Perhaps this is the true face of King Zhao Youmiu. The previous scenes were probably just to compete with the deposed Crown Prince Zhao Jia.
"Your Majesty, I absolutely cannot have such thoughts." Qu Zheng lowered his head quickly. After all, he was only after power.
Submission to King Zhao Daoxiang was also submission, and submission to King Zhao Youmiao was also submission. Now that King Zhao Daoxiang had passed away, what was wrong with submitting to his son, King Zhao Youmiao?
Li Mu kept silent, remaining silent. It was enough for him to have tacitly accepted King Youmiu of Zhao's ascension to the throne. How could he possibly admit that he had not committed the false pretense of patricide?
Fortunately, Qu Zheng did not give up on Li Mu. After all, he knew that it would be difficult to save the State of Zhao by relying solely on these Zhao cavalry archers, and that Li Mu's planning would be necessary.
"This Zhao cavalry archer is so loyal to the king, how could he possibly commit patricide and treason?" Qu Zheng secretly winked at Li Mu, indicating that he should lower his head.
No matter what, just survive this period first, everything else is just a passing cloud.
Qu Zheng and Li Mu knew how terrifying the Zhao cavalry archers were. Li Mu also knew that if he didn't bow his head at this moment, he would probably be dead soon.
Given the current chaos in Zhao State, if Li Mu died, Zhao State would probably perish soon.
For the sake of Zhao State, Li Mu finally lowered his head and echoed: "How could the king kill his father?" and then he said no more.
Although he didn't say much, it was a statement, which made King Youmiu of Zhao feel a little better.
Since these two have surrendered, there won't be any major problems in the court or the country. The real headache is probably the royal family.
If they hadn't had to sacrifice those useless people to the stone platform to summon the Zhao cavalry archers, and if they hadn't been useful, King Youmiu of Zhao would have simply ordered the Zhao cavalry archers to kill them all.
But since they are unwilling to submit and still want to cause trouble, then just keep them captive. They are all being raised for sacrifice, so keeping them captive in the mansion is safer.
"General, lead this group of Zhao cavalry archers to surround that group. Except for food, no other food is allowed to be brought in."
King Youmiu of Zhao was afraid that Li Mu didn't understand, so he added, "Without my order, no one is allowed to come in or out. Keep them all captive!"
"Yes." Li Mu did not refuse. After all, keeping it in captivity is better than killing it.
Moreover, it is less likely for something to happen if they are kept in captivity. Otherwise, they will always fight for power and profit. I am afraid that before Qin starts another war, Zhao will be divided.
Although King Zhao Daoxiang had sent many Zhao cavalry archers to stabilize the situation in Zhao State, King Zhao Daoxiang is now dead. Will those Zhao cavalry archers still listen to him?
As for the King Zhao Youmiu in front of him, he is just a wild seed. How can he be relied upon?
Li Mu received the royal order and retreated. Qu Zheng was the only minister left in the entire palace.
All the maids and guards were driven out. There were only two living people in the entire bedroom, Qu Zheng and King Youmiu of Zhao. The others were the Zhao cavalry archers standing by.
Compared with before, this group of Zhaoqi archers had some scattered flesh and bones on their bodies, and they looked even more terrifying as they were covered in blood.
In addition, the bedroom was dark and quiet, which made Qu Zheng very frightened.
"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will withdraw first."
Qu Zheng swallowed hard, knowing he couldn't stay any longer. With this atmosphere, whether there was something going on or not, something bad would happen if he stayed any longer.
"Don't rush away. I still have something to tell you." King Youmiu of Zhao turned around and faced Qu Zheng.
The voice was already a little weak, and coupled with this atmosphere, it made Qu Zheng shiver and almost ran away.
"Your Majesty, please speak. I will do my best." But the words have been said, the attitude has been expressed, and I have to finish it even if I cry.
In the final analysis, it's just to survive, there's nothing shameful about it.
But no matter what happens now, looking at the current situation, I'm afraid I'm going to die anyway.
"My dear minister, please come in and talk." King Youmiu of Zhao seemed to be tidying up something, and it looked like he was tidying up his clothes.
The Zhao cavalry archers around him looked at Qu Zheng, their eyeless eye sockets staring at Qu Zheng with emptiness, forcing him to respond and go forward, not even daring to think about running away.
This group of Zhao cavalry archers is not something that Qu Zheng alone can escape from.
Since I can't leave, I have no choice but to accept it.
The short distance of a few dozen steps felt to Qu Zheng like it took him a long time.
A cold sweat flowed from his brow to his heart, making Qu Zheng's heart beat wildly.
"Look, my dear minister, as long as you let me deal with these things, you will be truly loyal to me." King Youmiu of Zhao looked scary no matter how you looked at him, at least that was how it looked in Qu Zheng's eyes.
Those are not clothes, they are just pieces of human skin!
Isn't the thing on top the skin of King Zhao Daoxiang?
What does this mean?
Qu Zheng didn't know, but he knew that this was probably another dead end. If he gave a wrong answer, he would be doomed.
"It's just some clothes, there's no problem with that."
Qu Zheng suppressed the fear in his heart and tried to speak in the calmest tone possible, wrapping the human skins under his clothes as he spoke.
From this moment on, Qu Zheng was tied to King Youmiao of Zhao again, and his life could only struggle in the hands of King Youmiao of Zhao.
King Youmiu of Zhao smiled with satisfaction and said, "I knew you were intelligent. Yes, I just wanted you to deal with these clothes."
After saying this, he laughed twice, which seemed particularly creepy in this hall.
Qu Zheng didn't know how he walked out of the bedroom, or even what happened to the clothes. He only knew that from this moment on, he could only be loyal to King Youmiu of Zhao.
As long as he makes a living in Zhao State, he will have to depend on King Youmiu of Zhao!
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