Chapter 229 Entering the City
At the city gate, officers and soldiers surrounded the people.
The secret killer, disguised as an ordinary citizen, hid in the crowd and shouted when he saw the opportunity.
“Since they regard us as lambs to be killed at will, then we will fight with them!”
“That’s right! Fight with them!”
"Let them know that we are not so easy to bully!"
Instigated by the Ange Killers, the people were so stimulated by them that their anger levels soared, and Wuyang all rushed forward.
Some were holding hoes, and some were wielding knives and spatulas. If they had no weapons, they would wave their fists.
“Fight them!”
“Welcome the Cheng family army into the city!”
In addition to the east gate, the other three city gates were also in chaos.
“Don’t move!”
“If anyone dares to come forward again, don’t blame us for being rude!”
As Xiao Tong waved his hand heavily, the officers and soldiers were confused. He drew out his weapon.
“Everyone listen!”
"If anyone dares to come forward, he will be killed without mercy!"
Seeing the gleaming sword, many people felt frightened and gradually became quiet.
Seeing this, Xiao Tong smiled contemptuously.
A group of rabble-rousers dare to make noises with their soldiers and horses? !
At this moment, thick smoke suddenly billowed in the distance, and the smoke was getting closer and closer.
"Get out of the way, everyone, get out of the way!"
A middle-aged man lit a cart full of firewood and pushed it over.
Many people also ran over to help.
The officers and soldiers were so frightened that they backed away.
Taking advantage of the chaos, the Cheng family troops who were mixed in with the city guard rushed to the city gate.
Others quickly ran to the front of the team, always on guard to prevent the officers and soldiers from jumping over the wall and harming the people.
“Bold!”
Seeing someone preparing to open the door, Xiao Tong jumped in anger.
“Stop!”
“Get them! Get those people down quickly!”
Seeing the city gate being opened, Cheng Sitao raised his sword and shouted loudly.
"Enter the city!"
With this sound, the Cheng family army rushed into the city.
“Come on!”
With just a cup of tea, Xiao Tong and others were captured.
"Your Majesty, please spare your life!"
How can Xiao Tong still have the arrogant attitude just now?
He was lying on the ground, begging.
"Mrs. Cheng, the eldest son and the villain are also acting under orders and cannot help themselves!"
Mrs. Cheng just gave a simple order.
"Take it down!"
"Report——"
A soldier came on horseback.
“To the old lady, to the prince, the west gate has been broken!”
“Report——”
Another person came to report.
“Old Madam, the north gate has been broken!”
The sound of horse hoofbeats brought good news.
"Report...the south gate has been broken!"
"Very good!"
Mrs. Cheng held a spear in her hand and sat on the horse. After arranging for some of the Cheng family's troops to stay to protect the people, she waved her spear, pointed the blade directly in the direction of the palace, and said sternly.
"All officers and men obey the order and enter the palace!"
On the other side, at the entrance of the palace.
Commander Xu was anxiously waiting for the news.
“That’s not good, Commander!”
The imperial troops sent out to inquire about the news hurried back.
Commander Xu took a few steps forward.
“How is the situation?”
The little Imperial Army was running out of breath.
“Commander, the rebels and rebels have breached the city gate and are heading towards the palace!”
After hearing the news, Commander Xu felt as if he had lost all strength, his head drooped, and his shoulders slumped.
He gritted his teeth.
"How come it's so fast? Are the people in the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division all drunkards?!"
The little Imperial Guard whispered.
“Commander, otherwise we should surrender too!”
There is no chance of winning at all.
“Surrender?”
Xu Shan raised his head, his eyes were red, and there were still red bloodshot eyes.
“Absolutely impossible!”
“The emperor is still inside, how can we surrender?!”
He summoned a custodian and asked him to deliver the message. Then he looked around at everyone.
“Everyone listen up!”
“Hold the palace gate!”
……
The four groups of people met in the city and then went straight to the palace.
At the gate of the palace, the imperial army was waiting in full formation.
In the emperor's palace, after hearing the news reported by the imperial army, the bright yellow figure was silent for a long time.
