What left the two of them speechless was that they weren't even left with a single piece of meat...
"That scumbag, he's such a jerk..."
Wang Yanzhang couldn't help but complain!
"Well…"
This was the first time Gao Siji had ever heard anyone dare to insult the Crown Prince, leaving him momentarily speechless. However, being treated this way, he was overcome with rage and finally couldn't help but echo their words.
"Exactly, they're utterly inhuman. Even leaving a single piece of flesh would be a disgrace..."
"General Gao, you have no idea how wicked His Highness the Crown Prince is. Don't be fooled by his seemingly righteous demeanor; he's actually the worst of all. Let me tell you about the inhuman things he's done..."
What followed was a full hour of ranting and raving. Wang Yanzhang talked about Li Zhu from beginning to end, which opened Gao Siji's eyes. He never expected that his subordinate could speak of His Highness the Crown Prince like that. If this got out, he would be beheaded, wouldn't he?
Just as Wang Yanzhang was about to successfully corrupt an upright general, Zhao Feng's voice suddenly rang out.
"Don't listen to him. He told me the same thing before. He's His Highness the Crown Prince's future father-in-law, so it's okay no matter what he says..."
Distracted by Zhao Feng, Gao Siji finally realized what was happening. He glared at Wang Yanzhang, thinking that this guy was no different from Li Zhu—both were harboring malicious intentions…
It's fine for you, as the Crown Prince's elder, to criticize a junior, but for a surrendered general to do so is just courting death.
"General Gao, don't listen to his nonsense. He's just trying to sow discord between us..."
Just moments ago, the two were deeply in love, but in an instant, their friendship crumbled, and they parted on bad terms…
"Zhao Feng... I'm not done with you yet..."
Wang Yanzhang roared angrily!
"Don't blame me, blame His Highness the Crown Prince, he's the one who sent me..."
As Zhao Feng ran, he threw mud at Li Zhu. Since Li Zhu had already stirred up the conflict between him and Wang Yanzhang, one more bucket of filth wouldn't make a difference…
Gao Siji watched the two people chasing each other, lost in thought. What he had seen and heard along the way was quite surprising. Everyone here seemed relaxed, yet also very united…
He trusted his eyes; although Zhao Feng and Wang Yanzhang seemed to have many conflicts, once they entered battle, the two of them would definitely be the most united…
The chase revealed their deep familiarity with each other; Zhao Feng could even predict the direction of Wang Yanzhang's attack without turning around, allowing her to dodge in time…
The most seamless partnership is one where partners can determine how to coordinate without needing to communicate on the battlefield.
This made Gao Siji even more curious about Li Zhu. What kind of personal charisma could cultivate such subordinates? Perhaps more interaction would reveal the answer…
Gao Siji began to tour the military camp, which was actually a very dangerous move. After all, he was a surrendered general who had not yet proven his loyalty. Walking around like this could easily be mistaken for him trying to find out military secrets.
But not only was he allowed to tour the area, the soldiers would also greet him, which was definitely arranged by Li Zhu beforehand. This made him even more convinced of Li Zhu's sincerity. This unintentional attention made him realize that Li Zhu truly considered him one of his own...
"good…"
A cheer erupted, and Gao Siji walked over curiously, only to see a group of people kicking a round ball around...
After watching for only a short while, Gao Siji was shocked, because he could actually see military strategy in this seemingly insignificant activity. Although it was for entertainment, it looked just like arranging troops in battle formation...
After his initial shock, he immediately spotted Li Zhu standing there, occasionally giving instructions. What shocked him even more was that Li Zhu had completely integrated himself into the group of soldiers, sometimes even arguing over a ball. It all felt like a dream…
"Your Highness..."
Gao Siji walked over and greeted him respectfully…
Li Zhu simply put his arm around the other person's shoulder and said with a loud laugh.
"This isn't the imperial court or a council chamber, so don't be so formal. This is a soccer ball I invented; doesn't it look fun..."
invention?
Gao Siji became increasingly curious about how Li Zhu's brain worked and how he could come up with so many ideas. He had just invented barbecue to welcome him, and now he saw that Li Zhu had actually invented a soccer ball...
If he knew that Li Zhu had also invented biogas digesters and real estate, I wonder what he would think...
"His Highness the Crown Prince is truly unfathomable. He even invented football, which subtly embodies the principles of military strategy. It's truly admirable..."
Gao Siji said from the bottom of his heart!
"These are minor things, nothing to worry about. You'll get used to them eventually..."
Gao Siji thought to himself, "You're so unfathomable, it's really hard for people to get used to you..."
"Your Highness, I wanted to ask what your plans are for the future?"
Gao Si asked expectantly!
"Of course, it's about restoring a peaceful and stable living environment for the people of Youzhou..."
Li Zhu said naturally!
"On behalf of the people of Youzhou, I thank Your Highness the Crown Prince..."
Gao Siji said respectfully!
"Hey, I've brought an army of 100,000 now. Even if we don't harass the people, war will always bring them suffering; that's unavoidable..."
Li Zhu's eyes held a hint of sadness, which Gao Siji empathized with. After a moment's hesitation, he said...
"Your Highness, I am willing to try to persuade some of my colleagues, but I cannot guarantee whether it will be effective; I can only do my best..."
"I believe in your abilities..."
Li Zhu patted his shoulder and said, then continued as if it were nothing.
"Don't put pressure on yourself, just enjoy the game..."
"Your Highness, stationing 100,000 troops outside the city is risky. It would be better to disperse them, with some inside the city and some outside. This way, we can provide timely assistance should anything happen..."
"Yes, you're right..."
Li Zhu agreed with Gao Siji's idea, but he hadn't made the request abruptly because he was afraid Gao Siji would be wary. Now that Gao Siji had brought it up, he naturally wouldn't refuse...
After discussing it, Li Zhu led a portion of his troops into the city to garrison and rest, while the rest were stationed in various locations, thus turning Daizhou into a temporary fortress...
News of Gao Siji's surrender quickly reached Yanjing, and Liu Zhiyuan immediately smashed everything in the room, clearly furious...
Within the Prince's residence, all the officials began to waver. Chen Qingzhi was originally the Crown Prince's man, so it was normal for him to pledge allegiance to the Crown Prince. However, Gao Siji's betrayal was fatal, because he held a special place in the hearts of the officials in Youzhou; he could be considered a role model for many...
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