My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 552: Decision

After a moment of shock, a general sitting below Wu Ruizhan asked, "Great General Wu, how did you know?"

Turning to look at him, Wu Ruizhan calmly asked back, "General Xie, have you heard the rumor that the Feng Army used Heavenly Weapons and Armor bestowed by Heaven to defeat the Yuezhi Tribe?"

Xie Kun nodded, then paused for a second and frowned slightly. "Great General Wu, you don’t really believe those rumors, do you?"

Understanding that rumors were hard to believe, Wu Ruizhan explained, "This general believes that some of the rumors are true."

When his words fell, Xie Kun sank into deep thought.

Sitting across from Xie Kun, another general in his mid-twenties asked, "Great General Wu, you didn’t gather us here just to talk about this, right?"

Nodding at him, Wu Ruizhan said, "This general indeed has other important matters to discuss with all of you."

Hearing this, Mu Yunhang and the other generals waited patiently.

Wu Ruizhan fell silent for a moment before saying, "Just now, Great General Feng reached out to this general. He wants us to join his Feng Army."

The moment his words fell, everyone present showed different expressions.

Slamming the low table in front of him, Zhong Zi’an said through gritted teeth, "He is dreaming!"

While Zhong Zi’an was angered by Feng Xiyan’s invitation, Xie Kun and Mu Yunhang exchanged looks. Seeing the same calmness in each other’s eyes, the two of them turned to look at the other generals.

Sitting in the main seat, Wu Ruizhan calmly observed the generals’ reactions.

Sitting beside Zhong Zi’an, Chi Minghao looked at Wu Ruizhan with a hesitant expression and said, "Great General Wu, this subordinate thinks that Great General Feng’s invitation is a good opportunity for us."

Just as he said this, Zhong Zi’an glared at him and growled, "General Chi! Do you want to rebel?!"

Looking at him, Chi Minghao calmly replied, "General Zhong, please calm down. We should talk this out calmly."

"How can I calm down when you utter such rebellious words?!" Zhong Zi’an asked angrily.

Ignoring him, Wu Ruizhan said, "General Chi, feel free to speak your mind."

Since Wu Ruizhan had spoken, Zhong Zi’an had no choice but to shut up.

When silence returned to the commander’s tent, Chi Minghao continued, "Everyone, this is a good opportunity for us to find a way to survive. In the last decade, we have fought with our lives to defend the Jin Empire, but what we got in return was His Majesty’s distrust and dissatisfaction."

"Instead of fighting for someone who keeps trying to kill us, why don’t we take this opportunity and find a more deserving master?"

After listening to his words, Zhong Zi’an’s anger slowly faded. He lowered his head, clenched his fists until his fingertips turned white, and asked, "What can we do? His Majesty has our families in his hands."

Hearing this, the generals lowered their heads in defeat.

When the gloomy atmosphere shrouded the commander’s tent, Wu Ruizhan suddenly asked, "What if this general can save your families? Will you all follow me?"

The moment he asked the question, the generals looked up at him.

Chi Minghao’s eyes flickered with determination as he replied, "Great General Wu, if you really can save this subordinate’s family, then this subordinate will follow you to the end."

Receiving his answer, Wu Ruizhan turned to the other generals.

Standing up, Mu Yunhang clasped his fists and bowed to Wu Ruizhan. "Great General Wu, this subordinate is an orphan. This subordinate is willing to follow you to the end."

Seeing that even Mu Yunhang agreed to follow Wu Ruizhan, the other generals also stood up.

Clasping their fists, they bowed and responded in unison, "This subordinate is willing to follow Great General Wu to the end!"

Turning to Zhong Zi’an, Wu Ruizhan asked, "What about you, General Zhong?"

Zhong Zi’an frowned so deeply that his brows could crush flies.

As someone with family ties to the royal family, it was not easy for him to rebel against the Jin Emperor. After a long moment of thought, Zhong Zi’an finally made up his mind.

Looking at Wu Ruizhan, he solemnly asked, "Great General Wu, can you ensure this subordinate’s elder sister’s safety?"

Knowing that Zhong Zi’an’s elder sister was one of the Jin Emperor’s imperial concubines, Wu Ruizhan calmly replied, "This general cannot promise you, but this general will do his best to bring her out of the imperial palace alive."

Although Wu Ruizhan’s answer was not what he had hoped for, it was good enough for Zhong Zi’an. As long as his elder sister was freed from Emperor Jin’s prison, he would be free to do as he pleased.

Standing up, he clasped his fists and said, determination flickering in his eyes, "This subordinate is willing to follow Great General Wu to the end."

Now that he had received their unanimous answers, Wu Ruizhan nodded in satisfaction.

"Good. This general has made an appointment with Great General Feng to give him our answer in two sichens. Before the time arrives, go eat something, get some rest, and restore your stamina."

"Yes, Great General Wu."

After the generals left the commander’s tent, Wu Ruizhan walked out and looked at the morning sky.

With his hands behind his back, he thought, ’Madam, please forgive your husband’s selfishness for once. Please wait for me. I will create a better future for our family.’

While everyone was resting and filling their stomachs, time passed slowly.

More than three hours later, Feng Xiyan returned to the command room together with Bai Hanyun.

Seeing the two of them finally arrive, Wu Jun said, "Brother Feng, Miss Bai, you are finally here." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Glancing at the time displayed on her phone, Bai Hanyun said, "Brother Wu, we are not late, right?"

Wu Jun nodded. "No."

"Then why do you all seem in such a rush?" Bai Hanyun asked curiously.

Motioning her to take a seat, Bao Shengjie explained, "Miss Bai, come and take a look."