Country and Family, Nonsense!

"You, you..."

With endless doubt and despair, Jun Yi slowly collapsed to the ground, the crimson blood glaring under the candlelight.

Many people were stunned. What was happening? Why did Kong Xian kill Jun Yi with a sword? Especially at this critical moment when Qiang soldiers were breaking into the city.

Kong Xian held the long sword, surveying the scene:

"From now on, Yunyang Pass follows my command! Anyone who dares to disobey will be executed!"

Hundreds of elite armored soldiers poured out from both sides of the hall, each holding a long spear, surrounding the scene with a sudden killing aura.

"What crime did General Jun commit? Why did you kill General Jun!"

"Today if you don't give us an explanation, we'll risk our lives to seek justice for General Jun!"

Jun Yi's men were the first to shout angrily, their faces pale. The Jun family of Dingzhou's reputation would not tolerate any provocation.

"Because he wanted to betray, to betray the country!"

A cold voice suddenly rang out as Luo Yu slowly stepped forward from the crowd, his eyes dark:

"If I'm not mistaken, the traitor wasn't just Li Chengxiao, right? There's also you, Yunyang Pass General Kong Xian!"

"Tsk tsk, indeed smart."

Kong Xian's lips curved into a smile:

"Except that his betrayal was his business, not mine. I only found out about the traitor when you revealed that secret letter.

Speaking of which, I should thank you. The Qiang only work with those who have power. If both Li Chengxiao and I betrayed at the same time, they might not favor me. But now that you killed him, Wanyan Chang has no choice but to work with me.

Ha ha ha!"

"So the assassination attempts against me in the city weren't by Li Chengxiao, but by you! The Qiang spies hidden in the city were also brought in by you!"

"Correct, me, all me. Li Chengxiao was just a minor player."

Kong Xian smiled slightly:

"When I sent assassins, I made them mention Walige and the secret letter. Naturally, you would suspect Li Chengxiao, allowing me to rest easy."

"What a vicious scheme, to be tricked by you!"

Luo Yu clenched his fists tightly, the joints cracking.

He had suspected Li Chengxiao was problematic, so after dealing with Li Chengxiao, he thought everything was fine. But he had forgotten one thing - who said only one person was going to surrender?

"Why? Why did you do this!"

Xiao Shaoyou's eyes bulged:

"Didn't you teach me before? To be loyal to the emperor, to love the country, to care for the border people. But you? Killing comrades, swallowing private armies, now even opening the city to surrender."

"All lies!"

Kong Xian shouted angrily:

"What loyalty to the emperor, what love for the country? Will the distant emperor and people really care about our lives? I've seen through this Great Qian dynasty in my life. I'll tell you, even if we die here in Yunyang Pass, the high officials in the capital won't blink an eye.

To serve them is to be a fool! We can only live for ourselves!

What's wrong with surrendering to the Qiang? What's wrong with bearing the blame? As long as we have wealth and high office, everything is worth it!"

"Beast! Why did you deceive me!"

Xiao Shaoyou's eyes were filled with rage. He could use any means for power, could sacrifice some innocent people to climb the ladder, but he would never allow anyone to collude with Qiang bandits, because his entire family had died under Qiang blades!

"Not deception, but finding a better path for you! And you!"

Kong Xian surveyed the scene, his gaze lingering on Luo Yu and Xiao Shaoyou:

"You are both promising talents, I admire you. If you follow me, your future is limitless!

With Qiang support, we can easily conquer the three provinces of Longxi. We'll be the future Li family, Jun family, enjoying blessings for generations!"

"Phew!"

Xiao Shaoyou suddenly drew his sword: "I have blood feuds with the Qiang! Today I'll kill you!"

"And me!"

Luo Yu stood firmly beside Xiao Shaoyou.

"Ah, stubborn."

Kong Xian sighed: "Since you choose to oppose me, then die."

"Roar!"

A long sword suddenly stabbed at Xiao Shaoyou from behind. The attacker was none other than Deputy Centurion Pang Fei.

Seeing the blade coming, Luo Yu kicked Pang Fei in the waist, sending him flying far away, narrowly saving Xiao Shaoyou's life.

"So there's another traitor!"

Luo Yu gritted his teeth at Pang Fei, while Xiao Shaoyou couldn't believe it:

"You, you attacked me! All these years you were Kong Xian's spy!"

Pang Fei and Xiao Shaoyou had left Kong Xian's side together to join the army, fighting side by side for years. Xiao Shaoyou considered him a trusted confidant. He never imagined this person was Kong Xian's planted spy.

"Phew!"

Pang Fei angrily got up from the ground, sneering:

"You guessed right. Actually, you didn't know, I'm Kong General's adopted son. These two years I've been by your side to monitor you, preventing you from becoming too powerful and threatening Kong General's position."

"You are indeed a traitor."

Luo Yu stood with his knife: "That day when we hunted Qiang spies, the only survivor was killed by you. I didn't suspect you then, but just now when Kong Xian revealed the truth, I realized you were problematic.

You weren't killing without reason, but to prevent the truth from coming out!"

"Centurion Luo is truly smart." Pang Fei mocked: "But what good is it? You're still dead!"

"Good, good! All lies."

Xiao Shaoyou was already blinded by rage: "Today I'll fight you to the death!"

"Calm down, there's still a chance!"

Luo Yu grabbed Xiao Shaoyou, shouting: "First find a way to break out, we'll settle these debts later!"

The scene had unknowingly split into two groups. One was Kong Xian's loyal subordinates and armored guards, the other was the unsuspecting datus and centurions.

But Kong Xian's side had a clear advantage, outnumbering them ten to one.

"Brother Luo, what do we do now?"

They instinctively gathered around Luo Yu, treating him as their leader. Luo Yu's recent displays of ability were too strong, strong enough to command their respect. They felt that as long as they followed Luo Yu, they could escape this desperate situation.

"Ha ha, you're asking him what to do?"

Kong Xian laughed wildly: "Qiang elite troops are already in the city, most of the troops are under my control. Even if he were a god, he couldn't change anything.

Surrender, that's your only way out."

Luo Yu stepped forward, his face cold:

"Daydreaming!"

"Yes, wanting us to surrender is daydreaming!"

"Fight this despicable man to the death, damn it!"

These people had embezzled military pay and insulted soldiers before, they weren't good people, but they were Longxi border people. They had the spirit of Longxi border people. Making them surrender to the Qiang was impossible!

"Since that's the case, then you must die."

Kong Xian coldly waved his hand: "Kill them all, not one left alive."

"Ha ha, Xiao Shaoyou, Luo Yu, your time has come."

Pang Fei sneered, wielding his saber:

"Don't blame me, blame yourselves for not knowing your place!"

"Whoosh!"

"Thrust!"

As he spoke, an arrow shot out, piercing Pang Fei's throat, killing him instantly.

The sudden turn of events made everyone's hearts tremble. Another one dead?

"Bang!"

The courtyard gate burst open, hundreds of soldiers poured in, fighting Kong Xian's troops. Han Shuo charged in with a large saber:

"Don't panic, I'm here to save you!"

"Captain Han?"

Luo Yu was stunned:

"You, how did you come?"

He had planned to fight to the death, waiting for Meng Hu's support. Who knew the first person to come save them would be Han Shuo.

Han Shuo cursed:

"You still owe me twenty barrels of good wine, am I going to let you die!"