Listening to the words coming out of the mouth of the person outside the door, Zhao Ningyan felt more and more depressed. It seemed that he would not have a good end today.
However, he turned his head and looked behind him, his eyes becoming more determined.
Looking back at the crumbling gate, he knew he could no longer sit there and wait for others to break in.
After looking around, his sight fell on the top of the wall. He took the bow from the back of the guard beside him with one hand, threw the spear in his hand to the guard, and then used the force of a few steps to stand steadily on the top of the wall.
The higher you stand, the farther you can see. As soon as you stand on the wall, the chaotic scene on the street immediately comes into view. Soldiers with sharp knives are everywhere, fires are everywhere, and the cries and shouts of fighting and killing are clearer.
His thoughts were immediately brought back by the sound of knocking on the door. Without caring about anything else, he hurriedly put an arrow on the bow and shot out a long arrow.
Perhaps it was because he hadn't shot an arrow for a long time, or perhaps it was due to the weather, but his arrow was a little off target and only hit the arm of a soldier who was carrying a battering ram to knock on the door.
"Ah..." The soldier cried out in pain and subconsciously let go of the battering ram in his hand.
As soon as he let go, the weight of the battering ram instantly fell on the shoulders of the remaining soldiers, causing them to stagger.
Seeing that although the expected effect was not achieved, it was at least somewhat effective, Zhao Ningyan quickly shot the second arrow, followed by the third arrow.
Although each arrow was more off target than the last, fortunately, the three consecutive arrows finally stopped the soldiers from banging on the door, but they also succeeded in annoyed them.
The soldiers who were knocking on the door outside hurriedly threw down the battering ram and hurried to dodge. The former general was so angry that he cursed and threatened to raze the Duke of Zhao's mansion to the ground. However, due to Zhao Ningyan's bow and arrow, their movements were restricted and they could only vent their anger with words.
The gatekeeper got a chance to catch his breath and quickly took the opportunity to bring a lot of heavy objects to block the door.
Seeing that all his efforts were going to be in vain, the former general was furious and without caring about anything else, he ordered the door to be knocked down again.
But after hearing the wailing of the soldier who had just been shot by the arrow, the other soldiers were frightened and even had the idea of ​​retreating.
"General, but they have bows and arrows in their hands..." a soldier said tremblingly.
They were all secretly recruited and trained by King Wenxuan. Today was their first time on the battlefield. Although they had trained a lot in their daily lives, the fear in their hearts increased infinitely when they suddenly saw blood.
Seeing that the soldiers were so frightened that their legs were shaking, the former general narrowed his already small eyes fiercely, and with a "swish" he drew the knife at his side and stabbed the soldier who had just spoken in the neck.
The soldier didn't even have time to scream before blood gushed out of his neck, and the warm blood instantly sprayed all over everyone's face.
Seeing him lying straight on the ground with blood still oozing from his neck, all the soldiers were terrified, especially the soldier who had just been shot and was wailing. He almost subconsciously closed his mouth and dared not make another sound.
The former general was very satisfied with their performance. He pointed coldly at the soldier lying on the ground in a pool of blood and said sternly: "If you don't want to follow in his footsteps, hurry up and break the door for me."
The soldiers seemed to be frightened and dared not breathe until they saw the former general raise the knife in his hand again. Then they picked up the battering ram they had thrown on the ground as if they had burned their boats.
With Zhao Ningyan drawing his bow above and the former general threatening with a knife behind, the soldiers were forced into a desperate situation and worked even harder. The gate of the mansion was banged against with a loud noise, as if it would be shattered in the next second.
Zhao Ningyan saw it and felt anxious, so he quickly drew his bow and shot arrows at the soldiers below.
But his arrow shooting was like a drop in the bucket. In just a moment, the quiver on his back was empty.
Seeing this, the former general laughed heartily, "I thought you were so capable! It seems you are nothing more than this!"
Zhao Ningyan was furious. He dropped the bow in his hand, squatted down, took his spear from the palace soldier, and prepared to jump out of the palace to fight the former general.
Fortunately, Chi Yong, who had been guarding in the dark, saw that the situation was not right and quickly stopped him, "Third Uncle, don't be impulsive!"
Zhao Ningyan turned around and saw Chi Yong standing beside him. He was stunned for a moment and subconsciously scolded him, "The situation is urgent, how can I..."
The more he spoke, the more he felt something was wrong. Looking at Chi Yong's unhurried appearance, he frowned and said, "No, why don't you look anxious at all?"
He immediately calmed down, then became more and more excited as he thought about it, looking at Chi Yong with a burning gaze. "Could it be that you were prepared in advance? No wonder..."
No wonder he always felt something was strange. Logically, his nephew had many secret guards, but they didn't show up at this time today. Now it seems that they had made arrangements in advance!
He was no longer in a hurry. Feeling his legs and feet were a little sore, he simply sat on the wall and observed everything in the distance.
Afraid that he couldn't see clearly, Chi Yong also presented him with his own telescope.
Tian An gave each of them one of these things.
Zhao Ningyan had heard of this telescope, but this was the first time he saw it. He took it without hesitation and after Chi Yong's explanation, he fiddled with it for a few times and learned how to use it.
However, after he had the telescope, the clearer he saw, the more uncomfortable he felt.
The streets were in chaos. Many officials' mansions had been broken into by the soldiers. From afar, one could see everyone in the mansions fleeing in panic. Anyone who ran a step slower would be hacked to death by the soldiers behind them.
After killing people, they broke into each room and looted the entire mansion in just a moment. Then they took the owner of the mansion and went to the next house to provide support.
Along the way, there were even soldiers with knives chasing innocent civilians and robbing them of their money.
"These are not soldiers, they are simply bandits!" Zhao Ningyan couldn't help but say with bloodshot eyes.
Although he had never met King Wenxuan, he had heard of some of his deeds and personality. Judging from the rumors, he should be a humble gentleman with good intentions.
I originally thought that even if he was plotting to usurp the throne, it was just a struggle between those in power. However, I didn't expect that he would actually allow his men to burn, kill and loot innocent people. The rumors really cannot be trusted!
If such a person is really allowed to sit in that position, it will be a misfortune for Tian Ling and the people.
Recovering his thoughts, Zhao Ningyan reluctantly returned the telescope to Chi Yong, and looked down at the soldiers who were about to break into the room, no, the bandits.
Even though I already knew that Tian An and the others had already made arrangements, I still couldn't help but worry.
Before he could think about it, with a loud bang, the heavy vermilion door collapsed. The servants and soldiers who were struggling to hold the door had already moved far away and were not affected by the collapsed door at all.
As soon as the gate was broken, the former general immediately became excited, holding up his sword and shouting loudly: "Charge..."
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