vrcanaries Chapter 1588 Commitment
Chapter 1588 Commitment
"Your Majesty, there are about three hundred people..."
Half an incense stick of time passed quickly.
Among the tens of thousands of new troops of the Zhenbei Army, some people finally couldn't bear it and proposed to leave.
Zhou Zheng did not make things difficult for them. Instead, as he had promised at the beginning, he opened the city gate and allowed these people to leave.
Looking at the departing figures, Zhou Ping clenched his fists, the murderous intent on his lips revealed without any concealment.
He narrowed his pupils slightly and looked at Zhou Zheng. At this moment, he was just waiting for Zhou Zheng to say something.
He could then lead the guards, catch up with these hundreds of people, and kill them all.
Sure enough, not only Zhou Ping, but also Xiao Mu, Yun Yun and others were also waiting for Zhou Zheng's answer.
No matter whether it was the new Zhenbei Army, the former 10,000 elite Zhenbei Army, or even Yun Yun and Yunxi, no one could accept someone who chose to withdraw at this time.
You know, it was not easy for Zhou Zheng to let them survive. You know, there are also the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the King of Zhenbei, and the princess of the Great Yuan Dynasty standing here. They are all of the most noble status. Even they did not leave, so why did these new Zhenbei troops leave?
The most important thing is that just a few dozen miles away is the imperial court’s 300,000-strong army.
Once these people leave, where can they go?
The only option was to go to the enemy camp, which was a scene that Yun Yun and the others absolutely did not want to see.
Therefore, in their view, Zhou Zheng opening the city gate and allowing these people to leave was nothing more than a test.
For anyone who truly leaves, the final outcome must be death!
"It's time to close the city gates."
However, to everyone's surprise, Zhou Zheng did not order anyone to hunt down the more than 300 people, but instead ordered the city gates to be closed.
You know, once the city gate is closed, it means that no one else can leave, and it also means that Zhou Ping and others cannot go to hunt them down.
Could it be that they were really let off?
When this thought came to Zhou Ping and others' minds, they couldn't help but take a deep breath. Everyone knew that Zhou Zheng was definitely not a hesitant person, nor was he a saint of the last days, but they still couldn't figure out why Zhou Zheng would let these people go.
"Boss, once they tell others about what's happening here..."
Zhou Ping couldn't help it, bit his lips lightly, and finally spoke.
And his concerns are exactly what others are worried about.
"A gentleman's promise is worth a thousand gold!"
Zhou Zheng looked around and then spoke slowly.
A promise worth a thousand dollars!
These four short words shocked everyone.
In this chaotic world filled with wars, in this world full of power, how can we still keep our promises?
With intrigue, deception and struggle for power, credit has been overdrawn to the extreme in this world.
No matter they are emperors, noble families, or ordinary people, what they care about is always the immediate interests, and they will never care about their own promises.
In fact, in the eyes of the world, fraud is even a legitimate means of success.
Therefore, whether it is the promise of being crowned king or prime minister, the promise of promotion and wealth, or the oath of sharing life and death, in the eyes of the world, it is just a means to stabilize people's hearts.
The Zhenbei New Army that stayed behind did not want to leave, but they were worried that Zhou Zheng would shoot them if they passed by.
After all, the power of a musket is not something they can dodge with just their feet.
No one believed that Zhou Zheng would let them leave alive, and no one believed that Zhou Zheng would watch them enter the imperial camp.
Because this is not only a stupid way to strengthen the opponent's strength and weaken your own strength, but also a stupid behavior of leaking intelligence and allowing the opponent to have a complete plan to deal with it.
No normal person would make such a mistake, let alone someone as wise as Zhou Zheng.
So, they stayed.
However, they never expected that Zhou Zheng actually let these people leave alive.
After a brief moment of shock and astonishment, many people began to feel annoyed. If they had known this would happen, they should have left here as soon as possible, just like the more than 300 people just now.
They did not want to join the imperial court camp, nor did they dislike Zhou Zheng. Instead, they had vaguely sensed that in this decisive battle, they were afraid that countless people would die here.
