Chapter 72: Daybreak (middle)
Pingchangfang, Yingchun Tower.
Yingchunlou is the best-reputed "affordable" brothel in this area and even in the entire capital.
The consumption is low and the service is good. Although the women here are not proficient in everything, they are all virtuous and considerate, and can always make customers feel at home.
At this moment, in an embroidery room in Yingchun Tower, a man and a woman were hugging each other and whispering to each other.
"Sir, it must be very dangerous to work in the Xuanjing Division. You must remember to take care of yourself, otherwise I will be heartbroken..."
The woman's gentle voice reached the ears of the big man who had already taken off his coat, and the latter felt very comfortable.
"My lady, don't worry. I am famous for being cautious and careful. I will never do anything stupid that would put my body in danger."
"By the way, I just made some money from a corrupt official a few days ago, and I will soon be able to save enough money to redeem you!"
"Ah! Really?..."
The woman cried softly and hooked her arms around the big man's neck tightly: "I will definitely serve you well in the future!"
"Hey, you have to be good today..."
The man shut his mouth halfway through his sentence, and his expression suddenly became strange.
"Sir, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I have something to do now."
"ah?"
The woman was startled, and turned her head to look at the dark night outside the window: "It's so late, what are you going to do, sir?"
"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!"
The man had already hurriedly put on the tiger-dragon suit, reached out and grabbed the flower-feathered long sword leaning against the corner of the wall and walked out the door.
However, before leaving, he turned back and gave a reminder.
"Close the doors and windows. Something big might happen tonight."
"What's the big deal?"
“…”
The woman didn't wait for an answer, and all she was left with was a closed door.
The man just left like that, without even having time to ask for back the one or two taels of silver he had already given.
At this moment, countless similar scenes are happening in every corner of the capital.
If you stand higher and look down, you will see countless black shadows appearing from all directions and running on the streets and rooftops.
The night is dark and dark clouds are hanging over the city.
The crackling sound of raindrops and the noisy footsteps mixed together.
It's raining.
…
A quarter of an hour later, the Xuan Jing Division took to the stage to review the generals.
Wei Changtian stood upright on the high platform, allowing the rain to fall on his body.
Behind him were a group of confused Xuan Jing Division executives, and in front of him were all servants dressed in tiger-dragon costumes.
Thanks to their good professionalism, although no one knew what was going on, there was no sound of whispering among the more than 2,000 people.
Everyone stood straight, staring at Wei Changtian.
It's time.
"My colleagues!"
Wei Changtian's voice was clearly audible in the rain.
"I am Wei Changtian, the general commander of the Willow Leaf Division of the Xuanjing Division!"
"I have no choice but to burn the ancestral jade, but I have to make this choice!"
"because……"
Wei Changtian glanced around the selection field and shouted loudly with an extremely certain tone: "Because I have solid evidence!"
"The current Prime Minister Liu Yuanshan is planning a rebellion tonight!!"
“Wow!!!”
The rain was like a waterfall, and the noise was even louder.
No matter how strict the discipline of Xuan Jing Si is, it is difficult for anyone to remain calm at this moment.
Liu Yuanshan rebelled?
This is probably a huge joke!
At this critical juncture of the dispute between Liu and Wei, few people would believe such words.
Even though Wei Changtian was right about the Zhang family raising monsters last time.
"Master Wei!"
A man on the stage immediately stepped forward and shouted sternly: "Don't talk nonsense about this matter!"
"I didn't say anything nonsense."
Wei Changtian did not look panicked at all: "Whether it is true or not, Lord Cao, come with me to Liu Mansion and take a look and you will know."
"this……"
The man was a little speechless, but Wei Changtian did not give others a chance to question him again. He shouted to the audience: "This matter is of great importance! I have sent someone to the palace to report to the emperor!"
"But delay will lead to chaos!"
"The Liu family has already intended to rebel. Once they learn that this matter has been exposed, they will definitely fight to the death!"
"Please all my colleagues go with me to Liu Mansion immediately to capture the rebels!"
"To prevent the Liu family from causing chaos in the capital! To protect the safety of the Daning Kingdom!"
“Bang!”
After shouting the last sentence, Wei Changtian turned over and jumped off the platform, walking out step by step.
Wherever he passed, the crowd made way for him, but for a moment no one followed him.
It’s no wonder that everyone reacted this way. After all, everyone would have to think about this.
The selection of generals was in complete silence until someone shouted first: "I believe in Master Wei! I'll go!"
Looking at Zhou Cheng who was squeezing over from a distance, Wei Changtian thought that it was still more reliable to talk to acquaintances at this time.
He continued walking without stopping, and after being inspired by Zhou Cheng's words, more and more voices of agreement were heard from around him.
Xuan Jing Division has been controlled by the Wei family for so many years, and everyone is unhappy with the Liu family.
In addition, Wei Changtian's image in everyone's mind is really good recently... From solving the Zhang family's monster-raising case, to writing a poem and riding the oiran, to heroically saving the beauty and slaying the ape monster with a knife.
Oh, and there's also the wooden sign erected in the martial arts hall, which records his record of going from 58 losses and 0 wins to 90 losses and 90 wins...
All of this combined made many people finally willing to follow Wei Changtian to the Liu Mansion at this moment! If the Liu family's rebellion is true, that would be the best.
Even if Master Wei wants to "take revenge for personal gain", I will definitely help him!
With this thought in mind, countless people either shouted loudly or followed Wei Changtian in silence, rushing towards Liu Mansion like a black torrent.
Their actions soon spread to the ears of various forces.
…
The capital’s government office has six gates.
Ji Hongan had just gathered his 200 or so men and was ready to head straight to Liu Mansion.
He is not from the Liu family, but as the Six Gates is the most important agency for maintaining public security in the capital, it must be present when something like this happens.
But just as he was about to give the order to set off, a strange-looking constable hurried over and asked in a low voice, "Master Ji, do you still remember that you owe my master a favor?"
"Um?"
Ji Hongan's eyes flashed, knowing that this man must be another spy sent into the Six Gates by someone.
"Who is your master?"
The constable did not answer directly, but smiled and said, "August 21, Caishikou."
“…”
Ji Hongan took a deep breath: "What does Master Wei want me to do?"
"Don't worry, Master Ji, I won't make things difficult for you."
The constable leaned close to Ji Hongan's ear and whispered, "You only need to go to Liu's house a quarter of an hour later."
“…”
The Six Gates, the City Guards, the Commandery... all the armed forces in the capital suddenly stopped moving for various reasons, but the most elite Wei Changtian was helpless...
In the Daning Palace, nearly a thousand imperial guards galloped out with great momentum.
Unlike the Internal Guards who are only responsible for security affairs, the Imperial Guards are equivalent to the emperor's private soldiers and are the organization with the highest average combat power in the entire Daning.
Hearing the deafening sound of horse hooves gradually fading away, Ning Yongnian pushed open the partition door and reappeared in front of Wei Xianzhi and Qin Caizhen.
"Lord Wei, Madam Qin..."
He stared at the two bewildered people for a long while before he spoke slowly with a complicated expression: "Your son, with more than a thousand people from the Xuanjing Division... surrounded the Liu family."
(End of this chapter)
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