Free Web NovelChapter 1093: Chapter 1053: Not Worth Keeping
When the old man spoke these words, there was even a hint of grievance in his tone, which was heavier than that of a wronged young wife.
He looked as if saying, I was just taking a stroll at my doorstep, and you came over to beat me up, where can I reason this out?
It seemed that Old Zhao’s idea gave everyone a thought, and suddenly, they all began to nod vigorously, with a look at Lin Yi full of grievance.
"Yes, yes, we truly feel wronged. Although we gathered troops, we were only within our own city; we did not step onto the territory of You Kingdom."
"It’s simply too unfair. You came here and beat us up directly, and killed so many of us, where can we go to reason this out?"
"Emperor of You Kingdom, even though you are powerful, you still should be reasonable, shouldn’t you?"
"Indeed, you must conquer people with virtue. It is essential to use virtue to conquer people. Just say the word and we can retreat. If you feel what we are doing is wrong, that it’s unreasonable for us to gather troops in our own country, then just say it. Once you say it, we will definitely change, we will definitely retreat."
I must admit, this group is normally arrogant and domineering, but now pretending to be pitiful they are surprisingly good at it. Their words are so heartbreaking that it would make the listeners feel sad and the viewers shed tears. The pitiful look is something they, normally vicious individuals, could not usually express.
Lin Yi could only offer a wry smile in response, these guys indeed have a good capacity for acting. If they were placed behind the scenes, they would certainly make great actors in filming a TV series.
But at this moment, they underestimated me, they underestimated me. Although their performance is quite convincing, I feel no compassion whatsoever.
Thus, he stood there, smiling serenely, watching everyone’s performance, listening to everyone’s acts of playing miserable and pretending to be pitiful.
This kind of people was getting more and more emotional as they spoke, later on, even somewhat crying with tears and snot.
These guys are not foolish, compared to their life, what’s this little grievance?
Let alone pretending to be miserable here, even if they were asked to run naked in a circle outside, they wouldn’t complain at all.
These are individuals long steeped in political circles, although they are in the military, the intrigue of the military is no less intense than that of the imperial court.
Hence, these various tactics come easily, especially after glimpsing their companions who have tragically died on the spot, they put even more effort into their performance, almost going to the extent of holding Lin Yi’s leg and begging.
Even their old General was doing the same; just like time slipped by, no matter how much they spoke, the other side remained seated, indifferent.
This made them slowly lose heart, realizing the other party is definitely not indecisive, but rather ruthlessly decisive.
This was clear from his previous actions. Hence, they also felt that no matter how much sympathy they garnered, it was to no avail.
But now, facing such a situation, what else can they do if not plead?
To rebel, this is absolutely out of concern, those precedent individuals are the consequences, now they are left with just over 80 people. Even if all of them rushed outside at once, with the hope of one or two surviving, who can guarantee that the survivors would be oneself?
Waiting for almost a quarter of an hour, they gradually quieted down, knowing that continuing is futile. It was at this moment of silence that Lin Yi’s voice finally sounded again:
"What’s wrong? Tired of saying? No plans on crying anymore?
Very well, since you’re tired, get moving."
Saying this, Lin Yi directly pointed with his chin at the ropes on the ground over there, while continuing to speak indifferently:
"Don’t make me do it myself, be quick and tie yourselves up securely. If I find anyone tied loosely, you’ll end up like them.
Of course, if you make me do it myself, I won’t bother tying you up with ropes, I’ll send you straight down to meet King Yama."
These words made everyone’s hearts skip a beat simultaneously, secretly thinking this is it, probably today we surely cannot escape.
"If you follow what I say, if you tie yourselves up properly according to my steps, there will be a good chance I will let you go. And this chance is absolutely much greater than if you all rush out trying to survive. How you choose, that’s your business. I only give you a quarter of an hour.
If it exceeds a quarter of an hour, then I’m sorry, even if you then want to tie yourselves up, I won’t accept it. The consequence waiting for you will be the same as theirs."
At this moment, everyone was nearly desperate, they really couldn’t think of any method to resist, they couldn’t beat them, they had no leverage for coercion or temptation.
Right now, the only hope for survival was the bundle of ropes on the ground.
Now, they sincerely hoped Lin Yi would keep his word. They sincerely hoped that after tying themselves up, there would be a chance to survive.
Even though they know that once tied, they’d be fish on the chopping block, while others hold the knife.
However, what can be done? Even if not tied, even if choosing to escape or fight hard now, aren’t they just like meat on the chopping board?
In such an atmosphere, in such a strange atmosphere, the first person standing out surprised Lin Yi a bit, it was none other than their General.
The old man saw this man sighed heavily, then stepped forward, walked towards Lin Yi, while speaking with a bitter voice:
"Alas, alas, the wisdom of my life, today I will account for it here, but compared to my life, the wisdom of this life, I can do without."
Saying this, under the shocked gaze of everyone, the old man walked straight to the ropes beside him, then picked them up.
His gaze turned to a subordinate beside him, speaking mournfully:
[To be continued....]
