I am a commoner, but I will lead the empress to unify the world

Chapter 179: Bad News from Shengjing, General Kun is Outraged

Shen Changgong smiled and said,

"Stand up. There's no need to kneel all the time. Unless it's an important occasion like ancestral worship or a court meeting, you don't need to kneel."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yu Huatian stood up, and Shen Changgong continued,

"After returning to the capital, I will arrange a large mansion for you to accommodate your parents. Many powerful people in Yanjing have had their property confiscated, and many mansions are empty. If you need anything else, just let me know.

But the title cannot be given to you for the time being. The military system of Dayan is being reformed, and only those who have made contributions can obtain the title."

"Your Highness is too polite. I am already very satisfied to have military power."

The two chatted for a while, and Shen Changgong also felt that Yu Huatian was really back home this time.

Suddenly, there was a noisy sound outside the big tent.

"Get out of the way, we want to see the Marshal!"

"General, we have something urgent to ask you, it's urgent!"

"Stand back. This is the Great Yan commander's tent. Inside are His Majesty and the prince. Are you planning a rebellion?"

"Go back to your prison camps!"

Shen Changgong frowned and walked out quickly. He saw a group of Kun generals shoving and fighting with the guards outside and shouted,

"What are you doing?"

Yu Huatian also came out and asked,

"What's wrong? If you have anything to say, just talk it over. Don't use violence."

A general suddenly burst into tears, holding a carrier pigeon tightly in his hand, and cried out,

"Marshal, you have to make the decision for us!"

Shen Changgong tilted his head slightly and asked with a cold look,

"What's wrong? Are the Yan army bullying you?"

"No, we received news from Shengjing that all our family members were killed!"

"Were they all killed?"

Yuhuatian was horrified.

After thinking about it, Shen Changgong brought them all into the general's tent. For a moment, the entire tent was filled with more than a dozen generals.

Shen Changgong sat down next to the empress and asked,

"What's going on? Someone who understands can explain it clearly."

Yuhuatian said,

"Liang Kai, you speak."

Liang Kai stood up, handed a note to Yu Huatian, and said,

"General, this is a letter from Grand Coachman Wang Liang to you."

“A few days ago, His Majesty sent an imperial edict north to seize your military power. A day later, news of General Lian Yong’s death in battle reached Shengjing.

All the civil and military officials in the court said that you deliberately killed General Lian Yong, and that we had all rebelled like you.

They raided the homes of our thirty captains, and now all their family members have been killed... only one in ten is left.

They even spared no effort to kill the families of generals who had died in battle, and killed them all.

Now we..."

Liang Kai's eyes were filled with tears. After wiping them, he said,

"We no longer have any family or support. Kun Country will no longer care about us. We have become abandoned."

Yu Huatian was shocked, his eyes widened, and he almost vomited blood.

"He...how could he be so foolish? The general is away at war, how could he kill the family of a meritorious general based on some unfounded rumors?"

Liang Kai sneered and said,

"Isn't it because of those ministers who attacked and framed us? We, the frontier troops, have been stationed at the border for years. The court officials and the emperor have long been suspicious of us. Now, the treacherous ministers have whispered in our ears, and they have killed all our families."

Another general said,

"I really don't know what we're risking our lives for. This carrier pigeon started flying two days ago, which means our family was killed at least three days ago.

But at that time, we were still fighting against the Yan army.

We are working hard in the front, while they are stealing the house in the back.

Beasts, a bunch of fucking beasts!"

Zheng Xiong also said,

"General, although I, Old Bear, have no family, I can still feel the feelings of my brothers. Please discuss with Lanling Wang and re-arm our army, march into Shengjing, and kill that bastard emperor!"

Yu Huatian waved his hand and said,

"Everyone, please be patient."

"Marshal, we are in a panic! All our family members are dead!"

These dozen generals gnashed their teeth in hatred and wished they could fight Emperor Kun to the death with their bare hands.

Shen Changgong said,

"Everyone, be quiet and listen to what I have to say."

All the generals looked at him.

"Speaking of which, it was my own fault for not considering things carefully. When the two armies were fighting outside, I was already attracted by your talent and wanted to recruit General Yu to serve me.

So they sent an elite team of dozens of people to infiltrate Shengjing and pick up Yu Shuai's family. They just arrived today.

But at that time, I had not thought of recruiting you all. After all, when the two armies were fighting, the original plan was to destroy you all.

Moreover, even with dozens of people, it is impossible to pick up all of your family members. The target is too big and it is easy for the entire army to be wiped out.

But today, Marshal Yu has led you all to surrender. Since you have defected to Dayan, you are now our brothers.

I hope you won't resent me and Marshal Yu because of this matter."

Liang Kai frowned and said,

"It was Emperor Kun who killed our family. What does this have to do with you, Prince? If we want to hate someone, we should hate him. How could we possibly hate you and Marshal Yu?

When the two armies engaged in battle previously, they naturally used every possible means to destroy the other side, and we showed no mercy to the Yan army."

Shen Changgong nodded and said,

"Well, in that case, I will speak frankly. Just now, I and Marshal Yu reached a consensus.

General Yu was willing to be loyal to Dayan and become the commander-in-chief of Dayan's army.

As for you generals and soldiers, the overall organization remains unchanged. You are not slaves or prisoners of war, and you do not need to be imprisoned or beheaded.

Yuhuatian will continue to serve as your commander-in-chief and lead you. You are the regular army, the central army, and enjoy the same treatment as other Dayan soldiers.

Originally, I planned to let General Yu ask for your opinions to see who is willing to serve and who is not.

It’s just right that you all came.

Then I will say it directly, I understand your desire for revenge, but with only tens of thousands of you, I am afraid that you will all be wiped out before you even reach Shengjing.

If you want revenge, you must rely on Dayan.

This king promises that in two to three months, Great Yan will definitely send troops south to capture the Kingdom of Kun.

At that time, you can join my Dayan troops in attacking Kun State.

After we conquer Shengjing, I will have you chop Emperor Kun into pieces with your own hands!"

Upon hearing this, all the generals were stunned and turned to look at Yu Huatian.

"General Yu, this... is this true? Our soldiers don't have to become slaves, and can continue to serve in the army?"

Yu Huatian nodded and said,

"It's true. The prince and His Majesty have personally promised me that our organization will remain unchanged, and I will continue to lead you. It's just that our banner needs to change."

"Everyone, it was because of my failure in battle that your families were killed and your families were destroyed.

But in the same way, I have also been harmed by Emperor Kun for a long time.

I promise you that when Dayan sends its troops, that will be the day we launch our revenge."

"I will take you to seek revenge."