Facing the agitated crowd, Qin Ze looked ashamed and said:

"Although I, Qin Ze, have done some things for the people, it was only my duty."

"What merit do I, Qin Ze, possess to sit on this throne?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Ye declared in a resounding voice:

"If those powerful and wealthy people all thought that serving the people was their duty, how could the world be in chaos?"

"How could countless people starve to death in Beiliang every year? How could Xijing be invaded by the Tuyuan Kingdom?"

"It is because they do not treat the people as human beings, sit idly by and only care about themselves, that Da Gan has suffered such a calamity!"

At this point, Zhang Ye knelt down in front of Qin Ze with a thud and shouted:

"Your Highness! There is no one more suitable to be emperor than you!"

"If you do not become the ruler, how can the people of the world accept this?"

"This is not my request, but the request of all the people in the world!"

These words were spoken.

"Bang bang bang!"

The countless people behind him all knelt down, looking at Qin Ze with earnest expressions, and said:

"Your Highness! If you are willing to rise up in rebellion and overthrow this dog emperor, we will definitely support you with all our might!"

Qin Ze quickly helped Zhang Ye up, and said at the same time:

"No, no, how can I be worthy of such a heavy responsibility?"

Seeing Qin Ze still declining, Zhang Ye, burning with anger, shouted:

"Your Highness! Are you worried that you can't defeat this dog emperor?!"

"If you give the word, I would give my life to you, Your Highness!"

"After what happened in Xijing today, I wonder how many people are disheartened by the court. Aren't they just like me?"

As soon as Zhang Ye finished speaking, the crowd behind him shouted in response.

"Your Highness! You are the chosen one!"

"He is both virtuous and capable of defeating the Hu and Ma tribes, routing the Tu Yuan army. What is there to fear from that dog emperor!"

"If you are worried about not having enough soldiers, men, women, and children from all over Xijing can join the army!"

Dian Wei, standing behind Qin Ze, pursed his lips and raised his head slightly.

Huo Qubing stared unblinkingly at Qin Ze, his face flushed, clearly having a lot to say.

Only Bai Qi remained expressionless, gazing at the deep night at the border, lost in thought.

At this moment, Qin Ze raised his head and looked at everyone, saying:

"The Tu Yuan Kingdom is still eyeing the border of Xijing with hostility, and this is the most urgent matter at hand."

"As for overthrowing Jin Fengluan and establishing a new wise ruler, these are matters for the future, and we should not rush into it."

"Let me first defeat the Tu Yuan Kingdom and ensure that my Da Gan territory is not lost!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression turned solemn, and their faces showed respect.

Zhang Ye, his expression impassioned, began to speak:

"Even at this point, the prince still puts the people first and strives for great things. How could such a person not ascend the throne!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone shouted:

"Your Highness! No matter when, as long as you say you want to overthrow Jin Fengluan, we will surely support you as emperor!"

Qin Ze narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression unchanged, but he said nothing more.

At this moment, Bai Qi stepped forward from behind and whispered a few words in Qin Ze's ear.

Qin Ze nodded slightly.

Then, Bai Qi looked at everyone and said:

"Gentlemen, we have come to Xijing to provide assistance, and we have been rushing all the way here. We did not have time to bring our military supplies, so we need to borrow your tents and other items."

"The Tu Yuan army is still on the border, and there will surely be another battle in the next few days. You all should retreat back to the city first, and leave this place to us!"

Zhang Ye opened his mouth, about to speak, when Qin Ze waved his hand and said:

"When it comes to military operations, my troops are far more skilled!"

"Please return, everyone!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ye nodded and addressed the crowd:

"Everyone, His Highness still has to fight the Tu Yuan army. Let's return to the city immediately and prepare supplies for His Highness!"

"Leave the logistics to us!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Xijing resistance army immediately agreed.

Qin Ze walked to Zhang Ye's side and said:

"The military rations are no longer needed; let the people keep them."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ye was even more moved and said, "Your Highness, I have killed Ruan Zhenfu, the commander of Xijing. I don't know how much grain he had in his mansion."

"How can His Highness go on a campaign without provisions?"

"Soldiers are human beings, they need to eat too. How can they fight without food? It's freezing cold, we can't let them fight on an empty stomach!"

Qin Ze waved his hand: "The food of the Tu Yuan army is my food. I, Qin Ze, will never take a single needle or thread from the people! If anyone is to take anything, it will be the enemy!"

Upon hearing this, everyone blushed, their faces practically overflowing with admiration!

"Your Highness! You...you really are..."

Qin Ze interrupted, "It's getting late, please return to the city first!"

"We still have tough battles to fight, so we should take a break and prepare for the future."

Having finished speaking, Qin Ze flicked his cloak, leaving behind a dashing silhouette, and walked into the ranks of the cavalry...

Zhang Ye's eyes reddened as he read this. He immediately summoned one of his subordinates and ordered him to quickly lead his men back to the city and gather tents and other supplies overnight.

As the rebels from Xijing returned to the city, news of the Prince of Zhenbei leading a large army and annihilating all the invading Tu Yuan army naturally spread throughout Xijing!

The people who received this news were overjoyed and their gratitude was palpable.

People were heartbroken to learn that these soldiers who were defending their country had no food and no shelter at all in order to keep up their journey.

Knowing that they were unwilling to return to the city in order to continue fighting the Tu Yuan army, he was moved to tears.

Immediately, everyone got busy that night.

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