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  Chapter 1680 The Renzi scroll is surging (1)

  Niu Jizong boarded the wall of Yanqing Weicheng a little anxiously, looking to the east.

   The victory or defeat is today. It can be said that after so many years of painstaking efforts, it depends on this game.

  He has a general understanding of the layout of Prince Yizhong's side, but he doesn't pay much attention to the details.

  This big event is a matter of life and death for himself, Prince Teng, and Prince Yizhong. No one dares to be careless.

  So I only need to do what I should do well.

  Just like Wang Ziteng, he absolutely believes in everything he and Prince Yizhong have done, and he only needs to do what he should do in Huguang.

  But no matter what the result is, today's army must break through and advance eastward, but he hopes to get a more reliable news.

  Because once the entire army advances eastward, it may have to face the entire imperial court army.

  That's all, but more importantly, they may have to face a difficult reality, that is, to face the emperor's decree.

  Xuanfu Army is a direct line that has been painstakingly managed since Wang Ziteng until he was the governor of Xuanda. He is unparalleled in loyalty and he is very sure of his control.

   But this is in the case of facing other people. What if it is the order of the court and the emperor's decree?

  Niu Jizong was also not absolutely sure.

  If this situation can be avoided as much as possible, it would be best, even if there is no emperor's decree, then the decree of the Ministry of War can be questioned, so as to compete for the rightful name.

  Sometimes I feel that this great righteousness is meaningless, but sometimes this great righteousness is more important.

  So he would rather wait for a while, just to make peace of mind.

  There were hurried footsteps on the horse path, Niu Jizong turned his head suddenly, and the soldiers ran up panting holding the pigeon: "My lord, hurry up!"

  Niu Jizong calmed down and nodded. The soldiers hurriedly removed the tied bamboo tube from the pigeon's feet, took out a note from the bamboo tube, and handed it to Niu Jizong.

  Niu Jizong took the note and unfolded it.

   There are only a few words on the note, but they are concise and to the point.

  Niu Jizong first trembled slightly, then frowned, and then stretched it out again. He just pondered for a while, and then his face showed determination, "Okay, immediately beat the drum and order the generals to be summoned!"

   Half an hour later, the Xuanfu horse-buried army, which had already been prepared to stop, surged out of the gate of Yanqing Weicheng like a flood, and quickly divided into three groups and rushed down in three directions: north, east, and south.

   Niu Jizong sat on his horse, watching the three men and horses parting ways outside the city gate, feeling overwhelmed.

  A group went south along Hekou, Baiyangkou, and Zhenbian City, and took control of this place. The Xuanfu army of Yanqing Youwei and Huailaiwei could advance along the Sanggan River without bloodshed, and control the defense of the entire west of Jingshi City.

An army going north to control the Bohai Sea and Huairou County. If they control this place, they will be invincible. Even if the army along the side wall of Ji Town wants to go south, they have to consider whether they will be hit in the middle. .

  The main force naturally marched all the way east, Longhutai, Changping, Gonghuacheng, then Qinghedian and Zhengcunba, and finally Tongzhou, completely controlling the defense of the entire capital city from east to west.

   As for the south, Niu Jizong didn’t care too much. There is no decent garrison there. The Xingzhou Zhongtunwei in Liangxiang and the Zhuolu Sanwei in Zhuozhou are not worth mentioning. They have long been reduced to garrisons.

  Niu Jizong didn't want a big battle with Jizhen around Gyeonggi, he just needed to attack and control the defense of Gyeonggi with lightning speed, and the rest was just a bargain between Prince Yizhong, Emperor Yonglong and his sons.

   Oh, no, Zhang Chi, Zhang Qi, and Zhang Ji are not qualified to bargain. Perhaps the only one who is qualified to bargain is Emperor Yonglong who is still unconscious.

Niu Jizong didn't know if he could be regarded as Shi Heng in the change of the previous Ming dynasty. Maybe Wang Ziteng could be regarded as Zhang Tian. He didn't know who would be Xu Youzhen and Cao Jixiang, but he was sure that his side would be the winner. As long as the situation is under control, it doesn't matter whether Emperor Yonglong will wake up or not.

   It's up to people to plan things, but it's up to God to make things happen. Victory or failure depends on one action!

  *******

  By the time Feng Ziying noticed the abnormality, it was already dark.

  Accompanied by the martial law in the Lieyuan Palace, the entire palace was in a panic, and even he was stopped in the courtyard by the sudden martial law.

Of course he is not qualified to hunt with him, so he simply slept comfortably in the afternoon. Who would have thought that when he woke up, all the palaces would be under martial law, and all the three relatives would be mobilized to completely seal off the entire Lieyuan palace, and even strictly restrict anyone from entering or leaving. The courtyard, not to mention the hunting garden and the palace itself.

   Wanting someone to go out to inquire was flatly rejected, and soldiers from the Four Guards Battalion took over the martial law.

  The atmosphere was tense, which surprised Feng Ziying.

Even if it is a big hunt today, and then the reserve, it will not be so turbulent, the emperor has appointed, are the other princes and concubines not ready to accept it, really want to be sent to confinement immediately, and cannot come out for life, whether it is No one is so ignorant, right?

