Pig Killer

Chapter 361

"We have to endure it even if we don't want to." Mr. Zeng pounded his chest and said, "The government troops are eyeing us covetously! Don't lose the big picture for the small. Without military power, the king is nothing. A king who is almost half buried in the ground and a few flatterers can't cause any trouble."

How could he not understand what Mr. Zeng said! Major General Yu puffed his cheeks and said angrily, "But they are really disgusting."

"Don't be afraid of a clown." Mr. Zeng said coldly, "If we really start fighting now, all the princes are here! We are here to discuss a joint attack on the imperial court. Let's deal with our own affairs behind closed doors and don't let outsiders laugh at us."

General Yu looked at him with a sullen face, and said through his teeth, "That bunch of bastards can't be relied upon against the government troops. If a real fight breaks out, they will hide farther than anyone else."

"I know that we can't count on them, but we have to keep them stable. At least we can't let them drag us down, cause trouble, or even surrender to the government army. That would be a huge blow to morale." Mr. Zeng looked at him worriedly and said, "I'm even more worried that they will cooperate with us from inside and outside, which will be even more disadvantageous to us." He closed his eyes and looked at him and said, "Don't forget that the general of Zhao surrendered to the government army."

Young General Yu angrily slammed his palm on the table, and the dishes and chopsticks on the table bounced three times. "I will deal with them sooner or later."

"So stay calm, keep them steady, and wait until you defeat the government troops. Then I won't say a word about how you want to deal with them." Mr. Zeng looked at him with a softened look.

"Now let's talk about the alliance of princes! What do you think we can discuss?" Young General Yu snorted coldly.

"You are right that we cannot rely on the princes." Mr. Zeng nodded in agreement, "To fight the government troops, we have to rely on ourselves. We must not pin our hopes on them. You must have a clear understanding and be mentally prepared."

"I know this." General Yu looked at him seriously with his deep and bright eyes, "I didn't count on them in the first place." He raised his eyebrows and looked at him and said, "Sir, what do you think, Mr. Huang?"

"To be honest, I can't see through them." Mr. Zeng pursed his lips and looked at him.

"How could it be? Who can escape your sharp eyes?" Young General Yu looked at him in disbelief.

"I always feel that he is not as simple as he appears." Mr. Zeng said as he looked at him with his eyes slightly narrowed.

"I think he is quite righteous." Major General Yu looked at him gently and said.

"I stood by your side when the king was causing trouble!" Mr. Zeng looked at him unhappily and said, "You are assured by the title of Marquis of Chang'an. Do you still need the title of Marquis of Chang'an to prove yourself?"

"Of course not." General Yu immediately retorted, "A marquis is nothing." He smiled and said, "I just didn't expect him to refuse. This is a great honor for him."

"I hope he will accept it happily and forget everything. Now, it can only be said that he still looks down on a marquis." Mr. Zeng snorted coldly, and after a moment of silence, he said, "It can only be said that he has bigger plans."

"Being a marquis is not enough for him, what does he want to do? Become the king?" General Yu looked at him with amusement and said, "It's good to be ambitious, no one wants to be inferior to others, but you also need power." He looked down on him and said, "Even if he enters the capital, he can't become the king. Others have to submit to him, who would? He can't even read a single word." He waved his hand slightly and said, "Don't worry about it."

"Major General, don't underestimate anyone. If someone can gather so many people to follow him, it would take some ability to do so." Mr. Zeng looked at him with a frown and said.

"He is no different from those peasant rebels." General Yu looked at him and said, "a mob."

"In the Battle of Taoqiu, they were very brave," Mr. Zeng reminded him.

"We are resting our heads off and waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out. Father has been fighting the government troops for half a month and is already exhausted." Young General Yu said unconvinced.

"He looks honest, but the soldiers he leads are well-trained, not like the peasant rebels we have seen before." Mr. Zeng looked at him seriously and said, "They went to the battlefield with hoes on their shoulders. Although Mr. Huang and his men did not have uniform military uniforms, they had strict military discipline and unified actions. Sometimes they were stricter than what we saw."

"Really? Why are you praising them so much?" Young General Yu looked at him in disbelief.

"After being here for so long, Major General, have you ever heard of them harassing the people?" Mr. Zeng asked, looking straight at him.

"That's not the case." General Yu thought about it carefully and shook his head slightly, "He's unfamiliar with the place, so maybe he doesn't dare!"

Mr. Zeng looked at him with his dark eyes and said, "We are a rich place. Aren't they curious about the prosperous city?" Then he said, "I have been staying in the camp and I only heard the sound of their training." Then he said, "Oh, they pay for the things they buy in the city."

"What you said is true. Isn't it normal to pay when buying things?" Young General Yu looked at him with amusement.

"Some of our soldiers took things from the common people and didn't pay them!" Mr. Zeng said dissatisfiedly, and then paused and said, "They just used our name to not pay, and no one can say anything. They are our saviors! They are not arrogant at all."

"I come from a humble background and am used to being cautious." Young General Yu pursed his lips and said.

"Only when you become rich can you become arrogant and look down on others! We have seen many of them. But they don't. This is not normal." Mr. Zeng looked at him seriously and said, "I am so timid to become your sworn brother, and I still look at you eagerly after I am made a marquis." He pursed his lips and said, "I always feel that it is not that simple."

"No matter what you say now, it's useless. Mr. Huang and his people are so righteous, honest, and kind in front of outsiders." General Yu looked at him with his dark eyes and said, "Who would believe you if you say they are ambitious now? They even said we are ungrateful!"

Mr. Zeng opened his mouth, then closed it again and said, "We must keep an eye on them at all times."

General Yu suddenly remembered and said, "They are weeding crops outside Taoqiu City!" He said casually, "But since they are farmers, it's normal for them to do this!"

"Some people are very ashamed of their origins." Mr. Zeng looked at him deeply and said, "They try their best to find a glorious ancestor for themselves, just like those princes who try their best to have a connection with the royal family."

"He wants to pull it, but can he pull it down?" General Yu snorted coldly, "Eighteen generations of ancestors can't even get involved."

"You can't say that. If you want to make it up, you can always make it up." Mr. Zeng said seriously and earnestly, isn't the king a good example?