When Duan Zihao saw Zhao Min, he naturally felt mixed emotions: "Your Majesty, you have been wronged."
Zhao Min said jokingly: "General, don't call me Your Majesty anymore in the future."
"Zhang Wuji has deployed hundreds of people around this small house of mine. If your words 'Your Majesty' get to Zhang Wuji's ears, I'm afraid I'll be dead."
At this point, Duan Zihao could only sigh helplessly in his heart.
Zhao Minyan said: "General, you have come from afar and must be exhausted. I don't have anything to reward you now. Only these few simple side dishes are within my ability."
"Please come in, General."
Zhao Min pointed with her slender jade finger at Li Yao, who was looking at the table of side dishes that had just been prepared for them.
Duan Zihao bowed and sat down.
Zhao Min also sat opposite him elegantly: "General, things have come to this point. The Yuan Dynasty no longer exists. Are you disappointed in me?"
Duan Zihao quickly said: "I dare not. I came here this time just hoping that Your Majesty can still use me. Although I was born in the underworld, I have been following you for so many years, but I have already adapted to life in the army."
"If Your Majesty still needs me, I am still willing to serve Your Majesty."
Zhao Min smiled and said, "I knew the general would have this attitude."
"I did surrender Zhang Wuji, but in exchange, I can still have my own army."
"If the general doesn't mind, you can stay and be a leader for now."
When Duan Zihao arrived outside Daxing City, he had already discovered the army that Zhao Min mentioned.
That army has been here for over a month. Now, their daily routine is just eating and sleeping. The weather has gradually warmed up. Although the army's morale is low, at least they are living a comfortable life."
Duan Zi said proudly: "Your Majesty, with such a large army, how did Zhang Wuji agree to let you stay?"
"You have to know that when Zhang Wuji started his own business, he only had a few thousand people."
After hearing this, Zhao Min felt a burning pain on her face from shame, because most of the 60,000 soldiers and horses outside the city were allowed to stay by Zhang Wuji because of the relationship he had with her.
But there are some things that cannot be said after all. Fortunately, it was already late at this moment, and Duan Zihao could not see Zhao Min's expression.
After a moment's silence, Zhao Min said: "When I negotiated peace with Zhang Wuji, I still had some bargaining chips in my hand, so he agreed to my condition."
Duan Zihao naturally understood that Zhao Min didn't want to elaborate on the matter, so he didn't ask any further questions.
He just said to Zhao Min: "Okay, since Your Majesty can still use me, then I, Duan Zihao, am naturally willing to die for Your Majesty."
"When I fought with Zhu Yuanzhang in Dahukou, I lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, but Your Majesty did not say a word of blame. I must repay such kindness."
"Besides, Zhang Wuji was able to start his career with only a few thousand people. We still have tens of thousands of elite soldiers in our hands. We should have great potential. When Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Wuji fight a big battle, we will definitely have a chance to turn the tables."
Zhao Min smiled and said, "General, your idea is naturally good, but do you think that Zhang Wuji will let these tens of thousands of soldiers eat and drink for free while he is supporting them for me?"
"Some things may no longer be within our control. If Zhang Wuji goes to war with Zhu Yuanzhang, he will most likely push my soldiers outside the city to the front..."
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Zhao Min no longer had many thoughts in her mind. She now felt like a walking corpse, at the mercy of others, and it was very likely that she would become more and more submissive.
On the morning of the second day, Zhang Wuji came to Zhao Min's house again.
She was no longer surprised by this rare guest.
Zhao Min smiled and said, "What? I just met General Duan last night, and you came this morning. What does it mean? Do you suspect that I have an affair with him, or do you suspect that I am going to rebel?"
Zhang Wuji glared at Zhao Min and said, "What's the big deal? Since that day, I'm the only man in the world who can touch you. You are not allowed to joke about this kind of thing."
Zhao Min said disdainfully: "Zhang Wuji, you are too arrogant. Do you think I am the same as Zhou Zhiruo and the others?"
"Even if I, Zhao Min, am in dire straits, I am still unique in the world. Don't be so arrogant in front of me."
Zhao Min was a little angry, but the next moment, Zhang Wuji hugged her tightly in his arms.
Zhao Min was a little shocked: "Zhang Wuji, are you crazy? What do you want to do in broad daylight? Wasn't what I gave you enough that night?"
Zhang Wuji said: "That night was not given by you, but what I wanted."
"There is still a difference between the two."
"However, that night happened more than a month ago, and I miss you a little, the kind of longing that you can't get."
"I have almost arranged the matters in Hexi. Starting tomorrow, I will start the process of returning to Dadu. You have to follow me. As for the 60,000 soldiers under your command, they must also follow me. We will be in front, and your soldiers will be behind. Now your position in their hearts is still unshakable. Such a large-scale march is not an easy task, so you still have to spend some effort along the way."
After struggling for a few times, Zhao Min still couldn't break free from Zhang Wuji's clutches, so she had no choice but to give up. After all, she had already done worse things before, so it didn't matter if she was held in his arms for a while.
Seeing that Zhao Min stopped struggling, Zhang Wuji said seriously again: "I know you still have grudges against me in your heart, but this is our fate. Your life should not be bound, but I don't want to let you go completely."
"I promise you that in the days to come, I will try my best to make you happy and make you feel that life is valuable. As for your original wish to rebuild the Yuan Dynasty, I will also help you accomplish it in another way. I will build a powerful empire. As long as you are willing, there will be a place for you in my empire."
"Although it is not the supreme imperial power, it can at least satisfy your desire for power."
"Don't go against me anymore. You are a genius at leading troops in battle. If you and I are willing to join forces, who in the world can be our opponent?"
Zhao Min sneered: "Zhang Wuji, do you really think of me as a three-year-old child? You are short of soldiers and horses when you go to war with Zhu Yuanzhang. If you didn't think I still have some value, you wouldn't say such words today."
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