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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 424: The Northern King¡¯s Plan

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    Wei Changhui left the Heavenly King's Mansion with excitement. He looked back at Shi Dakai with a solemn expression from time to time, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. How could a woman be as benevolent as Shi Dakai in troubled times?  This Shi Dakai is good at everything, but he is soft-hearted and is burdened by the word benevolence and righteousness.  But no matter what, he was never his opponent. As long as he got rid of Yang Xiuqing, he would be able to stabilize him.

    After everyone left the Dongwang Mansion, they went to mobilize their troops and agreed to act according to the plan.

    After Wei Changhui returned home, he immediately found Liu Changxi, the second supervisor on the left side of the East Palace. Liu Changxi had an old relationship with the King of the North, and he could be regarded as the eyes and ears of the North Palace in the East Palace.  After Liu Changxi arrived, Wei Changhui immediately said to him: "Changxi, you have made great contributions, and I want you to take the credit as well."

    Liu Changxi kowtowed and said happily: "Six thousand years old, just give me your orders." Although Liu Changxi was a general in the East Palace, he had been suppressed by other generals in the East Palace and could not stand out. When he heard that Wei Changhui could be appointed, he immediately became energetic.

    Wei Changhui said in a low voice: "I asked Xu Zongyang to bring three thousand elite soldiers from Luzhou to Jiangxinzhou. I will mobilize the troops into the city tonight. How about you take the city guards and let them in?"

    "Is this" Liu Changxi was shocked. What did King Bei want to do when he sent troops to Beijing late at night?  Three thousand elite soldiers of Beifu were able to arrive at Jiangxinzhou without anyone noticing. I don't know how Bei Wang did it. He was so anxious that he rubbed his hands and didn't dare to reply.

    Wei Changhui snorted coldly, glared, and said slyly: "Do you dare to disobey this king's order?"

    "No, I won't even dare to scare the villain to death. However, with so many soldiers and horses, I'm afraid it won't be easy"

    "Damn it! Why do I need you if it's easy?"

    "Yes! The villain is afraid of not being sure. Once he messes up, won't he miss the important event of six thousand years?"

    "Then what do you think we should do?"

    "I thinkif we convince the military commander guarding the pass first, things will be easier to handle."

    "Yeah!" Wei Changhui sounded reasonable.  Then he and Liu Changxi rushed to Yifeng Gate with more than a hundred guards from the North Hall.

    Wei Changhui first hid in a doorway of Yifeng Gate, and his favorite general Liu Dapeng followed Liu Changxi to the duty officer's lounge.  The person on duty tonight is Yu Zihou, the military commander of Dongfu, who is relatively familiar with Liu Changxi.

    Liu Changxi called him outside and said, "Six Thousand Years Old sent someone to look for you. We have something urgent to discuss." Yu Zihou asked hurriedly, "Where is the person?" "It's over there." Yu Zihou felt a little bit  It was strange, but I didn¡¯t dare to ask more.  Accompanied by Liu Changxi and Liu Dapeng, they came to the doorway.

    Yu Zihou took a look: there were dozens of people in the doorway, each holding a sharp sword in his hand, with a fierce look in his eyes.  Like facing a formidable enemy.  The person leading it was none other than Northern King Wei Changhui.  Asked in an instant, Yu Zihou was stunned.

    Liu Dapeng kicked him and shouted in a low voice: "Kneel down!" Yu Zihou hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "I see you are six thousand years old for your humble position." Wei Changhui asked: "What is your name?" "The villain is called Yu.  Zihou." "Yes! Zihou. The king has been ordered by the Nine Thousand Years Old to mobilize troops to the city. No interrogation is allowed. No information is leaked. Do you hear me?" "Thisbut"

    Liu Dapeng shouted in a low voice: "What this and that! Do you still dare to doubt what Six Thousand Years Old said?" "Don't dare, don't dare. However, Nine Thousand Years Old has something to say, and without his personal edict, the army will not be able to  You are allowed to enter the city. Since the six thousand year old said it, please take out the nine thousand year old edict. Let me see it. Otherwise"

    Liu Dapeng didn¡¯t let him finish his words, he slapped him with a slap in the face, then pulled out his sharp sword and waved it in front of him.  He gritted his teeth and said, "I think you are tired of living."

