"His Majesty!"
"We are wronged. We do all this wholeheartedly for the country and the people, and for the safety of His Majesty."
"We are all fighting for the Great Zhou. If it's just a matter of our positions being different, why would Your Majesty be so cruel as to kill all of us?"
The civil officials in the hall were all very nervous. They had never expected that they would be beheaded just for advising His Majesty not to go against the Han Empire's troops. This made them very scared.
I also feel very aggrieved. They have reasons for doing so. Why does Your Majesty target them like this?
However, Liang Jing had already decided to kill these ministers. Only by killing these ministers who advised surrender could he show his determination and prevent other ministers in the court from thinking of surrendering.
In this way, these ministers were dragged out and beheaded, and it happened in the vegetable market in the capital.
At this time, many people were very confused about what these adults had done wrong. It turned out that they were going to surrender to the troops of the Han Empire.
The people didn't know who was right or wrong. Some people thought that they should not surrender, while others thought that they should surrender because only by surrendering could they, the civilians, gain benefits.
Otherwise, when war comes, it will only make them miserable.
Just when they were about to behead them, Liang Jing, the emperor, wearing a dragon robe, walked out of the palace and came to the vegetable market with civil and military officials.
Liang Jing coldly looked at the civil and military officials who were about to be beheaded. "Everyone, do you know why they are being beheaded? Because they want to surrender to the Han Empire!"
"Everyone knows that the Han Empire has been destroyed. The other vassal states will soon be defeated. They advocate surrender!"
"In our Great Zhou, the weather is good and the people live and work in peace and contentment. When will our Great Zhou ever surrender?"
"Everyone! What I came out to tell you today is not actually this matter. We cannot surrender, but you can surrender.
If we are defeated, you will just have to submit to the Han Empire. After all, we are all Han people."
"This is all I can do. Even if we lose, we will never extend the flames of war to ordinary people like you."
"Great Zhou! Never surrender!"
Hearing Liang Jingke's words, all the people present were very surprised. They didn't expect that His Majesty was still thinking about them, the ordinary people, at this time. They would surrender as long as the enemy attacked.
But... they all hesitated at this moment. Did they really want to do this?
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As these civil and military generals who advocated surrender were beheaded, no other voices were heard in the court. They were still afraid of such thundering measures.
However, Liang Jing could not guarantee whether there were people secretly defecting to the Han Empire, leading the way for them and acting as spies for them.
They just need to do what they are supposed to do.
Lingguan, at this moment, General Shangguan Yun has brought the troops of the Shu Kingdom of the Great Continent and joined forces with Tuotuo Daji to set up a huge natural barrier here.
They all knew that this battle would most likely lead to the complete destruction of their Great Zhou, but they had to do it!
It can also allow them to retain a bit of backbone. As long as they do not surrender, even if they stand until the last moment, then even if they take revenge again, they can still gain the support of the people.
If they act like cowards and flee without fighting, even if they rise up in rebellion for revenge, the people will not support them and will just think they are a bunch of softies.
"General Tuotuo, thank you people from the grassland for your willingness to help us."
"Willing to join us in fighting against our mortal enemy."
"It's alright. This is what Her Majesty the Queen has promised. How can we go back on our word? But there is one thing I hope you can remember: the Han Empire's military is very powerful."
"If you really can't win the fight, you should prioritize escaping. You must believe in Eunuch Lu. If he's alive, he'll definitely be able to make a comeback. He's a miracle worker."
"As long as he's here, there will be hope, not like it is now. Do you understand?"
Listening to his words, Shangguan Yun nodded slightly. He didn't know how long he could hold on, he just hoped that he could hold on a little longer.
They could even foresee that in the end, some people might have already thought of surrendering.
I can't stop them. If they really want to surrender, there's nothing to say.
Shu Kingdom.
At this time, King Chen Mu of Shu was also in hesitation, and nearly half of his ministers insisted on surrendering.
"Your Majesty, why are we still hesitating at this time? Are we really going to lose our country and our lives?"
"If we choose to surrender, like the other vassal states, then at least the king can save his life and then sit comfortably as a wealthy man. Isn't that good?"
"The empress of the Great Zhou is a lunatic. What's the point of him insisting on fighting here? He will lose in the end. It's just a useless thing."
"That's right! Let's quickly get the general to lead the troops back and stop fighting."
After hearing these words, Chen Mu was actually hesitant in his heart, wondering whether he should support these ministers...
After all, what they said made sense, and now the Korean Empire's pace of destroying the vassal states is unstoppable.
However, there was a voice in his mind telling him that this was absolutely not possible. He didn't want to face those disappointed looks again, didn't want to be despised by others, and didn't want to disappoint his sister again.
“That’s enough!”
"We backstabbed our allies last time. Are we going to do it again this time? What will become of our Shu army then? What do we, the Shu people, have to fear?"
"You didn't even choose to persist, and just gave up like that. Do you think that's appropriate? And you're still being scolded. Are you a rat?"
"You just said you wanted to surrender, didn't you? Come on, those who just said they wanted to surrender, all beheaded in public. We can't let them ruin our government!"
"His Majesty!"
Hearing the King of Shu say this, they were truly panicked. It was terrifying! Why was His Majesty so decisive at this time? Why was he so persistent?
There was actually no need for him to persist like this; it was completely useless.
It feels like His Majesty has become a different person. If it were in the past, he would definitely choose to accept the opinions of these ministers. After all, this matter is reasonable.
It is also in line with human nature.
"Your Majesty, we are really doing this for your own good, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, please leave a way for the people of Shu to survive."
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