In front of Xuanwu Gate.
"Shen Jianshan, His Majesty said that if you can stop and surrender now, you can leave your body intact!" Wu Zhong shouted, wearing armor and holding a spear.
Shen Jianshan looked at the Imperial Guards who were guarding the Xuanwu Gate tightly in front of him, and then listened to Wu Zhong's words, and sighed helplessly.
"Master Wu, I led the Shen family army of 150,000 all the way from the border. I thought it would be a tough battle, but when we arrived in the capital, our army had reached 200,000. Isn't that ridiculous?"
Wu Zhong was shocked. Shen Jianshan brought 200,000 people with him, but there were only 50,000 imperial guards in the city. The enemy was outnumbered. How could he fight back?
"This weather should clearly be a late spring cold day, but this road is unusually warm. Whether it's the mountain road or the official road, there's not a single muddy spot. I, Shen Jianshan, command an army of 200,000 and march straight to the Xuanwu Gate of the capital. If it were you, would you hold back?"
"Heaven, earth, and people, my Shen family owns it all. Wu Zhong, I also want to be a loyal minister forever, but Murong Shengde is unworthy of the position and should have stepped down long ago!"
Shen Jianshan's words were so powerful that Wu Zhong felt his blood boiling.
But the surge was the enemy's.
"Shen Jianshan, it's useless for you to say this. Even if you were to ascend to the throne, you would still be considered a traitor in the eyes of the world!"
"If I can help the people of the world break free from their shackles, I, Shen Jianshan, will become the rebel!"
Wu Zhong was speechless. For a moment, he really felt that Shen Jianshan deserved a higher position. But this battle was inevitable.
Shen Jianshan, clad in battle armor and holding a longsword, rode a neighing horse. Behind him were high-spirited soldiers, surging like a surging tide toward Xuanwu Gate. His face was stern, his eyes burning with unwavering determination and raging fury.
The Royal Guards looked nervous but determined, and were forced to fight with spears in hand.
The battle broke out instantly. Shen Jianshan led the troops, wielding his sword and fighting bravely. Inspired by him, the soldiers rushed towards the city gate fearlessly.
The fierce battle continued, the blood dyed the ground red, and the screams of the wounded rang out one after another.
However, Shen Jianshan's army's offensive became increasingly fierce, and the Royal Guards gradually found it difficult to hold on.
Half an hour later, the city gate was shaking under the huge impact, and finally it collapsed under the heavy weight.
The Shen family army broke into the city and Xuanwu Gate was lost.
Shen Jianshan placed his spear against the wounded Wu Zhong's chest and said, "Master Wu, I serve in the same court as you. Today, I will not kill you."
Wu Zhong gave up resistance and collapsed on the ground.
Leaving 20,000 troops at Xuanwu Gate, Shen Jianshan led the others into the palace and headed straight for the Golden Throne Hall.
On the other side, Chen Qing and Jiang Zhuo worked together to clean up all the people sent to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Shen Qing wiped the blood splattered on his face and turned his head to look at the wound on his arm.
Jiang Zhuo walked over gracefully, took out a handkerchief from his arms, and gently bandaged her wound.
"How about it?"
"It's a minor injury." Shen Qing chuckled, "Lord Jiang, happy wedding."
Jiang Zhuo raised his hand and pinched her face, "Let's go to the palace to express our gratitude."
Selective process.
"Princess!"
Chen Qing had just mounted his horse and was about to go into the palace with Jiang Zhuo when Hua Qiufeng came hurriedly. His clothes were stained with blood and it looked like he had just been through a fierce battle.
"Princess, Madam Shen..."
Cheng Xue? What happened to her?
Isn't he...dead?
"What's wrong?"
"She was taken away by Murong Yu." Hua Qiufeng was a little ashamed. "After the princess left, I arranged for everyone in the general's mansion to hide in the cellar as instructed. But unexpectedly, Madam Shen came out with her maid, and was taken away by Murong Yu who broke in through the back door."
He didn't expect Murong Yu to show up suddenly, nor did he expect Cheng Xue to not follow his arrangements at all.
Shen Qing raised his head slightly, holding his breath.
damn it.
All the plans and arrangements were made just to prevent Murong Sheng from getting the hostage.
"How are the others in the General's Mansion?"
"The remaining Imperial Guards have been completely annihilated. Everyone in the General's Mansion is safe. I have left two squads of soldiers to guard the place," Hua Qiufeng replied. "I have failed to perform my duties properly. Your Majesty will punish me!"
"No problem, come with me into the palace."
"yes."
The four men rode their horses down the street, and the people all hid their heads to watch them.
At the gate of the palace, the flag of the Shen family army had been replaced, and Shen Qing had a smooth journey.
"Father-in-law is still as sharp as ever." Jiang Zhuo praised.
He also wondered if Shen Jianshan would be reluctant to fight against the Imperial Guards, and he underestimated him.
In the Golden Palace, countless officials gathered there. Murong Sheng sat on the dragon throne, supporting his head in anxiety, with the imperial physician standing next to him. The atmosphere was depressing.
"Your Majesty, Shen Jianshan is attacking!"
Before Murong Sheng could say anything, the officials below were already getting restless.
“So fast?!”
"Weren't we just fighting with Lord Wu's Imperial Guards?"
"Who is Shen Jianshan? He's been on the battlefield countless times. The pampered Imperial Guards are definitely no match for him!"
“…”
"Shut up!" Murong Sheng roared. "I asked you to come here to listen to your ideas! Now Shen Jianshan is closing in. If you can't come up with a solution, I'll kill you all!"
"Father, please calm down. I've already gone to the General's Mansion and brought Cheng Xue here." Murong Yu hurried over and ordered someone to bring Cheng Xue up. "Shen Jing was also brought into the palace by my son. Shen Jianshan must be concerned about Cheng Xue, and Cheng Xue cares about Shen Jing."
Murong Sheng's eyes lit up, "Great! He's my good son!"
With Cheng Xue in his hands, he didn't believe that Shen Jianshan could still do it!
When Shen Jianshan led his troops into the hall, there was a team of royal guards protecting them.
"Your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
Shen Jianshan bowed to Murong Sheng, with blood still lingering on his body.
"Murong Sheng, you really are rebelling."
"Your Majesty forced me to this point."
"Did I force you to rebel with a knife?" Murong Sheng coughed violently twice.
"Yes!" Shen Jianshan answered firmly. "The Emperor has placed a knife on the Shen family's neck, forcing loyal ministers to rebel and causing unrest throughout the land!"
Murong Yu stepped forward and blocked Murong Sheng's way. "Shen Jianshan, you keep saying you're a loyal minister and a good general, but look, your sword is stained with the blood of Dongli soldiers!"
"So what? I'm a rebel now." Shen Jianshan snorted.
"You, have you ever thought about who caused all this?"
“Of course it’s every dog in your Murong family.” Shen Qing walked in from outside and answered Murong Yu’s question by the way.
Shen Jianshan turned his head and looked at his daughter in her wedding dress, feeling a little sad.
"Dad, are you okay?"
"No." Shen Jianshan shook his head. "Just a few bumps and bruises, nothing more than a minor injury."
When Murong Sheng saw Jiang Zhuo behind Shen Qing, he felt a little sour in his heart.
"Jiang Zhuo, are you going to oppose me too?"
Jiang Zhuo looked up at him, pursed his lips, and asked the question that had been on his mind.
"Who killed my mother?"
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