northernbook Chapter 1566 Both Wanted to Die
Chapter 1566 Both Wanted to Die
All around, dead silence.
Everyone was waiting, they wanted to know how Zhou Zheng would deal with it.
Among the soldiers and generals, there were some who were unwilling to accept this. They were all real Zhenbei soldiers who had followed Xiao Mu through life and death. They were unwilling to accept that the Zhenbei King, who was devoted to the Great Zhou and the people of the world, had suffered such injustice.
Among the soldiers and generals, there were those who watched with cold eyes. They had no emotional fluctuations, and the only thing in their eyes was curiosity. Today's events might become the subject of their bragging after dinner.
Among the soldiers and generals, there were some who were ecstatic. Just as Zhou Zheng guessed, there were many friends and spies hiding deep inside. They knew very well the impact of Zhou Zheng's decision today on the future. No matter what the decision was, Zhou Zheng would be a loser, and a big loser!
Everyone had different thoughts, and huge invisible pressure began to fall on Zhou Zheng.
He looked around, his body shaking a little.
"Your Majesty, all the sins are on this old minister. It has nothing to do with Xiao Guan."
"I hope Your Majesty will spare his life for the sake of my military achievements."
Finally, Xiao Mu raised his head.
There was no change in his expression, no fear at all, and there was even a hint of a smile on his face.
Buzz! ! !
Who could have expected that Xiao Mu would speak like this.
He begged for mercy, asking for Xiao Guan to live.
He didn't beg for mercy, because the implication was that he was going to die!
What does this mean?
Xiao Mu, why do you have to do this? !
No one understood, even Zhou Zheng was a little confused for a moment, why did Xiao Mu do this?
"Father, no need."
"My child, I have made up my mind. I have no regrets in this life."
Xiao Guan shook his head, his eyes were extremely firm. He knew better than anyone why Xiao Mu died to apologize.
Because, Xiao Mu is not just a person, he is also the founder of the Zhenbei Army and the soul of the entire Great Zhou army!
Heavy rewards and severe punishments are their first step in governing the army.
Their philosophy of military management is not to shirk responsibility, not to find someone to take the blame, and not to escape from the crime.
Today's Zhenbei Army is only in name only.
But Xiao Mu was unwilling to give in!
He was unwilling to accept that the Zhenbei Army, which he had personally established, would end up like this. He hoped that the Zhenbei Army would still be remembered by history. He was also aware that the military discipline of the Zhenbei Army must not be desecrated or trampled upon at any time.
But now, the only way to prove the reputation of Zhenbei Army is with blood!
Only by using Xiao Mu's blood and his life can he regain the lost honor.
What he wanted was never the name of the Zhenbei Army, but the military spirit of the Zhenbei Army. He wanted to tell the world that the Zhenbei Army had never changed, and the Zhenbei Army had always been there!
Such a price, even if it means sacrificing one's own life, is worth it!
Once upon a time, there was a rumor in the world that the Zhenbei Army was rebelling.
Once upon a time, people said that Xiao Mu was arrogant and proud of his achievements.
Once upon a time, the world said that the Zhenbei Army was disobedient and disobeyed the emperor's orders!
There were countless such remarks, but Xiao Mu had no way to refute them.
But this time, maybe it was a great opportunity. Using my own life, I could dispel all the rumors!
As the son of Xiao Mu and the former Marquis of Guan, how could Xiao Guan not know what Xiao Mu was thinking.
He had long wanted to follow his brothers who had died on the battlefield, but he had never found a suitable opportunity to meet them in the afterlife.
Moreover, it may be the best time and the best choice.
Xiao Guan knew that Xiao Mu was tired.
He had countless wounds, was exhausted, and was already too old to fight anymore.
But Xiao Guan knew better that Xiao Mu would never return home in glory or retire to the countryside. He was destined to stay on the battlefield.
Returning home wrapped in his horse's hide might be the best option. Unfortunately, Xiao Mu didn't even have the strength to lift his gun and mount his horse.
Once he goes on the court, he will inevitably become a burden, which is something he doesn't want to see.
