When Master Che's hoarse and old voice fell, the surroundings fell into complete silence.

The next moment, an atmosphere of sorrow and despair spread.

How could the soldiers guarding the city not understand that Master Che's decision to open the city gate was to save their lives.

"Master Che..."

Someone spoke in a trembling voice, but the words "national destruction" were too heavy, and they obviously did not have the courage of Master Che.

After saying this, Master Che seemed to have lost all his energy and leaned back in his chair, his chest heaving violently.

"Open it——"

Just as everyone was hesitating, another voice came from behind, but it was an old female voice.

Everyone looked up immediately and saw an old woman coming out of the darkness alone with a cane.

Her silver hair was combed meticulously, and she was wearing brocade clothes. Her steps were slightly unsteady, but firm.

The soldiers guarding the city did not recognize this person, but Che Pingjin was surprised and called out in a low voice: "Old Lady Gu!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. The only person who could be called "old lady" was the mother of General Mo Qiandai, the protector of the country!

Grand Tutor Che turned his head with difficulty, and the moment he saw Old Madam Gu coming alone, the bitterness in his heart reached its peak.

As everyone was about to salute, Old Lady Gu waved her hand and spoke softly, "Grandmaster Che is right. Let's not cause any more casualties. Open the city gates."

Everyone knows that Mo Qiandai sacrificed his life for his country. Now that Old Lady Gu has appeared and spoken, the significance of her words is naturally extremely heavy.

Moreover, there are so many soldiers guarding the city on the city wall. They are all young and have parents and families. Who would want to die?

Everyone looked at each other for a long time, and it was unknown who spoke first:

"Open the gates!"

Soon, more and more people agreed, and the news soon reached the city wall and the ears of the Yong army outside the city.

Qiao Diyi was riding his horse into the central army when a scout behind him suddenly reported: "Major General, there is a call to open the city gate from the tower of the Northern Kingdom!"

"What?"

Qiao Diyi pulled the reins abruptly, ordered his troops to rush to the South Gate again, and gave another order in a hurry:

"Beware of fraud, quickly pass the news to the general, I will investigate first!"

Qiao Diyi led three thousand elite soldiers back and stopped thirty feet away from the south city gate.

At this time, squeak——

The heavy South City Gate was actually opened from the inside!

Qiao Diyi raised his hand and asked the soldiers behind him to stay calm, while he frowned and stared at the open city gate.

Soon, a figure appeared behind the door.

Qiao Diyi held his breath and concentrated, but in a flash his eyes were filled with surprise and confusion.

In the city...an old woman with a cane actually walked out?

Not only Qiao Diyi, the 3,000 elite soldiers behind him were already ready to go, but now they all looked confused, not knowing what tactics the Northern Army was using.

At this moment, the old woman suddenly raised her voice: "Where is Qiao Diyi?"

Qiao Diyi raised his eyebrows, looked around the city wall, and cautiously rode his horse forward two steps.

"I am Qiao Diyi, who are you?"

Old Lady Gu narrowed her eyes slightly and saw a handsome young man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes sitting upright on his horse. In the light of the torch, the young man looked majestic and full of vigor.

"What a mighty and flamboyant young general..."

The flames danced in the wind, and between the light and shadows, Old Lady Gu murmured something.

In a trance, she seemed to see the young general in white robes riding his horse galloping towards her, his brows relaxed, and he shouted:

"Mom! The child is back!"

Qiao Diyi took a close look at the old woman not far away. Seeing her dignified manner and luxurious clothes, he vaguely guessed her identity.

He was about to speak again, but the old woman suddenly threw away the cane in her hand and resolutely crashed into the city gate!

Someone in the city cried out in surprise:

"Old lady!"

The next moment, there was a "bang" and the old woman slowly slid down the towering city gate and sat on the ground.

When Qiao Diyi saw this scene, he couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly and his chest heaved.

The sound of wheels was heard from the shadow of the city gate, and Che Pingjin appeared in everyone's sight, pushing Che Taishi.

"Old lady, you..."

Master Che came to the side of Old Lady Gu and extended his hand tremblingly.

But the pupils of Old Lady Gu had already dilated, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she murmured faintly: "Son..."