    Liu Changxi hurriedly stopped him and said, "Wait a minute!" Then he said to Zihou, "Brother, I have read the decree of King Dong. Let's do it quickly." As soon as Yu Zihou saw the situation in front of him, he knew something was wrong.  But I wanted to run but I couldn't, and I couldn't do it even if I didn't listen. So I just got angry and thought to myself, just do whatever you tell me to do!

    So Yu Zihou hurriedly said: "The humble position offended Six Thousand Years Old is a capital crime. Since Nine Thousand Years Old has an edict, I just have to obey it." Wei Changhui sneered and said: "That's right. When the matter is finished, I will  I guarantee you will be promoted to prime minister." After that, he asked Yu Zihou to send Liu Dapeng out of Yifeng Gate, and asked Yu Zihou to wait in the doorway.

    At three o'clock in the morning, Xu Zongyang led 3,000 elite soldiers from Beifeng and marched into Yifeng Gate. Wei Changhui looked at these elite soldiers and felt secretly proud. Shi Dakai's original intention was to use all the troops from the royal palaces in Tianjing to massacre the Eastern King, but Wei Changhui had a longer-term plan.  plan.  If the East Palace is so proud that it gathers the troops of all the royal palaces in Tianjing and has the edict from the King of Heaven, it is indeed possible to kill the East King, but what happens after killing the East King?  Wei Changhui's ambition made him decide to send more troops back to Beijing, so he asked Xu Zongyang to mobilize 3,000 elite soldiers to disguise themselves as civilians transporting food and hide back near Tianjing, waiting for orders in Jiangxinzhou.  As long as three thousand soldiers and horses march into Tianjing and kill the Eastern King, the Northern King will have the largest number of soldiers and horses.?.

    Wei Changhui gave an order to disarm the Dongfu guards at Yifeng Gate and replace them with his own people.  This was done neatly and neatly, and Yifeng Sect was under control without knowing what was happening.  Then, Wei Changhui left 500 soldiers and horses to guard Yifeng Gate, and led Xu Zongyang and 2,500 elite soldiers to attack the East Prince's Mansion.

    On the way, he issued an order for the soldiers to wrap the prepared Baizhong around their left arm.  He also ordered the soldiers to kill all the people in Dongfu.  No one is allowed to escape, and no one is allowed to be alive.  Anyone who disobeys orders will be skinned.

    In the past few days, the temperature in Tianjing has been extremely high, the sky is clear, and there is not even a hint of wind.  After nightfall, there was no coolness at all, and it was uncomfortably stuffy.  Tonight, although it is almost the fourth watch, the heat is still there.  Wei Changhui and Xu Zongyang, escorting Liu Changxi and Yu Zihou, ran at the front of the team.  In the blink of an eye, we arrived at Dongwang Mansion.  According to the plan, they surrounded the mansion tightly. After a while, they saw that the kings sent people to contact each other. The streets near the Tianjing East Prince's Mansion had been guarded, and the access to the Tianjing defense army camp was also controlled. No one could go in or out to mobilize troops.  .

    Seeing that the situation was complete, the North Palace only had to deal with the thousands of guards from the Dongwang Palace. Wei Changhui no longer hesitated. As soon as the order was given, all the troops immediately stepped forward and disarmed the guards outside the Dongwang Palace.  When the guards of the East Palace saw Liu Changxi and his men coming, they didn't know what was going on, so they were taken down in a daze. The soldiers and horses of the North Palace were outside the East Palace, preparing to break in.

