Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

At this moment, the sunlight outside the Zhangde Hall was particularly bright, spilling into the hall and landing right at Liu Xie's feet.

Looking at the eunuchs kneeling before him, Liu Xie seemed to feel the presence of the past emperors who had successfully seized power by relying on eunuchs.

Emperor He of Xiao, Liu Zhao, Emperor An of Xiao, Liu Hu, Emperor Shun of Xiao, Liu Chong, Emperor Huan of Xiao, Liu Zhi, Emperor Ling of Xiao, Liu Hong…

Liu Xie mentally recounted the deeds of the former emperors who, after suffering persecution from their maternal relatives, had successfully regained power and returned governance with the help of eunuchs.

Since the restoration of Emperor Guangwu, with the exception of the four Han emperors who died young before adulthood, almost all Han emperors who were controlled by their maternal relatives successfully seized power through eunuchs upon reaching adulthood, achieving a 100% success rate.

For a moment, Liu Xie's confidence soared. He felt that if the previous emperors could do it, why should he be inferior to his ancestors?

As the eunuchs rose at Liu Xie's command, Liu Xie strode towards Lu Lingqi, who was being carried by two eunuchs.

The once-powerful Lu Lingqi was now in a comatose state.

The eunuch "Zheng Bao," who had completely gained Liu Xie's trust, stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the Empress is not in mortal danger and will only be unconscious for about twelve hours before waking up."

"Very good."

Liu Xie raised his chin, naturally not feeling a trace of pity for Lu Lingqi.

They say a day of marriage brings a hundred days of grace, but since this Empress Lu entered the Eastern Palace several years ago, Liu Xie has never had the chance to consummate their marriage.

In Liu Xie's eyes, this was undoubtedly an unspeakable humiliation.

As the Son of Heaven, to be so despised and humiliated by the Empress was simply an unprecedented scandal.

Therefore, even though Lu Lingqi was not only beautiful but also possessed a unique heroic spirit, Liu Xie wished he could kill her and be done with it.

Liu Xie suppressed his disgust for Lu Lingqi and instead asked.

"Zheng Qing, what are the next arrangements?"

"Your Majesty, most of the palace guards are subordinates of the Lu traitor and are difficult to subvert. The longer we stay in the palace, the more dangerous it becomes. Once the news of the Empress reaches the Lu traitor's ears, if the Lu traitor orders the palace to be sealed off, it will be difficult to escape. We must leave quickly!"

"Zheng Bao" said urgently, not leaving Liu Xie much time to think.

Lu Bu's fearsome reputation was undoubtedly a mountain pressing down on Liu Xie's head. At the thought of being trapped to death in the palace by Lu Bu, Liu Xie couldn't help but tremble, his hands hidden in his sleeves.

"Alright, let's do as Zheng Qing says, leave quickly!"

Somewhat at a loss, Liu Xie subconsciously followed "Zheng Bao's" arrangements.

More importantly, Liu Xie lacked even a basic understanding of the external situation, let alone making further judgments.

Immediately, "Zheng Bao" and a group of eunuchs escorted Liu Xie out of the Zhangde Hall.

Outside the Zhangde Hall, the Son of Heaven's carriage, drawn by six imperial horses, was already waiting. They helped Liu Xie into the carriage and placed Lu Lingqi inside as well.

The carriage headed straight for the Vermilion Bird Gate, the main gate of the North Palace.

Ironically, Liu Xie, who had been a puppet for many years, was riding in the Son of Heaven's carriage for the first time. He couldn't help but look around, suddenly noticing a set of armor placed in a corner of the carriage that looked quite familiar.

"Zheng Qing, is this armor perhaps the Bronze Horse Two-Piece Armor used by Emperor Shizu to pacify the world?" Liu Xie asked uncertainly.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty, this is indeed the armor that Emperor Guangwu once stored in the palace."

"Zheng Bao" stepped forward and bowed to apologize, explaining.

