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

"No matter what, there is nothing wrong with you strengthening your own strength."

Finally, Xiao Mu nodded.

And these words made the smile on Zhou Zheng's face increase a lot.

Because this sentence undoubtedly expresses Xiao Mu's attitude!

With Xiao Mu's support and the Northern Territory's endorsement, Zhou Zheng will be more confident in what he does next.

No matter how deep Tianjing Emperor's city is, no matter how many trump cards Emperor Tianjing has.

Zhou Zheng understands one truth, that is, his destiny is in his own hands!

Only when you are strong enough can you do what you want to do and protect the people you want to protect.

"But, capital, I still have to go back."

However, Xiao Mu's next words made Zhou Zheng's expression change drastically.

This is why! ?

"In the north, I will write a letter to the court and leave it to Guan'er to take care of it."

"With him here, there will be no worries in the north."

Over the years, Xiao Mu seemed to be indifferent to Xiao Guan, but in fact he was tempering Xiao Guan's character.

He used to be too impulsive and competitive, which was not a good thing.

Today, Xiao Guan has tempered his sharpness and become more calm. In addition, he has achieved great success in capturing Yangning City and rushing to the aid of the northern border. He must also be able to convince the people below.

"But, Grandpa!?"

Zhou Zheng shook his head. This time when he returned to the capital, Zhou Zheng couldn't guess what might happen.

"It can't be helped."

Looking at Zhou Zheng who looked anxious, Xiao Mu also felt a little relieved.

"If I don't go, Your Majesty will not let the northern land go."

The Northern Territory where Zhenbei Hou is in is a piece of stone. Only with his departure can the Holy Lord have a chance to give the Zhenbei Army in the Northern Territory a way out.

As for handing it over to Xiao Guan, everyone knows that Xiao Guan is disabled in his lower body and has long lost his former glory. Xiao Guan, who behaves like this, does not pose any threat to the court.

"If I don't go, your coronation ceremony may not go smoothly."

Just three words "Zhenbeihou" can shock those young people in Kyoto.

In the view of Zhenbei Hou, as long as Zhou Zheng does not rebel, there is only one way, and that is to complete the coronation and become the real crown prince.

But among the officials of the imperial court, the civil and military ministers, the princes and concubines, and even the royal family members, who would agree! ?

In his opinion, even Emperor Tianjing was unwilling to crown Zhou Zheng.

If he goes, it will at least make Zhou Zheng's coronation process much smoother.

"Your Majesty will feel at ease when I am in Kyoto."

Zhou Zheng knew the meaning of Xiao Mu's words very well.

This is equivalent to being a hostage!

However, Zhou Zheng could also understand that the reason why Xiao Mu acted like this was to temporarily ease the conflict between him and Emperor Tianjing.

"Also, you are still too weak now."

"In the land of Xiangjun, do you really think you have control over everything!?"

Looking at Zhou Zheng with some distress, Xiao Mu smiled bitterly.

These words made Zhou Zheng's pupils widen, and his face was full of fear and disbelief.

What does it mean! ?

Zhou Zheng beheaded the aristocratic families in Xiangjun, put down two rebellions and massacred hundreds of thousands of people, and even killed the entire Langteng tribe!

He allowed the Su family to settle in, cultivate Gu Jiang and other loyal people, and even set up hundreds of hidden stake outlets at the Xiangjun branch of Jin Chan Auction!

Even though Xiangjun doesn't have many soldiers yet, Zhou Zheng is still confident that he can control the entire Xiangjun.

"If Your Majesty is willing, everything you have in Xiang County can be destroyed in an instant."

A trace of fear appeared on the old face.

Emperor Tianjing's methods are definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

"Do you know why the imperial court cares so much about the northern border?"

"Because this is one of the few places where Emperor Tianjing has no real control."

In recent years, the northern land has been managed by Zhenbei Hou, making it impossible for the imperial court to intervene.

Therefore, the imperial court was afraid of Zhenbeihou, so Emperor Tianjing was afraid of Zhenbeihou!

This is also the real reason why, when the troops of the Great Xia Kingdom came to the city, there were very few Zhenbei troops left, and the northern territory was even in danger, the imperial court would rather station 300,000 troops than support the northern territory.

If you can't control it, then it's better to destroy it!

This is the logic of Emperor Tianjing.

"I heard that the imperial court asked you for the method of making a repeating crossbow!?"

Suddenly the conversation changed, Xiao Mu looked up at Zhou Zheng and asked.

"Yes, but I refused."

Nod.

The continuous crossbow method does not have much technical content, but it requires skilled craftsmen to make it.

However, Zhou Zheng did not want to hand over this kind of big killing weapon to the court yet.

"Do you know why the court didn't mention this matter to you again?"

Xiao Mu asked.

Zhou Zheng shook his head.

He was also a little confused now, but he didn't think much about it.

"Because the imperial court has mastered the method of making repeated crossbows."

"Maybe it's not as sophisticated as your repeating crossbow, but it's not far behind."

The words of Marquis Zhenbei made Zhou Zheng's heartbeat suddenly accelerate, and then his whole face became a little panicked.

"Why isn't Emperor Tianjing worried about Daxia driving his troops south and approaching the imperial capital?!"

"It's not the defense line formed by the 300,000 soldiers, but the imperial court building tens of thousands of crossbows overnight."

The Marquis of Zhenbei ignored Zhou Zheng's reaction and continued to speak.

"Not just repeating crossbows."

"Even your black powder, I think the court will soon know it."

The words from Zhenbeihou's mouth are more shocking than the last!

If it was the manufacturing method of Lian Nu, the Mohist family might have leaked the secret.

So how to explain this black gunpowder! ?

The northern territory is under the control of Zhenbei Hou, and it is impossible for the imperial forces to invade.

Only Zhou Zheng himself knows the recipe!

The only people he came into contact with were Lan Yu and Zhou Ping who were absolutely loyal!

Black powder is a truly hot weapon in the entire world. Although it is not yet mature, its lethality is strong, as can be seen in the battle in the North.

As long as Zhou Zheng is given enough time later, he can continue to improve!

but!

Why would the imperial court know this top secret?

At this moment, cold sweat broke out on Zhou Zheng's forehead!

If he was just afraid of Emperor Tianjing before, now he really felt what Zhenbei Hou said, Emperor Tianjing was unfathomable!

Seeing Zhou Zheng's serious look, Zhenbei Hou said nothing.

Since it is difficult to reconcile the two sides, Zhou Zheng needs to know in advance how tyrannical Emperor Tianjing is!

"Grandpa means that!"

"No matter what I come up with, the imperial court may know about it and copy it secretly?"

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Zheng's pupils shrank to the size of pinholes.

"Yes."

The Marquis of Zhenbei did not hesitate to use Emperor Tianjing's intelligence network and methods.

The reason why he let Zhou Zheng go so easily was because Emperor Tianjing believed that he could completely control Zhou Zheng!

"It seems it's time to clean up the people around us."

Zhou Zheng has never tolerated sand in his eyes!

Dare to ambush him, he wants to see who is so bold!