    Xu Zongyang pointed his sword and signaled Liu Changxi to call the door.  Liu Changxi didn't dare to neglect, so he walked up the steps and knocked on the corner door.  Not much effort.  Someone at the door asked: "Who is it?" Liu Changxi said: "Liu Changxi, the second supervisor on the left."

    "What's going on?" "There has been a change in the army, and we must start the war immediately." "Wait a minute!" The person inside the door took out the key and opened the corner door with a clatter.  Before he could see what was going on, Xu Zongyang's sharp sword had pierced his chest.  Wei Changhui shouted: "Quick! Rush in!"

    The person who came in first picked up the key from the ground and opened the door. With a "crash", King Bei's army swarmed into the East Mansion.  At the same time, Wei Changhui glanced at Xu Zongyang and Liu Dapeng, and pierced the hearts of Liu Changxi and Yu Zihou with two sharp swords.  These two weaklings are greedy for life and afraid of death.  In the end, I couldn't save the dog's life.  The dark army suddenly turned into several groups and rushed towards all the rooms.  They killed everyone they met, and beheaded everyone they saw. In an instant, screams and exclamations came one after another.  The smell of blood filled the air.  Wei Changhui took Xu Zongyang and part of the army and went straight to the inner garden.

    Recently.  Yang Xiuqing was in a particularly comfortable mood.  Every day I dream of ascending to the throne.  Hong Xiuquan promised him to hold a Zen ceremony on August 17, and he agreed, but later he felt it was inappropriate.  how?  He was worried about the long nights and many dreams!  For this reason, Hong Xiuquan was urged to meditate in advance.  Hong Xiuquan was helpless and changed the date to the seventh day of August.  Yang Xiuqing still thought it was too slow.  The date was set for the first day of August.  According to this plan, he will be promoted to Kowloon Pass in three days.

    Yang Xiuqing was so happy that she could hardly fall asleep, and secretly calculated that the troops inside and outside Tianjing were currently there.  They are all his troops, about 40,000 in number.  The generals who led the troops were all his confidants.  He was relatively relieved about this.  But he neglected to arrange for his subordinates to deal with the sudden attack by the Heavenly King, and all the general orders came from the East Prince's Mansion. If the East Prince's Mansion was besieged, they would not even be able to send out the general orders to mobilize troops and horses.

    Judging from the recent situation, Tianjing is in good order, all government offices are in peace, and they are actively preparing for the Zen Ceremony.  In this regard, he is also very satisfied.  It was learned from the intelligence sent by the Tianwang Mansion that Hong Xiuquan had no objection to the Zen position, and no unusual behavior was seen.  It seems that Hong Xiuquan has been conquered by himself.  Thinking of this, Yang Xiuqing smiled, so naturally and proudly.

    However, he suddenly thought of the three kings Bei, Yi and Yan in the capital, and he couldn't help but frowned, as if something was wrong.  According to the character of King Yi, he would not say a word about such a big thing as forcing him to be granted the title of Long Live. Yang Xiuqing felt faintly uneasy.  But then he thought that it was an established fact that he would be forced to surrender. If he refused, he could be subdued by force if necessary.

    Thinking of this, he seemed to feel a little more relaxed, and said to the outside: "Here comes!" Two female officers on duty walked gently into the door and knelt at his feet: "What do you want from Long live?" Yang Xiuqing said:  "Pass on my decree, let Zhou Niang attend the bed tonight." "I obey the decree!" A female official quickly delivered the message, and another female official supported Yang Xiuqing and walked slowly towards Chunxin Pavilion.

    Chunxin Pavilion is an integral part of the Dongfu Inner Palace, located on the west side of Wangyun Tower.  There are five main halls and three auxiliary halls in the east and west.  There are rockery fish ponds and winding corridors in the courtyard, which are quiet and elegant.  Sometimes, Yang Xiuqing takes a nap or rest here.

