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Chapter 158: Attacking the Great Zhou native city? Is this a rebellion?

"Mr. is right,"

Chu Yang pondered for a moment, then asked, "Yuenan Country and our Great Zhou have always kept to themselves, why would Zhao De collude with them?"

"I'm afraid only he knows the reason."

Sima Yi said meaningfully, "Maybe they accepted benefits from Yuenan, or maybe they have some leverage over us. Anyway, as long as we insist on this, we can have a legitimate reason to fight. Then even if Zhao De has a hundred mouths, he won't be able to explain himself."

"Wonderful!"

Chu Yang clapped his hands and laughed, "Sir, this is a brilliant plan! As long as we use the banner of clearing the emperor's side and punishing the traitors."

"Then even if Zhao De wants to negotiate terms, he has to think twice."

"By then, he will definitely lower his negotiation demands and obediently hand over Zhenyuan City with both hands!"

"Your Highness is wise." Sima Yi bowed humbly.

However, Chu Yang changed the subject and frowned slightly, "Sir, although what you said makes sense, I don't like bargaining with others."

I'm going to buy the city, but as for the conditions... I don't want to offer any of them, what do you think I should do?"

Upon hearing this, Sima Yi pretended to be puzzled and asked, "This... I am stupid, please explain it to me, Your Highness."

"Pass the order down, Zhenyuan City Lord Zhao De is colluding with Yuenan Kingdom and intends to rebel!"

"I will now gather a hundred thousand troops and head to Zhenyuan City immediately to capture these traitors in one fell swoop!"

Chu Yang stood up suddenly, an imperial aura rising from him, his tone carrying unquestionable majesty.

"One hundred thousand?"

Sima Yi's eyes flashed with surprise, "Your Highness, Zhenyuan City is just a tiny place. It only takes 30,000 elite soldiers to break it. Why do you want to make such a big fuss?"

"Sir, you don't know,"

Chu Yang raised a playful smile, "I am bringing a hundred thousand troops this time, not to attack the city, but just to... besiege the city."

"Besiege?" Sima Yi was even more confused.

"Yes, it's a siege!"

Chu Yang's eyes gleamed, "I want to see if the Yuenan Kingdom will go to war with my Great Zhou for Zhao De! If they really dare to come, I will make sure they never return!"

Sima Yi suddenly realized, and then clapped his hands and laughed.

"Your Highness is very clever! This way, we can not only test the strength of Yuenan Kingdom, but also force Zhao De into a desperate situation. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!"

"Hahaha, thank you for the compliment, sir."

Chu Yang was in a good mood and couldn't help laughing out loud.

An army of one hundred thousand set out in a mighty force, heading directly for Zhenyuan City.

When the news reached Zhenyuan City, there was an uproar in the city.

People were hurrying on the streets, and people were talking in the taverns and teahouses. All the topics revolved around the same focus - the Seventh Prince, Chu Yang, who had suddenly arrived at the gates of the city.

"Have you heard? The Seventh Prince has really brought his troops here! There are a hundred thousand soldiers surrounding the city!"

"That's right! The Seventh Prince is really decisive in his actions. He does what he says without any hesitation!"

"Humph, I think he came with bad intentions! Everyone knows that Zhenyuan City is a piece of fat meat, and he wants to take advantage of the situation to rob!"

"Hush! Keep your voice down! If the government officials hear this, you'll be in big trouble!"

In an inconspicuous teahouse.

Several old men sat around a table, sipping coarse tea and talking in low voices.

"Old Li, what do you think the Seventh Prince wants to do? Is he really going to turn against City Lord Zhao just for that Diao Chan?"

An old man with wrinkles on his face and gray hair asked in a low voice.

"Who knows!"

Another thin old man with a goatee shook his head and said, "But I heard that the Seventh Prince is not a good person. When he was in Qiongzhou, he was known for his cruelty. Anyone who offended him had a bad ending!"

"Ah, this is such a chaotic world!"

The third old man, who was short and fat with a big belly, sighed and said, "We ordinary people just want to live a peaceful life, how come we have to deal with something like this?"

Zhenyuan City Lord’s Mansion.

The atmosphere in the meeting hall was equally solemn.

Sitting on the main seat was a middle-aged man wearing a brocade robe and with a fleshy face. He was Zhao De, the lord of Zhenyuan City.

At this moment, his face was ashen, his brows were furrowed, and he was holding a letter tightly in his hand, his knuckles were a little white.

Below him stood several civil servants and military officers, each with a solemn expression and not daring to breathe.

"boom!"

Zhao De slammed the letter in his hand on the table and shouted angrily: "This Chu Yang is really going too far!"

"City Lord, calm down!"

A sturdy general in armor stepped forward and said, "The Seventh Prince has mobilized a large army this time, and he is coming with great force. How should we respond?"

"Deal with it? How to deal with it?"

Zhao De said angrily, "He has an army of 100,000, and we only have a few men and horses. What can we use to fight him?"

"This……"

The general was suddenly speechless and didn't know how to answer.

"City Lord, how about we ask for help from Yuenan Country?"

At this time, a civil servant stepped forward and cautiously suggested, "Yuenan Country and our Great Zhou have always been on good terms. As long as we are willing to pay a sufficient price, they will definitely send troops to support us!"

"Ask for help?"

Zhao De snorted coldly and said, "What do you think Yuenan Kingdom is? Will they offend the seventh prince who is at the peak of his power just for us?"

"This……"

The civil servant was suddenly speechless.

"City Lord, what should we do now?"

Another general asked anxiously, "We can't just sit there and wait for death, right?"

"Why panic!"

Zhao De glared at him, took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and said, "Pass the order down, the whole city is under martial law, strengthen defense, no one is allowed to leave the city without my order!"

"Yes!"

All the generals responded in unison.

"besides,"

Zhao De paused, then continued, "Send someone outside the city to find out what the Seventh Prince wants to say and see what he wants!"

Having said that, he returned to the study to visit his military advisor Liu Banxian.

After seeing Liu Banxian, Zhao De said angrily.

"Military Advisor, didn't you say it was okay? Now Chu Yang not only accuses me of treason, but also brings an army of 100,000. What should I do?"

"Don't panic, sir. You must not rush at this moment. Let me go meet Chu Yang."

Liu Banxian vowed that he would be able to negotiate the terms of surrender with his eloquent tongue.

"Well, I'll trouble you, Military Advisor."

outside the city.

Chu Yang's camp.

Inside the central army tent, Chu Yang was wearing silver armor and sitting in the main seat, holding a cup of tea in his hand with a playful smile on his face.

Below him, Sima Yi, Xing Daorong, Pan Feng and other civil and military officials stood on both sides, each with a respectful look.

"Your Highness, someone from Zhenyuan City has come and said they want to see Your Highness."

A personal soldier came in and bowed to report.

"Oh?"

Chu Yang put down his teacup and asked with interest, "What are they here for?"