Please call me Your Majesty!

Chapter 179 Emperor Yongjin suffers a heavy blow

Hengyi nodded.

I understand.

At critical moments, some people may want to reap the benefits, or they may have other intentions, and we must guard against them.

This made Hengyi feel even more that he had to be more careful to prevent being stabbed in the back by someone.

In addition, Guo Qian will naturally send people to closely monitor the movements of some hidden forces and carry out all-round surveillance.

Try to control the overall situation as much as possible. Even if you can't control it, at least you have to understand all the circumstances and there can be no omissions. Besides, they can't afford any omissions now.

Hengyi stood up, walked to the map, and carefully studied the layout of the capital.

Chu Shixu's power was mainly concentrated in the East Palace and the camp in the north of the city, while the imperial city was located in the center of the capital.

If we can control several key strongholds around the imperial city, we can effectively contain Chu Shixu's actions.

Guo Qian listened to Hengyi's analysis and looked at Hengyi seriously.

Guo Qian only knew that the Heng family army was extraordinary, but he did not have much feeling for the woman Heng Yi at first, until Heng Yi gave her own ideas after repeated analysis, which completely changed Guo Qian's opinion of her.

I have to say that this woman has a clear mind and her analysis is very accurate.

Before the Liangzhou border troops led by Huangfu Chong arrived to support them, all they could do was to try their best to deal with the enemy and save themselves.

Although the chances are slim, we can't just sit there and wait for death.

Originally, Guo Qian was paralyzed, but after Hengyi's analysis and decision, his confidence, which had been hit hard, was restored a little.

People are like this. When you are alone, you will feel desperate, but if someone fights alongside you, the feeling will be different.

No matter what the final result is, the process is at least exciting.

Hengyi even took the initiative to give instructions.

Her suggestion was to let Guo Qian take his men to contact the defenders in the south and west of the city. After all, there were still two city gates controlled by their own people.

This means they still have a chance to turn things around.

All we have to do is let the defenders in the south and west of the city step up their vigilance to prevent sneak attacks by Chu Shixu and the bandits in the East Palace.

Just guard these two city gates firmly.

Moreover, Heng Yi was certain that after Chu Shixu's men captured two city gates, they would continue to break through the next few city gates.

Because if they wanted the defenders of Fan Yang to come to their aid, they had to take all the city gates.

Their goal was to wait for Lu Yi, Ma Su'an and others to arrive so that their own people could come in and guard against Huangfu Chong's people.

Guo Qian did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately sent people to deploy defenses and make preparations.

After all, apart from the troops in the imperial city, defenders from other places are on their way.

It all depends on who gets there first.

In any case, although the current situation is unfavorable, there is still hope as long as everyone works together.

Naturally, after getting the exact news and learning that something had indeed happened in the capital, Heng Yi immediately wrote a letter to the Heng family army to explain everything.

And ask the Heng family army to send troops to support immediately.

This time, multiple forces were mobilized at the same time.

On the side of Hengjia Army.

Hengjie was shocked when he got the news.

His face turned pale, and he slapped the table hard, shouting angrily, "How can this be! Chu Shixu, this bastard, is so bold!"

Although it was expected that Chu Shixu would be restless and would do something reckless one day, it was unexpected that this guy would act so quickly.

What made Hengjie even more worried was that his younger sister Hengyi had already rushed over.

I think the imperial city must be in chaos now, and Hengyi is in danger.

The deputy envoy at the side looked worried and reminded that currently a large part of their Heng family army's troops were stationed outside, and it would be a bit difficult to call them back in a short period of time.

It takes time.

After all, recalling tens of thousands of people from all over the place at once is not a small number.

But the current situation is too tense and time is running out, so Hengjie dare not take any risks.

I'm especially worried about that girl Hengyi.

Hengjie didn't care about many things.

"Someone come!" Hengjie shouted, and his personal soldiers rushed in immediately, "Pass the order down, organize the troops, and 30,000 elite soldiers will set out immediately to rescue the capital!"

"Yes!" The personal soldiers took the order and left, quickly conveying the military order.

The Heng family army immediately gathered together, and for a moment, the Heng family army's camp was in an uproar.

The Heng family army is loyal to the Great Zhou and follows the Fourth Prince. Now that the throne is coveted by Chu Shixu, the Heng family army will naturally fight to the death.

These troops gathered quickly, with the soldiers holding weapons and riding horses.

Hengjie's morale was greatly boosted when he looked at the Heng family troops.

