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Previously, Zhao Liangchen had frightened King Liang about the disaster relief silver without knowing the situation. Fortunately, King Liang appreciated Zhao Liangchen's ability and did not blame him too much.

But now, at such a critical moment, it was his own ignorant and foolish son who ruined King Liang's plans. How could he not see that the capture of these family members must be related to Zhao Liangsi.

He really didn't expect that his sons were all so capable. Zhao Liangsi, a scholar who didn't pass the imperial examination in academy, could catch the emperor's eye and be used by the emperor.

He now doesn't know whether he should be angry or happy. If he had known that his sons were so capable, he wouldn't have to surrender to King Liang. He could bring honor to his family just by relying on the abilities of his two sons. By then, one of them would be a military general, and the other a civil official. With the cooperation of each other, they would definitely be able to dominate the court.

But now it's too late. His son has destroyed everything that King Liang had carefully arranged. Even if King Liang breaks through the city gate and seizes the throne today, his Zhao family will not be able to get any credit and may even be liquidated by King Liang.

For a moment, he lost all his strength, and his heart was filled with sadness and unwillingness. Why? He had endured hardship for more than ten years, but got nothing.

King Liang was so angry at this time that he was about to explode. He had spent so many years trying to build a reputation for himself as a kind-hearted person. He had waited for so many years and spent so much effort just to sit on the throne legitimately.

What he wanted was not only the throne, but also to be an emperor who was unparalleled in the world, eternally famous, and respected by future generations.

But now the old prince has made everything he has done public. Regardless of whether the officials and the people believe it or not, he is destined to bear a stigma for the rest of his life.

Once he was expelled from the clan, even if he sat on the throne, he would be despised by the world and cursed in later historical records.

He would be infamous for eternity, which made him even more angry than if he had not ascended the throne.

He could no longer control his emotions. Looking at Zhao Liangsi who was still shouting and lobbying, he picked up the bow, pointed the arrow at Zhao Jian. If he didn't know at this moment that the whereabouts of Princess Liang and others were betrayed by Zhao Liangsi, he would have lived in vain.

The Zhao family betrayed him, and anyone who betrayed him must die.

With a "whoosh", the arrow flew off the string and headed straight for Zhao Jian's back.

Zhao Liangsi, who could clearly see the King of Liang's movements from the city wall, shouted in fear, "Father, be careful."

As a military general, Zhao Jian was very perceptive. He instinctively felt danger coming from behind him. He turned around suddenly and saw an arrow whistling towards his heart. The speed was so fast that he had no time to dodge.

Just when he thought he was going to die, a knife suddenly thrust out from the side. With a "ding" sound, the arrow was hit and changed its trajectory. It brushed past Zhao Jian's arm and tore a gash on his arm.

Zhao Liangchen had already flown in front of Zhao Jian. He looked at Prince Liang with a sullen face and asked, "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

When King Liang saw Zhao Liangchen's attack, he was already furious and lost his mind. He raised his arrow and shot again. His face twisted and he roared, "Even you betrayed me. You Zhao family members are so ambitious and have betrayed me."

Zhao Liangchen raised his sword, deflecting each incoming arrow. As he did so, he said with a cold expression, "Your Highness, please calm down. Our Zhao family is loyal to you. You know how much my father has done for you over the years. How could betraying you benefit us? You haven't even reached that position yet, yet you're already trying to kill us all. This is like crossing a river and destroying the bridge. What do you think those of you who are following you will think?"

Zhao Liangchen's words calmed King Liang down a bit. Yes, even if the Zhao family betrayed him, he couldn't kill Zhao Jian at this time, as this would destabilize the morale of the army.

He put down his bow, trying to salvage the impact of his previous action, but it was too late. Many officials had already wavered after hearing the charges that had just been read out, but now they were standing here and there was no way back. They had to fight and fight for a way to survive. But now seeing King Liang's ruthless attack on Zhao Jian, they all felt disappointed.

They knew that Zhao Jian had long since defected to King Liang. Recently, Zhao Jian had even deliberately spread rumors that Zhao Jian and King Liang were related. With such a relationship, King Liang could kill him at will. So what about them? Even if they won today, they would have to live in fear for the rest of their lives, lest they be killed by King Liang if they made any mistakes.

Although Zhao Liangsi may be the emperor's man, he is right. King Liang is such a cruel and inhumane person that he is not worthy of their following.

The emperor looked down from above, knowing that the time was almost right. He climbed onto the platform where the queen had stood before, took the loudspeaker that Liu Jin handed him, and shouted, "My fellow ministers, I know that you have also been deceived and instigated by King Liang.

You are all the backbone of our Yong Dynasty. Now that you have seen the true face of King Liang, you should stop being stubborn.

I pledge my kingdom and the legacy of my ancestors to you. If you now repent, break with King Liang, and return to the city, I will forgive all that has happened before and reunite your family."

The officials outside the city wall were moved. If the emperor swore not to kill them at this time, then he would definitely not kill them.

Although they participated in the rebellion, the emperor could not ignore it, and it was impossible for them to be reinstated. But as long as they were not dead, whether their property was confiscated and they were exiled or demoted to commoners, as long as the family was still alive, there was still hope, and the family had the possibility of making a comeback. This was much better than following King Liang in fear.

Even if they have committed serious sins and will still die, at least now they can turn back and save the lives of their entire family.

Many officials wanted to leave, but looking at the elite soldiers guarding King Liang, these people were carefully trained by King Liang, and it was impossible for them to betray King Liang. They were afraid that as soon as they rushed to the palace gate, King Liang would order them to be killed just like he did to Zhao Jian.

They don't have a son like Zhao Liangchen to take the blame for them.

Zhao Liangchen knew the time had come by looking at their expressions. He turned around and whispered to Zhao Jian, "Father, now that King Liang has a grudge against us, we'll only die if we stay. I see that my second brother must have already surrendered to the emperor. You should go back to the city. Thanks to my second brother's merits, your life should be safe. You go first, and I will cover your retreat and ensure your safety.

Zhao Jian looked at his son with a complicated expression. This son he had never looked at straight in the eye was a son he knew not only from his childhood but also from his childhood. He did not care. He had originally thought that Zhao Liangchen would have some resentment towards him. However, seeing that Zhao Liangchen had not hesitated to block the arrow for him just now and now risked his life to save Zhao Liangchen from danger, his heart was deeply moved. He knew that Zhao Liangchen might die if he stayed behind to cover their retreat. However, he looked towards the city gate, gritted his teeth and warned him: "Okay, you must be careful. Your father is waiting for you to come back alive and reunite with your family."

Zhao Liangchen sneered in his heart. Look, this is his good father who abandoned him without hesitation in the face of life and death. Although he knew this would be the result, a wave of sadness and bitterness still surged in his heart.

He nodded and replied, "Son knows."

Then he shouted to all the imperial guards: "My brothers in the imperial guards, the truth has now been revealed. King Liang has instigated us to rebel. Our families are all in the city. We are traitors and rebels, which is disloyal. We have disregarded the lives of our parents and relatives, which is unfilial. We are so disloyal and unfilial that we are unworthy of being human beings.

Now it is better to escort all the ministers back to the city and earn a way out for our families. Even if we die here today, it will be a worthy death."