, so you should not die."

"But if you were to go to the decisive battlefield this time, you would definitely not survive. Because the disciples of the aristocratic families would not allow you to compete for merit and profit, so I did everything I could to keep you in this rear camp."

"Even, I'll give you my life!"

Lei Tong looked at Huang Cheng. His face was very calm, without any sign of panic, even his eyes were as calm as water.

This is by no means a fear of death, nor is it an excuse. It seems that he thinks this way from the bottom of his heart.

"If the court wins, you'll have accomplished a great feat by killing me. At best, the court won't punish you, and may even promote you."

"If His Majesty wins, and you survive, you will become His Majesty's helper and gain His Majesty's approval."

Lei Tong's words instantly mobilized Huang Cheng.

The corners of his mouth twitched, his pupils kept turning, and complex emotions emerged in his eyelids.

"Why?!"

Huang Cheng bit his lips and his voice began to tremble.

If Lei Tong fought him to the death today, he would kill Lei Tong without any hesitation.

If Lei Tong kneeled down and begged for mercy today, he would not only kill Lei Tong but also look disdainful on his face.

If Lei Tong persuaded him to surrender and rebelled today, he would kill Lei Tong without any hesitation.

But Lei Tong didn't choose either of them, but said these words instead.

He didn't understand that the two armies were confronting each other, and he and Lei Tong belonged to different camps, so they should be mortal enemies.

Either you die or there is no death!

But why did Zhou Zheng want to survive? Why did Lei Tong want to survive?!

Aren't they the ones who want to kill me the most?!

"Because, Your Majesty has never fought for power and profit for yourself! Your Majesty has never sought to rule the world."

"Your Majesty, there is a dream. He wants to have a different Great Zhou, a Great Zhou that has never been seen before."

"That Great Zhou was not only prosperous and powerful, but also a place where everyone was equal and full of hope and a bright future."

Lei Tong slowly raised his head and looked towards the sky in the direction of the decisive battle. There was a hint of tenderness in his voice.

He had never doubted Zhou Zheng, and he knew better than anyone that Zhou Zheng had been working towards this goal over the years.

Lei Tong really hopes that he can wait for that day.

Unfortunately, it seems that it is not possible.

This may be Lei Tong’s biggest regret.

But at least, Lei Tong has walked this road himself, and even if he didn't reach the end, he has no regrets!

At this moment, Huang Cheng's heart seemed to be electrocuted and suddenly tightened.

"It's too tiring to rely on your majesty alone."

"So, you can't die."

Lei Tong smiled sincerely.

This smile and these words made Huang Cheng stand up suddenly.

He was breathing rapidly, beads of sweat kept dripping from his forehead, his pupils moved, and a hint of throbbing appeared in his eyes.

He never expected that he seemed to actually listen to these words, as if they were magical.

However, his intuition told him that he was a general of the imperial court and he absolutely could not do this!

"Kill you!"

"You won't spread rumors to confuse people!"

As a military general, Huang Cheng is naturally weak in words.

He knew the relationship very well, and he also knew that if he listened to Lei Tong's words again, his heart might eventually waver.

So, he knew that he couldn't wait any longer!

"but......"

"Your Majesty asked me to give you something."

Just when Lei Tong had finally prepared himself mentally and was about to attack again, he sighed softly.

Such a change made Lei Tong's body stiffen again.

"What are you trying to do?!"