You know, their Heng family army is a rising star in the Great Zhou. Over the years, they have served the imperial court and the Fourth Prince, and are a sharp weapon in the hands of the Fourth Prince Chu Shizhao.

Regardless of whether the situation can be reversed or not, at least these 30,000 elite soldiers have been dispatched first, and Hengjie can feel a little more at ease.

He originally wanted to lead the troops to battle personally, but the subsequent recall and reorganization of the Heng family army required his presence, so he had to send other people to lead the troops.

As soon as these 30,000 Heng family soldiers left, Heng Jie launched a thundering move and immediately ordered to recall the Heng family soldiers from all places.

All the Heng family troops put aside all their affairs, returned to the camp as soon as possible, and gathered to go to the imperial city for support.

Hengjie issued the highest order.

The Heng family army assembled at a very fast speed.

I believe that it won’t be long before the Heng family army will be able to gather an army of 100,000 and be ready to go out to support the imperial city at any time.

This expedition not only concerns the future direction of the Great Zhou, but also the survival of their entire Heng family army.

If Chu Shixu succeeds, the Heng family army will no longer exist, there is no doubt about it.

After all, any new master will no longer use the ministers of the old master.

This is an iron rule.

Therefore, this time, Hengjie must go all out to protect everyone.

After Hengjie handled the matter with lightning speed, he immediately wrote back to Hengyi.

"I already know what happened in the capital. Thirty thousand Heng family soldiers have already set out and will arrive soon. You must be careful and don't act recklessly. Everything will be decided after I arrive."

Hengjie knew Hengyi's character too well. This girl was the kind who dared to rush forward and disregarded the consequences when faced with difficulties.

Especially when it comes to matters involving the Fourth Prince, this girl will fight even harder.

Of course, whenever it comes to the Fourth Prince, everyone in the Heng Family Army will fight to the death.

After writing the letter, Hengjie handed it to the messenger and warned: "Be careful!"

"Yes!" The messenger took the letter and rode at full speed to the capital.

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At this time, inside the palace, Emperor Yongjin was even more worried and upset.

Emperor Yongjin rubbed his eyebrows and felt waves of pain.

It happened so suddenly that he still feels it's unreal.

When Emperor Yongjin thought of his incompetent son, who was now colluding with foreign enemies to deal with him and wished that he, his father, would die immediately to give up the throne to him, he felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Although he had known for a long time that the princes' struggle for power was nothing new.

I have long known about the private activities of my group of kids. But now that it has happened, the feeling of truly experiencing it is still different.

Emperor Yongjin was in mourning for a long time before he forced himself to look at Dou Li who was standing in the hall.

He moved his lips and asked in a deep voice, "Dou Qing, the main roads in the imperial city are still guarded by the guards of the Wude Division, right?"

Dou Li's heart sank, thinking that the emperor was suspecting that someone was secretly doing something.

He quickly stepped forward, bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, the guards of the Wude Division are still guarding the main roads of the imperial city! Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

The expression of Emperor Yongjin did not ease much.

He pondered for a moment, then asked, "How is the situation with General Huangfu? Can his 5,000 Liangzhou troops still hold on?"

Emperor Yongjin was trapped in this palace and knew nothing about the news outside. He could only rely on Dou Li's reports.

Obviously, when he asked this question, he didn't know that Huangfu Jian's 5,000 Liangzhou troops had already been ambushed by his son, leaving only 500 men.

Dou Li's expression suddenly became somewhat embarrassed.

I hesitated for a long time without saying anything.

He secretly looked up at Emperor Yongjin, and seeing that his expression was becoming increasingly gloomy, he became even more nervous.

If this is true, wouldn't the emperor be so angry that he would vomit blood?

Emperor Yongjin was so smart that he could tell that Dou Li was acting strangely at a glance.

He sighed, waved his hand and said, "I am already like this, what can't I bear? Just tell me what you have to say, I can bear it."

Dou Li was still hesitant, and after a long while he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Your Majesty...this...this..."

Emperor Yongjin frowned, a little impatient: "What? Why are you hesitating? Could it be that Huangfu Jian's 5,000 troops were completely wiped out?"

Dou Li suddenly looked up, opened his mouth, and finally nodded.

Then he shook his head quickly, leaving Emperor Yongjin confused.

"Reporting to the Emperor, almost...almost!"

what? !

Emperor Yongjin almost felt dizzy and fainted.

