mtl008 Chapter 132 Decision
Chapter 132 Decision
At this time, the palace of the King of Jiaodong was very lively.
The generals and counselors were all discussing what was happening outside. The entire city was in a panic, and everyone was discussing what was happening outside and what would happen next.
Some people already knew that the King of Jiaodong had sent his family out of the city, and there was also a lot of discussion about it.
"The King of Jiaodong has already sent his own family out of the city, so why won't he let us ordinary people leave?"
"Also, he released many of his generals and advisers out of the city. Why?"
"I think there's no point in defending this city anymore."
"..."
There was a lot of noise outside, with everyone talking.
These words soon reached the ears of the King of Jiaodong and his officials, making the King restless and extremely anxious.
One of the staff members said, "Your Majesty, there is some chaos outside now. What should we do?"
Another staff member spoke up, "Your Highness, the departure of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has shaken many people and the people. After all, the Crown Prince swore an oath in front of everyone, and he was very sincere about it. Now that he is gone, the morale of the army and the people will be unstable."
Another staff member said, "Your Highness, the priority now is to stabilize the people's hearts and the military's morale, otherwise, there will be big problems."
Another staff member said: "The most important thing now is that our city has begun to run out of food. If this problem is not resolved, it may cause a mutiny in a few days."
"..."
The officials kept chattering in the ears of King Jiaodong, which was really annoying.
Zhao Sui's ears were callused from listening so much. He couldn't help but frown slightly, with a hint of displeasure on his face, but it was only fleeting.
He coughed lightly, and immediately the colleagues in the conference room quieted down and looked at Zhao Sui.
Seeing that none of the officers said anything, Zhao Sui slowly said, "Okay, okay, I'll remember everything you said. Do you have any other ideas for defeating the enemy?"
"I will naturally send people to resolve these issues in the city."
"You guys should think about how we can make the enemy retreat instead of arguing here, which is useless!"
Upon hearing this, the colleagues blushed and lowered their heads, not knowing what to say.
Zhao Sui thought for a moment and then said, "I know very well that this is a war that we cannot win. Since the officials have stayed, they should have made a plan, right?"
After hearing this, the colleagues hesitated again.
They each have their own thoughts in their minds.
I didn't expect things to have come to this point.
Zhao Sui was a little angry, but at this time, he couldn't be angry. He just glanced at his colleagues. When the colleagues felt Zhao Sui's gaze, they all lowered their heads.
It seemed that he did not dare to look the King of Jiaodong in the eye.
Zhao Sui continued, "My fellow officers, I know what you are thinking, but you should know that I, the King of Jiaodong, have no way out now, because I am a member of the Zhao family. Even in Liyang, I have to make a choice."
When the colleagues heard this, they were also stunned.
But they have no way out.
The meeting room suddenly became quiet.
"The prince has returned home."
While the colleagues were silent, a loud voice came from outside the door.
Soon after.
At the door of the meeting room stood a dusty young man with a smile on his face.
But that smile looked a little haggard and tired.
The young man immediately came before Zhao Sui and said respectfully, "I pay my respects to my father."
Zhao Sui was stunned and hesitated for a moment. He asked suspiciously, "What's going on?"
"You, you, why are you back?"
"You, you are confused."
He is Zhao Yi, the prince of Jiaodong.
He sent his family to Beiliang and then returned from Beiliang.
The officials saw Prince Zhao Yi coming back. Zhao Yi had listened to most of the discussions that had just taken place and was fully aware of the situation.
Zhao Yi said: "I know what the officials are thinking. Since we are here, we should do our best and not give up halfway."
"Let's resist the attacks from the enemies outside together. We must not give anyone a chance."
"I have sent people to comfort the people in the city."
"If you have any good ideas, please share them with us and we will discuss them together."
The officials remained silent.
Zhao Yi continued, "You don't have any solution. It doesn't matter. From now on, just listen to me and don't have any distracting thoughts."
The colleagues looked at each other and then at the Prince of Jiaodong. They couldn't help but feel a little relieved and no longer had the anxiety they had before.
Instead, they all quieted down.
One of the staff members clasped his fists and said, "Since His Royal Highness has returned, that's great."
Another staff member continued, "Your Highness, if you have any instructions or anything you want us to do, just tell us. We will definitely not hesitate at all."
Then the rest of the staff began to have different theories:
"We are also willing to serve Your Highness."
"I am willing to follow Your Highness, through life and death."
"Your Highness, please explain clearly."
“…”
Everyone in the entire conference room immediately looked at Zhao Yi.
However, Zhao Yi looked at Zhao Sui and said respectfully, "Father, please give me your orders."
Zhao Sui's eyes were bright as he scanned the group of colleagues. With a hint of coldness on his face, he said, "If that's the case, let's get started."
Next.
Zhao Sui arranged the troops and battle formation.
The soldiers in the city were also put on high alert, and there were various other arrangements.
All the officials took their orders and left, leaving only two people in the conference room, Zhao Sui and his son.
After a long time.
Zhao Sui asked in a somewhat reproachful tone: "Yier, why did you leave and come back?"
Zhao Yi smiled and said, "Father, I am the prince of Jiaodong, your son. What I need to do is to protect Jiaodong, this city, and the people. Besides, we are surnamed Zhao, and we are the royal family of the Liyang Dynasty. If we surrender, we will be cursed for eternity!"
Zhao Sui shook his head and said, "I am enough. No one will blame you. You can completely..."
Before Zhao Sui finished speaking, Zhao Yi immediately said, "Father, how can you say that? I made a promise in front of my colleagues, the people, and the soldiers, and I cannot break my promise, otherwise, something bad will happen in the future."
Zhao Sui sighed and said, "Oh, you kid."
"I don't know what to say anymore."
"Now that we are back, let's organize the enemy well."
There was nothing he could do.
Zhao Yi said seriously, "Father, we have no other choice. We still have to do it step by step."
As he thought of this, his eyes became firm.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
"We'll fight to the death tomorrow."
Zhao Sui listened and nodded, "Okay, it's decided."
Zhao Yi turned around and looked outside the house, his expression somewhat solemn.
There was only one thought in the minds of the two people:
Fighting desperately with Xiang Yu outside the city.