Before the first snow of winter fell, the hooves of the Northwest Army reached the outer city of the capital.
"General, we have arrived in the capital."
The once bustling capital city was now filled with a tense atmosphere, as if the air itself had become stagnant.
The heads of soldiers peering from the city walls flashed, their faces filled with fear. The city gates were tightly shut, and the trembling people hid in their houses, keeping their doors tightly shut.
The Northwest Army has been besieging the capital for three days. Yun Zong has no time to escape, and he does not want to surrender. Despite the boiling resentment among the people, he grits his teeth and holds on.
They even sent people to keep a close watch on the city gates, and anyone who "stirred up the people's hearts" or "attempted to escape" was immediately killed on the spot.
In contrast, in the cities captured by the Northwest Army, as long as people did not resist, they were not only not harassed, but also lived a more peaceful and stable life under harsh policies and heavy taxes.
Outside the city, amidst the dense ranks of the Northwest Army, the excited chatter of young soldiers could be heard: "Once the general captures the capital and kills that eunuch, he can ascend the throne, right?"
"Ascension to the throne? General, isn't this a purge of corrupt officials to protect His Majesty? How could this be—don't talk nonsense!"
"Hey, how is that nonsense?" the young soldier said, sounding aggrieved. "How can a woman be emperor compared to our general? The general has extraordinary talent; no position is worthy of him! Saying it's about purging the court of corrupt officials is just an excuse..."
"Bullshit! The general is utterly loyal to His Majesty. I think it's you who's spreading heresy! Guards, drag him out and give him thirty lashes in the middle of the room. Let everyone see the consequences of talking nonsense!"
"Spare me! My lord, spare me! I promise I'll never talk nonsense again—spare me—"
The young soldier cried out and begged for mercy, but the commander who gave the order remained unmoved, his expression cold and hard.
idiot!
They actually said that the general was trying to seize the dragon throne?
How could that be!
If we're talking about who in this world is most loyal to His Majesty, it's definitely the general, without a doubt.
The fact that His Majesty had been taken from the capital to the northwest by the general was a secret, and apart from the general's close confidants, not many people actually knew about it.
Therefore, there were indeed some people in the army who, because the general had selfish motives in raising the army, were severely punished and absolutely not allowed to be let off lightly if they encountered any such "sowing discord between him and His Majesty".
After the execution was over and the commander had his men watch over it, he gave a stern warning to the terrified soldiers around him before walking away with a cold snort, amidst their fearful gazes.
After walking a distance, he quietly smacked his lips and suddenly chuckled.
Perhaps the general truly harbors some desire for the imperial bed, but...
But that indescribable longing...
Once they capture the capital, it probably won't be long before their Northwest Army has to pack up their "dowry" and carry their general into the palace, hahaha...
He couldn't help but recall the scene in Qincheng.
At that moment, His Majesty, who had come incognito to find the general, was dressed elegantly in a black dress, exuding a refined and graceful air. Before everyone, she hooked her finger, her eyes shimmering as she glanced at the general. Her beautiful face was filled with a smile, and as she parted her lips slightly, she uttered those few words:
"I will bring you a grand wedding procession, ten miles long, to marry you, General. Will you be willing?"
Hahahaha, can you believe it? The general actually blushed back then!
It's that kind of blushing that's both outwardly coy and inwardly bursting with joy, a blush that's both satisfying and arrogant, a blush that's hard to contain but still makes you eager to agree!
How shameless!
That's infuriating!
For example, it angered General Lin and Miss Lin so much that they vomited blood, slumped backward, and fainted!
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