Your Majesty, please spare Diao Chan; your yang energy is too strong.

These words meant nothing to Zhou Heng.

But to Pei Yuanshao and Guo Chang, this was like a thunderbolt from the blue.

What the hell?

Lord?

I just told you to go down and pick someone up, and you've already switched allegiance to someone else.

What a joke.

Both of them were numb.

They exchanged a glance and both saw the shock in each other's eyes.

After a long while, Pei Yuanshao finally spoke up: "Um, Brother Zhou Cang, did you just address Chief Zhou as Lord?"

Zhou Cang nodded: "That's right, elder brother. Let me tell you, my lord has the talent to govern the country and is the second most outstanding person in the world after General Tiangong. I have already recognized my lord as my master. I came here today specifically to persuade my two elder brothers to join us in making great plans."

He never intended to hide it.

They genuinely wanted to recruit Pei Yuanshao and Guo Chang into their group.

But it was precisely his seemingly unintentional remark that stirred up a storm in their hearts.

What the hell?

Does he possess the talent to govern and revitalize the country?

He is an exceptional person, one of a kind in the world.

It does not make sense!

I just asked you to go down and pick someone up, and you're telling me you've already sided with him.

They even brought him up here now, acting as his advocate.

So, if the two of you disagree, are you going to help him kill his two older brothers?

The two of them were speechless with frustration.

At this moment, they finally felt the pain of being stabbed in the back.

We have not yet been defeated, why have you surrendered first, brothers?

For a moment, a thousand grass mud horses galloped through their minds.

"Really? That would be great."

Pei Yuanshao's face revealed a smile that was even more unsightly than a grimace.

"What's wrong, elder brother? Could it be that you're unwilling to join my lord in pursuing our great cause?"

Zhou Cang asked.

The previously relaxed atmosphere in the hall instantly soured with that question.

The atmosphere immediately became heavy.

All eyes turned to Pei Yuanshao and his companion, who were seated at the head of the table.

It almost made Pei Yuanshao and his companion furious.

Damn it, the other person hasn't even said anything yet, and you've already asked that question?

Isn't this putting us in a terrible situation?

What, if we say we disagree, are you going to kill us?

Moreover, even if you want to surrender, you should negotiate terms first.

The terms haven't been discussed yet.

What do you say?

The two of them were almost furious.

Zhou Heng was also secretly pleased.

I originally thought Zhou Cang could only be a fierce general charging into battle, but it turns out he has some brains after all.

These words completely blocked their last remaining path.

Let's start directly from the original peace talks.

It turned into subjugation.

What? You won't surrender? Look at my five hundred armored soldiers, do you agree or not?

See if Zhou Cang, as your brother, will agree.

“Brother Zhou Cang, we are certainly willing to pledge allegiance to Chief Zhou, but this is no small matter and we need to consider it carefully.”

"After all, we have more than just a few people under our command; we also have many widows of the Yellow Turbans."

"We should also ask for their opinion."

"I think it would be better for Chief Zhou to rest here for now, and after we've finished discussing things with the rest of the group, we can give you a clear answer tomorrow. What do you say?"

A flash of anger crossed Guo Chang's eyes as he forced himself to speak.

They are indeed preparing to use delaying tactics.

However, Zhou Cang was not so easily fooled.

"What's there to discuss? A true man should wield a three-foot sword and achieve unparalleled feats."

"How can someone who is so indecisive and fussy accomplish great things?"

"Brothers, just give me a straight answer, will you agree or not!"

Zhou Cang said coldly.

Zhou Heng gave him another thumbs up in his heart.

As an outsider, some of his words were indeed inappropriate, especially since they were spoken by him.

After all, they had just subdued Zhou Cang.

If I were to say something like that, it would be tantamount to turning against them.

At that time, Zhou Cang will be caught in the middle, neither side being a good person.

But when Zhou Cang said it, the meaning was completely different.

He was your leader.

Even if you all have your own grievances, that's your internal business and has nothing to do with me.

"you........"

The two men were furious and glared at Zhou Cang, but they were helpless.

Because Zhou Heng hasn't said anything yet.

This can be described as an internal conflict within them.

"My two brothers, I truly consider you brothers, that's why I said such a thing."

"Otherwise, if it were someone else, I wouldn't care whether they lived or died."

“We were both born in the Yellow Turban Rebellion and have lived together for so long, so we should be loyal to each other.”

"What difference is there between a great man who accomplishes nothing and a rotten tree or withered grass?"

"Don't you want to fulfill General Tiangong's last wish? Don't you want to live the life of a superior person?"

"I want to hide in these mountains and forests for the rest of my life, being hunted and killed by everyone."

"Like a rat, at its wit's end?"

"Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born with a special destiny?"

"Now that the opportunity is right in front of you, what are you two brothers still hesitating about?"

Zhou Cang said with a look of disappointment and frustration.

"You... Zhou Cang, are you lecturing us?"

The two were furious.

Unexpectedly, after just one trip down to fetch someone and then back up, he completely changed.

Now they actually dare to criticize them.

You should know we're brothers, and now you're lecturing us for the sake of an outsider.

One can imagine the anger they felt.

He couldn't help but feel a little regretful; he should have known better than to send Zhou Cang down to pick up the person.

Now they've turned on each other, making themselves a laughingstock.

“Brothers, I don’t mean anything by it. I’m just telling you that sometimes opportunities are fleeting.”

"If you don't seize the opportunity, you might regret it for the rest of your life."

Zhou Cang sighed.

"I don't need you to lecture me with these grand principles, hmph." Pei Yuanshao snorted coldly, then looked at Zhou Heng beside him: "Chief Zhou, you really have some tricks up your sleeve. On our first meeting, you actually managed to get my brother to accept you as his master and even turn against us."

"You two leaders have misunderstood. General Zhou Cang and I hit it off immediately. We are brothers. We are only working for a world with a shared ideal, not as a means to an end," Zhou Heng said calmly.

"Good, very good. So, Zhou Cang's meaning just now was also Chief Zhou's meaning?" Pei Yuanshao suppressed his anger.

“I respect my brother’s opinion, and my brother can represent my opinion on my behalf.” Zhou Heng naturally stood up for his own people and was not afraid at all.

"Fine, very well. What if we don't agree?" Pei Yuanshao laughed angrily.

Zhou Heng didn't speak, but glanced at Liao Hua beside him.

The other party immediately understood.

Five hundred soldiers stepped forward one after another: "We are willing to obey General Zhou Cang's orders."

In an instant, the entire reception hall was filled with a tense and murderous atmosphere.