Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

quiet!

Deathly silence!

angry!

Anger like a volcano about to erupt!

Looking at the densely packed people on the list, Xiao Mu's dry palms were already trembling unconsciously.

He never expected that those brothers who had been by his side through life and death; those comrades who had fought with him through life and death; those sincere descendants whom he had held in his hand, would all be on the list at this time.

His body was shaking and his mood swings were extreme.

Xiao Mu didn't speak, but the veins on his face were already bulging, and there were even large stains of sweat on his forehead.

An indescribable emotion began to brew.

Although he had been prepared for it, he was still a little unbelievable when he saw it with his own eyes.

The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds.

Over the years, the Zhenbei Army has become the dominant force in the northern border, and is deeply trusted by the people.

There will be some people with bad conduct and even ulterior motives, which is naturally normal. In addition, the imperial court has not allocated much military expenditures in recent years. Most of the military expenditures are raised by the Xiao family themselves, so the soldiers and brothers do not earn much.

He had long heard that some people in the Zhenbei Army were corrupt, but Xiao Mu could only sigh lightly. As long as it's not serious and doesn't affect the combat effectiveness of the army, he usually turns a blind eye.

But now it seems that the seriousness of the matter is far beyond his imagination.

Are so many rebels because their inner beliefs have collapsed?

No!

But because of money!

There are young and old among them, and the military salary provided by the Xiao family alone cannot support their normal expenses.

However, surrendering to the enemy may be the best way.

Human desires are like Pandora's box. Once opened, it is difficult to close.

When they see more and more money, and when they find that as long as they surrender to the enemy, they will have a steady stream of income, they may no longer be able to maintain the faith in their hearts, or they may no longer be able to strengthen their previous promises.

puff!

Suddenly, Xiao Mu spat out a mouthful of blood, and his whole aura became much weaker.

Zhou Zheng panicked and quickly dragged Xiao Mu's body to help him wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, but Xiao Mu refused.

"Old minister, I have failed your Majesty..."

The voice trembled, and Xiao Mu's voice became much darker.

It was these people who let the foreigners go.

It was these people who colluded with the enemy.

It was these people who almost took Zhou Zheng's life.

And these people are all his Xiao Mu's people, they are all people from the Zhenbei Army, and they are all the people Zhou Zheng once trusted the most!

"Grandpa, everything is over."

Zhou Zheng shook his head. He slowly took the list in Xiao Mu's hand and folded it gently.

The initial anger has turned into calm now. How could he blame Xiao Mu because of these rebels?

"People always make wrong choices."

"I, since they are safe and sound, they don't have to die."

There was a hint of gentleness in the corner of Zhou Zheng's mouth.

Zhou Zheng knew the importance of these people to Xiao Mu. Some of them have even become the people that Xiao Mu cares about the most.

Now, after several battles in the Zhenbei Army, there are not many real veterans left, and there are even fewer people who truly live and die with Xiao Mu.

Letting them live was a decision that Zhou Zheng had thought about for a long time.

This saves Xiao Mu from having to suffer heartache again in his old age. It can be regarded as recognition of the former Zhenbei Army.

After all, the glory of the Zhenbei Army was maintained by countless soldiers throughout their lives.

Let these people live, erase their rebellious behavior from the long river of history, and live as if nothing happened. Perhaps it is the best arrangement for the Zhenbei Army's former passion and loyalty.

"No!"

"His Majesty!"

"They must die!"

"They are not worthy to be my brothers, Xiao Mu, let alone the brothers of the Zhenbei Army!"

"If they don't die, our Zhenbei Army will never be called loyal people!"