The main camp at the front of Great Liang!
In just two days, Zhang Liao and his men swept through the remaining cities of Zhennan with overwhelming force, advancing directly towards the final stronghold, the capital.
As the most central location in Zhennan, capturing this place would mean the destruction of Zhennan.
Looking at the Zhennan Capital City so close at hand, a slight ripple of emotion stirred in everyone's hearts. It was as if achieving great deeds and establishing a career was just around the corner.
"Everyone!"
Zhang Liao, brimming with pride, laughed loudly, "After today, yet another nation will be destroyed by the hands of my Great Liang! This is truly something to celebrate!"
Although the outcome was already predetermined, he still couldn't help but feel excited when he actually witnessed this moment.
Once Zhennan is destroyed, the only obstacle on Great Liang's westward expansion will disappear, and the true path to hegemony will begin.
East vs. West!
Full of heroic spirit, this is a man's dream.
"Since ancient times, only my Great Liang has ever possessed such a powerful presence!" Guan Yu couldn't help but sigh in admiration; Great Liang was truly powerful.
"Haha, that's a wonderful thing to say!"
"The strength of this nation is unprecedented and will likely remain so for generations to come!"
Everyone nodded in agreement, their faces beaming with pride at Great Liang's formidable record.
The Great Liang Kingdom had only been established for half a year, yet it had already destroyed many powerful states.
Even powerful nations like the Northern Barbarians, Great Ning, and Yamata, with their combined populations exceeding one million, were destroyed by the Great Liang, bringing their combined numbers to a handful.
If we include small countries, the number would reach a terrifying fifty.
This is an extremely frightening number; only the Great Liang has ever displayed such a powerful aura throughout history.
Even if Li Anlan were to be resurrected, he would only be able to kneel before the Emperor and submit wholeheartedly, because the achievements of the Great Liang Dynasty were something he could never hope to match.
Once the current obstacle is eliminated, the Great Liang will embark on a glorious path to world domination.
At that time, Great Liang will be even more terrifying!
Forehead!
In the crowd, Nan Ke and his son watched as a group of people pointed and gestured at their capital city. Both of them looked rather grim, as if their own father had died.
This is the last fig leaf for Zhennan, much like the loincloth of a certain country.
Now, the Great Liang isn't even leaving him with this last piece of clothing, and they're dragging him along to attack the capital. This is practically a slap in the face to him and his father.
It's bad enough that the country was destroyed, but to be so humiliated is an utter disgrace!
If this were to be recorded in history, he would be infamous for eternity. The thought of this made him want to die.
I wish I had drowned back then!
He couldn't help but turn back and glare at Nan Yiming, angrily saying, "You unfilial son! If you hadn't led the way for them, how could they have reached the capital so quickly? You are the Zhennan!"
This brat actually led the enemy astray; he's unworthy of being the Zhennan!
"Tch, as if I was the only one leading the way." Nan Yiming rolled his eyes at him, looking disdainful.
Although seeing his father also captured lessened his resentment towards the old man somewhat, he was still annoyed that the old man, who was clearly a troublemaker, was trying to shift the blame.
I led the way earlier, but you, old man, seem to be just as capable.
Besides, the one to blame for Zhennan's downfall isn't himself, but rather the king. After all, it was you, the king, who led Zhennan into the abyss.
Oh, and his younger brother isn't one to be trifled with either; he directly usurped the throne, making him a major sinner as well.
"You!!!"
Nan Ke was almost furious. His once well-behaved son had turned into a rebellious teenager who dared to talk back to him to his face.
If I had known this would happen, I should have shot him into the wall back then.
Seeing that he was furious, Nan Yiming felt that he had gone too far and comforted him, "Father, don't think too much about it. The strength of Great Liang is what it is. Whether we lead the way or not, they are bound to lose."
From what I understand, the Great Liang now has a military strength of over three million, and they only took one-third of it before destroying my Zhennan. The difference in strength is self-evident.
Now, because we've led the way, fewer people will die. This can be considered the last contribution you and I, father and son, can make for Zhennan!
To be honest, he didn't want it to be this way, but the strength of Great Liang was clearly beyond Zhennan could compare to.
If we stubbornly resist, we will only turn the entire Zhennan into a hellish place, so what's the point?
He had heard about the Yamata Nation when he was in Yong'an City, which made him determined not to become like the Yamata Nation.
It is said that in the Yamata Nation, apart from some prisoners who were deliberately kept to mine minerals and build fortifications, half of the dogs were killed, which shows how tragic the situation was.
If things Zhennan turn out that way, then my son and I will be the real sinners.
"A total military strength of over three million?"
Nan Ke opened his mouth silently, his face filled with disbelief, as if he were questioning the meaning of life.
He thought he and Great Liang were evenly matched, but he never expected that his enemy would defeat him with only a third of their strength. He was completely convinced of his defeat.
well!
He sighed and said bitterly, "Forget it, we've already fallen to this point anyway, so let it be."
My eldest son is right. Anger won't change anything anyway, so we should just do what needs to be done.
Now that his youngest son has usurped the throne, he is the biggest sinner.
Cough cough!
"The two distinguished guests are having a very pleasant conversation; they must have decided who will go to knock on the door!"
Just as the father and son were chatting enthusiastically, Li Ru slowly walked towards them and said with a smile.
"You son of a bitch!"
Nan Ke and his son froze, inwardly cursing Li Ru's entire female family. To expect them to knock on the door now was simply too much to ask.
The two exchanged a bitter glance. These were their relatives; how could they possibly save face?
Nan Ke chuckled dryly, "Strategist, now that our million-strong army has arrived, my rebellious son is no match for us. There's no need for me to knock on the door, is there?"
It's somewhat shameful for one's own king to lead an enemy to attack one's own kingdom.
"No no no!!!"
Li Ru shook his head, looking compassionate, and said, "If it's just about taking over your Zhennan Nation, then naturally there's no need to put in so much effort."
However, our Great Liang has always Win People Over with Virtue and does not wish to commit too many atrocities, so it would be better if you went to knock on the door.
The army is a weapon of destruction; if we were to take action, there would be widespread bloodshed!
At first glance, even Nan Ke would nod in agreement.
But upon closer inspection, his face darkened. "You scoundrel, you say you don't want to commit more bloodshed? You've just wiped out my million-strong army!"
He chuckled dryly, "Strategist, isn't there anything we can discuss?"