These words immediately startled the bandit leader on horseback! He quickly raised his broadsword and roared.
"Shut up! All of you, shut up!"
One of the bandits rushed out and pinned Zhang Qian, who had a full head of white hair, to the ground.
This scene enraged everyone on the city wall!
Zhang Han roared.
"What a scoundrel! How dare he insult an official of the imperial court like this!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Xu quickly replied.
"My lord, you must not fall for their treacherous scheme!"
"Are we just going to let the lives and deaths of our officials in Dali go unchecked?"
"They're all good officials! Please save him, please save them!"
Just as Mu Zian was struggling, the system's voice rang out.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a choice!"
"Option 1: Agree to the bandits' conditions and withdraw from Anping County. Reward: 300 crossbows."
"Option 2: Resist the bandits and defend Anping County to the death. Reward: Red Hare horse."
"Please make a decision, host!"
As the system's voice faded, the noise around me returned.
For a time, the entire city wall was filled with debate, and Lu Yunxue, overflowing with her saintly heart, stepped forward and spoke.
"These people are all officials appointed by our imperial court; we must save them! Otherwise, how can we explain ourselves to the people? Besides, it's just a matter of withdrawing from Anping County; we can always take it back later!"
Before Lu Yunxue could finish speaking, Mu Zian rudely interrupted her.
"Stop your pathetic, saintly heart! This is a battlefield! Behind me are countless civilians! If we retreat even a step, they will all die!"
Lu Yunxue pointed angrily at Mu Zian and said.
When did you become so cold-hearted?
Mu Zian's voice was icy.
"If you say another word, I won't hesitate to kill you to uphold military law!"
Lu Yunxue felt a chill run down her spine. She had no doubt that if she said another word, Mu Zian, who was filled with murderous intent, would really kill her.
Mu Zian said coldly.
"Shut up, all of you!"
The once noisy city wall fell silent instantly.
All eyes were on Mu Zi'an; no one knew what choice he would make.
Meanwhile, the slender man among the bandits was also curiously observing Mu Zi'an on the city wall.
"Hehe, let's see what you choose!"
His strategy this time was to win people's hearts.
If Mu Zi'an chooses to refuse, the people in the city will think that Mu Zi'an is cold-blooded and ruthless, which will lead to a sharp drop in morale.
If Mu Zian agrees to withdraw from Anping County, then I can save myself the trouble of attacking the city.
With my 100,000 troops, I can easily defeat them.
Therefore, in his view, no matter what choice Mu Zian makes, he will ultimately benefit.
However, the smile on his lips didn't last long.
Mu Zian stepped forward from the city wall and shouted to Zhang Qian and the others.
"You are all brave warriors of our Great Li! You have done your utmost for the country! And you have no regrets for the people!"
"Your loyalty and bravery will naturally spread throughout the entire Dali Kingdom. After I recover the lost territory, I will build temples and erect monuments for you, so that you will forever receive the incense offerings of the people. Your parents, wives, and daughters will be cared for by the state. You have nothing to worry about."
"The suffering you endure today, the resentment you feel today! I will repay you a hundredfold, a thousandfold in the future!"
"If you are truly determined to die for your cause today, then charge at me!"
Upon hearing this, dozens of people exchanged glances, and Zhang Qian burst into laughter at both sides.
"What are you waiting for, my fellow colleagues? Be loyal to the Great Li! Die for your country and be remembered in history today!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the dozens of officials of Dali suddenly unleashed their strength and broke free from the bandits guarding them.
Then it raced forward towards Anping County.
The bandit general on horseback was also surprised to encounter this situation and hurriedly shouted.
"You bunch of useless trash! Go and bring them all back to me!"
These people are their trump cards!
More than a dozen bandits immediately rushed towards Zhang Qian and his group.
Meanwhile, atop the city wall, Mu Zi'an silently drew his bow and nocked an arrow!
At this moment, everyone knew that Mu Zi'an had made his choice!
Countless people had tears in their eyes, and the archer, suppressing his grief, raised his longbow.
Zhang Qian, his hair completely white, ran towards them with abandon.
"Duke Zhenguo! Fire the arrows!"
This scene was so desolate and tragic!
This scene is so infuriating and infuriating!
Scholars die for their country! Warriors fight to the death to protect the people!
Mu Zian shouted.
"Gentlemen, behold these today, for they are the backbone of our Great Li!"
Mu Zian drew his longbow to its full extent and shouted.
"Duke Mu Zian of Dali respectfully sees off Magistrate Zhang Qian of Ningling County!"
With a whoosh!
The arrow cleaved through the sky! Like a shooting star, it pierced straight through Zhang Qian's chest!
The next moment, a rain of arrows fell from the sky!
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The arrows rained down indiscriminately, killing everyone within range.
"Ding-dong! Congratulations, host, on making your decision!"
"System reward has been issued!"
At this moment, Mu Zi'an felt no joy whatsoever.
The thin man in the bandit army was also stunned at this moment!
He never expected that Mu Zi'an would make a third choice!
Witnessing the death of Zhang Qian, the magistrate of Ningling County, and others, everyone felt a flame burning within them.
Morale! Killer intent! Rage!
They've all reached their peak at this moment!
The desolate land was utterly silent!
Mu Zian said calmly.
"As you can see, this is the spirit of our Great Li! We would rather die a glorious death than live a shameful life!"
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