"The palace armor is all under the supervision of the Lu traitor's confidants. Although this servant barely managed to collect some weapons to prepare for the uprising, it was difficult to find armor to transport into the palace."

"And this escape may be dangerous, so to avoid damage to Your Majesty's dragon body, this servant boldly took the armor used by Emperor Guangwu to protect Your Majesty's safety."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xie felt a warm feeling in his heart, very considerate, and promised.

"Zheng Qing is very thoughtful. When I leave Sili, I will definitely reward Zheng Qing greatly and enfeoff Zheng Qing as a county marquis."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Zheng Bao" thanked him with a face full of excitement, and then said. "The Vermilion Bird Gate is not far away. To ensure Your Majesty's safety, please allow this servant to put on the armor for Your Majesty."

"Granted."

Liu Xie responded, and then "Zheng Bao" summoned three eunuchs to come forward together. One person supported Liu Xie in the carriage, and the remaining three quickly helped Liu Xie put on the armor.

Soon, this Bronze Horse Two-Piece Armor that Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu had once used was put on Liu Xie's body.

Liu Xie's originally immature and somewhat cowardly face, under the backdrop of the Bronze Horse Two-Piece Armor, really added a bit of the heroic and dignified air of a young Son of Heaven.

"Please, Your Majesty, wear your sword."

"Zheng Bao" respectfully presented a Han sword again.

Although Liu Xie had never had the opportunity to practice swordsmanship, he still subconsciously took it and wore it at his waist.

With a sharp blade in his hand, Liu Xie instinctively drew his sword, and looking at the sharp sword in his hand, he suddenly felt a surge of ambition.

"Good sword!"

Liu Xie praised, then looked at "Zheng Bao," who still had empty hands, and asked.

"I wonder what weapon Zheng Qing uses? Why not use the treasure sword in my hand to open a path, how about it?"

Liu Xie, whose Old Liu family bloodline was passively activated, instinctively began to win people's hearts even without being taught, preparing to bestow the treasure sword in his hand to Zheng Bao to kill the enemy.

"How can Your Majesty be without a sword for even a day? As for this servant, anything will do."

"Zheng Bao" replied respectfully, making Liu Xie feel even warmer in his heart.

As the Son of Heaven's carriage galloped all the way in the palace, it undoubtedly caused great chaos, and the distance from the Vermilion Bird Gate was rapidly closing.

Seeing that the Vermilion Bird Gate was approaching, after putting on the armor for Liu Xie, "Zheng Bao" and the eunuchs also prepared themselves, all holding the weapons they had prepared in advance.

In the carriage, Liu Xie glanced at "Zheng Bao" with the corner of his eye, and found that "Zheng Bao" was holding a horse lance that was a full twelve feet long, standing at the front of the carriage.

In comparison, Liu Xie looked at the sword in his hand, and its length was less than a third of that of the horse lance.

However, Liu Xie didn't have time to wonder how "Zheng Bao," as a eunuch, could use a horse lance. The Vermilion Bird Gate, which was blocked by the palace guards, was already close at hand.

As long as they rushed out of the Vermilion Bird Gate, they could escape the cage-like palace.

Liu Xie unconsciously felt a strong tension and subconsciously tightened his grip on the sword in his hand.

Nearly a hundred guards were stationed at the Vermilion Bird Gate. Facing the Son of Heaven's carriage that was charging straight through the palace, they subconsciously formed a formation to resist and shouted.

"Stop!"

Faced with this scene, "Zheng Bao" shouted without panic.

"Empress Zhangqiu's imperial decree, to practice outside the palace, all those in front quickly make way."

Looking at the eunuchs on the Son of Heaven's carriage, each holding weapons and exuding a murderous aura, the Gate Sima guarding the Vermilion Bird Gate was somewhat unsure of what to do when he heard this absurd order.

After all, Empress Lu Lingqi has always liked to wield knives and guns. When she is bored after living in the deep palace for a long time, it is common for her to organize palace maids and eunuchs to practice military formations. (End of this chapter)