Therefore, their only thought was to stay away from this area.
Just leave and let them fight to the death. No matter who will own the world in the end, it has nothing to do with them.
The best way to stay alive is not to go to the battlefield!
Some people gritted their teeth. They wanted to try again, just in case Zhou Zheng agreed.
Unfortunately, Zhou Zheng seemed to see through their thoughts at a glance.
"Everyone who stayed made their own choice."
"At this moment, if anyone dares to have second thoughts, or anyone dares to make any unnatural moves, I swear on my own life that I will kill him on the horse! I will strangle him to death right before my eyes! I will kill all nine generations of his clan and destroy his family tree!!!"
The domineering words echoed all around. The absolute strength that shook the heavens and the earth made those who originally had a little bit of cautious thoughts feel depressed, and in the end they could only sigh softly.
No one doubted Zhou Zheng's methods, and no one doubted the determination behind his words just now.
Now, if I ask to leave again, I'm afraid it would be an act of seeking death.
Many people can only blame themselves for their bad luck by shrinking their heads and sighing.
"but!"
However, Zhou Zheng's words continued before he finished speaking.
"In this decisive battle, I have no way out, and neither do you."
"In a war, do you think surrendering will really work? Do you think retreating will really work? Do you think running away will really work?"
"Don't hold on to that illusion!"
"You know that when the nest is overturned, no egg will be left unbroken!"
"When the time comes, on the battlefield, once the rebels gain the upper hand and see the outcome and possibility of victory, then there will only be one outcome for you, and that is to be massacred!"
Buzz! ! !
Zhou Zheng's words were devoid of emotion, even a little cold.
But his words were buzzing in everyone's minds, and everyone felt the pressure of death.
Some people were pale and sweating profusely.
On the contrary, the 10,000 Zhenbei troops advanced and retreated with a tenacity that showed they were ready to die and were not afraid of the enemy.
"So, you have no choice but to fight to the death!"
"If you are afraid of fighting, or don't fight, you will die on the spot."
Zhou Zheng ignored the emotional changes of these people and continued to speak.
He knew that at this time, he had to make these tens of thousands of new troops of the Zhenbei Army determined to fight to the death, so that they would have a chance to give it a try!
Otherwise, when the war begins, all that will be left for them is a one-sided collapse and defeat.
"But what if the other side has 300,000 troops?!"
"We may win!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhou Zheng's face showed more confidence and pride.
"I have thousands of muskets and a hundred thousand bullets, enough to destroy their prestige!"
"I have 10,000 elite soldiers of the Northern Guard and several thousand Imperial Guards. They can fight one against ten, or even one against a hundred!"
"I, and you, the tens of thousands of passionate Erlang, you have the aura of the Zhenbei Army to help you, and you have the courage to fight to the death!"
"So, although the rebels are powerful, my sword is still sharp!"
Zhou Zheng flicked his sleeves and when he looked up, he was filled with arrogance.
The powerful self-confidence that emanated from their bones continued to infect tens of thousands of new troops stationed in the north.
That’s right, one hundred thousand bullets are enough to shock an army of three hundred thousand. Even if the other side fights life and death, it will be enough to consume one hundred thousand of their troops!
They know very well that a defeat is like a mountain collapsing!
Fuck you!
What if I win?
Thinking of this, many people's originally sad emotions began to ease, and even a little bit of blood surged.
Noticing the change in atmosphere, Zhou Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.
But he knew that it was not over yet, far from it.
This alone is not enough.
Because, only when there is a big reward will there be brave men!
"I promise you!"
"After the decisive battle, those who are alive will be rewarded handsomely! Those who are dead will be buried with honor!"
"Whether you live or die, you will become heroes praised by the whole town!"
"I will also treat your offspring well, and your wives and children well!"
Zhou Zheng made several promises in one breath.
These promises are straightforward and without any twists and turns.
All of a sudden, it ignited everyone's heart.
Everyone has to die, but if it can bring good reputation after death and blessings to future generations, then why should we be afraid? !
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