"What's going on?" Although Feng Ziying was aware of what might have happened, she still couldn't imagine what had happened. Looking at the soldiers of the Four Guards Camp, it was obvious that they didn't quite know what happened. whats the matter.

  Wu Yaoqing and the accompanying guards were equally at a loss.

  Wu Yaoqing poked his head out hesitantly to look around, but couldn't see any clues.

Although there are Four Guards soldiers guarding the martial law in front of each small courtyard, they are almost all waiting to be interviewed in each small courtyard in this palace, or the clan relatives and officials who have not left after the interview, regardless of their status. not bad.

  Perhaps people like Feng Ziying are considered to be of the lowest rank, and they should be third-rank servants in general, and fourth-rank officials like him, and they are also local officials, I am afraid that they are really the only ones in this family.

"My lord, why don't you arrange someone to go out and have a look?" Wu Yaoqing hesitated for a moment. Although the few people who followed him didn't dare to say that they could fly over the eaves and walls, they could still go out from the back wall of the yard to inquire about the situation. , Of course, this must be risky, the surrounding area is almost full of the three relatives, if there is any special situation, once discovered, I am afraid that it will bring endless troubles.

"No." Feng Ziying shook her head resolutely. The situation is unclear at this time, and it must not be given to others, especially when Feng Ziying has a bad premonition, and a little carelessness will attract suspicion. Suspect.

"Outside is the Four Guards Battalion, I'm not very familiar with it." But waiting like this is not an option, closing your eyes and listening is the most dangerous, Feng Ziying said in a deep voice: "I am not familiar with Commander Du Keli, I only know him once, I don't know Will you buy my face, but you have to give it a try, if you can't get out, at least you have to find out what happened,..."

Feng Ziying pushed open the courtyard gate, and a group of soldiers guarding the courtyard immediately looked over vigilantly, and a sergeant with the appearance of a small flag came over: "Master Feng, please forgive me, we have also received orders, and we did not intend to embarrass anyone. , please enter the hospital."

"Oh, do you recognize me?" Feng Ziying smiled, and it was much easier to handle, "I wonder if I could inform you, Commander, that I don't intend to embarrass you, but it's very difficult in this situation. Keep going like this, tell me what happened, or maybe I will meet your commander?"

"We don't know what exactly happened. We only know that the order was issued suddenly. Not only our Four Guards Camp, but the entire Shangsanqin Army and Shenshu Camp have been put under martial law. Prince Zhonghui is now in command,... "

   It can be seen that this little flag is still very spiritual, and it doesn't hide anything too much, "As for saying that you want to see the commander, I'm afraid it will not be easy, but I can report it."

   "Then I will trouble you." Feng Ziying nodded with a smile, and then turned around: "I am here waiting for your good news."

  Back in the courtyard, Feng Ziying's face was frighteningly gloomy.

  He can be sure that this is by no means as simple as **** Dashou Dingchu. This is an accident, and it is Emperor Yonglong himself.

  King Zhonghui is currently sitting in the palace, what is the use of his sitting in the palace?

  How many days has he been the Jiedu Envoy of the Beijing Camp and the General of the Fifth Army Battalion?

  Who will listen to him at this time?

   I'm afraid that even I am not as good as myself, at least there is He Huchen in the Fifth Army Battalion, and Yang Zhaoji in the Shenji Battalion who can listen to me.

  What happened?

   Assassinated?

   Sudden serious illness?

   Personnel unconscious?

   Even imprisoned?

The last one is obviously impossible. No one can put Emperor Yonglong under house arrest. Neither the Supreme Emperor nor Prince Yizhong can do it. After all, he has been the emperor for ten years. This point of control is still there. firmly grasped.

  If Emperor Yonglong hadn't worried too much and the Supreme Emperor had been in power for too long and had too much influence, the Jingying should have been replaced by Emperor Yonglong's own people long ago. It is indeed too late to do it now.

"Yaoqing, we can't wait like this, I'm afraid we can only take risks." Taking a deep breath, Feng Ziying immediately overturned her original consideration, and at this time I can only take risks, "Arrange someone to go to the fence in the backyard to take a look. , can people leave from behind?"

Wu Yaoqing nodded, and with a wave of his hand, the two guards quickly climbed up the wall of the backyard, looked around, and immediately fell down, "My lord, there are soldiers on duty at the entrance of the corridor and alley at the back, but we can go to the opposite side from another yard in front. There seems to be no one living on the side, it is all vacant, and there is probably no one on duty at the back of the yard."

   These are two rows of courtyards back to back, but the front row of courtyards is uninhabited because it is being renovated. If you live in the courtyard on the south side, if you turn over to the other side, you may indeed avoid the guards from the Four Guards.

   "It's just that I'm afraid that the whole outside area has quit smoking. Even if you leave this area, it's still difficult to move." Wu Yaoqing hesitated.

"Take my post and this seal, and go directly to the gate of the inner palace, where you can go directly to King Zhonghui for viewing." Feng Ziying took the seal from her bag and handed it to the other party, "Go directly to King Zhonghui, he recognizes me." Personal seal, let him send someone to pick me up immediately, I want to know everything immediately."

  (end of this chapter)