"Hmph, since you're not going to die, let's have a proper talk about Zhao Zhen!" Bai Qi said, his tone icy.
"What do you mean by this?" Ran Min's expression changed.
“You should know exactly what I mean!” Bai Qi said. “Too many soldiers have said that Zhao Zhen has betrayed the Regent and the Great Xia Dynasty. He attempted to open the city gates without permission and let that bastard Qiu Zi into the city!”
Ran Min frowned. "What they said is true. Zhao Zhen did indeed betray the Regent!" he said. "And the wounds on my body are also thanks to him!"
"Oh? So you admit it?" Bai Qi said coldly, "You also participated in the betrayal?"
"Me? Participate in the betrayal?" Ran Min was furious. "General Bai, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!"
"Hmph!" Bai Qi snorted coldly. "Then may I ask General Ran, why did you abandon the advantage of the city walls and lead your troops out of the city? Don't you even know that your actions almost ruined my entire plan!"
"Sabotage?" Ran Min was furious. "Your plan is to use me as bait to achieve your great feats?"
"You have 60,000 elite troops and the impregnable city of Xichuan! If you can't even hold it for a mere twenty days, you are not worthy to serve His Highness the Regent!"
"You!" Ran Min really wanted to get out of bed and slap Bai Qi.
However, his physical weakness prevented him from doing so.
"Quiet!" Sun Mian shouted sternly. "General Bai Qi, watch your words!"
"Why not?" Bai Qi raised his voice.
"I said no!" Sun Mian said angrily. "What, who exactly is the acting King of Shu? General Bai Qi, do I need to emphasize this to you?"
Bai Qi glanced at Sun Mian, then coldly stepped back, his face full of anger.
Sun Mian then looked at Ran Min. "General Ran, I hope to understand this matter as soon as possible." He said, "At first, I tried to persuade you, but..."
Upon hearing this, Ran Min frowned. "Lord Sun, I am guilty! I shouldn't have trusted Zhao Zhen so much!"
Sun Mian had recommended other generals, but Ran Min refused.
Because, looking at the entire Shu region, Zhao Zhen's abilities are outstanding.
In terms of judging people, Ran Min was not as discerning as Sun Mian.
Sun Mian believes that Zhao Zhen betrayed Yang Fei and joined Lin Mo's side back then. It's inevitable that he will betray Lin Mo again in the future for certain benefits.
“Let’s not dwell on who’s responsible for what’s already happened!” Sun Mian sighed. “Right now, there’s something I need your help with.”
"What is it?"
"Regarding Zhao Zhen's subordinates..." Sun Mian said, "I haven't been in Shu for long, and General Bai Qi has never set foot in Xichuan City. Therefore, I hope you can cooperate with Bai Qi to arrest and punish all of Zhao Zhen's gang!"
Ran Min understood: this meant killing Zhao Zhen's entire family!
He turned to look at Bai Qi, who was wearing a mask, pale and calm, showing no emotion.
One person's crime can implicate the whole family!
"General Ran, if the Regent were here, the outcome would most likely be the same!" Sun Mian advised. "Traitors should have their entire families executed!"
"I know!" Ran Min gritted his teeth. "I will inform Bai Qi of the whereabouts of all Zhao family members and their families!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Mian's face darkened, and he sighed, "I'll have to trouble General Ran."
After saying that, he stood up. "General Ran, you will rest here until the Regent's reply arrives. I will entrust the defense of Xichuan City entirely to General Bai Qi!"
Ran Min said nothing; he silently watched Sun Mian and Bai Qi leave.
After receiving the information, Bai Qi began a large-scale manhunt for all members of Zhao Zhen's faction in Xichuan City.
In an instant, bloodshed broke out again in Xichuan City.
Meanwhile, Lin Mo, far away in the East China Sea of Great Xia, was experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions.
"Does it have to be this exciting?" He sat on the mast, watching the messages that kept appearing on the system.
[Please note that your territory, Tianshui City, has completely fallen!]
[Please note that your territory, the Dos Grassland, has been completely captured.]
It's acceptable, because the initial plan was to abandon the Dos Grassland.
[Please note that your capital city is about to fall.]
[Please note that your subordinate Ran Min is dying. Please show him more care, drive less, and do more work!]
Upon seeing this message, Lin Mo exclaimed, "Holy crap!"
He couldn't wait to rush to Xichuan City and find out what was going on.
Damn Bai Qi, what is he doing?
Could it be that even with his abilities, he couldn't withstand the army of Qiuzi?
Perhaps I should really listen to Yao Guangxiao and use all my elite troops to defend Shu.
Once you've accumulated enough points, take care of the other enemies one by one.
During that time, Lin Mo felt extremely distressed.
But later...
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully defended the capital. The enemy forces have begun their withdrawal from Xichuan City.]
Damn it, Bai Qi is a real nerve-wracking guy!
For some reason, Lin Mo could feel the bitterness of being a king at this moment.
Having a powerful general who constantly disregards his orders and acts according to his own ideas is a real headache.
Constantly challenge your nerves!
There's no time to dwell on these things now; just hold on.
Because Lin Mo is about to arrive at his first destination: Ryukyu!
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