What crime have you committed!?

Zhou Zheng walked up to Xu Zhen with a murderous look on his face, and in front of everyone, he slapped him hard.

This slap was very heavy, it knocked him flying and broke several of his teeth.

When everyone saw Zhou Zheng's furious expression, they were all taken aback. Even the excitement from just moments ago ceased.

They don't understand why Zhou Zheng would attack Xu Zhen at this time!

As for Xu Zhen, he was completely dumbfounded at this time.

"Your Highness, although you are the commander-in-chief, you cannot treat a veteran like this!"

"If you cannot give a reasonable explanation, I shall return to the court and demand that His Majesty settle this matter for me!"

The searing pain and heat on her face made Xu Zhen's speech stammer and broken.

As a veteran of the imperial court, he fought bravely in many battles, making great contributions and earning the trust of the emperor. He was deeply favored by His Majesty!

Here, such a respected and revered figure, held in high esteem by countless soldiers, is now unjustly slapped across the face in public!

This is simply a disgrace, a huge disgrace!

Similarly, the other generals, seeing Xu Zhen slapped so openly, were also indignant.

Even if Zhou Zheng was victorious in this battle, even if he killed Xia Houqing, he shouldn't be so arrogant, and he certainly shouldn't act so recklessly!

"Humph!"

"In the midst of battle, who dares to order a retreat?!"

Zhou Zheng lowered his head and glared down at Xu Zhen, shouting angrily!

This question made the generals and soldiers, who were originally indignant, suddenly realize.

Well, that's just it!

"Don't pursue a defeated enemy!"

"My Zhou dynasty has already achieved a great victory. The soldiers of the Daxia kingdom have scattered like birds and beasts, their tricks are exhausted, they cannot make any waves!"

"As your general, I ordered the retreat and drums to cease, but only to safeguard our Zhou Dynasty's vital forces!"

Lifting her head, Xu Zhen arched her neck and explained in a low voice.

But in the depths of his eyes, a flicker of panic flashed, though no one noticed.

"Without my command, to sound the drums and withdraw troops is a crime!"

However, Zhou Zheng did not accept Xu Zhen's explanation, but instead turned to ask other veterans.

But no one dared to respond.

"My Lord, according to the law, he must be beheaded!"

Instead, Zhou Ping frowned and stepped forward to respond.

What a load of rubbish! "Don't pursue the defeated" is for him, it should be a beating for the underdog!

After all, Zhou Ping was just having fun killing a moment ago, being abruptly stopped really made him unhappy.

This response also panicked the other veterans.

"Your Highness, General Xu disobeyed the military order, but he did so to protect the living force of our great Zhou."

"Though guilty, the crime does not warrant death!"

"Your Highness, please show mercy and spare him this time, considering his years of hard work and dedication."

Many veterans stepped forward at this time, pleading for Xu Zhen.

After all, in their eyes, Zhou Zheng's anger stemmed from Xu Zhen stealing the limelight at a critical moment. It was because his absolute authority had been questioned.

In their view, as long as Zhou Zheng is given enough face and Xu Zhen admits his guilt, perhaps this matter could just be over.

It's a pity they didn't know Zhou Zheng well enough.

"Military law, unyielding!"

"Come, push him down and behead him!"

Zhou Zheng remained unmoved, the killing intent in his eyes showing no sign of abating.

But this resolute order sent a chill through the hearts of the surrounding soldiers.

They never expected Zhou Zheng to be so direct, wanting to kill Xu Zhen!

"I have a secret imperial decree, who dares to kill me?!"

At this moment, Xu Zhen finally stopped pretending!

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(Editor in charge:11/22/63 a novel)