Volume 1 Chapter 133 Bai Qi Returns to Beijing, the Emperor is Shocked
“Yes! Yes!”
The tens of thousands of generals around saw that they could not persuade Bai Qi, and saw Bai Qi giving orders to them. Out of their instinct as a soldier, these tens of thousands of generals immediately knelt down and accepted his orders.
Since Bai Qi is willing to take the lead, they will not let Bai Qi have any worries.
He immediately bowed and said:
"General, rest assured. With us guarding the city, we will never let the Huns invade!"
They made the most solemn commitment.
At this moment, Da Zhuang, wearing armor, stepped in front of Bai Qi and saluted directly, saying, "General Bai Qi, all the soldiers in Honghua City have assembled. Please give your instructions!"
When Bai Qi turned around, he saw that the central open space in Honghua City was already densely packed with soldiers.
They were all wearing helmets and armor, holding spears in their hands, ready for war.
Bai Qi took a step forward and flew directly over the city gate. He looked down at all the soldiers of Honghua City and said in a loud voice:
"Marshal Yang Wudi, listened to my advice and used the 400,000 taels of silver seized to provide relief to all the soldiers and civilians who were injured or killed in the battle of Honghua City."
"This move benefits the country and the people! You have also received a great favor!"
"But, because he used 400,000 taels of silver, he offended the emperor and was persecuted by the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Marshal Yang's family will be confiscated and their clan will be exterminated!"
"I just want to ask, can you tolerate such cruelty?"
Bai Qi glanced at everyone.
The faces of the soldiers below all changed drastically. There were not many people at the city gate, and it took a while for the news of Yang Wudi to spread.
Many soldiers didn't know.
Now after hearing Bai Qi say this, they finally understood why Bai Qi was gathering his troops!
The reason why Yang Wudi mobilized 400,000 taels of silver was for all the soldiers and civilians!
Every soldier in Honghua City benefited from this.
The families of the soldiers who died in battle received pensions, and those who survived, who had killed enemies and made meritorious contributions on the battlefield, also received corresponding rewards.
Now the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty used this to punish Yang Wudi, and also confiscated his property and exterminated his clan.
How could the soldiers bear it?
"I can't stand it! I can't stand it!"
The soldiers slapped their armor hard, making dull thumping sounds that shook the ground.
It was the first time that Bai Qi's cousin saw such a spectacular scene, and his heart was boiling with excitement.
Bai Qi was very satisfied. This was a true iron-blooded man. At least he knew how to repay kindness!
Bai Qi continued to ask loudly: "Now, this general will return to the capital to question the emperor!"
"If I go to the capital, I might be condemned by thousands of people, I might be dismissed from office and stripped of my title, or even my family might be confiscated and exterminated!"
"But I alone cannot shake the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, nor can I change the decisions of the officials in the court!"
"I, Bai Qi, would like to ask all the soldiers here, are you willing to go with me?"
"Army marches to the capital to punish the emperor?"
Every word and sentence of Bai Qi was mixed with powerful internal strength, so that every soldier could hear it clearly.
He could also return to the capital alone, but that would not have any good effect at all and at most would be a confrontation with the emperor.
He might even have to be on guard against possible harm from the royal family members of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
But if I lead the troops back to Beijing, the meaning will be different.
But Bai Qi also knew that this was definitely a matter of life and death!
What he wanted was for the soldiers to follow him willingly, rather than being tricked and coaxed into returning to the capital.
At this moment, Bai Qi's cousin Zhang Qingye and Bai Qi's uncle both clenched their fists nervously.
Everyone knew the significance of Bai Qi's return to the capital. It meant going against the emperor, and they were afraid that these soldiers would be unwilling to go back.
After all, this is not a war.
However, the next moment, the soldiers' reaction shocked them.
Bai Qi's words had just fallen.
The 200,000 soldiers below burst into a thunderous shout:
"I am willing to die with the general!"
"I am willing to live and die with the general!"
"Return to Beijing, return to Beijing!"
“Fight, fight, fight!”
The soldiers responded to Bai Qi's words instantly without any hesitation, and even a hint of excitement appeared on everyone's face.
Bai Qi's cousin Zhang Qingye felt warm in her heart. Only then did she see clearly the prestige of Bai Qi and others in the army.
What she didn't expect was that the people around her also responded in unison:
"We are willing to go with the general!"
"The emperor is unjust and has framed loyal officials. We cannot sit idly by!"
"We will do whatever the general tells us to do!"
"Rescue Marshal Yang and punish the tyrant!"
The people raised their fists and waved them wildly, with hatred on everyone's face.
Some even shouted: "Kill the tyrant and make yourself king!"
Bai Qi's uncle was so scared that he almost fell to the ground. These people in the border town are so fierce!
How dare you shout this?
If this happened in the capital, if you dared to say this, your family would have been destroyed and your property confiscated!
But he looked at the people around him, and they looked obviously calm, with many people even shouting along.
Bai Qi's uncle then understood why the officials in the court were so afraid of the border town generals. Since they had won the hearts of the soldiers, not anyone could deal with them at will.
Bai Qi was very satisfied with the soldiers' choice. He and Yang Wudi's contributions to Honghua City were rewarded.
Yesterday he shed blood and sacrificed for these soldiers, and today these soldiers are risking their lives to protect them!
Bai Qi waved his hand and said:
"Pass on my order. Leave 100,000 troops to guard Honghua City, and select 30,000 elite cavalry to march to the capital with me."
"The remaining 70,000 troops will escort the logistics and food supplies and follow."
Bai Qi jumped directly off the top of the city wall, and while in the air, he released his mount.
The huge body of the black bear suddenly appeared in the air, and then fell heavily to the ground, shaking the ground.
Bai Qi sat on the big black bear's back, holding a Fang Tian Hua Ji in his hand, and roared, "Follow me!"
This scene stunned Bai Qi's uncle and cousin Zhang Qingye.
A ferocious beast like this could probably smash the city gate with just one claw.
Bai Qi stretched out his hand and a huge suction force came out from his hand, instantly grabbing his cousin Zhang Qingye and uncle and putting them on the back of the black bear.
The black bear roared angrily and rushed out of the city gate.
The 30,000 cavalrymen at the back turned their horses around and marched out in unison. The sound of their horses trampling the ground made everyone's blood boil.
The 10,000 generals behind him knelt down and saluted, shouting: "See you off, warriors. Please rescue Marshal Yang!"
The people and soldiers of the entire city also knelt down and shouted angrily at the people who were leaving:
"May you all be victorious and bring back Marshal Yang!"
…………
Three days later.
In the Golden Palace.
The Emperor of the Great Zhou slammed the dragon table and roared at the people below: "I asked you to select beauties, but three days have passed and you haven't sent me a single beauty. What are you doing?"
The civil officials were speechless. You, the Emperor of the Great Zhou, don't think about your serious business all day, but only think about these nonsensical things?
How can the selection of girls be so fast?
The documents for selecting concubines have not yet been sent to various states and counties.
Just as the civil officials and the Emperor of the Great Zhou were arguing and passing the buck to each other, the eunuch's sharp cry was heard outside.
"Oh no! Oh no!"
The young eunuch was running and sprinting, but before he got close to the Throne Hall, he tripped and fell flat on his face. He slid for a long distance on the floor of the Palace.
The Emperor of the Great Zhou and his civil and military officials all frowned.
But the young eunuch didn't care about that. Instead, he screamed, "Your Majesty, Bai Qi has returned to the capital with an army of 100,000!"
"He has already begun to attack the counties along the way. He will directly destroy any city that does not allow his army to pass through!"
What!
Everyone was struck by lightning!
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