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

Given the current situation, even Zhou Zheng felt a little heavy-hearted.

The northern border was completely cut off from Kyoto.

The most important thing is that the King of Zhenbei was almost sidelined and unable to dispatch troops.

In this case, as long as the aristocratic families are bold enough, the entire situation will be completely out of control, and Zhou Zheng’s efforts over the years will be wasted!

Thinking of this, Zhou Zheng clenched his fists and growled in a low voice: "A bunch of bastards!"

Zhou Zheng still underestimated the capabilities of these aristocratic families, which led to his current situation due to his carelessness.

"Boss, why don't you take back the order first?"

"Wait until enough time has accumulated before thinking of a way to take action?!"

Zhou Ping pondered for a long time before saying this.

He is not afraid of death, nor is he timid about enjoying wealth and glory.

But Zhou Ping knew very well that the aristocratic families were deeply rooted, and it would be difficult to uproot them.

For countless years, the royal family tried every possible means, but to no avail.

The aristocratic families were like a giant python, entrenched in every corner of the Great Zhou, secretly watching all changes.

The only way to truly compete with the aristocratic families is to make them relax.

Now, the aristocratic families have awakened and are ready to take action. In Zhou Ping's opinion, the only way is to weaken them first.

After all, losing the throne and losing control over the world means truly losing the qualifications and opportunity to compete with the aristocratic families.

A small leak will sink a great ship!

Zhou Ping's words made Gan Mo frown slightly, but in the end he still set his eyes on Zhou Zheng.

Yun Yun and King Zhenbei did not speak, but they lowered their heads, bit their red lips lightly, and looked a little struggling. It was obvious that they also knew what Zhou Ping said. It might seem rough, but it might be the only way to crack it now.

The reason why the aristocratic families did not take complete action and even tried to control the information as much as possible was mainly because they were afraid of Zhou Zheng.

No one knows how many tricks Zhou Zheng has, and no one knows how capable Zhou Zheng is.

As long as Zhou Zheng is not dead, as long as they have not found Zhou Zheng, they will be worried.

Therefore, if Zhou Zheng gave in at this time and talked to the aristocratic families, the situation might be eased.

Just wait for the opportunity later.

Moreover, King Zhenbei knew better than anyone that it was not easy to completely wipe out the aristocratic families, and it was even an impossible task.

The aristocratic families do not covet the throne.

All they want is their own interests.

As long as they protect their own interests, it doesn't matter to them who is the emperor.

However, just when everyone was waiting for Zhou Zheng's decision, they saw a strong cold murderous intent appear on Zhou Zheng's face.

"You mean to ask me to surrender?"

Zhou Zheng's question was like a huge rock thrown into a pond, instantly causing countless waves.

Several people were moved and opened their mouths, but no one said anything.

surrender?!

Are you kidding me? !

Zhou Zheng has fought countless life-and-death battles over the years, and he would never surrender even if he was facing death.

Even though he knew he was doomed to die, he would never frown.

If he really surrendered, then he would no longer be the Zhou Zheng that everyone knew, and he would not be what everyone called a belief.

"Boss, a wise man never suffers a loss in front of him."

Zhou Ping's voice, however, had a hint of anxiety and worry in it.

He naturally knew Zhou Zheng's temperament, but as someone who was close to Zhou Zheng, he knew better that he should be rational at this time.

There are countless civil officials and military generals in the imperial capital.

Once a civil war breaks out, regardless of who wins or loses, countless people will live in dire straits.

The most important thing is that it was not easy for them to reach an agreement with Tuoba Nazha.

However, once Zhou Zheng goes to war with the aristocratic families outright and is completely out of control, the entire Great Xia Kingdom will surely take advantage of the situation.

At that time, the country was in ruins and there was no chance for anything.

So, impulse and bloodiness are good things, but more importantly, we need to be calm and rational.

"For the so-called imperial power, you want me to surrender?!"

"For the sake of the so-called greater good, let me surrender?!"

"You still don't understand me."

Feeling the concern on Zhou Ping's face, Zhou Zheng took a deep breath, then his eyes became solemn and suddenly shrank.

"Don't you think that I care about the halo of capital?!"

"Do you really think I don't know how to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens?!"

"Don't you think that I don't know how to advance or retreat?!"

Zhou Zheng smiled bitterly and then shook his head.

“None of these!”

Zhou Zheng stood up, a powerful aura emanating from him.

"I, the reason why I don't retreat this time, is not because I don't want to retreat, but because I, cannot retreat!"

Zhou Zheng fiercely exhaled a breath of foul air from his chest. As his pupils moved, his palms creaked from being clenched into fists.

However, this sentence stunned everyone present.

Apparently no one understood what was said.

"Today, for the sake of the overall situation, for the sake of calmness and rationality, I have backed down to those aristocratic families."

"So!"

"What if the aristocratic families ask me to completely sideline my grandfather in the future?!"

"Today I can endure humiliation for the sake of the greater good!"

"Then someday, can I, for the sake of the greater good, disregard your life or death?!"

Buzz! ! !

Zhou Zheng's words were sonorous and powerful, and instantly echoed in everyone's minds.

They looked up suddenly, their expressions were surprised!

They never thought that Zhou Zheng would give up on them.

But just now, they finally woke up.

Why Zhou Zheng was absolutely unwilling to retreat even a little bit, even though he knew that such a situation might end in complete failure!

Because he wants to be himself!

He must always be himself. He can only be Zhou Zheng, and only the Zhou Zheng they know!

Thinking of this, Zhou Ping felt his heart churning and his eyes began to become moist.

Gan Mo and Yun Yun were the same. Although they did not say anything, their faces were extremely moved.

As for King Zhenbei, he also stood up slowly.

His body was trembling, but his eyes were full of admiration and appreciation when he looked at Zhou Zheng.

Throughout the world, from ancient times to the present, countless people have lost themselves in the pursuit of this so-called power.

They lost themselves, lost themselves.

But Zhou Zheng, no!

He is still his grandson, and still the Zhou Zheng who is dedicated to the world!

"Boss!"

"Just say it, and that's it!"

"Even if I have to risk my life, even if I know this is a road of no return!"

"I, Zhou Ping, have no regrets either!"

Zhou Ping suppressed the fluctuations in his heart and knelt down deeply towards Zhou Zheng.

Although Yun Yun, Gan Mo and King Zhenbei did not say such words, they followed Zhou Ping and knelt down towards Zhou Zheng.

This time, they knelt!

Not power, not the throne!

It's Zhou Zheng! ~

It’s Zhou Zheng, a man of iron will, flesh and blood, and full of affection!