readytorunbook Chapter 524: The day the city was broken, the day the empress was humiliated
Chapter 524: The day the city was broken, the day the empress was humiliated
Generally speaking, Lin Wuji, as the general, must be the commander-in-chief this time.
However, before the expedition, General Lin Wuji had already submitted a memorial to the emperor, recommending Han Zhuo as the commander-in-chief and himself as the deputy commander-in-chief.
The general looked at the densely packed army before him and couldn't help but say to Han Zhuo, "Three hundred thousand! That's more than three times our number. If it were any other force, this battle would be a war of annihilation."
"And all the enemy troops are elite, veterans who have fought dozens of battles with other countries over the years."
"As for the leader, Hai Zesheng, I've known him for twenty years. He's definitely not someone to be trifled with. We have to be careful."
Han Zhuo smiled slightly after hearing this and said, "Don't worry, General. Three hundred thousand may seem like a lot, but in a real fight, it will be just that."
"They are just giving our Xuanyuan Nation a target to demonstrate its military power."
"Based on their current speed of assembly, it will take at least another seven or eight days."
"By the way, those idiots in our family should be almost ready by now."
Han Zhuo's words made Lin Wuji break out in a cold sweat. He said, "In the face of national crisis, these aristocratic families are not only refusing to cooperate, but are also secretly plotting against us. It's time to root them out completely."
At the same time, Kunwu City was located in a very inconspicuous residential compound in the south of the city.
A group of people gathered here, all of them dressed in brocade clothes and looked very well-dressed.
Just as Lin Wuji said, the country is facing a crisis right now, and they all have worried faces.
However, what they were worried about was not the enemy's situation, but how prepared they were.
Carriages one after another stopped at the back door, and family members one after another hurried in.
Soon, nearly forty men in brocade clothes gathered in the courtyard.
These people include both old and young. The old ones even have white hair and can only walk with the help of crutches.
The youngest one was only in his twenties. Standing among them was none other than Cui Zezhao, who had previously escaped from Kunwu City.
Cui Zezhao is back again. He brought secret letters from the three major families of the Daqian Kingdom and came to the Xuanyuan Kingdom.
Cui Zezhao seemed to be in high spirits at this time. He first said a lot of high-sounding trash talk, and then spoke to the people in front of him.
"Elders and young masters, since everyone is here, I will first review the joint letter from the three major families of the Daqian Kingdom."
As he spoke, Cui Zezhao opened a letter in front of everyone.
After showing them one by one, Cui Zezhao said to them, "At present, the 600,000-strong army of the Great Yan Kingdom has all moved south and crossed the border of the Great Qian Kingdom."
"Some have already arrived at Yanggu County, and some are halfway there. In less than ten days from the end of the month, a vanguard of 200,000 troops will take the lead in attacking Yanggu County."
"The defenders of this small Yanggu County only number less than 30,000 men. They can be easily taken down in a short while."
"Then, the army will march straight into Kunwu City. I'm sure everyone is clear about what we'll be facing then, right?"
Everyone looked at each other and nodded.
At this time, a relatively young man asked, "Master Cui, just tell us directly, what do you want us to do?"
Cui Zezhao laughed heartily and said, "All of you here are well-known and powerful families in Xuanyuan Country."
"The current situation will become extremely critical for you."
"If you make one wrong move, your family's nearly one hundred years of accumulation will be completely destroyed."
"And what we ask you to do is very simple, that is, to cooperate with us and open the wall of Kunwu City from the inside."
"You don't want the huge city of Kunwu to be flooded with blood, do you?"
"As long as you are willing to help, gather all the people you can mobilize together."
"When the army is at the gates, secretly open the city gates. Then, when the Yan army enters, you will naturally benefit from it."
Cui Zezhao could be said to have used coercion and inducement, and said a lot of intimidating words, which confused these people.
However, in fact, these aristocratic families and wealthy families have long been at odds with the imperial court.
After all, in the past period of time, their family land properties have been greatly weakened by the empress.
Although we are not yet at the point where we can't even afford to eat, life is not as smooth as before.
But this alone is enough.
For them, living is for enjoyment.
How can they share their current resources equally with those untouchables?
Moreover, even if Cui Zezhao did not come, the major families within Xuanyuan Country had reached some kind of agreement.
Their ultimate purpose is to take advantage of this opportunity to regain everything that belongs to them, or even to get more.
As a result, these people excitedly expressed their willingness to participate unconditionally in order to seek the future development of their family!
In order to show his determination to be loyal, Cui Zezhao took out a scroll, the so-called letter of allegiance, and asked everyone to write their names on it.
At this moment, out of trust in the Cui family, no one present had any doubts or hesitations. They all wrote down their family names and personal names on it and stamped them.
Afterwards, Cui Zezhao accepted the letter of surrender, an exceptionally bright smile appeared on his face, and he thought coldly in his heart, Han Zhuo, you just wait.
This time, I want to see how you die!
What Cui Zezhao didn't know was that in the dark of the place where they gathered, there was a beautiful figure standing quietly.
She seemed to have disappeared into the shadow of the corner, and even though many people were walking back and forth in front of her, she was not discovered.
She was Tushan Shiruo who came out of the Empress Dowager's bedroom.
Tushan Shiruo had specifically reminded Han Zhuo some time ago to come back early to deal with the affairs of the Crown Prince of Dayan.
Unexpectedly, it was still delayed.
If you say it will be delayed, then it will be delayed. Given the empress's personality, it is naturally impossible for her to accept Yan Xuansu. Just reject her when the time comes.
But who could have imagined that the usually strict and strict deputy commander of the Imperial Guard would actually do such a thing.
When the Empress Dowager learned about this, she was completely stunned.
She even repeatedly asked Tushan Shiruo whether Yan Xuansu was really dead?
It was not until she received Tushan Shiruo's definite answer that Empress Dowager Tushan Weihong covered her forehead with her hands in pain and said with a slight sigh.
"Xuanyuan Nation will eventually usher in a new and unpredictable era."
Just as Tushan Shiruo was about to leave, a voice suddenly came from the crowd.
He said to Cui Zezhao, "Master Cui, if the army breaks through the palace gate, what will happen to the empress?"
This topic is of great curiosity to many people.
After a brief pause, Cui Zezhao burst into laughter: "Hahaha, is there even any need to say that?"
"Of course, she became a prisoner and a tool for men to play with!"
As soon as this was said, many people excitedly spoke up: "How many times?"
If the price is similar to that of the courtesans in brothels, they are willing to take turns playing with her once a month.