Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4948 Young Mu Ai
Cen Changqian did not panic, and said in a deep voice: "Don't panic, tell me the situation in detail."

"Here."

The eunuch calmed himself and whispered, "Just now, we went to the palace gate to arrange and transfer the guards on duty so that you can evacuate later. But suddenly we found that almost all the guards in the palace were on duty. The palace gates were guarded tightly. It is extremely difficult to leave the palace quietly!"

The others stopped talking and looked over.

"Could it be that our whereabouts have been discovered?"

"If we can't get out, should we continue hiding here? But the commander-in-chief has given the order, we must withdraw tonight!"

Cen Changqian's eyes were clear as she said slowly, "The purpose of the guards stepping up their duty is not necessarily to prevent us from leaving, but to ensure that no one can come in!"

They were all outstanding students in the academy, with high IQs and quick thinking. Someone immediately reacted: "Are they going to take action?"

"It must be so!"

Cen Changqian stood up suddenly and said in a deep voice: "Be patient! Remove the banquet immediately, everyone take your positions, and be ready to fight at any time!"

He looked around, meeting pairs of eager, excited eyes, and said word by word: "This mission is undoubtedly an unparalleled experience for us, but don't forget that everything is based on ensuring the safety of the prince! If the prince encounters an accident due to our negligence and cowardice, not only will your future be ruined, but your family will also be implicated!"

"Don't worry, my dear. We are not afraid of life or death!"

"It is our honor to die in the battle to protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"We have prepared so many firearms and we have the advantage of terrain. Even if a brigade of cavalry comes, we will cripple them!"

More than ten people stood up at once, full of fighting spirit.

Nowadays, the power of firearms is restricted by various weather, logistics and other conditions, and the combat effectiveness is indeed limited. But now that they are defending the Lizheng Palace and there is no rain, and there is sufficient ammunition prepared in advance, the power of firearms can be fully exerted. Therefore, everyone is full of confidence, just waiting for the rebels to attack and perform the unparalleled feat of protecting the crown prince.

Cen Changqian was also full of confidence. As long as it was not an organized charge by the field troops, their "Shenjiying" of more than a hundred people would be enough to make the Lizheng Palace as solid as a rock.

"Get ready immediately. I will go see the queen and then send the news out of the East Palace."

"Here!"

Everyone responded loudly, then quickly walked out of the side hall and gathered their companions in the other halls. More than a hundred people took their positions according to the tactics set in advance, distributed guns and ammunition, and prepared for battle.

Cen Changqian was led by the eunuchs to the main hall to meet the empress and the prince.

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"Will the thief take action soon?"

Although she had expected this, the Queen was still shocked and a little flustered when she heard Cen Changqian's words.

After experiencing two mutinies in succession, the fear of being on the verge of failure and having one's life hanging by a thread has not yet been wiped out from the bottom of my heart. Both times, we managed to turn defeat into victory at the last moment. Will we have good luck this time?
Cen Changqian was very calm and said in a deep voice: "I just have some doubts, but we must be prepared for the worst. Please ask the Queen and the Crown Prince, as well as His Royal Highnesses Changle and Jinyang, to retreat to the back hall. I will lead my comrades to build a position here to resist the possible attacks of the thieves and ensure the safety of this place."

The Queen and the Crown Prince must be invited to the back hall, and someone must be sent to supervise them in the event of a war. This is to protect their safety and to prevent these nobles from giving random orders in a panic when the situation is unfavorable.

Crown Prince Li Xiang had already fallen asleep when he was pulled out of bed. He was confused and dazed, and did not yet understand the danger he was about to face.

The Queen hugged the Prince, her face hesitant, "This... Once the thieves launch an attack, it will be as powerful as thunder and lightning. What if the Lizheng Palace cannot be defended? Otherwise, my dear minister, you can escort the Prince to the Taiji Palace now?"

In the two previous mutinies, the rebels rushed into the Taiji Palace like a tide. The earth-shaking offensive still makes the queen feel frightened to this day. Therefore, when the time comes, she is a little worried whether the "Shenjiying" led by Cen Changqian can defeat the rebels and defend the Lizheng Palace.

After all, these students are so young and don’t look like they have ever been to the battlefield. They are delicate and weak, so how can they be compared to the veteran soldiers in the imperial guards?

And there are only a few hundred people...

Cen Changqian frowned. The problem he was most worried about, the lack of unified command, had already occurred before the war even started.

How to convince the Queen to hold her ground and defend Lizheng Hall?
He organized his words and considered his sentences...

Princess Jinyang at the side said in a crisp voice: "Sister-in-law, why are you so confused? His Majesty has already instructed us to just take the Crown Prince and defend the Lizheng Palace. No matter how the thieves stir up trouble outside, he will eliminate the treacherous villains and quell the rebellion."

The queen still hesitated: "But we are too few in number, and we are all young students. What if..."

Princess Jinyang interrupted her, raised her head slightly, and asked, "Sister-in-law, do you think your military strategy is better than your brother-in-law's?"

The queen was stunned: "Although the general is young, he is a famous general who has fought in hundreds of battles, has made great achievements and is invincible. How can a mere woman like me compare to him?"

"That's it!"

