Chapter 3043: Killing is also necessary

Zhu Chengjin said: "They are all defeated generals, why bother about them?"

Xu Shizong shook his head and said, "Although they are defeated, they were defeated so quickly this time that they didn't suffer a serious blow. Such defeated generals can easily be regrouped. Moreover, they have been guarding Jinling City for many years and know the place better than we do. If they become powerful, they will pose a great threat to us in the city."

Zhu Chengjin sneered, "Their quick defeat proves they're just a bunch of rabble. They're lucky to be alive. Can they still rally together?"

Xu Shizong said: "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be prepared for the worst."

“…”

"Besides, the military has its own beliefs. That person's influence in the military cannot be underestimated."

"snort."

"Sir, don't forget, back in Yongzhou City, he single-handedly mobilized Taining and Fuyu, two of the three Duoyan guards that originally belonged to Prince Jing, before the battle. At that time, they were still enemies."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Chengjin frowned.

Nan Yan couldn't help but look up at Xu Shizong, her eyes becoming deeper.

This man, although sickly, looked as if he could be blown down by a gust of wind - of course now, she knew that this was just an illusion that looked very real. If he could really be blown down by a gust of wind, how could he lead his troops to break through the city of Jinling - but what was even more terrifying was that this man looked weak, but he knew military affairs very well.

He even analyzed Zhu Feng so thoroughly that he didn't miss a single detail.

Zhu Chengjin thought for a while and said slowly, "Military Advisor, what you said makes sense."

“…”

"Since this group of people cannot be underestimated, we should send people to pursue them and eliminate all the evil. We must wipe them out completely, and only then will there be peace in Jinling City."

Xu Shizong said: "Yes."

Zhu Chengjin nodded, then squinted his eyes and looked at him: "Also, what about the palace?"

Xu Shizong said, "The troops have been dispatched. The first step is to clean out the palace and leave no one behind who was there."

Zhu Chengjin asked: "Are there no surrendered generals?"

Xu Shizong said: "Yes."

"Yes, where?"

"They have been detained and imprisoned in the rooms behind Wuying Palace. They will be executed secretly later."

Nan Yan frowned again, but said nothing, just stared at him.

Zhu Chengjin chuckled and said, "Military Advisor, shouldn't we recruit more surrendered generals at this time? Executing these people at this time might affect the overall situation, right?"

Xu Shizong said calmly: "So, it was a secret execution."

"Um?"

"These surrendered generals are all guarding the imperial palace. This place is even more critical. It directly affects the life and death of you and all of us. These people must not be left alive."

“…”

"Externally, we are still recruiting surrenders and rebellions, and it will not be affected."

Zhu Chengjin thought for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "Yes, Military Advisor is right."

Nan Yan looked at Zhu Chengjin again, her body already feeling a little cold. When she clenched her fists, she found that her palms were full of cold sweat.

This person has considered every detail inside and out so thoroughly that he has almost planned everything out. Moreover, when the time comes, he will kill without mercy and will not leave any trouble for himself.

No wonder he became the "god" who helped Zhu Chengjin behind the scenes.

It's a pity that such a person cannot be used by Zhu Feng.

Thinking of this, her brows furrowed even tighter.

This man possessed such extraordinary talent, was the elder brother of Empress Renxiao, and even his younger brother had followed Zhu Feng and become a general. It could be said that he was in a privileged position. Why didn't he want to get the moon first? Why didn't he want to serve the court, but instead wanted to help Zhu Chengjin?

At this moment, a man suddenly ran over from outside the hall, stood at the door and said, "Military Advisor."

Zhu Chengjin suddenly flew into a rage: "Can't you see I'm here?!"

It was an ordinary soldier, who came running over breathlessly to report something. Suddenly he saw Zhu Chengjin, and he angered him. He was so scared that he fell to his knees with a thud, "Master, please spare my life!"

Xu Shizong covered his mouth and coughed twice, saying, "They didn't expect you to come so soon. I hope you will forgive them."

Zhu Chengjin let out a deep breath.

Then a slight smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Well, I came at the wrong time."

Xu Shizong glanced at him and said nothing. He just said to the soldier outside, "What's the matter? Tell me."

The soldier then said tremblingly, "The several halls in the front court have been cleared and there are no outsiders. We are still sending more people to clean up the harem, and we will report back later."

Xu Shizong nodded and waved his hand to let him leave.

Then he turned around, bowed respectfully to Zhu Chengjin, and said, "Sir, it's getting late. Would you like to go to bed first?"

Zhu Chengjin waved his hand: "It's still early."

"Then, let's see whether you want to inspect the palace halls first, or execute those people first."

“…”

Zhu Chengjin didn't answer immediately, but squinted his eyes and thought for a while. Nan Yan saw a cold light flash in his eyes, and then he said with a sneer: "Of course we have to inspect, and we have to kill people."

Xu Shizong looked at him: "That young master is——"

Zhu Chengjin said, "I need to go somewhere first and have someone go behind Wuying Palace to bring over those surrendered generals."

"yes."

Xu Shizong immediately walked out of the hall and gave an order to the people parked outside. They immediately retreated. Then, Zhu Chengjin also walked out of the hall. He stood at the door, half turned his head to glance at Nan Yan, and said with a sneer, "Do you dare to go?"

Nan Yan frowned and sneered.

At this point, it’s no longer a question of whether you dare or not.

Besides, there was nothing she was afraid of.

However, now that Xu Shizong was in front of her, she didn't want to say much. For a person of this level, saying more would reveal more of herself. This person could see through the skin and flesh. To deal with him, caution and self-control came first.

So she followed him out silently.

Xu Shizong also glanced at Nan Yan, but didn't say much. He just covered his mouth and coughed lightly when a cold night wind blew. A young boy who looked like a servant next to him immediately stepped forward and put a wind cloak on him.

Xu Shizong nodded, stretched out his pale hand to pull the wind cloak closer, and then asked Zhu Chengjin: "Where are you going, sir?"

Zhu Chengjin said, "Let's go."

Since he didn't say anything, everyone had no choice but to follow him. Nan Yan followed behind him, almost walking side by side with Xu Shizong. Along the way, he coughed more than four or five times, and several times he covered his mouth with a handkerchief, and he almost couldn't stop.

But Zhu Chengjin never stopped once.

After walking for a while, they arrived at a palace. Nan Yan looked up and immediately frowned.