He couldn't accept that he would become a burden to the army.
He didn't want to show his loneliness and powerlessness in front of the army.
Xiao Mu hopes that all soldiers and generals in the world will still remember his invincibility in charging into battle, his bravery in fighting one against a hundred, and his fearless battles.
Unfortunately, he can't do it now.
Therefore, seeking death may not be a bad choice.
Xiao Mu can understand Xiao Guan, but Xiao Guan cannot understand Xiao Mu anyway.
Since ancient times, there has been a dilemma between loyalty and filial piety.
But, Xiao Mu, he did it this time.
Doing everything for Zhou Zheng is loyalty!
Standing side by side and wishing to die together is filial piety!
This scene moved everyone.
"Your Majesty, my Xiao family is full of loyal and brave people, and I have no regrets even if I die."
"I only hope that Your Majesty can protect Quanzi and let him grow up safely."
Xiao Guan's voice was a little choked. If he had any regrets, it was that his watch was his only bloodline.
Once, he thought he would have no children, but who would have thought that Zhou Zheng gave him a chance to continue being a man and even let him have his own son.
This alone made him extremely satisfied.
It’s a pity that I may not have the chance to see him grow up.
Xiao Guan looked at Zhou Zheng with eyes full of trust. He had no doubt that from today onwards, Zhou Zheng would definitely treat his child as his own and raise him with care.
As long as Zhou Zheng survives this decisive battle, his children will surely grow up healthily in the future, and no one in the world will be able to bully them.
So, even though he knew he was going to die, he was not afraid at all.
Besides, Xiao Guan has already lived up to his expectations over the years.
It was Zhou Zheng who helped him regain his confidence!
It was Zhou Zheng who made him invincible on the battlefield again!
It was Zhou Zheng who gave him the opportunity to be a man, regain his masculinity and have children!
Therefore, Xiao Guan knew better than anyone that he was not at a disadvantage, and never had been at a disadvantage.
"Grandpa, uncle..."
This scene made Zhou Zheng choke up.
The two people in front of him are the relatives he cares about the most, the relatives to whom he can entrust everything.
For their own sake, they would even sacrifice their lives!
"Your Majesty, I will do one more thing for you."
The word "grandfather" made Xiao Mu feel warm in his heart, and a smile reappeared on his face.
He knew that the Emperor of the Great Zhou before him was still his grandson, his grandson who had never changed.
After he finished speaking, Xiao Mu slowly stood up.
His face was old, but his eyes were still full of light.
No extra nonsense, just turn around.
His eyes fell on the last Zhenbei Army.
These 10,000 Zhenbei troops are his last trump card and the last hope of the entire Zhenbei army.
They are strong in combat and loyal.
But he knew better that these 10,000 Zhenbei troops were a double-edged sword and they could cause great damage to anyone.
If I die here today, Xiao Mu and the other Zhenbei soldiers may not know about it, but these 10,000 Zhenbei soldiers will most likely rebel on the spot.
By then, there would be no need to wait for the imperial army to arrive at the city. These ten thousand Zhenbei troops alone would be enough to kill Zhou Zheng on the spot.
Although Zhou Zheng was deeply recognized by the Zhenbei Army, this recognition was still far inferior to that of Xiao Mu.
Sure enough, the moment Xiao Mu stood up to watch, the 10,000 elite soldiers of the Zhenbei Army knelt down in unison.
"Your Majesty!"
The word "growl" sounds like the roar of a blue dragon, reaching into the sky.
Tens of thousands of people knelt on one knee, no nonsense.
The movements are neat and the momentum is magnificent!
They were silent, but their eyes were red, and when they clenched their fists, veins on their palms were bulging!
As long as Xiao Mu gave the order at this moment, they could even rebel on the spot!
What major events are happening in the world? What is the succession of the throne?
What about the lives and deaths of the people and the future of the country?
In the eyes of the 10,000 Zhenbei Army, all of these are not worth mentioning.
They don't care!
All they care about are two words!
That is, Xiao Mu!!!