Also known as: We All Surrendered, So Why Are You Playing the Returning Hero?
With the barbarian armies at the gates, the court urged the empress to put the greater good first, cede territory, pay reparations, and minimize losses. They surrendered before the fighting even began. But despite being outnumbered ten to one, Su Xiu ventured deep into the Western Wilderness, planted his banner at Mount Langjuxu, and forced the barbarian king to pay reparations and admit defeat!
But when the hero returned, he was given no hero's welcome.
"You are a traitor to Great Zhou!"
"You may have won, but did you think about the consequences? Did you put the greater good first? You're bringing disaster to the country and its people!"
The court immediately demanded that he be stripped of his military authority, charged with a crime, and publicly tried!
But Su Xiu was a general. He'd brought over a hundred guards into the palace long ago, ready to take action.
The only question was whether the empress would object.
Oh, right. His childhood friend was the empress, and that pitiful look on her face clearly meant she wanted him to stand up for her.
So, as the court ministers hurled accusations, Su Xiu simply surrounded them.
I liked you better when you were being so arrogant!
Why have you gone quiet?
You act like you've backed down, but still want to cause trouble? How about I start by searching your homes? And if that's not enough, your whole clan can be executed!
As it turns out, flipping the table really does let you do whatever you want, especially when you bring the empress along. That's twice the fun.
