Chapter 45

Although the soldiers did not know what Wu Ye intended to do, they said nothing and quickly counted off.

"Assemble, quickly." Orders began to be issued under Wu Ye's command. Though no one knew what was happening, they did not dare delay.

Even the soldiers who were still asleep quickly dressed and ran toward the gathering point. They had no idea what had happened.

"Do you know what's going on?"

"I don't know."

"We'll know when he gets here."

While everyone was still wondering what this was about, Wu Ye called his lieutenant generals to discuss the matter.

Looking at them, he said, "I received Lü Buwei's signal. I've decided to oppose him today. I've already assembled the army." He then briefly assigned their tasks and began making preparations.

Once he had confirmed that everything was in order, he looked at the soldiers below and said, "Today, I'm going back. I just received a signal." At that moment, the men below began talking among themselves.

Wu Ye did not want to drag so many people into danger either. After all, this was a matter of failure and death.

Looking at them, he said directly, "I thank those willing to follow me. For those unwilling to go, I have no complaints."

Yet no one wished to leave. Some even began shouting slogans: "We will follow the general unto death!"

Seeing this scene, Wu Ye was deeply moved. He nodded without saying anything.

According to their original deployment, they had planned to besiege the palace from the east, west, and north, but plans could not keep up with sudden changes.

This happened before the attack even began—something Wu Ye had never expected.

"Report, General!"

Wu Ye had been deeply concerned about the situation ahead, so he hurriedly told the man to speak.