So, Huangfu Jian’s 5,000 Liangzhou troops are really gone?
Good guy!
Emperor Yongjin relied on the Liangzhou troops, whom he believed to be the most reliable. But now, he heard that all the 5,000 Liangzhou guards stationed in Beijing by Huangfu Jian were gone?

Is this okay?

"So, my throne will soon change hands?"

Emperor Yongjin's eyes were dull and he was so devastated that he felt a little dizzy and unable to sit still.

Dou Li immediately rushed forward and protected Emperor Yongjin.

"Your Majesty! Are you okay? Your Majesty!"

Emperor Yongjin was very weak.

He was originally holding on, but after hearing the news, he completely collapsed.

This really scared Dou Li.

Dou Li hurried forward to support him, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Take care of your health!"

Emperor Yongjin sat back on the dragon throne dejectedly, his face pale, and muttered to himself: "It's over... Everything is over... I... I..."

He never expected that the Liangzhou Army, whom he relied on the most.

It was so easy to be destroyed! This was undoubtedly a double blow to him.

The destruction of the Liangzhou Army’s garrison in Beijing meant that Emperor Yongjin’s hope was gone.

He knew that at this moment, it was too late to wait for support from the border troops outside.

Seeing this, Dou Li didn't dare to say anything. He just stood quietly aside, waiting for Emperor Yongjin's instructions.

It took a long time for Emperor Yongjin to come back to his senses. He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

Things have come to this point, no matter how angry he is, it will be of no use, he must come up with a solution as soon as possible.

In other words, we can only let nature take its course.

Wait until fate judges you.

There were not many troops guarding the imperial city to begin with, and now the Liangzhou army has been plotted against and almost completely destroyed. Can the imperial city still be defended?
He walked to the window, feeling confused.

Does he really want to hand over this kingdom to others?

At this time, a man dressed as a servant came forward to report.

This person was sent by Guo Qian to report the news to the emperor.

The boy bowed and panted heavily, obviously having run all the way here.

"Your Majesty, good news! Heng...Heng's army...appeared outside the city!"

"what?!"

The lifeless eyes of Emperor Yongjin once again sparkled with hope.

He sat up straight from the dragon chair and asked anxiously, "Really?! How many troops did the Heng family army send? Report it immediately!"

Unexpectedly, the Liangzhou Army led by Huangfu Chong, whom he had been waiting for, did not arrive, but instead, the Heng family army was the first to rush over to support.

Dou Li was also cheered up.

The Heng Family Army is an elite force of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If they come to support the king, this crisis may be turned around!

The servant swallowed his saliva and answered cautiously: "Reply...Reply to the emperor, the Heng family army...they...they..."

Emperor Yongjin was worried again. Why was he hesitating? Could it be some bad news again?

He suppressed his anxiety and asked in a calm tone, "What happened to them? You can tell me!"

"The Heng family army...they are outside the city...and engaging in a fight with the Eastern Palace's troops!" The servant finally finished his sentence.

"Have they fought? How is the battle going?"

Emperor Yongjin asked, a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. The Heng family army was brave and good at fighting, and they would definitely be able to defeat the mob in the Eastern Palace!

The servant took a few deep breaths before slowly saying, "Reply...Reply to Your Majesty, they...fought a draw..."

"A tie?!"

Emperor Yongjin and Dou Li exclaimed in unison.

The two looked at each other in disbelief.

The Heng family army is well-known in the Great Zhou for its strong combat power. How could they be tied with the East Palace's hastily assembled team?
Is there something fishy going on?
Emperor Yongjin frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Is there any reason for this?"

The servant hesitated for a moment before hesitatingly saying, "Your Majesty, the Heng...Heng army...only has one hundred people this time..."

"One hundred people?!"

Emperor Yongjin felt dizzy, his vision went dark, and he almost fell off the dragon throne again.

One hundred people? What kind of support is that? Not even enough to fill the gaps between our teeth!

No matter how brave and good at fighting the Heng family army is, they can't just send a hundred people to support us, right?
Now, Dou Li was speechless.

One hundred people? Is this a joke?

He couldn't help but ask, "Just...just a hundred people? How dare they...how dare they come?"

The servant lowered his head and whispered, "I... I don't know either... Maybe... Maybe it's the vanguard... The follow-up army... is still on the way..."

"Still on the way? Humph!" Emperor Yongjin sneered, "By the time their follow-up army arrives, my throne will have already changed hands!"

(End of this chapter)