Chapter 441 These Soldiers
Mu Chengyan sneered.
Now that Xie Jingmo has come in, no matter whether Yun Zhao has a backup plan or not, now is the time to show each other's true strength.
Whatever skills you have, show them off now!
At this moment, everyone around suddenly became quiet.
Everyone's heart was in their throat, and they all knew that the time had come to decide the winner.
Whoever wins will be the king in the future, the king of the world.
Whoever loses will become a rat crossing the street, and his life or death in the future is uncertain.
Whoever people stand behind now has already been recognized as their supporter. If the side they have identified loses, their lives will be in danger in the future.
Therefore, everyone clenched their fists nervously, their breathing almost stopped, waiting to see who would be the winner of this battle.
However, compared with Xie Jingmo's side, Mu Chengyan's side has a bit more confidence and arrogance.
They all knew that Mu Chengyan had the decree of succession in his hand. As long as this decree was taken out and confirmed to be the real decree of succession, no matter whether Yun Zhao was the empress dowager or Xie Jingmo's supporters, they would have to recognize it.
Therefore, they were very confident and just waited to see how those vulgar generals who had just quarreled with them would be slapped in the face!
These people folded their arms, looked up with their noses in the air, and snorted arrogance and disrespect.
Mu Chengyan curled the corners of his mouth in a cold smile. He looked straight at Xie Jingmo as if he was looking at a defeated general.
"Xie Jingmo, I didn't say I wouldn't give you a chance," Mu Chengyan said, feeling very happy. "If you surrender to me now, I'll spare your life. How do you think?"
Xie Jingmo curled his lips and didn't bother to pay attention to Mu Chengyan.
Mu Chengyan thought Xie Jingmo's helpless expression was because of him, and he became even more proud. "Of course, if you are obedient and humble enough, I can also give you the wasteland in the northwest and let you become a land king there. This is already the greatest favor I can do for you."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Everyone behind Mu Chengyan burst into laughter.
The laughter was so arrogant that those who didn't know would think that Mu Chengyan was already the emperor.
They smiled and said, "Xie General, things have come to this. If I were you, I would know the situation and withdraw in time to avoid your handsome face being rubbed on the ground in the future!"
"Hahaha! Who says it's not true, General Xie? You're good at leading troops in battle, but you're not good at fighting in the imperial court."
"That's right, General Xie. If you don't consider yourself, you should also consider the people behind you who support you. They have old and young people in their families, and they may lose their lives if you lose."
Mu Chengyan crossed his arms, looked at Xie Jingmo, and said in a cold and low voice, "If you don't consider them, you should also consider Yun Zhao. She is weak. If you lose in the future and she leaves the palace, without the piles of nourishing supplements in the palace, I'm afraid she won't be able to survive tomorrow."
"Xie Jingmo, if you admit defeat now, it's not for yourself, but for Yun Zhao."
Xie Jingmo didn't show any emotion after hearing the previous words, but Mu Chengyan's words later made Xie Jingmo furious.
"Mu Chengyan, you are as shameless as ever."
"You always use others as excuses for what you want. Can't you just be honest for once? How many times do you want Yun Zhaowei to take the blame for you?"
Xie Jingmo patted his face and said, "Mu Chengyan, where's your face? Don't you want it anymore?"
Mu Chengyan's eyes darkened.
Xie Jingmo snorted coldly, "Mu Chengyan, you like to exploit people's weaknesses, but you should also understand one thing: Yun Zhao can be my weakness, but he can also be my armor!"
The words fell.
A murderous look rose in Xie Jingmo's eyes. He raised his hand and the people outside surrounded the entire hall in an instant.
Mu Chengyan's face immediately darkened and he also raised his hand.
But no matter how he waved, none of his men outside came in.
The expression on Mu Chengyan's face suddenly turned cold.
He turned his head suddenly and looked outside. All the people who originally belonged to his camp were now standing behind Xie Jingmo.
Mu Chengyan lowered his brows, "You betrayed me?!"
Xie Jingmo sneered, "Hey, what does the Regent say about betrayal? They are my people to begin with."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chengyan's face flashed with doubt, "Impossible! I've investigated these people. They've never been soldiers. How could they be yours?!"
Moreover, he had confirmed this matter again and again before.
"Yes, they haven't been soldiers, but have you heard of this saying?" Xie Jingmo said calmly, "In this city of Kyoto, if you know three people, you know the whole city. The core figures in my military camp have intricate family connections. Who knows who? Who is related to whom? Who controls whose family's relationship?" Xie Jingmo nodded at his solar plexus. "It's all here with me."
Deputy General Gao chuckled, "The Regent has never been a soldier, so it's not surprising he doesn't know. Every soldier going to the front lines will have their entire family's connections, eight generations of ancestors, thoroughly investigated before joining the camp."
Why?
Of course.
Are you kidding me about going to the front line?
Who will be held responsible if there is a spy among them?
Naturally, each one must be investigated clearly, and this list has been memorized by the general.
Since ancient times, generals on the frontier would give up their military power over a cup of wine after returning to the capital. Why?
This is what I'm afraid of.
Xie Jingmo has a photographic memory, and that list is the sharp weapon that helps him control the entire world.
Even if ten Muchengyans came, it would be useless for them to do this.
Upon hearing this, Mu Chengyan was stunned.
He really didn't know this.
He also thought that now that there was no war, Xie Jingmo had been stuck in the harem for a long time, and all the friendships in the army had long since faded away.
Deputy General Gao sneered and looked at Mu Chengyan, who had seen through all his thoughts. "You think too much. We are friends who have risked our lives for each other. This is not a relationship you just formed over a few drinks. Even after many years, we are still people who would risk our lives for each other."
"But it's also true. How could someone like you, who is always selfish and only thinks about your own interests, understand?"
These words fell.
Mu Chengyan's face was slightly stunned.
And those lackeys behind him who had been so arrogant just now suddenly became a little panicked.
So many people.
If we really rush in without caring about anything and kill them one by one, won’t they all be killed?
"Thank you, General!" At this time, the Minister of Revenue stood up with a trembling voice, "The throne is not decided by whoever wins the hearts of the people. Whoever has the most people will be the one to rule!"
Deputy General Gao sneered, "Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, then tell me, is it possible to gain power without being popular?"
The Minister of Revenue immediately turned his head, looked at Mu Chengyan, and whispered, "Prince Regent, it's time to bring out the imperial edict of succession."
The civil official beside him, his thighs trembling, also said: "Yes, these soldiers are no joke. They have all been on the battlefield. Can they be good people if they can come back alive? If they really take out their swords, we are not enough for them to kill."
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