readytorunbook Chapter 494 Too Late to React
Chapter 494 Too Late to React
Yuki panicked immediately and had no choice but to temporarily suppress the ministers' families. He then gave a few instructions to his guards and led the ministers to rush toward the city gate.
However, just as Xing Qiyu stepped out of Chang Le Palace, another guard came to report that a fire had broken out in the palace. The fire was raging in the Imperial Study and the Royal Ancestral Hall, and the flames could be seen reaching the sky from a distance in Chang Le Palace!
I could still faintly hear shouts, like someone yelling "Catch the assassin!"
Chaos erupted in the palace!
Was the royal shrine burned down?
That’s great!
Koki Yu naturally dared not delay and immediately ordered people to be dispatched to put out the fire. At this time, some ministers had already sensed that something was wrong!
At this time, if the ancestral hall were to be burned down, it would be a grave taboo and a very bad omen!
Is this a sign that Heaven is about to destroy the Great Yong?
Outside the palace, the entire imperial city was in chaos, with shouts of killing everywhere. Before the turmoil broke out, the Central State Law Enforcement Bureau had already issued a street ban order as quickly as possible. Anyone still on the street after 5 PM, no matter who they were, was to be killed without exception.
In fact, the street ban was somewhat unexpected, but considering that tonight was the time for a grand banquet in the palace, and that it was to prevent any rebels in the city from taking the opportunity to cause trouble, there had been previous instances, so no one thought much of it. Moreover, the order came from the Judicial Department of the Central State Association, which often did this when handling cases.
Thus, the order to ban the streets did not reach the ears of Emperor Dayong. After 5 PM, the entire imperial city fell silent. No one dared to go out casually, and the streets were deserted. Only the figures of the patrolling guards could be seen in the streets and alleys.
As the hour of Xu approached, and three blue fireworks exploded in the sky, Tang Jingyao suddenly led his guards in a surprise attack on the Ji residence. With lightning speed, they killed the guards holding the Ji family members and quickly moved them to the west gate!
Meanwhile, various villainous forces lurking in the city began to take advantage of the situation. The experts from Fengyun Tower, led by Changfeng, launched a surprise attack on the Heavenly Prison and rescued Ji Wuge under the cover of Tang Jingyao's guards. Some bandits and beggars in the city set fire to several key locations—the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Imperial Hospital...
The coordinated efforts of all departments were swift and decisive, like a thunderclap across the night sky, and once they launched their attack, there was no stopping them!
As soon as Yukichi and his companions rode out of the palace, the streets were already engulfed in carnage. Torches flickered like falling meteors, the sounds of clashing weapons filled the air, and the air was thick with the stench of burning and blood.
Xing Qiyu was shocked and hurriedly ordered his confidants to mobilize the Imperial Guards to rush to the city gate. However, Tang Jingyao and others had already led their guards and escaped the imperial city with Ji Fu, Ji Wuge and others.
All of this happened so fast, so fast that there was no time to react!
Who could have predicted that Tang Jingyao would suddenly rebel?
Moreover, the major villainous forces in the city, including Xing Qitian, who had previously used the excuse of being sick in bed to avoid court, and Ji Jiucheng's trusted subordinates, all participated in this uprising. The situation in the imperial city is now out of control!
At this time, forty miles outside the capital of Dayong, was the garrison of the Northern Army.
Feng Yang had just led his troops to set up camp when, according to the pre-arranged plan, he sent a light cavalry force to meet Tang Jingyao. Tang Jingyao ran all the way and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the army that was there to meet him. He touched his forehead and found that it was covered with a layer of sweat, and even the back of his clothes was soaked!
He almost thought he wouldn't be able to get out. If Yuki had reacted quickly enough, he might not have been able to leave the capital. After all, the city gates were full of Yuki's men. The Imperial Guards and the Royal Guards were stationed in the city. If Yuki gave the order, they probably wouldn't have been able to escape!
That's incredibly risky! It's practically gambling!
"Lord Tang, it's been a long time. How are you?"
Outside the gate of the residence, Feng Yang personally came to greet Tang Jingyao.
Tang Jingyao took a breath, dismounted, and gently clasped his hands in a fist salute to Feng Yang, saying, "It's good that we meet again, General Feng!"
"You've worked hard, Grand Commander. His Majesty has instructed you to rest here for now and await His Majesty's next order!"
Feng Yang laughed.
Tang Jingyao nodded; Sikong Jin had given the same instructions before.
"Let's make arrangements for them first. Ji Wuge is seriously injured and needs immediate medical treatment. Also, the Ji family members are somewhat frightened and need to be comforted."
Tang Jingyao didn't mince words and spoke directly.
"Rest assured, Grand Commander, everything has been arranged!"
Feng Yang gave the order and gestured to the people beside him to tidy up. The people behind him immediately stepped forward to help.
What's the situation in the city now?
Feng Yang asked.
"We've proceeded according to plan. As soon as Ajin's signal flare went off, I led my troops in a surprise attack on the Ji residence. All the factions in the city also acted as planned. Now the city is in chaos, and our people have withdrawn from the imperial city. Emperor Dayong should be closing the city gates soon. I just don't know how Ajin and the others are doing!"
Tang Jingyao was actually quite worried when he said this!
How will they get out of the city once the gates are closed?
Currently, only the west gate is open; the other gates are all closed. The west gate is guarded by the Emperor of Dayong's men. Since they've broken through, the Emperor of Dayong will definitely close the gate. In that case...
"Have Ajin and the others rescued the people yet?"
Tang Jingyao asked with some concern.
Feng Yang shook his head. "It's hard to say for sure, but don't worry. Since His Majesty agrees with this plan, they must have a way. His Majesty is wise, and there is nothing that can stump him!"
"The Emperor of Dayong has most likely already reorganized his troops. With so few men, how can you possibly withstand him? If I'm not mistaken, all the ministers in the court should now be under Xing Qiyu's control. This means he has over 200,000 troops at his disposal, while you only have tens of thousands of men. I'm afraid..."
Tang Jingyao frowned as he looked at Feng Yang.
"Please rest assured, Grand Master. I am only leading 30,000 vanguard troops. The main army will arrive tomorrow. The Wing King has already encircled and intercepted the 100,000 royal troops from Guanzhong who are trying to return to the capital. To destroy Xing Qiyu, my Great Zhou's 100,000 elite cavalry are more than enough."
Feng Yang gave Tang Jingyao a mysterious smile.
Tang Jingyao also had some thoughts in his mind—
I had heard before that the Great Zhou had deployed new weapons and powerful siege equipment in the Tian Sheng War. Moreover, back then, Gore's hundreds of thousands of troops were almost completely wiped out by the Emperor's Northern Army's mere 200,000 troops!
This proves the strength of the Imperial Northern Army.