The Forbidden Army kneeling on the ground was in a state of confusion.
Why doesn’t your Majesty say anything?
Just as he was thinking about it, the bright yellow clothes were already in front of him, and then a hoarse voice came from above his head.
"Take...me, go and have a look."
Shi Gui, who was dressed as Emperor Shunhe, followed with a guilty conscience.
Seeing that the forbidden army had no suspicion at all, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, he was really worrying too much.
The opponent was an ordinary imperial soldier. This was the first time he saw Tianyan. Not to mention his voice, he didn't even know whether the emperor was tall or short, fat or thin.
Where is the doubt?
Stepping down from the Dragon Boat Festival, Shi Gui touched the bamboo tubes under his broad cloak, with a trace of determination in his eyes.
However, before he could take two steps, he was splashed with water.
“Who?!”
Xu Shan rushed over with his sword drawn.
"Escort! Hurry and escort!"
Shi Gui quickly checked the bamboo tube under his cloak.
“Don’t look at it, it’s wet and you can’t light it!”
A thin Imperial Guard next to him threw away the bucket in his hand, quickly stepped forward, grabbed his collar, and rushed shouted the Imperial Guard who was about to step forward.
"Don't even move!"
Hearing the familiar voice, Shi Gui was stunned and forgot to struggle.
"Hua Ru? Why is it you?"
Hua Ru ignored him and just looked at Xu Shan.
“Listen to his voice.”
"Emperor Shunhe ran away a long time ago! Your emperor doesn't want you anymore!"
"Let you guard the palace gate, just to delay time for him!"
"You have to continue. Will you sacrifice your life for such an emperor?"
As she spoke, she tore off the human skin mask on Shi Gui's face, revealing a fair and beardless face.
“Ah! How could this happen?”
"Your Majesty ran away, His Majesty left us and ran away?"
The imperial army was completely panicked now, and the morale they had finally built up was gone.
"Then why are we guarding the door?"
"Yes! Just open the door and let the Cheng family army come in!"
The explosives are destroyed, the forbidden army is in chaos, these Shi Gui didn't care at all, and didn't even have any expression on his face.
Anyway, as long as His Majesty escapes, that's enough.
At this time, a voice came from outside the door.
"Listen to the people inside, you have been surrounded!"
"Don't make any fearless resistance, open the palace door quickly!"
Hear this voice , Xu Shan's eyes were full of tangles, he clenched his fists and closed his eyes tightly.
If His Majesty were in the palace, he would definitely fight to the death with the rebels. If he wanted to enter the palace, he would have to step over his body!
But the emperor is not here and he has abandoned the city and fled. Do they still need to persist?
The man outside is right, why make unnecessary sacrifices?
He always has to think about the brothers behind him.
Thinking of this, he suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice.
"Open the door!"
With a creak, the heavy palace door was opened.
Looking at Mrs. Cheng and Cheng Sitao at the front, Xu Shan threw the long sword to the ground with a clang and lowered his head in pain.
“We surrender.”
Cheng Sitao was about to ride his horse through the door when he was suddenly stopped by Mrs. Cheng beside him.
"Wait a minute!"
After saying that, she looked sideways behind her.
“Bring this person here!”
Soon, two soldiers escorted Emperor Shunhe over.
“Be bold!”
"Let me go, don't touch me! I can leave by myself!"
Hearing this voice, Shi Gui's eyes widened in disbelief, filled with despair.
Why was Your Majesty caught so quickly?
Emperor Shunhe raised his head and looked at the Cheng family's ancestors and grandsons sitting on their tall horses.
What an irony!
I never imagined that he would one day look up to others!
"What I thought at the beginning was indeed right. You Cheng family had already thought the opposite, right?!"
"I only regret that I was so soft-hearted at the time and failed to eradicate you rebellious officials and traitors! "
He gave Shi Gui a subtle wink.
What's going on with this slave?
Why can't you find a chance to come over?
As long as he walks a few meters closer and detonates the explosive, he will surely kill all the Cheng family!