My reborn husband and son are thinking about how to kill me every day.

"I did not abandon my family and country!"

Zhu Qi's sword swiftly deflected countless deadly attacks, as he said, "Although the Great Qi has changed its name and a new emperor has come to rule us, the people of this land are living better lives than before."

His Majesty the Divine Lord desires that everyone on this land has enough to eat and that everyone can live a good life.

He was a truly good emperor who cared for the country and its people, and was more suitable to be emperor than King Jing of Qi.

Wei Chengfeng sneered, "You really know how to make excuses for your cowardice."

"Is General Wei acting out of personal ambition, or out of reluctance to see the State of Qi fall into the hands of others?"

Zhu Qi said, "If it weren't for the plague, and His Majesty the Divine Lord saving the people from their suffering first, you would be nothing more than a rebellious traitor now. What grounds would you have to criticize me then?"

Wei Chengfeng's sword trembled uncontrollably, and his eyes showed undisguised shock.

He only managed to hold Zhu Qi back because he had more men.

Because he was too shocked, he made a mistake in his move, which broke the balance between the two sides, and the other side was completely at a disadvantage.

Zhu Qi's sword was suddenly placed against his neck.

His guards all stopped and watched Zhu Qi nervously. The archers around him also gripped their bows tightly.

But with Wei Chengfeng in his hands, no one dared to touch him.

Because no one could guarantee that they could outrun Zhu Qi.

Zhu Qi seemed completely oblivious to the tense atmosphere on the scene. He even smiled, and when he looked at Wei Chengfeng and asked his question, there was a hint of genuine doubt in his eyes.

"General Wei ordered King Jing of Qi to lead the troops into battle while he himself led his private army to sit back and reap the benefits. Is it because he truly cannot bear to see Qi change its ruler, or does he want to become the master of this country himself?"

Wei Chengfeng felt all the blood rushing to his head.

There was anger, and there was fear.

He not only knew about his private army, but also about his plans.

Is there a traitor among his men?

He almost subconsciously looked at the people he usually trusted, trying to figure out who the spy was.

"General Wei, there's no need to doubt the people around you. I haven't placed anyone by your side; His Highness told me all this."

"We came all the way from Beiguan this time because His Highness anticipated that you would take action."

In Zhu Qi's mind now, Lu Yinheng's extraordinary abilities were almost on par with Ji Yunshuang's. He secretly felt that Lu Yinheng was no ordinary person either; he possessed a mysterious and unpredictable talent for divination.

However, Wei Chengfeng did not believe what he said at all.

Not only did they not believe what Zhu Qi said, they also did not believe in the existence of gods or immortals.

Zhu Qi didn't care whether he believed him or not, and continued, "I came here this time because of our past relationship, and I want to give the general a chance."

Wei Chengfeng sneered inwardly, mocking, "Give this general a chance? What chance? A chance with a sword to my throat?"

Zhu Qi didn't take his sarcasm seriously. "It's not that I like to put my sword to the general's neck, it's just that the general's men are pointing their bows and arrows at me. If I don't put my sword to the general's neck, I'm afraid I won't be able to finish what I have to say."

"If the general wishes to have a proper talk with me, let them lay down their bows and arrows. We can sit down, drink tea, and chat."

After pondering for a moment, Wei Chengfeng finally ordered the soldiers, "Put down your bows and arrows."

"General!" The guards hesitated, worried that if they put down their bows and arrows, Zhu Qi would attack their general.

"Don't worry, if I wanted to kill your general, I wouldn't have been entangled with you for so long."

As Zhu Qi spoke, he took out a pistol from his waist with one hand and fired a shot at an eagle in the sky with lightning speed.

The eagle flapped its wings once, then crashed to the ground, lifeless.

All this happened so fast.

It happened so fast that Wei Chengfeng and his soldiers didn't even have time to react. If he had wanted to kill Wei Chengfeng just now, they wouldn't have been able to stop him at all.

Wei Chengfeng felt a chill creep up from the soles of his feet, which instantly swept over his entire body, leaving him drenched in cold sweat.

The soldiers snapped out of their shock, their bodies covered in cold sweat.

What is that thing in Zhu Qi's hand?

He could operate it with one hand, and its power was so great that its range far exceeded that of the bows and arrows they had.

What kind of magical weapon is this?

There are such amazing weapons in this world.

At this point, they completely believed what Zhu Qi had just said; he truly did not intend to kill their general.

If they wanted to kill their general, they would have done so long ago.

Instead of waiting this long.

This time, without Wei Chengfeng saying anything, all the soldiers put down their bows and arrows.

Zhu Qi also sheathed his longsword and put his pistol back at his waist.

"General Wei, won't you offer me a drink?"

Wei Chengfeng withdrew his gaze from the pistol at his waist and ordered someone to bring tea.

Sitting down, Wei Chengfeng had no intention of beating around the bush. He said, "Lord Zhu, your coming here to persuade me to surrender is a courtesy. If I don't cooperate, are you planning to use force against me?"

"General Wei is intelligent. The task of persuading General Wei to surrender was one I obtained from His Highness."

