"How ruthless! No wonder they're rebels!"
Upon hearing this command, Derby's heart pounded, a chill ran through him, and he couldn't help but shiver.
At that moment, he silently mourned for those generals, hoping they would make the right choice, otherwise they might die at the hands of their own masters.
As an advisor to the late emperor, he knew that Bill IV had an assassin organization under his command.
Many people in the palace were assassinated by these people, and they even played a part in the day of the rebellion, assassinating many key figures.
Now they have their eyes on those officials, and those people are almost certainly doomed if they haven't been prepared.
"Snort!"
Seeing Derby's fearful expression, Ashina Tiandu flashed with a cold smile. These words were spoken to the defending generals, but weren't they also directed at Derby?
He wouldn't choose to let the matter rest in the face of potential betrayal.
He himself came from a rebellious background and knew the danger involved, because human nature cannot withstand the test.
Many times, even if you have been loyal your whole life, a single wrong thought can destroy all your benevolence and morality.
Just like himself, he was arguably the least likely person to rebel, because he was the legitimate heir and the one who could take over 100% of the reins.
But in the end, he still rebelled.
Even between fathers and sons, absolute loyalty is no longer possible, let alone with other people; there is absolutely no guarantee of such loyalty.
Therefore, he won't gamble!
Rather than gambling on a sliver of loyalty, it's better to address the problem directly. This way, at least you won't be caught off guard and you can maintain control of the situation.
However, a problem has arisen.
Now that Great Liang has already made its move, it's probably not long before they take Great Liang. I need to deal with Xue Rengui and Huo Qubing quickly.
Since Huo Qubing has someone to deal with him, I need to eliminate Xue Rengui first.
Previously, his envoys had contacted the Great Tang, hoping to resolve the matter peacefully, but Xue Rengui refused without hesitation and even had his own envoys killed.
This means that peace is no longer possible, so the only option left is to use force!
As for Huo Qubing, he couldn't even be found, which meant that neither side could resolve the matter amicably, and he had to eliminate them.
Thinking of this, his face immediately contorted into a ferocious expression.
I might not be able to beat Great Liang, but you two little brats dare to jump around like that? You're practically asking for death.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, "Pass down the order, instruct them to do everything in their power to annihilate the Great Tang and Great Han. If they can defeat the enemy, everyone will be promoted three ranks!"
Whoever can destroy them, I will directly bestow upon them the title of king!
In order to eliminate these two forces, he went all out, even bringing out the title of King, which undoubtedly relinquished enormous power.
Although this poses a huge threat to Frostwest, there's no time to worry about that now; the immediate danger must be dealt with first.
"To be crowned a king!"
Derby's eyes lit up; it was indeed a huge temptation.
The practice of bestowing titles of nobility is unheard of in the West. Apart from a few princes, people from other families are almost never eligible. Now, His Majesty has actually opened this door.
He had to admire Ashina Tiandu; although this method had significant side effects, it was undoubtedly the fastest way to resolve the conflict between the two factions.
Putting aside everything else, the Minister of War and the Minister of State would probably be tempted.
After all, their family had already reached its peak, and this title of king would undoubtedly elevate them to an even higher level, so they would absolutely not refuse.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Your Majesty is wise! This will surely resolve the conflict between these two forces!"
Ashina Tiandu, and said meaningfully, "Is that all there is to it? Let's wait until they've resolved this before saying anything more. We're saying too little now!"
"This..." Derby's face stiffened; there was a hidden meaning in those words.
Just as he was about to ask for permission to leave, Ashina Tiandu suddenly looked at him and said meaningfully, "Advisor, do you think Lin Yi will spare my life if I join the Great Liang forces?"
Damn, this problem!
Derby was terrified; this was a difficult question to answer, and the Emperor might explode.
He forced himself to say, "Your Majesty, according to the past practices of the Great Liang, if someone is relatively compliant, they generally will not be executed, but will only lose power."
However, some of the Liang Emperor's least favorites met gruesome ends; some were mutilated beyond recognition, while others were even whipped after death...
He couldn't continue speaking because he saw the other person's bloodshot eyes and immediately shut his mouth.
"Obedience?"
Ashina Tiandu, saying somewhat maniacally, "So-called obedience means I have to be a dog that only wags its tail!"
My name is Tiandu, how could I possibly be Lin Yi's dog?
Lin Yi has destroyed countless kingdoms in the East, but in the West, the outcome is still uncertain.
He was Ashina Tiandu, and his ambition to seize the throne of Frostwest was to accomplish great things. How could he possibly become Lin Yi's dog? That would make him the biggest laughingstock in the All Under Heaven.
Everything is still far from over, and nothing is certain yet!
I can't handle you alone, but with the Great West Empire, plus...
Snap!
An envelope was tossed in front of Derby, Derby instinctively looked up at the Emperor. Seeing the Emperor staring intently at him, Derby's heart skipped a beat.
What are they up to now?
What does this mean? Is it a kickback?
However, he was clearly overthinking things. Ashina Tiandu, "This is a document from Frostwest that they are preparing to surrender to Great Liang. You delivered it to Abaddon without leaving a trace."
This bastard has pushed his troops to the border of my Frostwest, does he really think I don't know his ambitions!
Now, I don't want to be a dog anymore; it's up to him whether he wants to be a dog or not!
How could he not be wary of Abaddon's actions? As a fellow ambitious man, he knew exactly what Abaddon was thinking.
If you want to take advantage of Frostwest being besieged to plunder, then let's see if you dare to take this gamble!
I see.
Derby instantly understood: this was an attempt to put pressure on the Great West Empire, forcing them to send troops to support Frostwest and alleviate the pressure on the Frostwest Empire.
That is indeed a solution. After all, if the two countries were to unite, they would practically control half of the West, a position that neither the Great Tang nor the Great Han could challenge.
In this way, Great Liang will be hesitant to act rashly, which is actually a good option.
He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will make the arrangements immediately. Just pretend that someone stole Your Majesty's secrets, and Abaddon will understand!"
"Go! Whether Frostwest can survive this ordeal depends on this!" Bill IV slowly closed his eyes, looking somewhat weary.
Great Liang!
Great West!
We don't know yet who will emerge victorious!