Master Che's eyes suddenly felt sore and tears rolled down on the spot.

When Old Lady Gu insisted on leaving the city gate just now, he had already anticipated this scene. He just regretted that he had been planning for the king and had even plotted against the eldest son of the Mo family.

One wrong step, all wrong.

No, the monarch is ignorant, his loyalty was wrong from the beginning...

Old Madam Gu's eyes gradually dimmed, with only the flickering of a vague fire in her vision. She seemed to see the scene of her son being defeated by his horse, but resolutely committing suicide.

Her heart ached, but the smile on her lips widened.

My son, mother is here to see you.

Don't be afraid, your mother will bear all these sins with you.

We will find Yonglin and Yongsheng, and the whole family will be together again.

My son, you see this towering city wall has finally collapsed, but for this country, our Mo family has a clear conscience...

Old Madam Gu passed away at the city gate. Master Che burst into tears and hurriedly asked the soldiers guarding the city behind him to carry the old madam's body down and properly place it.

He raised his hand to wipe away his tears. Just at this moment, Qiao Zhongguo and Ren Chong also rode over on horseback.

The moment he saw Qiao Zhongguo, Master Che felt as if he was in another world.

The last time we met was in Nanli Country. At that time, he was full of confidence and ecstatic about having obtained the magic medicine for fertility.

Now the times have changed and he is already in the abyss, while Qiao Zhongguo has once again laid siege to the capital, and he is even more triumphant than he was seventeen years ago.

He no longer wanted to save this corrupt country...

"General Joe!"

Master Che took the initiative to speak.

Upon hearing the voice, Qiao Zhongguo rode his horse forward. Even when facing a defeated enemy, there was no contempt on his face.

"Master Che." Qiao Zhongguo said solemnly.

Master Che moved his feet. Seeing this, Che Pingjin behind him hurriedly bent down and helped Master Che up.

He understood that Qiao Zhongguo's name was known throughout the world, and his father always regarded Qiao Zhongguo as the biggest enemy of the North Country.

This time, Dad had to stand no matter what. This was to convey his sincerity in surrendering to Qiao Zhongguo, and he also didn't want to lose his last bit of backbone in front of Qiao Zhongguo.

Almost half of Master Che's body was supported by his son. The wound on his chest was in great pain, but he still stood up stubbornly.

He slowly exhaled, and then he said loudly: "General Qiao, our Northern Kingdom has been defeated!"

"I am here, Che, leading all the soldiers guarding the South Gate to surrender to you."

"This time when we enter the city, my son Pingjin can lead the way and take General Qiao directly to the royal court!"

"I have only one request, General Qiao, can you please do as you did when you entered the city before? Can you surrender your weapons and not kill them? Can you leave these soldiers and the people in the city alive?"

"Che Mou has nothing to ask for, and I am grateful!"

As Master Che spoke, he endured the severe pain in his chest and bowed deeply to Qiao Zhongguo, bending his back completely.

When the soldiers guarding the city behind him saw this, they felt humiliated but also full of gratitude towards Grand Tutor Che, and their eyes turned red.

When Qiao Zhongguo saw the once arrogant Che Taishi bowing to him, he felt deeply moved.

"Our emperor governs the world with benevolence and has already issued an order that those in the northern army who surrender their weapons shall not be killed, and the lives of the civilians shall not be killed indiscriminately."

Master Che knew that Qiao Zhongguo always did what he said.

He swayed all over and couldn't stand up anymore, so he sat back in the wheelchair.

Without waiting for a breath, he pushed Che Pingjin forward and said, "My son is here, willing to lead the way for General Qiao."

Che Pingjin's eyes were sore, but he still strode out and walked in front of Yong Jun.

He must go to the royal court. His beloved daughter Zhaohua is still there, and her life or death is unknown...

"General Joe, please——"

Seeing this, Qiao Diyi rode forward first, holding the silver spear tightly in his hand, and shouted: "Dad, I will lead the way!"

When my father's army was at the gates of the city, he was forcibly recalled by the Emperor Retired with six edicts. How could I not feel regretful?

Today, he will go straight to Huanglong, to make up for his father's regret and unify the country for the emperor!