Zhou Wenshu looked at Su Jin as if she were a delusional, ignorant woman who didn't know her own limitations.

"Your current success is only because the people of the southeast have benefited from your kindness, so they don't say anything. But if you dare to continue forward, you will inevitably face huge public opinion and obstacles. At that time, everyone from top to bottom will oppose the existence of the Zhuanghe uprising army. You will be unable to move an inch, let alone enter the capital. None of those powerful people will recognize you!"

Zhou Wenshu earnestly persuaded him.

"Your submission to the King of Ji is a win-win situation! You can quickly overthrow the current regime and act as the ruler for the people, while also gaining high position and power, enjoying unparalleled wealth and glory. What more could you ask for? Why do you insist on becoming a king?"

"What you are doing now is nothing more than dividing the world, so the flames of war will never cease! The people will never have a day of peace! You will become a sinner for all time!"

Zhou Wenshu spoke with great enthusiasm, and if Su Jinxia didn't know Zhou Ji's character, she might actually have been persuaded.

But none of them could see Zhou Ji's wolfish ambitions.

Zhou Ji was merely using the guise of upholding justice for the people to satisfy his own desire to ascend to the throne!

After Zhou Ji ascended the throne, the people suffered even more than they do now! The war dragged on for even longer!

Su Jin sat back down, her eyes growing increasingly indifferent. "No need to say more. My Zhuanghe rebel army will not submit to anyone."

Zhou Wenshu said anxiously, "You are just a woman, why do you have to do this? I really don't understand!"

"What's wrong with women? There are plenty of women who are smarter and more capable than men. Why can't women be leaders? You old-fashioned scholar, I don't want to waste my breath on you. Just go back and pass on the message."

Su Jinxia was angry. Zhou Wenshu still looked down on women. If he had listened to his wife back then, his wife wouldn't have died tragically, along with her unborn child.

"You!" Zhou Wenshu was furious and wanted to storm off, but then he remembered something else.

"Have you thought about Shen Qianxue when you did this? He truly loves you. By becoming his enemy, have you considered his feelings?"

Su Jin down…

It has to be said that Zhou Wenshu successfully hit Su Jin's sore spot.

Zhou Wenshu's eyes lit up; he felt this was a breakthrough.

"Knowing that you are the Queen of Tiannvzhuang, everyone wanted to send troops to deal with you. It was Shen Qianxue who fought bravely against the scholars and shielded you from disaster, sending me to negotiate. I know he wanted to give you a chance; he cares about you and doesn't want to fight you. But what about you? You didn't consider him at all!"

Su Jin's lower lip twitched. Was this really Shen Qianxue?

Shen Qianxue, whom Su Jinxia knew, might have some inner conflict, but she would never allow her own interests or her team to be harmed. Sending an envoy was merely to sound out Su Jinxia's opinion.

Su Jin's tone grew even more aggressive. "Don't try to use emotions as an excuse. There's no room for personal feelings on the battlefield. Tell Shen Qianxue that since they're acting independently, they should do their best without holding back! We'll see who's right and who's wrong, who's black and who's white!"

Zhou Wenshu...

"What a cruel heart!"

"Farewell!"

Zhou Wenshu left in anger!

In Zhou Ji's camp, Zhou Wenshu angrily expressed Su Jinxia's arrogance.

"She said that if we cooperate, she wants to be queen! If we don't cooperate, then we'll each go our own way, without holding back! It's simply... simply... absurd!"

Shen Qianxue's body temperature plummeted!

Zhou Wenshu was startled, unsure whether he had said something wrong or whether Su Jin had offended Shen Qianxue.

He thought about it and decided it must be the latter, so he continued to denounce Su Jinxia's arrogance and ruthlessness.

Other soldiers also joined in, condemning Su Jinxia's behavior and delusions.

So they argued and made a scene, and the words they said became increasingly offensive.

"Smack!"

Shen Qianxue suddenly slammed her palm on the table, making a loud noise!

The soldiers, filled with righteous indignation and angrily rebuking Su Jin, instantly fell silent.

Zhou Ji didn't say a word from beginning to end because everyone had already said what he wanted to say, and he didn't need to anger Shen Qianxue or make her unhappy with him.

However, Shen Qianxue's performance surprised Zhou Ji. It seems that Su Jinxia has a deep influence on Shen Qianxue. If Su Jinxia insists on competing with him for the throne, then Su Jinxia must not be allowed to live!

"What does the commander mean by this?" A general, dissatisfied with Shen Qianxue's attitude, spoke angrily.

Shen Qianxue looked up at him, her eyes gleaming coldly.

Zhou Ji spoke up at the opportune moment, "Alright, that's enough for today. We'll discuss it another day. You may all leave now."

These words sound like they're defending Shen Qianxue.

Some soldiers were dissatisfied and left muttering curses under their breath.

Inside the tent, only Zhou Ji and Shen Qianxue remained.

Once outsiders were gone, Zhou Ji's face darkened, and he adopted the air of an elder brother, saying earnestly, "I'm not trying to criticize you, but why are you yelling at them? Su Jinxia's words are so harsh; it's quite clear that she intends to be our enemy. It's only natural that those roughnecks would say something unpleasant!"

"Your defense of the enemy will demoralize the soldiers, or do you still want to exonerate Su Jin at this point?"

Shen Qianxue remained silent.

Zhou Ji sighed in exasperation and continued, "If we can't make peace, our armies will become enemies. We'll have to fight Su Jin sooner or later. You'd better think carefully about how to handle your relationship with her."

"She's already said, don't hold back. This is her way of severing your relationship with her. Maybe she has no feelings for you at all, and you're the only one she cares about!"

"Alright, I won't say any more. I'm handing over the command to you because I completely trust you. I know you know what's more important. Go back, calm yourself down, and then fight again. We can't stop here!"

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