Chapter 731 - 731 Powerful Tang Ji: Ruthless Zhao Jiong

Zhao Yuanlang forced his eyes open, feeling exceptionally dizzy.

“If it were you, which road would you choose?”

“Being born a hunter, Ye Lei is used to mountain paths, so naturally, he would choose the risky, narrow path.”

Di Yelei paused for a moment: “As long as we pass over that mountain, there’s a single-plank bridge at the foot of the mountain. Once we cross the river first and cut off the single-plank bridge, we can block the pursuit of the army. Then we can just go straight to Gongzhou City. Even if they had wings, they wouldn’t be able to catch up with us.”

There was not a hint of falsehood in his words.

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However, what he didn’t say was that this path was indeed difficult to walk. One would need the agility of a hunter to cope with the dangerous road conditions.

“Well, since that’s the case, you should take the lead and show us the way. I believe you can safely guide us out of here. I also trust my men, who are skilled and powerful soldiers. If you can make it through, I believe they can too!”

Zhao Yuanlang’s words were nothing short of inspiring.

“Yes! We guarantee the completion of the mission!”

Everyone was united, shouting in unison.

“Your Majesty, allow me to say a few words.”

The leading guard stepped forward from the crowd to express his stance.

“Granted!”

“Brothers, we’re all men who can fight and charge! It’s thanks to His Majesty that we have high official positions and generous rewards. It’s because of His Majesty that our parents and siblings can enjoy endless wealth and honor! Now, it’s time for us to give back to His Majesty! Brothers, isn’t that the truth?”

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“Having a scar from losing our heads is just a small thing. Eighteen years later, we’ll still be heroes! Brothers, we vow to protect His Majesty and safely escort him out.”

The remaining guards rose one after another, bowing down: “We pledge loyalty to His Majesty, long live His Majesty!”

“Good, very good! All of you are my good brothers! Well done, each and every one of you is well done!”

Zhao Yuanlang shakily rose from the ground and patted everyone’s shoulders one by one, inspiring them.

“Brothers! Today, I will put my words here. After we return, I will give a proper burial to the families of those who died before. I will reward their family members, ensuring blessings on their descendants!”

Di Yelei silently stood by and watched Zhao Yuanlang’s series of actions. Watching him appeal to emotions first, then reason, and finally using financial tactics, Zhao Yuanlang was able to greatly stir the emotions of everyone before the battle.

“His Majesty is wise!”

Everyone cried out in unison.

“Very good! You all know this person, don’t you?”

Zhao Yuanlang suddenly pointed at Di Yelei, startling him.

“This is Ruyu’s husband. Ruyu is my daughter, who has been lost among the commoners for many years. The reason I came to Gongzhou City this time was to find Ruyu. Heaven has finally allowed me to find my daughter. I believe that he can definitely lead us out of this desperate situation and guide us through this perilous land!”

Di Yelei stepped forward and bowed with a determined look in his eyes.

“I, your servant, will not fail the trust of His Majesty!”

His eyes were full of perseverance.

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Zhao Jiong was in a bad mood – to be precise, a very bad mood!

He had prepared for this operation for many years, and there was no room for any failure. Because he understood that if he failed this time, what awaited him would be a catastrophe.

In the past, Zhao Yuanlang allowed him to live on, probably due to Lin Xiner’s instructions; another reason might be that he wanted to implement benevolent policies to stabilize his country landscape; additionally, because he had remained quiet and entrenched on Black Dragon Mountain without making any moves.

Now that he had disrupted this balance, if Zhao Yuanlang still tolerated him, then he would not be a man!

“Have the people who went to investigate ahead not returned with any results? The sky will soon brighten, and you are all good-for-nothing! You can’t even handle a small matter! What’s the use of keeping you all?”

He was so furious that he blew his beard and glared, the anger was raging! The long sword in his hand was raised, and he directly beheaded two followers, and his anger grew instead of diminishing.

With such a fierce and evil image, the surrounding people did not dare to breathe.

“Your Majesty, the identity of that person has been verified.”

A soldier quickly stepped forward to report.

“Oh, who is he?”

“This person is named Tang Ji, who was previously disguised as Old Tang and was hiding in the armory of Macheng County as a small soldier. He is…he is under the direct control of Captain Di.”

“Tang Ji… is he Di Yelei’s subordinate?”

Zhao Jiong frowned and thought for a long time: “Tang Ji… why do I feel that this person’s name is familiar?”

“Your Majesty, Tang Ji used to be by the side of the Third Prince. After the accidental death of the Third Prince, Tang Ji disappeared without a trace.”

“Right! I remember now! He was the strategist by the side of the Third Prince, highly skilled, and I even had the idea of digging for this talent. But how could he appear here? This should not be possible?” Zhao Jiong felt more and more confused as he thought.

“Your Majesty, could it be that Tang Ji was originally Zhao Yuanlang’s man…”

Meng Caimai beside him suddenly spoke up, immediately enlightening Zhao Jiong!

He slapped his thigh heavily with a “snap”: “That’s right! It must be like that. Tang Ji is not the Third Prince’s man at all, but the Eighth Imperial Brother Zhao Wu, now Zhao Yuanlang’s undercover, who was sent to the Third Prince’s side. After the death of the Third Prince, Tang Ji had retired and was planted in Macheng County to monitor me! It is possible that he was the one who sent letters to Zhao Yuanlang for all these years!”

Zhao Jiong became angrier as he spoke, wishing he could catch Tang Ji to vent his anger.

“How is it? Have you caught Tang Ji?”

The soldier who came to report shuddered: “Tang Ji is as slippery as a loach, our brothers tried their best to keep him, but they weren’t able to. Instead, they were killed by him. In the end, he broke through our encirclement and escaped…”

“If that’s the case, why are you still alive? Why not go down and accompany your brothers!”

Zhao Jiong swung his knife and with one stroke, the soldier’s head was removed without even a grunt. His body still knelt there, and it wasn’t until a while later that it slowly fell.

His cruelty made the surrounding subordinates unconsciously retreat a few steps, quietly distancing themselves from each other for their own protection.

“Is it Di Yelei? Haha…”

Zhao Jiong sneered and took out a handkerchief, slowly wiping the fresh blood on the long sword: “Di Yelei, you bastard! Ungrateful white-eyed wolf. You dare to betray me from within, it seems you don’t want your parents’ lives anymore! Come, go to Di Residence and catch those two old things for me!”

He couldn’t touch Liu Sisi, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t hurt others.

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“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The soldiers below quickly left.