Chapter 1 The Color of the Sky

The sky gradually darkened, and Cao Zhenrong's face, illuminated by the torches, appeared somewhat gloomy.

He raised his voice, looking at the soldiers in front of him who were ready to set off.

"Everyone, you've seen the current situation."

"We fought bloody battles for Great Wei, guarding this northern defense line. But the dog emperor actually slanderously accused us of rebellion, and now he's even coming to quell the rebellion!"

"Tell me, are we just going to wait for death like this?"

The soldiers didn't speak, but their faces were filled with anger.

A hint of satisfaction appeared in Cao Zhenrong's eyes.

Fortunately, he had sealed off the news of Jiang Chen's edict to attack him, so these soldiers didn't know the real reason at all.

Especially these people who were launching the surprise attack tonight, they were all northerners with a fierce folk customs.

Under his deceptive words, they were now standing with him.

He continued loudly: "Since the dog emperor is unjust, then we will be unrighteous! Tonight, everyone will launch a night raid on them, and strive to kill the dog emperor on the spot!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" the soldiers shouted.

Cao Zhenrong nodded heavily to Deng Pengfei, drew his saber, and pointed it south: "Set off!"

More than a thousand people, occasionally flashing with cold light, advanced towards Jiang Chen's camp two hundred *li* away, under the cover of night.

Jiang Chen, who had set up camp ten *li* outside the city, received the news from the dark guards and smiled coldly.

As expected, he couldn't help but take action.

"Is everything arranged?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Everything has been prepared according to Your Majesty's instructions, waiting only for the enemy to enter the urn," Shi Ping said.

"No, no, no."

Jiang Chen shook his head: "Not the enemy, but the friendly army that has been deceived."

Shi Ping quickly changed his words: "Yes, it is the friendly army. Your Majesty is benevolent!"

At this time, the soldiers ambushing in the city were explaining something to the people protecting them behind them.

Two hours later, in a silent night, a burst of shouts suddenly rang out.

Immediately afterwards, the city gate was opened.

Deng Pengfei, who was leading the surprise attack, was very surprised.

But soon he felt it was normal.

It was not surprising that an absurd and immoral emperor would do such a thing.

Deng Pengfei waved his saber and pointed directly at the mansion in the middle, shouting: "Charge! Kill the dog emperor!"

"Kill!"

Amidst the shouts, Deng Pengfei led his team straight to the city lord's mansion.

But after only a few breaths, Deng Pengfei felt that something was wrong.

They had already caused such a commotion entering the city, why hadn't anyone come out to stop them?

A bad premonition suddenly arose in Deng Pengfei's heart.

After hearing the sound of the city gate closing heavily behind him, Deng Pengfei was shocked.

Not good!

We've been tricked!

Deng Pengfei quickly shouted: "Everyone, be careful!"

The soldiers in the surprise attack team were all startled, and then became a little flustered.

"Calm down! Everyone calm down!"

Deng Pengfei shouted, but it was useless at all.

The soldiers held their sabers and looked around, fearing an enemy sneak attack.

At this time, the torches on the city wall were brightly lit, and Yao Shouxin, under the protection of several personal guards, looked at the surprise attack team below.

"Dog official!" Deng Pengfei cursed angrily.

Yao Shouxin didn't look at Deng Pengfei, but smiled at the soldiers.

"Everyone, don't panic, we won't attack," Yao Shouxin said.

No one in the surprise attack team below believed this.

Now that they were surrounded, how could they not attack?

Did he think they would let them leave?

Yao Shouxin didn't beat around the bush, and waved to the soldiers on both sides of the city wall: "Take a look at who they are."

The soldiers stepped aside, and some of the people who had followed them stepped forward.

By the light of the torches, the soldiers of the surprise attack team could see the faces of the people on the city wall, and someone immediately exclaimed, "Dad, why are you here?"

Soon, a second, third, and more soldiers recognized their relatives on the city wall.

Deng Pengfei's face changed drastically. He probably already guessed Yao Shouxin's intentions, and he shouted loudly: "Everyone, have you seen it? The dog emperor is actually using your relatives to threaten you. He's simply heinous!"

"Everyone, follow me and charge out!"

After saying that, Deng Pengfei was about to lead his team to charge outwards.

At this moment, a sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out.

*Shui!*

"Ah!"

Deng Pengfei was shot in the shoulder and fell to the ground instantly.

Yao Shouxin then stood up again: "Everyone, calm down and listen to what your relatives have to say."

Afterwards, Yao Shouxin nodded to the people.

The people immediately shouted loudly: "Son, Dad wasn't forced here. Dad heard that you were being deceived by bad people and were working for them. Dad is here to persuade you!"

"The current emperor is benevolent. He said that as long as you abandon the darkness and turn to the light, he won't pursue your crimes this time. Don't be confused!"

…

The sincere shouts caused the soldiers of the surprise attack team to become confused.

Yao Shouxin then shouted loudly: "Those soldiers who didn't see their relatives just now, see if this next batch has them."

A new batch of people came forward, and many soldiers of the surprise attack team recognized their relatives.

As a result, the soldiers of the surprise attack team couldn't help but believe it a little.

As the 30,000 people took turns showing their faces, half of the thousand soldiers below saw their relatives, and a small half saw elders they recognized.

How could everyone not believe it?

Seeing that the soldiers below basically believed him, Yao Shouxin stood up again and said: "Everyone, His Majesty is quelling the rebellion this time, and he is quelling those who embezzled military pay and rations."

"Simply put, they are the villains above the rank of lieutenant colonel!"

"I believe that everyone is unaware, and His Majesty has also said that he will only pursue the leader of the embezzlement, and the rest will not be held accountable!"

After saying a few words, coupled with Deng Pengfei's greatly changed expression, how could the soldiers of the surprise attack team not believe it?

"Everyone is a comrade, and everyone is protecting Great Wei and protecting the people. We shouldn't kill each other."

As Yao Shouxin spoke, he was the first to walk down from the city wall, his arms spread open, fearless.

The soldiers on the city wall were all shocked. This action had not been discussed beforehand!

But this move instantly won the favor of the soldiers of the surprise attack team.

The other party's high-ranking official had said so, so could there be anything wrong?

Yao Shouxin smiled and said, "Everyone can go talk to their relatives, but it's best to put down your weapons to avoid accidental injuries."

*Dang—*

Soon, someone put down their weapon and ran towards the city wall.

"Dad!"

With the first one, there was a second one. Soon, except for the two hundred or so soldiers who hadn't seen their relatives, everyone else found their relatives. Some hugged their heads and cried, and some were overjoyed.

Yao Shouxin smiled and said to the remaining two hundred or so soldiers, "You guys go rest and have some water."

The two hundred or so people, who were still a little nervous, relaxed instantly.

Afterwards, on the huge open space, only Deng Pengfei, who could not stand up due to the severe pain, was left.

"Come, arrest Deng Pengfei and send him to His Majesty!"

After Deng Pengfei was taken away, Yao Shouxin waited for a while and called the soldiers of the surprise attack team together.