Perhaps the destruction of the Yan Kingdom was something that was expected.
Perhaps it was because the Zhou family had such a good reputation among the people for their treatment of soldiers.
Furthermore, Zhou Cheng had previously ordered that those who surrendered would not only be spared punishment, but would also be treated well.
The entire process of taking the capital went very smoothly. The people along the route from the border to the capital did not share the hatred and anger, but instead watched the Zhou family army enter the city like outsiders.
"Young Master Zhou has stormed the capital!"
"Young Master Zhou has stormed the capital!!"
A thunderous shout echoed throughout the entire street.
Faced with a hail of bullets and ammunition, the imperial guards were as vulnerable as ants.
Rows of imposing Zhou family soldiers, armed with rifles, wearing issued military overcoats and boots, surrounded the capital city with grim expressions.
Immediately afterwards.
One after another, war chariots that the common people had never seen before slowly came from outside the city gate.
The leader, Black Rat, and his men walked with their heads held high and chests puffed out, carrying gleaming black submachine guns on their shoulders. They drove along the middle of the street, attracting the envious and curious gazes of the crowd, heading towards the palace.
One of them seemed to have seen something and suddenly exclaimed, "Hiss!!"
"Da Wu, look, look."
“The one sitting on that black lump, the one on the far left of the seventh row, looks just like you, only a bit more imposing and stronger. But looking at his features and build, he’s exactly the same as you.”
Who is that?
"They're still sitting right here. I heard that the people in the front row are all Zhou's young master's confidants. Once the Zhou family ascends the throne, these people will definitely be given official positions and generalships."
Someone nearby overheard this and followed the gaze, exclaiming in surprise, "It really is! Their noses and eyes look like they came from the same mother's womb, they're so alike!"
"Oh, it's just a coincidence. What are you all thinking? The Yan Kingdom is about to change its name and surname. The one sitting on that throne will definitely be a high-ranking official in the future. How could he be from the same family as the Great Wu?"
"Da Wu is barely scraping by, and can't even find a wife. How can he compare to the favorites of Young Master Zhou? Stop talking now, or if someone with ulterior motives spreads this around, you'll be in trouble."
"...They look so alike, how come there's such a big difference?"
"......."
The surrounding chatter reached Da Wu's ears.
He carried a basket of firewood on his shoulder, his eyes filled with the bitterness and hardship he had endured.
He stared blankly at the military vehicle driving away, watching that familiar yet unfamiliar face slip through his sight, and as he watched, his eyes suddenly welled up with tears...
That's his twin brother! It's Xiao Wu!
months ago.
He and Xiao Wu were still working at the General's Mansion in the capital. They were both horse feeders. When the Zhou family suffered a disaster, Young Master Zhou decided to flee the capital. He and the other servants shouted that they wanted to leave the Zhou family.
But his younger brother, Xiao Wu, stayed behind without hesitation, saying he wanted to live and die with Young Master Zhou.
At the time, he mocked Xiao Wu for being foolish and unable to recognize the situation, saying that he was willing to risk his life for some worthless favor. Who would have thought that Young Master Zhou would turn the tables and actually possess a deadly weapon.
Now that the two have met again, they are worlds apart.
The people of the whole world know that the Yan Kingdom is going to change its surname and the Zhou family is going to become emperors.
Xiao Wu risked his life alongside Zhou Cheng, and his future was bound to be bright. But what about him? He used to shake his head and mock his brother, saying he would regret it, but in the end, it was he who regretted it.
"Xiao Wu..."
"Xiao Wu!!!"
Da Wu suddenly raised his head and put down the load.
The past few months of hardship and anxiety have weighed down Da Wu's shoulders, making him appear somewhat hunched over.
With red eyes, he squeezed toward the military vehicle, calling out Xiao Wu's name, trying to salvage some of his honor and good days. Unfortunately, before he could even get close, he was kicked aside by the Zhou family soldiers.
"Xiao Wu, that's my younger brother. The one sitting on that seat is my younger brother."
"I'm also a member of the Zhou family. Back when we were at the General's Mansion, I served the young master alongside Xiao Wu. You can't send me away. Let me go find him... Please let me go find him..."
Da Wu scrambled toward the palace in a disheveled state.
Upon hearing this, the Zhou family soldiers rolled their eyes and kicked Da Wu away again.
Then, he spat and sneered, "What kind of thing dares to claim kinship? 'Xiao Wu,' is that someone you can call 'Little Wu'? He's one of our young master's most trusted confidants!"
"you?"
"Looking all respectable, could they be those servants that the young master disbanded before? I know, Brother Wu mentioned before that one of his brothers left the Zhou family because he was afraid of being implicated!"
"Weren't you afraid of getting involved with the Zhou family before? What are you calling yourself now! Don't you regret it?"
"Get lost, or I'll beat you up! As Young Master Ying said before, you didn't share the hardships with the Zhou family, so why should you enjoy their benefits? Brother Wu and you are no longer on the same level!"
yes.
From the moment he decided to abandon the Zhou family, his honor and disgrace had nothing to do with the Zhou family.
He can only make a living through manual labor now; as for wealth and status, he ultimately missed out...
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