A military coup!
Since ancient times, there has always been a need for a legitimate reason.
There is no reason; it is simply rebellion.
If the name is not correct, the words will not be proper.
Zhang Yi and other aristocratic families had been waiting for this opportunity.
This would provide a legitimate opportunity to infiltrate the Forbidden City.
As for Pang Wensheng, whether he is alive or dead is no longer important.
They could easily tell the world that Pang is dead, or that he has been taken into custody.
A military coup then became a logical consequence!
"Hahahaha! Hua Zhen, you are now a traitor, everyone has the right to kill you. If you don't open the gate, we will have to force our way in!"
"If you surrender willingly, we may spare your life; if you resist stubbornly, you will only face death!"
Chen Hu shouted loudly outside the city.
But no matter how much he shouted, the vermilion gate remained tightly shut. There was no response.
Zhang Yi frowned and asked the person next to him, "Have Wu Tiande's men arrived yet?"
"Almost there, in about half an hour, the deployment will be complete!" the person next to him replied.
"good!"
Zhang Yi clapped his hands and said with a sneer, "Hua Zhen, I'll give you another half an hour. I want to see how long you can hold out!"
...
East of Feishui.
Da la da la!
A line of fine horses came along the south bank, and a group of generals appeared dashing and heroic.
Jeeps, trucks, and hundreds of military vehicles followed closely behind.
"Young Marshal, we're about to enter Feidong's territory!"
A cavalryman with a small flag galloped up from the front and reported to the man wearing a golden mask: "Yu Guozhang is leading the Feidong soldiers to garrison in Qingcheng on the other side of the river, and is personally welcoming the young marshal!"
The man waved his hand and said in a steady voice, "After crossing the river, do not enter the city; set up camp on the riverbank!"
"It's the young marshal!"
"All soldiers, listen to my command! Cross the river and set up camp!"
Following the orders from above, the Nanjing army immediately sprang into action, dividing into groups to cross the river and set up camp via ferry crossings and bridges.
On the other side.
Qingcheng.
In the temporary command camp, Yu Guozhang, along with his son-in-law and other generals, were studying a sand table, looking ready to fight.
"Report! Commander, the rebel Lin Yu has led the Jinling army across the river and is now encamped on the shore!"
A scout came in to report.
"What? They've arrived? And they're already stationed by the river?"
Yu Guozhang was shocked, feeling incredulous.
They were figuring out how to deal with Lin Yu and the Jinling army, worried that they wouldn't cross the river. They were even planning to lure Lin Yu over and capture him, but they never expected that this kid would lead his army across the river!
"Heh? This little brat really thinks he's some kind of war god, Han Xin, ready to fight a desperate battle?"
"Everyone says Lin Yuanlong is like father, like son, but in my opinion, he's not that great!"
"They had no sense of caution at all. It seems we deserve to be credited with this great achievement!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The soldiers burst into laughter.
Qi Ming also said excitedly, "Father-in-law, now that Lin Yu has been defined as a traitor, I must congratulate you in advance. You have captured this number one traitor, and you are the number one hero of our Great Xia. Maybe the aristocratic families will grant you the title of Duke, and you will soon be a Duke!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Yu Guozhang couldn't help but laugh heartily, nodding and saying, "I never expected that my good fortune would continue. To be able to achieve such a great feat in my old age is truly a blessing from my ancestors!"
In the Great Xia Dynasty, being granted a title of nobility and a high-ranking official was no easy feat, especially during peacetime.
Even meritorious officials like Lin Yuanlong never received hereditary titles.
Yu Guozhang had been obsessed with becoming a duke or marquis since he was young, but he never got his wish.
But this time, by siding with the aristocratic families, he has chosen the right side. As long as he defeats the rebel Lin Yu, he will have made a great contribution.
Is it too much to bestow a duke title upon him?
"All troops, heed my command!"
"exist!"
Yu Guozhang waved his hand and squinted his eyes, saying, "According to the battle plan I just deployed, the left army will encircle the enemy, the right army will cover the rear, and if necessary, we can blow up the bridge to cut off the Jinling army's retreat! I will lead the central army to hold him off at the front. Once we confirm that my grandson Qi Jun is safe, we will act immediately! We must behead Lin Yu east of Feishui!"
"yes!"
After making all the arrangements, Yu Guozhang gave a slight, cold smile. "Qi Ming, all the experts from your Qi family have arrived, haven't they?"
He knew that Lin Yu possessed some martial arts skills, so he naturally made preparations accordingly.
"Father-in-law, please rest assured!" Qi Ming said with a cold smirk, "The men I brought this time are all loyal guards of the Qi family. Moreover, my father used all his family's wealth to invite more than a dozen martial arts masters, all of whom are famous figures in the martial arts world! Even if that brat Lin Yu has three heads and six arms, he will not escape his fate!"
"good!"
Hearing this, Yu Guozhang became even more confident. He waved his hand and said, "If we can successfully kill Lin Yu today, I will recommend you for merit. Those who perform outstandingly will be promoted three ranks and rewarded with a thousand gold pieces!"
The soldiers' eyes lit up, and they trembled with excitement.
Opportunities to make a name for oneself in peacetime are truly rare!
In an instant, everyone was filled with passion and eager to try! The shouts of battle shook the heavens!
Kill! Kill! Kill!
...
at the same time.
A large number of military vehicles were gathered on the banks of the Huangpu River in Nanjing.
They were just about to cross the river.
However, on the opposite bank of the river, a similarly sized force was also guarding the riverbank.
Squeak!
The lead command vehicle stopped, and a smug general stepped out and walked alone onto the bridge.
On the other side, an elderly man carrying three stars on his shoulder, accompanied by two other generals, arrived on the bridge.
"Hehe, old general, it's been several years since we last met. I didn't expect you to still be so healthy!" Lu Yanlong spoke first, unable to resist teasing him.
Wang Zhonghou said indifferently, "Thanks to you, without you as a troublemaker, my days in Jinling have been very peaceful. But no matter what, you came from under my command. How come you haven't returned to Jinling to report for duty all these years? Do you really think that by currying favor with a lackey, you can ignore me, your superior?"
Lu Yanlong was surprised by how harsh the old man's words were, and his face gradually darkened.
"Wang Zhonghou, don't speak so harshly! How can a great man remain subservient to others for long! In the entire Jinling Army, I am the most capable. I have done so much for you, and how have you treated me? All my contemporaries have been promoted, but I am still just a legion commander. Is it because you treat me like dirt that you don't care about me?"
"Lü Yanlong, how dare you!"
The general beside Wang Zhonghou said angrily, "If the old marshal hadn't treated you well, would he have entrusted you with such an important place as Shanghai? What the hell did you do? You came to Shanghai and ignored the old marshal's orders, and you've been associating with traitors. How can you be worthy of the old marshal's cultivation?"
Wang Zhonghou couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
He felt at the time that Lü Yanlong was extremely ambitious and a double-edged sword. That's why he hesitated to use him.
As it turns out, he was very good at judging people.
This former subordinate was ultimately corrupted, turning against him, against the Great Xia Dynasty, and against the people!
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