Since ancient times, whenever a mutiny occurred, it usually came without warning.
Just as in Tan County now, Hou Cheng and the others had originally only planned to offer up the city.
But when their conspiracy was discovered, they mobilized the troops and launched a mutiny in their panic.
Without further hesitation, Hou Cheng and Cheng Lian directly led the soldiers from the city walls toward Chen Gong's residence.
At the same time, Wei Yue still believed Wei Xu had changed his mind. He came to Chen Gong's residence and said:
"Sir, I have persuaded my elder brother. You need only subdue Hou Cheng, Cheng Lian, and the others!"
The instant Chen Gong heard this, his eyes widened as he cried out:
"What did you say? You have persuaded Wei Xu?"
He had intended for Wei Yue to infiltrate the circle of traitors, making it easier to break them from within.
He had never expected Wei Yue to make such an unnecessary move and try to persuade Wei Xu!
They had dealt with each other for years. How could he not know what sort of man Wei Xu was?
He might have believed Cheng Lian could be persuaded, but Wei Xu was absolutely impossible to sway.
At once, he seized Wei Yue's hand and said:
"What did Wei Xu say to you? Tell me every detail!"
Wei Yue did not understand why, and hurriedly repeated Wei Xu's words.
The moment Chen Gong heard them, he was struck with terror and shouted:
"This is bad! If Wei Xu truly wished to beg forgiveness, why would he have had you deliver the message?"
"This must be a stopgap measure, meant to prevent you from notifying the generals."
"Before their plot has succeeded, once they learn of this, they will surely rebel."
"Quickly