At night.

The flow of people on the streets has gradually decreased. Recently, Beijing has implemented strict curfews on some key streets. Pedestrians are not allowed to pass by after dark.

Especially the seven streets near the palace are strictly controlled.

Under the shadow of the night, it seems like a monster is lurking.

Yang Ruoqing was wearing black clothes and standing under the big tree in the courtyard. Beside her, the tall man's face was covered with a layer of frost, and his palm was pressed on the long sword at his waist.

"Qing'er, are there really strange soldiers appearing near the palace?" Luo Fengtang asked.

Yang Ruoqing glanced at the courtyard door. It was ajar and unlocked. You could leave at any time.

"Yes, the news came from Jiang Wulang. He has summoned the people in the capital and is preparing to assemble the national defense army. In addition, the Golden Snake Guard has also been dispatched."

Luo Fengtang asked: "How long will it take?"

"Based on the distance, it should take an hour to gather." Yang Ruoqing said.

"One hour should be enough. The palace guards are secret guards. If there is a change in the palace, they will have no problem guarding the palace for an hour. As for the Flying Eagle Guard Zhu Licheng, he has problems and cannot be counted on."

Luo Fengtang said thoughtfully.

"Then continue to wait for the news."

"good."

…

Beside the city wall outside the palace, hundreds of soldiers wearing dark red armor were lined up neatly, exuding murderous intent.

Standing in front of them was a man under thirty. This man had very thick eyebrows, a very straight nose, and a row of black beard above his thin lips, which was trimmed meticulously.

He is Zhu Licheng, the commander of the Flying Eagle Guard!

Zhu Licheng was promoted by Emperor Qi Xingyun. His greatest quality is loyalty.

At this moment, standing in front of him were generals of different sizes in the Eagle Guard, which basically included most of the Eagle Guard.

"Everyone, the emperor has not been seen in the palace for a long time recently. Does anyone know what is going on?"

"have no idea."

"Commander, just tell me what's going on."

The generals below were whispering to each other.

"Today, I am here to tell everyone the truth, Your Majesty, he was harmed by his traitor!"

As soon as Zhu Licheng finished speaking, there was a commotion below, and many generals were stunned.

"Is there anyone who doesn't believe it?"

"Okay, let me show everyone the secret edict!"

"Your Majesty personally wrote me a secret edict, asking me to kill the rebellious ministers and save Your Majesty!"

Zhu Licheng took out an edict, held it respectfully in his hands, and then raised it high.

The front side of the edict with the written text was facing the crowd, and there were soldiers beside it holding fire folders to illuminate the edict so that everyone present could see it clearly.

"This... this is truly your Majesty's handiwork. The font is correct and the jade seal is also correct!"

"Your Majesty is in danger, what should we do?"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, tell me what to do, and we will follow you."

Zhu Licheng slowly put away the edict and raised a palm. Soon, the generals who had been talking about it stopped talking and looked at Zhu Licheng quietly.

"Since all the generals are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, I have the confidence to do so."

"The crisis is coming. Your Majesty is in crisis. All we have to do is to follow the imperial edict to clear the emperor's side, get rid of the treacherous ministers and traitors, and rescue your Majesty."

As soon as Zhu Licheng finished speaking, one of the people in the group raised his hand and shouted: "Qing Jun, punish the treacherous ministers."

"Qing the emperor's side, punish the treacherous ministers."

"Qing the emperor's side, punish the treacherous ministers!"

The generals shouted a wave of voices.

Zhu Licheng said: "Brothers who don't want to follow me, you can quit now, but as long as you decide to participate and want to quit in the future, don't engage in ruthless military law."

I looked around and waited for a while, but didn't see anyone quitting temporarily.

Zhu Licheng smiled with satisfaction, suddenly pulled out the sword from his waist, and raised it high above his head.

"Gather your men and set off for the palace."

…

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and from time to time lightning flashed in the clouds.

Guarding the inner gate of the palace were the inner guards. They were wearing orange-yellow armor, holding spears in their hands and swords hanging on their waists, standing solemnly.

These two soldiers will be rotated after a while, so just hold on for a while.

"who?"

In the distance, suddenly a crowd of people holding torches surged over.

He only had time to shout, and was met with a sharp arrow.

It penetrated deeply into his chest, and he spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the sky.

"Someone broke into the palace!"

Another soldier only had time to shout out a word before his neck was pierced by a sharp arrow. He stared wide-eyed and struggled to grab the arrow on his neck, but the strength of his body quickly disappeared. Finally, his eyes were dark and his ears were filled with darkness.

The voices beside him became more and more distant, until he breathed his last breath.

What he shouted was not without effect.

The inner guards guarding the gate hurriedly blocked the gate, and the deputy commander standing on the tower looked down.

"Zhu Licheng, what do you want to do?" The deputy commander of the inner guard's eyes almost popped out of his head. He pressed his palm on the hilt of the sword at his waist and roared angrily at Zhu Licheng.

"Qing the emperor's side, punish the treacherous ministers!"

"Qing the emperor's side, punish the treacherous ministers!"

"Qing the emperor's side, punish the treacherous ministers!"

What greeted the deputy commander of the internal defense was not Zhu Licheng's explanation, but a loud shout.

"Rebellion, rebellion, the Flying Eagle Guards have rebelled. Hurry, someone comes and sends a message to His Majesty, the Queen and the others in the palace. The others are waiting to guard the city gate!" shouted the deputy commander of the inner guard.

This is the gate to the inner palace of the palace. If this is broken, there will be a vast plain ahead, and nothing can stop it.

Zhu Licheng's Flying Eagle Guards had already brought ladders to attack the city. Huge trebuchets could not be built in the capital, but simple ladders were very simple. He had already prepared them.

Ladders were set up one after another, and the soldiers began to climb toward the city gate under orderly command.

The inner guards guarding the city above wielded spears, swords, rolling stones, hot oil, etc. that they had always stored, and threw them at the soldiers who rushed up.

At the same time, the archers on both sides were pulling their bowstrings and shooting at each other.

This was a fierce offensive and defensive battle. The internal defenders had the advantage of location, but only a small number of them.

The Flying Eagle Guard was the one attacking the city, so they lost the advantage of location, but they had the advantage of having more people.

For a while, there was a stalemate.

It didn't take long for the news to reach the palace.

"What? Zhu Licheng led the Eagle Guards to rebel."

Queen Zhao stood up suddenly, jaw-dropping from ear to ear.

After getting the exact news, she felt dizzy, everything in front of her was gone, and she fell backward.

Fortunately, the maid next to her supported her body in time.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

The maids shouted anxiously, with cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads.
Chapter completed!