C760 Even If There Was Fear He Would Not be Afraid!

How could his heart not ache for the loss of so many citizens? If he were to kill Zheng Shide today, that secret would become a vulnerability that other empires could exploit against him.

Once the news got out, his reign as king would be over. Many would harbor resentment towards him, and it would only be a matter of time before they sought his demise.

Thus, he resolved to strike first