In the northern cities, a group of generals led a large group of people.
Behind him were a large number of commoners, bringing along their families.
Everyone was travel-worn and looked like they were fleeing for their lives.
However, the destination of this trip was not the rich south, but the even more impoverished north.
"Milord, are you really going to rebel against the Li Dynasty by going to the North City?”
The soldiers also looked over. When they went to seek refuge with the Third Prince, the adults had already made it clear.
However, if they really did this now, everyone was still a little worried.
The Emperor was fatuous and incompetent, while the Third Prince was incomparably benevolent. If they had to choose, they would naturally choose the Third Prince.
However, the Li Dynasty had stood firm for thousands of years. Even though the Third Prince was extremely talented, everyone still had doubts about the final outcome.
"Sigh! How could I not be worried?"
The city guard sighed. He had never thought that he would rebel against the Li Dynasty.
Although the Emperor was fatuous and incompetent, as long as the foundation of the Li Dynasty was still there.
If the sky collapsed, there would be someone high to hold it up. It would not be able to press down on the heads of small figures like them.
If he did his duty, paddled and touched the fish when he had time, life would be like this.
However, the heavens were unpredictable. Who knew that His Majesty actually did not care about their lives at all?
Wouldn't it be suicide for them to fight against the Third Prince?
Compared to death, he was more willing to gamble for a bright future.
"His Majesty is fatuous and incompetent, and everyone knows that. Now that he wants to force us into a desperate situation, do we have a choice?”
"Just look at the people behind us. Not only us, but everyone in the world has no choice.”
The person who asked also sighed.
That's right!
When did they have a choice?
If he had a choice, why would he be sent to such a desolate place to guard?
Other than the nobles and officials who had their fiefs here, those who were sent here were basically some small transparent people or were demoted because they had offended someone.
Those with real connections and power would definitely be able to find a good place for themselves.
"When the Third Prince decided to rebel, he was willing to suppress the barbarian army for the sake of the people in North City. All these years, we have also received the Third Prince's favor.”
"Even if I really lose miserably, I'll just treat it as returning the Third Prince's kindness. Dying by the Third Prince's side is better than being pushed out by the fatuous ruler as an ant to die.”
"If there are those who are willing, it's still not too late to regret now. Once you enter Jubei City, there's no chance for regrets.”
The city guard raised his voice at the last sentence. Not only did the soldiers behind him hear it, but even the people in the distance heard it.
The momentum of the march paused for a moment. Many people raised their heads and thought for a moment before lowering their heads and continuing to advance.
What was the use of going back? As long as there was peace, there would be no rebellion.
Everyone knew very well what the outcome of a rebellion would be.
The current situation was either to listen to the orders of the fatuous ruler and go to die.
The other option was to join the Third Prince and rebel. If he succeeded, he would die after failing.
Even if it was the worst outcome, he could at least live a little longer.
Just like what the city guard said, it seemed like they had a choice, but it was not.
Both paths were filled with the danger of death, but the current path might be able to survive.
They had no choice.
The cities in the north were not far from each other, and the people from the cities were scattered to the north of the city.
Meeting up on the road, everyone looked at each other and continued to move forward.
Similar discussions were happening not only here, but also among the people of other cities. The result was the same.
No one regretted retreating. They had nowhere to retreat.
The flood that was driven by the general trend gathered at the gate of the North Gate in the evening.
The leader of the northern cities sat on his horse and looked at the city wall.
On the city wall was the figure of a white youth, dressed in military attire, standing on the bluestone bricks.
The whistling north wind lifted his hair and the hem of his clothes, dancing in the air.
This was the young hero who had guarded the North City for many years, the son of the fatuous ruler, the Third Prince.
"Your Highness, the fatuous ruler is fatuous and unreasonable. He actually made us attack Your Highness, the great benefactor. We feel that our conscience has not disappeared and we dare not act rashly. Therefore, we have come to seek refuge with Your Highness.”
"I hope Your Highness will take us in.”
The soldiers and commoners shouted at the Third Prince on the city wall.
The Third Prince understood. His eyes were like torches as he drew his saber and pointed it in the direction of the capital.
"I want to ride a horse and trample the capital. What will you do?”
"We are willing to follow Your Highness and serve you!”
The leading general dismounted and knelt on the ground, shouting.
The soldiers and civilians followed suit, kneeling on the ground and shouting in unison.
"I'm willing to follow Your Highness and serve you!”
"Hahahahaha, open the city gates and welcome everyone into the city.”
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
The wooden door in front of the city slowly opened with a creak.
The soldiers of Jubei City were divided into two rows, and they called for everyone to enter in an orderly manner.
After taking down the Yanmen Pass, the Third Prince had planned to attack the hinterland of the Li Dynasty in one go.
However, when he received the news that the fatuous ruler had sent the northern cities to attack Jubei City, he turned his horse around and returned to Jubei City.
He wasn't worried about the safety of Ju Bei City. He knew the combat strength of the northern cities like the back of his hand.
With the meager abilities of the northern cities and the fact that none of them knew how to lead troops into battle, there was nothing to be afraid of.
The troops left behind in the north of the city were enough to deal with the situation, even more than enough.
But he knew that this was an opportunity, an opportunity to announce himself to the world.
The main problem with rebelling was that there was no reason to do so.
Now that the Emperor was fatuous and the Third Prince was leading the rebellion, it was not without reason.
But there was always a thorn, a thorn that killed his father and usurped the throne.
If this problem was not resolved, even if he sat on the Dragon Throne, he would be criticized and given the title of having an improper position.
If he wanted to solve this problem, he needed to give the world some time to digest this news and give them a chance to choose.
The northern cities were the best example.
The Third Prince was certain that the northern cities would not attack him. One was unwilling, and the other did not dare.
In terms of emotions, reason, public and private, they were more inclined to the Third Prince.
Then there was only one path in front of them, and that was to surrender.
Therefore, he wanted to return to the northern city. Not only did he want to accept the surrenders of the northern cities, but he also wanted to personally accept everyone from the northern cities.
This was a declaration to the world that he was not a fatuous ruler, but a wise ruler who loved his people like his own children.
If you are dissatisfied with the fatuous ruler, you can come and join me. I will accept it!
In this way, the people of the world would have a way out. As long as they had a choice, no one would be willing to fight to the death with them.
Once he hesitated, he would have the space to lobby, and his chances of conquering Dali would increase.
Moreover, he had already entered the martial grandmaster realm.
If he was cruel and did not hold back, he would be the ancestor who had stopped the traitor back then.
He had a good chance of killing a Rank-2 grandmaster!
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