Return of the Swallow

Ji Zeyu didn't say anything, he just stood silently with his hands behind his hands, looking down at the person kneeling not far away.

Chen An looked at Ji Zeyu uneasily, and saw that his expression was not different or angry, so he continued: "Dong Guo, you are a hero, and your reputation in your lifetime cannot be ruined by a momentary act. If it is If you insist on helping the rebels, don't you become a rebel yourself? How will the history books record you in the future?"

Ji Zeyu remained silent and only slowly took a few more steps.

Although Chen An is a spy who has been following Li Qitian all year round and understands the power of the emperor, Ji Zeyu is a person who has fought bloody battles on the battlefield all year round. Moreover, Ji Zeyu has just returned from the Tatar battlefield, full of murderous intent, and even It's even scarier than Li Qitian's imperial power.

Chen An swallowed a sip of saliva and carefully looked at Ji Zeyu's expression. He was relieved when he saw that he still showed no sign of anger.

"Ding Guo Gong is a smart man. He must have seen how much sincerity I have brought to the emperor by coming here. I also ask Ding Guo Gong to think twice. One is loyalty to the emperor, and the other is the most important thing for the stability of the world. Yes, Ding Guo Gong also cares about his reputation. What's more, the eldest princess Anyang was killed by the Qin family. If Ding Guo Gong insists on helping Pang Xiao, I don't know how many people will hate you in the future and insult you behind your back. You really Are you willing?"

At this time, Ji Zeyu had already walked to Chen An.

He was tall and had a peerless appearance. When he looked at people with an expressionless face, he had a feeling of superiority. Coupled with the awe-inspiring murderous look all over his body, cold sweat broke out on Chen An's back.

Ji Zeyu's voice was very calm, "So, you keep calling Pang Zhixi a rebel when you are outside? How can you still spread rumors and slander him in the capital?"

Upon hearing this, Chen An immediately felt that something was wrong.

"Dong Guo...why do you help the rebels?"

"You still dare to say that?"

Ji Zeyu bent down, like picking a flower, leisurely grabbed Chen An's neck with one hand, and lifted him up effortlessly.

Chen An's eyes widened and he looked at Ji Zeyu in disbelief, gasping "hehe" in his throat.

Ji Zeyu smiled, leaned close to Chen An and whispered: "Do you know what I find most unbearable?"

Without giving Chen An a chance to speak, Ji Zeyu said: "What I can't stand the most is those people who are obviously filthy and whose souls are more disgusting than the mud in a pigsty, but they pretend to be noble.

He treats others as blind people and fools, but he doesn't know that the stench all over his body cannot be covered up by the layer of human-looking skin! "

Chen An opened his mouth wide, kicked his feet wildly, and tried to dig Ji Zeyu's hand with both hands, but it had no effect at all.

"That's what your master is. Jealous of talents, ungrateful, and treacherous. It's shameful and ridiculous!"

Chen An could no longer say a word, and seemed to have no reaction to Ji Zeyu's insults. Because he was so suffocated that he could hardly hear.

Seeing the other party acting like this, Ji Zeyu suddenly exerted force on his hand, and Chen An heard a "click" sound in his throat. He fell to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut off, and blood rushed out from his mouth and nose.

Ji Zeyu took out a snow-white handkerchief from his sleeve in disgust and wiped his hands, then threw it on Chen An. He picked up the riding whip and walked to the camp. He called his cronies: "Go, we've dealt with it. In addition, Send manpower to protect the camps near the main tent where the prince’s family members live, and send extra troops to strengthen patrols, so that no one can take advantage of the loophole.”

"Yes!" The confidant was a little surprised that Ji Zeyu said so many words in one breath, but he did not dare to neglect at all and immediately went down to give instructions.

Back by the bonfire, Pang Xiao had finished his wrestling match and was holding a bowl to down a bowl of wine. When he saw Ji Zeyu coming back, he smiled and asked, "Alan, are you coming too?"

Ji Zeyu smiled and said, "Forget it, let's just make a fuss. Now is not the time for us to relax, so don't drink anymore."

Pang Xiao nodded with a smile, walked around the crowd, put his hand on Ji Zeyu's shoulder, patted him, and tied up his messy hair casually.

"It's okay. I'm just happy that the whole family can be reunited."

The two of them walked side by side toward the main tent. Pang Xiao raised his arms to tie his hair as he walked, while Ji Zeyu followed slowly.

Ji Zeyu could see that Pang Xiao was completely defenseless against him. In fact, if he wanted to harm Pang Xiao, he would be the easiest to succeed. No wonder Li Qitian chose him to lobby.

But he had no such idea at all.

Thinking of what Chen An said just now, Ji Zeyu couldn't help but sneer.

Li Qitian made a good calculation and actually wanted him to kill Pang Xiao. If he couldn't kill him, he could capture him alive. Who did he think he was? Although he, Ji Lan, is not a gentleman, he still knows that there are things he should do and things he shouldn't do in everything.

Pang Xiao has never done anything that violates morality, nor has they violated the oath they made when they first rose up against the tyranny of Northern Hebei. On the contrary, Li Qitian, who ascended the throne, broke his promise, was selfish, ignored the suffering of the people, and sacrificed the lives of innocent people just for his own selfishness.