Zhu Qi bowed solemnly to Wei Chengfeng and said, "In the past, when I was in the court, I offended General Wei in many ways, but that was not my intention. I hope General Wei will forget the past and not hold it against me."

Wei Chengfeng returned the greeting politely. Looking at Zhu Qi, he thought about the divine artifact Zhu Qi had just taken out and the admiration Zhu Qi had shown when talking about the new emperor. He dared not show any more contempt for Zhu Qi.

He carefully considered his words before asking, "What kind of person is this 'Your Highness' you speak of?"

"Your Highness is the husband of His Majesty the Divine Lord. He is skilled in both literature and martial arts, and he cares deeply for his soldiers. He is an excellent person."

When Zhu Qi spoke of Lu Yinheng, he was full of praise. He seemed completely unguarded around Wei Chengfeng, and began to recount their days in Beiguan.

It tells the story of Lu Yinheng's efforts to solve the problem of food rations for the soldiers in Beiguan and improve their lives, as well as the new laws and regulations he promulgated to change their situation.

"These new policies will be implemented nationwide. Soldiers will have protection when they go to the battlefield. They will no longer have to worry about dying and having no one to take care of their families, or being disabled and helpless for the rest of their lives..."

Wei Chengfeng was deeply moved as he listened.

Having guarded the border for many years, how could he not understand the soldiers' suffering? He wanted to rebel because of his lust for power, but also because of his discontent and sense of injustice.

Therefore, he raised a private army at that time, intending to overthrow the rule of King Jing of Qi.

Although King Qi Jing died before he could act, he did not intend to abandon his previous plan and did not trust anyone else.

He believed that only by taking control of the world could it become the way he wanted it to be.

However, the policies that Zhu Qi mentioned are indeed good.

Even if he were in charge, he might not have come up with such good policies. Moreover, while he thought many of these policies were good, he felt they were fundamentally impossible to implement.

If we follow Zhu Qi's policy, how much more will the country have to spend on military supplies? Where will the country get so much money?

It's not just one place where you need to spend money.

A country needs to spend money in many places!

"You say all of this can come true? It's nothing but wishful thinking," Wei Chengfeng said. "Right now, she's deceiving everyone into submitting to her, painting us a rosy picture. But who can say how much of it she'll actually deliver?"

Zhu Qi said, "If it were someone else, I'm afraid I would have the same thought as General Wei. I wouldn't believe it at all. But His Majesty the Divine Lord is different from Your Highness."

Currently, many of the policies and laws promulgated have been steadily implemented. The Immortal Lord has sent people to transport Immortal Potatoes and high-yield crops to the North Gate, and has also built a breeding farm in the North Gate.

From now on, not only will land be allocated for military settlements, but the army will also be self-sufficient in food, and there will be no shortage of vegetables and meat. Soldiers will never go hungry again.

"What is a fairy potato? And what about a breeding farm?" Zhu Qi had to ask because there were too many unfamiliar terms.

After asking the question, Wei Chengfeng felt it was absurd.

Why did he ask that? Why did he ask so many questions? Does he really think he can be fooled by a few words and give in?

Zhu Qi, however, seemed completely oblivious to his inner turmoil and launched into a long and detailed explanation of the Immortal Potato.

"The Immortal Potato is a crop that His Majesty the Immortal Lord brought from the Immortal Realm. This potato can be grown in the Immortal Realm, and it can also be grown here."

Sweet potato has an extremely high yield, reaching five to six thousand catties per mu (approximately 0.16 acres). Not only is it high-yielding, but it also tastes delicious. Furthermore, besides the edible roots and stems, the leaves can be used to feed pigs, cattle, and sheep.

This sweet potato is covered in bumps; do you think the military farms will still face food shortages?

As Wei Chengfeng listened, he couldn't help but feel his blood boil with excitement.

Heaven knows what his greatest hardship was in raising a private army all these years.

That's right, it's grain.

Although Zhenxiguan was poor, he led his troops to discover a gold mine at the foot of a mountain. So he led his men to mine it secretly.

Using these gold mines, he recruited many private soldiers and bought weapons...

But usually it's fine.

Food and such can be bought as long as you have money.

But natural disasters are what give him the biggest headache. Especially in recent years, even when he has money, he can't buy enough food.

His soldiers were also constantly plagued by food shortages.

If that magical potato is real, then it could indeed solve the food problem.

However, he quickly calmed down.

These are just things Zhu Qi said; they cannot be guaranteed to be true.

And that's not the most important thing.

Zhu Qi knew what was most important to him, so the conversation quickly shifted from sweet potatoes and the new policies to him and the placement of his private army.

"If you are willing to pledge allegiance to the Divine Lord and His Highness, you will remain the Great General of Zhenxi Pass. All your private soldiers will become regular troops under the visible light. All reforms in Beiguan will also be implemented."

"Would he allow me to continue commanding troops?" Wei Chengfeng completely disbelieved Zhu Qi's words. "Isn't he afraid that I'll use this opportunity to build up my strength and rebel in the future?"