So close, Sun He could even hear the "clucking" sound of his jaw clenching.
Sun He understood that Ning Tai, as a civil official, was not very brave and was indeed afraid in the face of such a scene.
At this moment, that young yet remarkably authoritative voice rang out again:
"What? Do you want me to help you up?"
"Thank you... Your Highness!" Ning Tai finally stood up, but kept his head bowed low, his body still trembling slightly.
Sun He raised his face, clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness is acting on the will of Heaven to save the people from suffering. We are willing to follow Your Highness from now on and help you to conquer the capital and ascend the throne as soon as possible. How can that tyrannical and incompetent ruler be the king!"
"Your Highness, you are..."
He was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
Qin Ze remained expressionless, his eyes blazing as he stared intently at Sun He's face, and said calmly:
Did Jin Jiande go to Yuyuan City?
Upon hearing this, Ning Tai, who was standing to the side, trembled all over and was already sweating profusely.
After all, Jin Jiande came from Yuyuan City. If he really intended to submit to the prince, then he should have been allowed to stay.
But at that time, he dared not think so much. On one side was the renowned Prince Zhenbei, and on the other was the young prince of the Jin family, who held a high position and was backed by the imperial court.
It seems that no matter which option you choose, it's difficult to find the best answer.
Only by remaining silent can one make the best choice before an unavoidable life-or-death crisis arrives.
Therefore, we have come to this day.
Should they keep it a secret? Ning Tai was thinking quickly.
But before he could speak, Sun He interrupted, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, saying:
"Your Highness, Jin Jiande escaped while passing through Yuyuan City."
"This humble general...did not dare to stop it at the time."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Tai knelt on the ground again, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Your Highness, we...we..." He trembled violently, his mind in a panic, knowing he was likely doomed.
Qin Ze looked at the two people in front of him and said calmly:
"You'll help whoever wins."
"Right?"
Ning Tai dared not speak, and Sun He remained silent, his face flushed red.
Qin Ze continued, "It's good that you've told me the truth and haven't hidden anything. Jin Jiande is probably trying to escape to Jinling, which is also my destination."
"Hmm... whoever wins, you all support them... everyone's the same, so let me keep winning."
At this point, he chuckled softly and looked at Ning Tai, saying:
"Get up, I am not a murderer."
"Come, follow me into the city."
"The major undertakings to come will require many more people to manage the situation."
With a loud thud, Ning Tai kowtowed heavily.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" He stood up, this time standing ramrod straight.
As the sun set, the long, unbroken army advanced slowly, their ranks orderly and disciplined. Their sturdy armor and sharp weapons seemed softened by the gentle glow of the setting sun.
On the side of the army, Sun He and Ning Tai exchanged a glance, both seeing a different kind of brilliance in each other's eyes.
"This is what a mighty lion looks like," Sun He thought to himself.
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