We've Reached the Imperial Palace, and You Want Me to Retreat?

[Historical Scheming + Ruthless and Decisive + Subverting Expectations + Clever Protagonist]

“General, the imperial palace is just ahead!”

“Pass down the order: the entire army is to withdraw. I’ll ask His Majesty for an edict admitting his guilt.”

“Shouldn’t we be storming the palace?”

“Don’t be ridiculous! I’ve devoted my life to serving the emperor and the country. Why would I rebel?”

Lin Yuan transmigrated into the body of a young general leading an army of 100,000 rebels.

From the start, he was in hell mode: the army had breached the imperial capital, and a change of dynasty, along with wealth and glory, was within their grasp.

And then

General Huo Qingyun suddenly lost his mind. “I’m withdrawing the troops!”

The generals were dumbfounded. Lin Yuan was even more bewildered.

Withdraw? Wouldn’t that just get every one of them executed?

Watching the man who was about to lead 100,000 brothers into a death trap, Lin Yuan silently raised his bow.

“Forgive me, General. You must die!”

Lin Yuan silently raised his bow and shot an arrow through the general’s throat!

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