Meanwhile, in the Yan Kingdom.
"Something terrible has happened!!"
"Something terrible has happened!"
"Prefect Hong, Zhou Cheng has led a massive army to the city gates! Zhou Cheng has brought 90,000 troops to attack the city!"
A sharp scream echoed throughout Hongxin City.
This is the first main city on the border leading to the capital. Hongxin City has a relatively flat terrain, so the city walls were built very solidly, making it the second line of defense on the border.
At first, Prefect Hong, who was in the mansion, didn't react. But after he came to his senses, he suddenly stood up from his seat, his face changed drastically, and he rushed out of the main hall with trembling lips.
"What did you say?! Zhou Cheng has attacked the city?"
The city gate guard nodded fearfully: "We are currently stationed ten miles outside Hongxin City, and are integrating our troops. We will be attacking soon!"
"Oh my God!"
Prefect Hong was so frightened that his legs trembled and he fell to the ground.
The power of the weapons and the devastating defeat of Commander Zhang in the border battle were known to all the high-ranking officials and ministers of Yan.
Those are the kinds of people who can wipe out an army of hundreds of thousands in an instant with just nine hundred men. Prefect Hong is in this position because he knows how to assess the situation. The current situation is no longer something that a mere prefect like him can control.
The Zhou family has rebelled!
Hong Xincheng can't be stopped!
In just two minutes, Prefect Hong had already imagined countless scenarios, and he almost had the idea of fleeing with his family.
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly rang out at the door, as if some important person had arrived.
Is Prefect Hong here?
"I am Wang Taiwei of the capital, here to deliver His Majesty's decree at the border."
It's here!
It's here!
Grand Commandant Wang arrived, carrying the imperial decree for a marriage alliance.
Back when Zhou Cheng was in the capital, he visited the Wang family, but was turned away by Grand Commandant Wang and even made some offensive and sarcastic remarks.
Now that the Zhou family has turned the tide, Grand Commandant Wang is more anxious than anyone else. He is really afraid that Zhou Cheng will come after him after attacking the capital. So when Emperor Yan asked him to go to the border to deliver the imperial edict...
Only then would he agree immediately.
Grand Commandant Wang's idea was very good. The Zhou family ancestors were loyal and virtuous ministers who sacrificed their lives for the Yan Kingdom. As long as he appealed to their emotions and reasoned with them, the Zhou family would definitely soften and negotiate peace.
And he took this opportunity to reconcile with Zhou Zhenguang.
"This humble official greets Your Excellency, Grand Commandant."
Upon hearing the noise at the door, Prefect Hong hurriedly went out to greet them and quickly reported to Grand Commandant Wang that Zhou Cheng's army had already reached the city gates.
His face was anxious and he was extremely flustered.
She was practically crying and asking what to do.
When Grand Commandant Wang heard the news of the siege, his heart skipped a beat, but he calmed down when he thought of the imperial edict in his hand. Maintaining his grand commander's authority, he said in a deep voice, "You're saying that the Zhou family's army has already rebelled?"
"What is there to fear!"
"I have an imperial edict personally written by His Majesty."
"Now come with me to the city gate of Hongxin City. I still have some old friendship with General Zhou Zhenguang. If I personally negotiate with the Zhou family, they will give me some face."
Prefect Hong was relieved by Grand Commandant Wang's words and quickly led him to the city gate.
soon.
From Wang Taiwei's pupils, one could see the dust billowing several kilometers away.
A dense swarm of cavalry and heavy troops marched in.
The overwhelming aura carried a sense of oppression that could break through even bamboo. The Zhou family army in front of them was not wearing heavy armor, not even the Zhou family's confidants and generals in the front row.
How much confidence must one have to dare to lower their guard?
"Grand Commandant Wang, they've arrived."
“Zhou Zhenguang and Zhou Cheng are right there. What they’re holding is the legendary killing weapon, capable of killing people from hundreds or even thousands of meters away,” Prefect Hong said in a panic.
Upon witnessing this scene, Grand Commandant Wang was deeply shaken...
Two months ago.
He arrogantly refused Zhou Cheng's entry into his residence, convinced that the entire Zhou family would be imprisoned and die tragically, choosing instead to protect himself.
Two months later.
The young man he once looked down upon now rides majestically on horseback, the Zhou family banner flying high behind him, his gaze sharp and resolute, exuding an understated imperial aura.
As expected.
Power really does nurture people... In such a short time, that young master Zhou, who only knew how to chase women, has already become capable of handling things on his own.
"Open the city gates. To show our sincerity, I will personally go out and talk to them." Grand Commandant Wang's expression became more solemn. He didn't know if it was just his imagination, but he had a sense of unease.
This trip is unlikely to go smoothly.
soon!
Zhou Cheng led his army and stood at the city gate, several hundred meters away.
Meanwhile, Grand Commandant Wang, who was holding the imperial edict, was already waiting in the same spot. When Zhou Cheng came into view, he shouted loudly, "Is this nephew Zhou Cheng? It is me, your Uncle Wang from the capital."
"Today, I have come with an imperial edict. His Majesty has investigated the truth and executed the minister who accused the Zhou family of treason on the spot, in order to clear your Zhou family's name!"
"........"
The shouts reached the ears of Zhou's army.
Zhou Cheng, who was in the lead, slightly raised his right hand, and the army behind him immediately stood at attention, each of them poised to attack, their eyes blazing with intense fighting spirit.
Zhou Cheng looked up, squinting, the sun was a bit dazzling, and he saw a group of people standing several hundred meters away.
The other person had a friendly smile on his face, waving at him while shouting that the misunderstanding between the Zhou family and Emperor Yan had been resolved, and that Emperor Yan had made an exception and conferred the title of king upon the Zhou family in order to make amends.
Ha ha ha ha--
What a joke!
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