    Half a month ago, his confidant Hou Qianfang found another Jiangnan girl for him, named Zhou Xiaoling, who happens to be seventeen years old this year.  This girl used to work in the "Dianzhi Yamen" in Dongfu.Discovered by Hou Qianfang by chance.  After getting to know her, Hou Qianfang found out that Zhou Xiaoling was originally the daughter of Zhou Rulan from the Jinling Academy of the Qing Dynasty.  After the Taiping Army broke through the city, Zhou Rulan's whole family died, but Zhou Xiaoling was the only one who survived.  She was assigned to work in Dongfu Dianzhi Yamen.  Perhaps she was still young at the time and her appearance did not attract people's attention.  Three years later, she has matured, with a delicate manner, plump figure, almond-shaped eyes and peach cheeks, and skin as white as snow.  It's like the hibiscus emerging from the water or the fairy in the moon palace.  In order to please Yang Xiuqing, Hou Qianfang secretly transferred Zhou Xiaoling into the inner garden, selected several clever female officials, and taught her how to groom and practice etiquette.  Three days ago, he dedicated Zhou Xiaoling to Yang Xiuqing.  Yang Xiuqing was overjoyed and rewarded Hou Qianfang heavily.

    At this moment, Yang Xiuqing walked into Chunxin Pavilion.  All the female officials, all dressed in rich pink and bright colors, lined up to pick him up.  The one kneeling at the front is Zhou Xiaoling.  Yang Xiuqing helped her up and walked into the dormitory hand in hand.

    This room is decorated in the style of a Western palace, with a large spring bed in the middle, the headboard of which is inlaid with red emeralds, and cloud gauze curtains hung high on the bed; next to the window is a carved dressing table, with a large glass brick mirror reflecting the  There is a full set of sofas and coffee tables on the north side, various rare antiques are placed in the closet, expensive carpets are spread under the feet, and several pots of jasmine flowers exhale their fragrance.  There is also a Western musical instrument in the room, with a bright surface that can illuminate people's eyes. The whole room is decorated harmoniously, quietly, elegantly and uniquely, giving people a comfortable and lively feeling.  Strangely enough, although Yang Xiuqing was at odds with King Xi, he liked the Western gadgets presented by King Xi very much.

    Yang Xiuqing sat on the sofa. Zhou Xiaoling took off his boots, hat and pajamas, and served him an exquisite dinner.  After the update, Zhou Xiaoling helped Yang Xiuqing lie down first, and she sat in front of the dressing table and began to remove her makeup.  Yang Xiuqing held the back of her head with her hands and looked at her carefully through the cloud gauze, which made him confused and intoxicated.  Then, he turned off the lights and fell asleep.

    After the third watch, the sound of rapid footsteps suddenly came, waking him up.  He opened his eyes drowsily, and suddenly saw flickering firelight reflected in the window.  Then, the screams of women, the clash of weapons, the gasps of fighting, and desperate screams all mixed together.  At first, Yang Xiuqing thought she was dreaming, so she lay on the bed without moving.  In the blink of an eye, it felt like it was not a dream.  Not only that, but he also had a premonition that it was related to his own destiny.  As soon as he pushed Zhou Xiaoling away and sat up, he saw a female official running into the room and screaming: "No it's not good, someone is coming to kill!"

    Before the female officer could finish her words, a group of men armed with sharp knives broke into the room.  The leader was holding a bright dagger in his hand. He raised the sword and knocked her down to the ground.

    At this moment, Yang Xiuqing could see clearly that the leader was none other than Northern King Wei Changhui.  Suddenly, he understood everything.  By now, there is nothing more to say.  With lightning speed, he took out a short gun from the bedside table.  This was also given to him by King Xi. It is the latest British product - the Blue Shield five-note repeating pistol.

    But before he could steady the pistol, Wei Changhui rushed in front of him and struck his right hand with a sword.  Yang Xiuqing retracted her hand, a little slowly, and with a "click", her right hand was cut off by the sword.  Yang Xiuqing gritted her teeth in pain, jumped over the spring bed, and planned to run away.  Before he could stand firmly on his feet, several glaring swords had forced him into a corner.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
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