The Empress came ashore and beheaded the meritorious officials, forcing me to wear the yellow robe

Li Jin was stunned at first...

Then, this indiscriminate "loyal minister" jumped up and grabbed the spy's collar.

"What did you say? Where is His Majesty? Is His Majesty well? Where is His Majesty?"

It doesn’t matter what happens to the son, the safety of the monarch comes first!

In ancient feudal society, every household would hang a "god tablet" with five big characters "Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents, and Teacher" written on it.

The emperor is the ruler, and he is ranked after heaven and earth, and before parents and teachers. It is understandable why the ancients were so loyal to the emperor.

Of course, this also requires people with morals. As for those immoral civil officials and nobles, haha...

The spy looked at the ferocious, cannibalistic general and swallowed his saliva in fear. He stammered, "According to... according to rumors outside, the King of Qin led his army to attack Anding Gate before the rebels broke into the capital. And then... then he successfully rescued the emperor!"

Oops! Good guy!

This last piece of news is the real "not enough to shock people"!

Will Li Jize risk his life to save the empress?

Didn't the Empress want to kill him before, and even drive him crazy? Why is he acting so abnormally?

But Li Jin, the old father, was very relieved. At least Li Jize did not do the "treasonous" act of watching someone die without helping. Otherwise, the Li family would really have to bear the stigma of "traitor".

The soldiers, who had had different thoughts just now because the general was going to lead them on a "road of no return", began to congratulate Li Jin when they saw that his mood was beginning to improve.

Where does joy come from?

First, the king is fine. Second, he is a filial son and a virtuous grandson!

Of course not. After saving the emperor, how could Li Jize not be rich and powerful in the future?

Of course, the third one is the most important. They finally don’t have to continue on the road of no return.

"General! Since the King of Qin has raised the national banner, we and the rebels are now united in fighting against the barbarians. Moreover, His Majesty is with the King of Qin. Why don't we go and join him?"

Sure enough, after being frustrated for a long time, one of his subordinates finally raised this point of view.

They've had enough of being wild people in this damned forest, okay? They don't want to eat tree roots or gnaw grass anymore.

"This……"

Li Jin has a very stubborn temper.

Previously, he sold his son in order to preserve his reputation of "loyalty and righteousness", but now he wants to go to Li Jize?

What about Bilian? Does that mean you really don't want anything at all?

"We are trapped in the Daliang Mountains, between bandits and barbarians. How can we go and seek refuge with Li Jize?"

What I mean is, it's not that I don't want to go! It's not that I can't bring myself to go, it's just that I can't cross over. You can't blame me for not taking you with me.

"General! Since the barbarians have already entered, I believe the situation is critical! The King of Qin has stated that every Qi citizen has a duty to defend their territory. Furthermore, since you are the King of Qin's father, the rebels will surely not dare to harm or obstruct us. Why not cross the Tianjiang River directly from the rebels' defense zone and join them?"

Ah this...

A suggestion from one of his subordinates directly broke Li Jin's defense.

Originally, he made so many excuses just because he didn't want to face his son Li Jize and be embarrassed.

But unexpectedly, he is smart and his subordinates are not stupid either!

In order to be able to go out, in order not to chew tree bark, eat grass roots, and live like a savage, what does a little face matter?

Li Jin was at a loss, and he felt that if he didn't agree and gave these brothers any hope, who knows what would happen next.

Helplessly, he had no choice but to agree.

Well! Regardless of how long the journey was for Li Jin to reach his son, it would take them quite a while anyway.

And on the other side...

How's the situation with the barbarians?

Bo Chijin was very angry!

Because according to the intelligence he collected, his third brother Meng Heben wanted him to deal with the barbarians, and then dispatch troops to support him to deal with Li Jize together.

But! This bastard, he's moving forward very, very slowly, especially recently, he even said he's in a "stalemate."

What the hell?

My barbarian cavalry is invincible!

After taking control, they crushed the rebels with great force and drove them to the core area in the north to eat dirt.

But now, you tell me, can you enter into “meditation” like this king?

This is ridiculous! I used second-rate soldiers to fight first-rate soldiers, and I was able to hold my own against Li Jize. How about you?

Using first-rate cavalry to fight against third-rate bandits, and then entering into a sit-in, what kind of nonsense is this?

Thinking of this, Bo Chijin cursed loudly, "Waste! Good-for-nothing! Useless thing!"

then……

Then, as the commander-in-chief, he issued an order for Meng He to continue advancing! If there was no further performance, he would remove him from his position and replace him with someone else.

But, is it useful?

There is an old saying that goes, A general is not always subject to military orders when he is away from the enemy!

Meng He's position is already in jeopardy. Now Li Jize has finally slapped this "son of version" in the face. He is too busy watching the show, so why would he come to help?

After the order was issued, Bochijin was still a little irritated. He looked at his staff and generals and asked, "What is the current situation in southern Qingzhou?"

The southern part of Qingzhou, of course, refers to the part occupied by Li Jize in the south with Langya as the boundary.

"According to our spies hidden inside, Li Jize has dealt with many gentry. He has also blocked the Tianjiang River's estuary and extorted exorbitant tolls! It can be said that this guy has offended the gentry and the merchant class alike. Your Highness, this is a good thing for us!"

Bochijin's staff were naturally the surrendered Qi people!

In the words of the barbarians, the people of Qi are better at intrigue and scheming.

Bo Chijin nodded, and breathed a sigh of relief, having heard some good news.

but……

He also found it very strange that Li Jize, as his biggest rival, was even his role model.

He shouldn't make such a mistake, right?

Why should we deal with the gentry and the merchant class?

Haven’t you seen the fate of the rebels?

Li Zhenbei lost the support of the gentry and merchants because of his torture, which was why he was unable to secure his throne. And they were able to successfully take over because they protected the safety of this class, which is why they were accepted by them!

Of course, it is not surprising that they would have doubts, because since ancient times, the "people" in the eyes of these upper classes have never been the untouchables, but the gentry class.

What you cannot deny is that basically in history, whoever can control the gentry class can seize the world.

Why did we enter this cycle?

After all, the gentry class is the intellectual class, and ordinary untouchables have no right to receive cultural education.

With one exception in later generations...