The crisp sound coming from the neck joints was clearly audible in the dull warehouse.

Zhang Zhao, who originally thought about fighting Zhang Junlin, now felt a numb and near-death feeling all over his body.

How dare he bear it?!

No matter how reluctant he is, he can only kneel down on the ground and keep his head low.

"Zhang Zhao, I am lying down to receive the order, is that okay or not?"

Facing the overwhelming power of Mount Tai, Zhang Zhao felt endless murderous intent.

He didn't want to answer, but in order to save his life, he could only utter a vague "Hmm" from his throat, feeling secretly resentful in his heart.

Xiang Hong mistook me!

The third prince is not a peak sixth-level warrior, and the power released at this time is clearly something that only a seventh-level warrior can possess!

"Since you are willing to kneel, then kneel and read the emperor's oral decree."

Zhang Junlin did not call him "father" but the emperor.

This gave Zhang Zhao a clue. When he returned to his hometown, so that he could put Zhang Junlin's shoes on, he said that the prince resented your majesty and did not want to be called father and emperor, in order to repay the humiliation he suffered at this time.

In this way, he swallowed the bad breath in his heart and knelt down to declare the decree.

"Your Majesty ordered that the Second Prince and the Eighth Prince have returned from afar to assist the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince should go out of the city to greet them and thank them in public."

When the second prince was mentioned, the expression on Zhang Zhao's face became obviously much happier.

Zhang Junlin expressed disdain for such a flattering behavior by a sixth-level peak warrior.

"Zhang Zhao, after all, you are a military general and are still at the peak of the sixth level. Don't you consider changing your position to serve the country?"

"I am His Majesty's personal attendant. Even if the Crown Prince has the power to supervise the country, he has no right to dispatch me."

Zhang Zhao refused without hesitation.

The sixth-level peak leader is considered outstanding among the current generals of South Vietnam, but on the battlefield against a powerful country, he has to endure hardships and then be killed with one move.

How can it be compared to being with His Majesty and the Queen?

Not only was he popular and popular, but he was also a close servant of the emperor. When he was reused, all civil and military officials also respected him.

Oh - got it.

Zhang Junlin gave up on persuading people to be virtuous.

"Okay, I have heard the oral edict you read. Isn't it that the emperor just sees that this prince is prestigious and wants to use this stepping stone to make the second and eighth princes more prestigious?"

He pointed out the key issues of an imperial edict and an oral edict in one sentence.

Zhang Zhao opened his mouth, but couldn't refute.

This is what happened, but hearing it from the prince's mouth gave him an ominous premonition.

"Is the prince trying to disobey the decree?"

Zhang Zhao's voice was low.

Zhang Junlin, who was thinking about how to make the two princes more prestigious, almost missed the message.

"You have ordered me to die, but I have to die. He is the emperor and I am the prince. How can I dare to resist and disobey the decree?"

But to say this in public is to despise the king!

Dong You did not dare to explain in public and glanced at Zhang Zhao worriedly.

He only needs to know about His Majesty's dissatisfaction. If the emperor's servants, especially those from the Queen's faction, know about it, there will definitely be big trouble...

"Zhang Zhao, you can leave."

Zhang Junlin withdrew his strength at the same time.

Zhang Zhao was like a lost dog, running away with his tail between his legs.

"Your Highness..."

Dong You wanted His Highness to control Zhang Zhao, but he had no idea how to control Shi.

The sound of horses neighing could be heard outside.

"drive!"

Zhang Zhao was already on the horse. He didn't even have time to step on the pedals, so he turned the horse's head and rushed into the rain.

Zhang Junlin stared at the black spot in the distance, and asked with a half-smile: "What did the Grand Master want to say just now?"

"Zhang summoned him..."

Phew!

Dong You still hadn't finished speaking when he was interrupted by a muffled sound outside.

"Hiss~~"

The screams of horses pierced the rainy night, and Dong You looked over.

I saw a frightened horse struggling violently on the muddy road not far away, and Zhang Zhao, who was on the horse just now, had already been trampled into the mud pit by random hooves, without any sign of struggle.

"A warrior at the peak of the sixth level can also fall off his horse."

Zhang Junlin told the cause of Zhang Zhao's death in an understatement.

"..."

Dong You looked at His Highness who was talking nonsense with his eyes open and did not refute.

It would be better to die.

He did not contribute to the country or the people when he was alive, but only fought for power and gain. In death, His Highness has one less threat.

Zhang Junlin clenched his right fist and sighed softly.

"Grand Master, when you leave, remember to collect the body and carry it to Beicheng, where you and I will welcome the second prince."

"It would be a good idea to let him, the servant of the emperor, show his last loyalty."

The original person was often bullied by Zhang Zhao and almost lost his life several times.

Facing an enemy who wants to kill you all the time, showing mercy is seeking death.

The Western Chu generals in the warehouse who were awakened, pretended to be asleep, and waited for gossip were so frightened by Zhang Junlin's murderous manner that they did not even dare to breathe.

Zhang Junlin saw the fear in their eyes and raised the corners of his lips slightly.

"Don't worry, I just have old grudges and new grudges with Zhang Zhao. I just have a different stance from you."

Before Shi Lei and others could breathe a sigh of relief, Zhang Junlin continued: "Of course, if you tell the Emperor of Western Chu that there is no need to exchange prisoners and think about designing this palace and doing things secretly, this palace will definitely not create trouble."

"!!!"

Shi Lei, who secretly communicated with Xi while he was fertilizing food last night, felt a chill in his neck.

Looking at this young man who is five or six years younger than him, I just feel that he is no more generous than the rumored Empress Mo in her heyday!

"Go to sleep. When you wake up, you will go with me to greet the two princes."

"The grand master remembered to arrange for the people to line up to greet him, so he said that the two princes came to show kindness to the people according to the order, and it was not a loss for them to come."

The stupid son sent to the door by the Dog Emperor will not be killed until he is killed.

Hey hey hey.

Dong You originally thought that His Highness the Crown Prince was speaking angrily.

But when I saw His Highness the Crown Prince's expression as cunning as a fox when offering grain, and thought of the granaries piled everywhere in the city, I suddenly became energetic.

It doesn’t matter who or what His Highness wants to rob this time, just do as he is told!

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely encourage the people in the city to welcome you!"

"I can rest assured when you do this."

Dong You was praised and walked out of the warehouse as if he had been given a shot of blood.

Shalala!

It's pouring rain outside.

The horse in front, tired from struggling, was lying on its side in the mud pit. Zhang Zhao, who was crushed below, could no longer see his human form.

Dong You, who had never even seen blood, stared at Zhang Zhao's corpse for a moment, took a deep breath, and his eyes gradually changed from hesitation to determination.

"You should know why Captain Zhang died."

"Back to my lord, Captain Zhang died after falling from his horse!"

Dong You looked at the pile of dung in the distance, and then looked up at the cloudy sky with no sun.

Ever since the emperor escaped from Jinling, he felt suddenly relieved that he had lost his backbone, but at this moment he felt more relaxed than ever before.

"Carry the body away."

"yes!"
To be continued...