If he could share wealth and honor with such a person, wouldn't he also become a scumbag?

No matter what, he could still tell clearly what was right and what was wrong.

The two chatted for a while before going back to rest.

Breaking camp the next day, after a day of rapid march, the walls of the capital could be seen at the front of the team.

Pang Xiao did not allow anyone to act rashly, and only ordered them to set up camp after arriving one after another.

When the defenders on the city gate saw the huge sea of ​​people approaching, their faces turned pale with fear. They ran down the city wall in panic, shouting: "Close the gate, close the gate! The rebels are coming!"

The sunny sky is clear and cloudless, and even the cool breeze that blows from time to time can't dispel the panic in people's hearts.

Being stirred up by such panicked voices, the entire city gate was in chaos.

The people who were going in and out of the city gate are now running like crazy towards the city. The road is filled with dust, and the city gate even closes with a "bang". There are also shoes and shoes that have escaped on the ground outside the city and it is too late. Picked up baggage and trolley etc.

When the Tatars came, this was how everyone reacted.

Seeing the city gate closed, the Huben Army and the Pingnan Army didn't take it seriously and just followed the orders to set up camp. The soldiers and horses that arrived one after another also advanced in accordance with the formation, starting from outside the north gate of the capital and marching towards both sides of the capital in an encircling manner. It was obvious that they wanted to surround the entire capital, and the thirty soldiers brought by Pang Xiao Thousands of horses do have this ability.

The defenders will quickly go to the palace to inform them of the situation.

The city immediately became chaotic.

There were people gathering together to discuss the matter in the streets and alleys. No one was willing to lose his life. When the troops came to the city, no one could pat their chests and say that Prince Zhongshun would definitely not kill anyone.

It's just that compared to the soldiers guarding the city and the imperial officials, the people were indeed in a lighter mood. After all, Pang Xiao has never killed innocent people indiscriminately. What everyone is worried about is the disaster of fish in the pond.

"Your Majesty, please give your orders quickly. What should we do now?"

All the ministers in the court who were smart and resourceful were called to the Yangxin Hall.

Li Qitian was pacing the ground with an ashen complexion, "You come to ask me? Is it true that I raise you all for free? You come and ask me about anything at critical moments, what use do you need?"

Li Qitian was sweating anxiously.

The ministers were also disorganized and in a state of confusion.

Only when they saw Pang Xiao's troops approaching the city did they realize the terror of a large army pressing down on the territory. It was a sense of hopelessness that could be overcome by human power when a flash flood or tsunami struck.

"Your Majesty, for the present plan, we must not start a war! Once a war starts and the army breaks in directly, how can our side have any possibility of victory? All lives will be devastated by then!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, we must find a way to stabilize Pang Xiao, and we must not start a war!"

Li Qitian frowned and gritted his teeth and said: "What do you mean, do you want me to sue for peace immediately? Let Pang Xiao not let the handsome army come in, so as to save your lives?"

"Your Majesty, it is not a pity for me to die. What I feel sorry for is the people in the court! What's more, where is the time to kill an egg with a stone? The sooner the war starts, the faster the demise of the Great Zhou Dynasty will be accelerated!"

"presumptuous!"

Li Qitian suddenly turned around and glared at the veteran who spoke. Only then did he realize that the few who had just spoken were veterans from Northern Hebei.

"Yu Ziqiu! Is this the way you should serve as a minister? Is your loyalty to unlimited slander of the country and the emperor?"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have no intention of doing so. But now that the army is approaching the city, if you want to protect your Majesty, the royal family, and the people, you can only find a way not to start a war."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I will forgive you for committing an undisclosed crime. I don't want to hear anything. More than ten years ago, when Pang Xiao and Ji Lan led their troops to attack the capital, it was such a tragic situation! The people in the city closed their doors and stopped walking on the streets. After all, It's a little better, I was just frightened, but how many burnings, killings, and lootings took place within the palace walls? Could it be that the Holy One has experienced it personally and still doesn't remember it?"

"Song Quan! You are so presumptuous! Is this something you could even mention back then?" When Li Qitian was mentioned about his experience of wiping out Beiji, he couldn't help but glared angrily and pointed at the person who spoke.

This is also an old man from Northern Hebei. He usually looks unassuming, but now his words are sharp and touching!

Song Quan didn't care at all and said directly: "The Holy One has not forgotten, has he? The Holy One made the decree back then, so almost no one within the palace walls was spared. Now if a war really breaks out and Pang Xiao and Ji Lan attack, it is inevitable that the same mistakes will not be repeated. But back then, Your Majesty, Pang and Ji defeated Beiji with an overwhelming advantage, and now they are still in alliance, but Your Majesty is on the opposite side!"

Li Qitian felt as if someone had poured a ladle of cold water on his head, and his whole body was trembling.

Seeking peace? How to ask for it? Are you going to risk your skin like this, say a soft word, and give up your country to others? Then he will be like Yu Chiyan, a king who subjugates his country. He may be spared his life, but will he live without dignity all his life?