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

"What do you think I should do?"

Zhou Zheng's arc rose, murderous intent bursting out of his face.

This look made everyone feel a strong sense of uneasiness.

"Prince, although we are unable to go to the northern border to help in the battle, there are still some uses."

Finally, a high-ranking member of the court stood up with a serious face at this time.

"Oh?"

Zhou Zheng raised his eyebrows, and a hint of joking reappeared in his eyes.

"I'm waiting and willing to help you with all my strength!"

Gritting his teeth hard, the court official who had just spoken stopped talking nonsense and went straight to the point.

His words shocked the hearts of other officials present, and their eyes immediately flickered, but they all followed suit after all.

We are all smart people, so why don’t we understand the operation at this time?

This is obviously because he wants to use money to keep himself safe!

"Prince, the imperial court once rewarded the soldiers who fought for the country. Now the land in the north is in danger. Although we are defenseless, we are still willing to contribute to the imperial court."

"Give everything you have so that the soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty will have no worries!"

"It's just a small talk."

I felt uncomfortable being waited for by Zhou Zheng, breaking out in cold sweat, but now I could only hold back my fear and speak.

"Everyone, do you still have extra money and food?"

Zhou Zheng put his hands around his chest, with a sad look on his face, and spoke slowly with an unbearable heart.

"Prince, please rest assured. Even if we sell the iron pot and sell off our ancestral property, we will definitely not fall behind at this time."

Gulu swallowed his saliva. He had already scolded Zhou Zheng thousands of times in his heart.

At this point, everyone can understand why Zhou Zheng wanted to gather the high-ranking officials in the capital together before going on a personal expedition.

Not here to set out to fight with ambition, nor here to pretend to be pitiful and ask for sympathy, but to threaten them!

The land in the north is in danger, and it is by no means groundless.

If they want to stop Daxia's invasion, the imperial court will do whatever it takes.

Many officials in Kyoto have nothing more than two choices.

Either provide money or provide people.

Obviously, almost everyone present chose to pay to stay safe.

After all, these ancestral properties and money are nothing more than external possessions.

Once Daxia's cavalry breaks through the northern territory and gallops southward, all these foundations will be reduced to nothing.

In this case, it is better to take action now, at least in exchange for the opportunity for ministers like them to escape.

That's why they bite the bullet.

But how long has it been since the last time Zhou Zheng entered the palace? !

The important officials in the court had just been raided, but I didn't expect that this trick would happen again.

Even if you are plucking wool, you have to wait until the wool is all grown before plucking it.

All I can say is that Zhou Zheng is really cruel.

Take them to death.

Zhou Zheng had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions.

He sneered in his heart, but there was no sympathy on his face.

It is no secret that these guys have enriched their own pockets and are corrupt and bending the law. Zhou Zheng will not have the slightest mercy against them.

After all, many matters between the DPRK and China now require financial support.

As everyone expressed their opinions, tens of millions of taels of silver were quickly collected.

Regarding this number, even Mu Yun and Zhou Ping trembled in their hearts. They thought it would be good to get millions of taels this time, but it seems that they have underestimated the background of these guys.

When Zhou Zheng reluctantly nodded, Gan Mo signaled the soldiers to put away their swords.

The sense of solemnity surrounding the Altar of Light has just dissipated a lot.

Everyone let out a long sigh of relief, but when they looked at Zhou Zheng, the hatred in their eyes could not be concealed.

The huge family fortune did not pass down to their descendants, but fell into the hands of Zhou Zheng twice.

He can clearly rob, but he has to put on a show to get everyone to hand it over voluntarily? !

Thinking of this, everyone is angry in their bones!

"You are so kind, I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the imperial court."

Zhou Zheng finally had a faint smile on his face.

Everyone below was terrified.

They don't want more than this kind of thanks.

Once or twice it cost them their lives, but twice more would be worse than death.

"correct......"

Zhou Zheng's voice paused, his pupils suddenly condensed, and then his tone dropped.

"I will personally go north to support you, and all matters in the DPRK will be handed over to Prime Minister Mu Yun."

"Everyone, you can't be disobedient at this time."

The moment the corners of Zhou Zheng's mouth rose, coldness swept over him, and murderous intent burst out.

His eyes are like knives, and almost everyone who confronts him will be frightened.

Disobedience? !

Boom boom boom! ! !

Everyone's hearts were clenching again, and they were beating wildly.

"I can't wait!"

"We will put the Prime Minister at the center of everything and do our best for state affairs. We will not dare to act rashly."

All the ministers and officials hurriedly knelt down and worshiped, their words full of fear and uneasiness.

They knew clearly that this was Zhou Zheng's blow to them.

"Don't dare to be the best."

"Today, I will leave my words here!"

"Anyone dares to have a disobedient heart and behave inappropriately!"

"I will definitely kill the nine clans, crush their bones and spread them to ashes, and they will never be reincarnated forever!"

Zhou Zheng stepped forward, and the domineering murderous aura on his body swept away like a rolling river.

He looked around at the people kneeling below. Among them were those who were loyal on the surface but secretly dissatisfied, those who constantly collaborated with the enemy through small tricks, and even those who looked forward to the stars and the moon and wished that Zhou Zheng would be overthrown!

If he doesn't strike at this time, he is afraid that once he leaves Kyoto, these people will definitely cause chaos.

It seems that they are now terrified, but Zhou Zheng knows better than anyone else that the words of a capricious villain cannot be trusted!

"I am taking charge of the expedition this time, but there are still tens of thousands of elites left in Kyoto!"

"Muyun obeys the order!"

With a low drink, Mu Yun quickly stood beside Zhou Zheng.

"The gates of Kyoto are closed, and heavy troops are deployed to protect the safety of your lords' mansions."

When the first order came down, everyone's hearts trembled.

This is because Zhou Zheng is worried about them, and there is a sharp blade hanging above their heads!

Let those who are preparing to escape in advance turn pale.

This is going to cut off their last escape route!

"In Kyoto, anyone who causes trouble will be killed without mercy without asking for permission!"

When the second order came down, some people who had other ideas suddenly felt their hearts tighten.

"I have a third order, and it is also the most important order!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Zheng's voice paused a little.

At this moment, a strong feeling of uneasiness began to spread in everyone's hearts.

"If the northern border is broken, I will die in battle!"

"Then, burn the palace, kill all the officials, and punish the traitors!"

Buzz! ! !

Zhou Zheng's words were like a boulder thrown into the sea, causing huge waves in an instant.

Everyone opened their eyes suddenly, trembling all over, it was incredible!

This third order is that if Zhou Zheng dies, everyone will be buried with him! ?

Is he crazy? !

"Yes!"

Mu Yun was stunned. He didn't expect Zhou Zheng to give such an order in front of everyone!

But he didn't hesitate and agreed on the spot.

He knew very well that if Zhou Zheng died on the battlefield, these people who were greedy for life and fearful of death would indeed have no point in continuing to live.

Moreover, only in this way can these officials be truly intimidated!

At least, let them not dare to act rashly while Zhou Zheng takes command of the expedition!

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