Chapter 1617: The Heart of Massacre

Before dusk, Yun Zheng and Jia Yao, with their personal guards, arrived at Shigao City in a dusty state.

As soon as Yun Zheng arrived, he immediately summoned Takeshi Sanada and others to discuss the matter.

Looking at Yun Zheng's frosty face, several people suddenly felt frightened.

"Have you found out the reason?"

As soon as the few people arrived, Yun Zheng asked with a dark face.

In response to Yun Zheng's question, Takeshi Sanada and Nobuyuki Tanaka both lowered their heads.

Qin Qihu bravely answered: "The specific reason has not been found out yet. It is said that those lords think that we are not sincere in accepting their surrender, and they also said that we want to trick them into Shigao City and take their lives."

Listening to Qin Qihu's words, Yun Zheng and Jia Yao's eyes fell on Tanaka Nobuyuki at the same time.

Feeling the gazes of the two people, Tanaka Nobuyuki slowly raised his head.

"Your Highness, I guarantee with my life that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with me."

Tanaka Nobuyuki made the assurance in a panic, fearing that Yun Zheng and Jia Yao would think that he had secretly instructed someone to do this.

"I can guarantee with my life that this matter has nothing to do with me!"

Sanada Takeshi answered immediately.

"Is it?"

Yun Zheng's sharp eyes swept back and forth between the two of them, "It has nothing to do with you. Could it be related to Wang Qi and Qin Qihu? Or, is it related to this king?"

The two of them lowered their heads and fell silent.

Wang Qi forced a smile and said, "Your Highness, I believe that Generals Sanada Takeshi and Tanaka Nobuyuki would not send anyone to do such a thing. I guess it is possible that the remnants of Minamoto Nagamasa are trying to sow discord."

"Correct!"

Sanada Takeshi reacted, "I also have doubts!"

Tanaka Nobuya nodded reluctantly.

The remnants of Minamoto Nagamasa?

Yun Zheng lowered his brows in thought, and his expression gradually relaxed.

At this time, Jia Yao's expression eased a little and turned to look at Yun Zheng, "That's possible. Now that a war is ahead, we should trust our general!"

Yun Zheng pondered for a while, and quickly ordered: "Sanada Takeshi, you immediately send people to contact those lords again! I will talk to them in person in Shigao City! I will find out what is going on!"

"Yes!"

Takeshi Sanada took the order and immediately began to worry.

Yun Zheng took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Although I want to talk to them, you also have to prepare for the battle! If they are stubborn, I will show you the might of Daqian's army!"

"Yes!"

Several people obeyed the order in unison.

……

Yun Zheng waited in Shigao City for two whole days.

However, none of the people sent to contact those lords returned.

As he waited for a long time without receiving a response, Yun Zheng gradually lost his patience.

The next day, You Jiu, who was ordered to "investigate the news", sent people back to report that they got the news that the messengers and their guards they sent to contact those lords were all killed.

Upon receiving this news, Yun Zheng became furious and immediately summoned Takeshi Sanada and others.

"I just received news that all the messengers and guards we sent out were killed!"

Yun Zheng's face was gloomy.

"what?"

Qin Qihu's expression changed drastically, and he growled murderously: "Since they are looking for death, then we will grant their wish!"

"The last general invites you to fight!"

Wang Qi also had a dark face and was filled with murderous intent.

"I will lead my troops to attack immediately!"

Takeshi Sanada suppressed his excitement and acted as if he was furious.

"I also want to fight!"

Tanaka Nobuo immediately expressed his loyalty: "I will definitely send their heads to Your Highness!"

Yun Zheng shook his head gently: "This king doesn't just want their heads! This king wants them to know what fear is! Qin Qihu, what do you think we should do if the envoy is killed?"

"Slaughter the city!"

Qin Qihu said murderously: "Let them know that if they dare to kill our Daqian envoy, they will have to bear our wrath!"

Hearing Qin Qihu's words, Tanaka Nobuyuki and Sanada Takeshi's eyelids twitched.

"very good!"

Yun Zheng nodded in satisfaction, and said to Tanaka Nobuyuki and Sanada Takeshi: "In this battle, I must massacre an entire city to intimidate the enemy! You and your troops are all from Yu country. I know you can't do it, so there is no need for you to do this! I will..."

"Your Highness!"

Sanada Takeshi immediately spoke up: "I and my troops are all from Daqian! Your Highness doesn't need to send anyone else for this matter. I will personally lead the army to capture the enemy city and massacre the city to deter the enemy! This will also speed up our pacification of the south!"

Massacre in a city is not an uncommon thing.

In order to intimidate the enemy, massacre was a very common tactic.

Minamoto Nagamasa once did this.

As long as he can consolidate his position, what does it matter if he massacres the city?

Those untouchables, just die!

As Sanada Takeshi finished speaking, a hint of satisfaction flashed across Yun Zheng's face.

However, Yun Zheng did not rush to give him an answer.

Yun Zheng thought for a moment and shook his head: "Forget it! It's good that you are loyal! You are the future King of Feathers, you are not suitable for doing this kind of thing! Let me be the evil one!"

"Let's go to the future!"

Sanada Takeshi once again said, "Your Highness is wise and brave, how can you bear these insults? I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness!"

Seeing Sanada Takeshi constantly expressing his loyalty, Tanaka Nobuyuki could no longer sit still and immediately followed suit: "This matter should be handled by the future generation. Your Highness must not be allowed to bear the blame!"

Yun Zheng lowered his brows and thought, seeming to be hesitant.

"Then I leave it to you!"

Yun Zheng made up his mind: "Remember, massacring the city is not the goal! The primary task is to deter the enemy and pacify the south as soon as possible!"

"Yes!"

The two took orders.

"Okay, go down and get ready!"

Yun Zheng waved his hand and ordered Qin Qihu and Wang Qi: "Each of you will lead 5,000 troops to cooperate with them in the siege!"

"Yes!"

Qin Qihu and Wang Qi obeyed the order loudly.

Yun Zheng thought for a moment, and then instructed Lin Ji: "Order Qin Pu and Gao He to lead the cavalry to Shigao City immediately to obey orders!"

"Order Zhao Liuliang and Shen Kuan to resolutely wipe out the enemy forces in Kirishima Port if they do not surrender!"

Lin Ji took the order and left quickly.

Soon, all the generals went down to prepare.

It was not until everyone left that a smile gradually appeared on Yun Zheng's face.

"You!"

Jia Yao looked at Yun Zheng speechlessly, "Aren't you afraid that you'll push Sanada Takeshi and the others too hard and make them turn against you in the middle of a battle?"

"Defection in battle?"

Yun Zheng smiled disapprovingly, "If they have the guts, they must also have the strength to do it!"

He was really not afraid that Takeshi Sanada and Nobuyuki Tanaka would turn against him at the last minute.

If they really dare to do that, then he can just go on a killing spree.

"It's their bad luck to meet you."

Jia Yao smiled helplessly.

Thinking about Yun Zheng's actions, sometimes even she felt scared.

If it weren't for the relationship between her and Yun Zheng, she would really be afraid that Yun Zheng would treat Bei Huan the same way one day.

"It should be their luck to meet me."

Yun Zheng shook his head slightly: "If my father's health was still good, he would personally lead the troops to attack us, and it would not just be a matter of slaughtering one or two cities!"

"..."

The corners of Jiayao's mouth twitched slightly, and he remained silent for a long time...