Princess Jinyang's eyes were bright and her demeanor was calm. "Since my brother-in-law believes that such a force can protect the prince's safety, then it must be a sure thing. But if we escort the prince out now, it will definitely alert the thieves. If the thieves are really ready to make trouble, won't it force them to act in advance? By then, the prince will be exposed to the outside world without any cover, which will ruin everything."

Queen: "..."

Are you so confident in Fang Jun?

Princess Changle, who was standing by, also held the child in her arms, staring at Jinyang with her eyes, sighing in her heart. This girl was not only deeply in love with Fang Jun, but was also almost obsessed with him. She couldn't help herself.

Princess Jinyang saw that the queen was silent but still looked hesitant, so she looked at Cen Changqian and asked in a clear voice, "Cen Changshi, if an enemy attacks, can we defeat them?"

Cen Changqian straightened his chest, his face solemn: "Just as your Highness said just now, the commander-in-chief is invincible and has no omissions. Since he has arranged for us to stay here to protect the prince, it must be because we are sure we can complete the task. As long as we are well prepared and have no more obstacles, even if the enemy who attacks is ten or a hundred times our number, we will still hold on to Lizheng Palace and be safe!"

If he was facing a sudden attack by thousands of cavalry in a field battle, he naturally would not dare to say this, but would have protected the prince and escaped early.

But now they are defending Lizheng Palace, occupying the advantageous terrain, and they are well prepared, with sufficient ammunition and even emergency medicines. The narrow area inside the palace is most conducive to the power of firearms. Before the ammunition is used up, the enemy that has dozens of times more power than them will never be able to capture Lizheng Palace!
Will the bandits have so many troops?

Of course it is impossible. This time is completely different from the previous two mutinies. Xuanwu Gate, the Eastern Palace, and even the city of Chang'an are all under the control of His Majesty's direct army. The entire city is impregnable.

Even if there were rebellions, they would only be some instigating the rebellion of the palace guards, or some household soldiers and servants to attack the Taiji Palace from outside. The number of people would definitely not exceed two or three thousand. As long as we were prepared in advance and they could not succeed in a sudden attack, this rebellion would undoubtedly fail.

Princess Jinyang nodded, turned to the Queen, and said, "In that case, let's go to the back hall and leave this place to Cen Changshi. Although Cen Changshi is young, he is highly regarded by his brother-in-law. He has also been taught by Jiangling County Master since he was young. He comes from a famous family and has extraordinary talent. He will definitely be able to remain calm and command in times of crisis."

Cen Wenben sighed in his heart, whether this prince loved the whole family or was determined, it was indeed extraordinary that he could express absolute support at this time.

He immediately said, "Queen, Crown Prince, and Your Highnesses, please move to the back hall!"

The queen was helpless and did not dare to go out and take the risk of the rebels launching an early attack and being surrounded. She sighed and said, "Then I'll leave everything to Mr. Cen."

Cen Changqian knelt on one knee and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "It is my duty, and I will not refuse even if I die!"

The queen stood up and took the prince to the back hall.

Princess Changle held Lu'er in her arms, took two steps forward to Cen Wenben, and said softly, "No matter what, you must pay attention to your own safety. Your commander has high hopes for you, so don't let yourself get hurt here."

Cen Wenben's heart warmed up. He looked up at Princess Changle and the baby in her arms, and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Even if we die, we will protect you and the young master!"

This is the Marshal's flesh and blood, and it is worth them to fight for it at the cost of their own lives.

Princess Changle nodded slightly and said no more.

Princess Jinyang also came over, winked at Cen Wenben, and whispered, "All the constraints are gone. It depends on how General Cen deploys his troops and how he can show his power!"

Naturally, he was talking about what he had just done to stop the Queen and remove the obstacles to Cen Wenben.

Cen Wenben's heart was burning with excitement when he heard the words "Little General Cen". The young man was full of vigor and blood, and he felt that he had to protect the gorgeous girl in front of him even at the cost of his life.

Even if it is just for this trust, this smile, and this confidant, I would do it at all costs.

Which young man doesn't have a white moonlight in his heart...

Facing those beautiful eyes, Cen Wenben said with a passionate look, "Even if I die on the spot and my blood splatters five steps away, I will never allow the thieves to harm your Highness! If you break this oath, I wish you will be struck by lightning!"

Princess Jinyang was slightly stunned and her heart skipped a beat.

Young girls are usually precocious, how could she not know the unconcealable admiration in Cen Wenben's eyes?

It's just that she already has someone in her heart and can't give anything in return.

Then he lowered his eyes, nodded slightly, and said softly: "Take care, General Xiao Cen."

Cen Wenben also bowed his head and said, "Farewell, Your Highness!"

With the jingling of rings and the fading fragrance of fragrance at his ears, he raised his head to take a look at that infinitely beautiful figure, then stood up and strode out of the main hall. When he arrived outside the hall, more than a hundred of his comrades had already gathered there, standing quietly in the snow awaiting orders.

Cen Wenben waved his hand: "Enter the hall and set up defenses!"

"Here!"

More than a hundred people responded in unison, transporting all kinds of firearms, ammunition, and equipment into the hall, and instantly became busy.