Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

At Zhou Lecheng's command, the Sizhou troops immediately took action.

The archers in the central army, who had been prepared, drew their bows and shot arrows at the barracks.

"Be careful, Your Highness!"

Ran Ming quickly stood in front of Chu Ning, swung the spear in his hand, and all the sharp arrows were shot down.

Chu Ning's eyes were cold, and he said in a cold voice: "Zhou Lecheng, the deputy general of the Sizhou camp, committed treason and attempted to murder the prince and seize military power. His crime is unforgivable!

Now, I, as the general, issue orders, all soldiers and horses must immediately join the battle, and anyone who retreats will be killed!"

After saying this, Chu Ning retreated into the barracks.

At the same time, the archers in the barracks began to counterattack outside.

There are not many soldiers in the city defense camp here, only more than 3,000 people, but Chu Ning asked Ran Ming to lead 3,000 soldiers from Liangzhou to take over this place. The two sides have a total of 6,000 people.

Although Zhou Lecheng had 10,000 men, the city defense camp relied on the barracks to hold out, making it difficult for the Sizhou troops to break in.

At the same time, a smoke signal was heard from the barracks.

This is a signal for help!

Zhou Lecheng sneered: "Ask for help? I would like to know who will lead troops to help at this moment."

He was ordered by the emperor to take over the city defense camp, and anyone who dared to stop him would be going against the emperor.

The only thing they needed to deal with was the 7,000 Liangzhou soldiers guarding the four city gates.

Of course, that would only work if these seven thousand people could get here.

Thinking of the plan he had arranged in advance, Zhou Lecheng showed a look of confidence on his face.

Today, if no one else takes action, Chu Ning will definitely die!

"Archers keep shooting arrows, shield bearers provide cover, infantrymen move forward, break the door open first!"

Zhou Lecheng commanded the troops in an orderly manner.

Perhaps because there were few soldiers in the camp, Chu Ning did not send his troops out to fight, but chose to defend.

This also gave Zhou Lecheng a boost in confidence, and he believed that today was the best chance to take down Chu Ning.

He wanted to return all the humiliation he suffered yesterday and just now!

Thinking of the scene of capturing Chu Ning and stepping on him under his feet, a cruel look appeared on Zhou Lecheng's lips.

"Attack, attack with all your might. After success, everyone will be rewarded and promoted to a higher rank!"

In order to boost the morale of his soldiers, Zhou Lecheng did not hesitate to make a solemn promise!

He believed that the emperor was using him to get rid of Chu Ning, and as long as he succeeded, the emperor would agree to his request.

At the command, the soldiers of Sizhou rushed forward like crazy.

However, the camp was guarded by soldiers from Liangzhou and the city defense camp. They understood the seriousness of starting a war in Kyoto City and knew that they could not lose.

Once you lose, your life is gone!

Under the command of Ran Ming and Deng Hongwen, they fought with all their might.

Even though the soldiers of the city defense camp were resentful that Chu Ning had captured Su Wenguang, at this moment, they had no choice but to obey orders.

For a moment, there were constant sounds of killing inside and outside the city defense camp, sharp arrows were whistling everywhere, and people could fall down at any time.

The deafening shouts of killing alarmed the city of Kyoto, and everyone looked in the direction of the smoke in disbelief.

Imperial Palace, Yangxin Hall.

Zhao Ming hurried to report: "Your Majesty, there is smoke from the direction of the city defense camp."

Bent over his desk, the emperor put down the memorial in his hand with a calm expression: "Has the fighting finally started?"

He stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked to the entrance of the hall.

Looking at the smoke rising into the sky in the distance, the emperor nodded slightly: "Zhou Lecheng is indeed courageous, worthy of being someone who once followed General Xiahou on the battlefield."

After a pause, the emperor suddenly asked, "What's the situation?"

Zhao Ming answered cautiously, "There are about 6,000 soldiers in the city defense camp, and 10,000 soldiers from Sizhou. At present, His Royal Highness the King of Chu is on the defensive, and it seems that he is waiting for the soldiers from Liangzhou at the four gates to come to support him."

The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Using myself as bait to hold back Zhou Lecheng, while surrounding the Sizhou troops from the outside, this is Chu Ning's favorite tactic, which he calls the center blooming tactic."

"but……"

The emperor raised his lips slightly and asked softly, "Can Chu Ning's reinforcements reach the city defense camp?"

Zhao Ming said in a deep voice: "At present, all the Liangzhou soldiers and horses at the four gates are rushing to the city defense camp."

The emperor showed a strange look on his face, shook his head, turned back to the palace to continue reviewing memorials, as if he had already anticipated the outcome of the battle.

At the same time, in the East Palace Hall.

A loud laugh pierced through the hall and reached the sky.

"Hahahaha!"

The prince stood in front of the hall and laughed wildly: "Chu Ning, Chu Ning, you rely on your status as a great general to actually disobey your father's order. This time, let's see how you die!"

He Peng behind him laughed and said, "If the King of Chu is killed in this battle, the vast territory of Zhao will belong to the hands of the prince in the future!"

Yang Yuntao couldn't help but reveal a proud look: "Not only that, the Chu Palace's assets will also become the property of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

The two people's words made the prince even more excited, and even Shen Wanying's delicate face appeared in his mind.

As long as Chu Ning died, he could take action against Shen Wanying.

Compared to the cold face of Crown Princess Ling Feiyan, he has more desire for Shen Wanying!

"Very, very good, very good!"

The prince said excitedly: "Today, no matter what, General Zhou must carry out the orders of the emperor and make those who stop him pay the price!"

"but……"

Yang Yuntao suddenly said: "There are still 6,000 Liangzhou soldiers at the four gates. If these people go to support, the King of Chu will surely turn defeat into victory."

This is a reminder to the prince that it is time to take action!

The prince narrowed his eyes, a ruthless look flashed across his eyes: "How could I allow someone to help someone who disobeyed the emperor's order?

Lord He, Lord Yang, please follow me and my troops to take a look."

But He Peng was a little worried and said: "Your Highness, we can only stop the Liangzhou troops in the north of the city, the other three directions..."

"Don't worry, someone will take action naturally!"

The prince swore confidently: "I don't believe those people can hold back!"

After he finished speaking, the prince flicked his sleeves and strode out.

He wants to lend a helping hand to Zhou Lecheng!

The prince was not the only one who had such thoughts.

The fourth prince's residence.

Looking at the smoke of war in the distance, the Fourth Prince chuckled and said, "A fight has really begun. Lord Liu, do you think I should just stand by and watch?"

Liu Yunqing shook his head and chuckled, "It is clear that His Majesty wants to use Zhou Lecheng to get rid of the King of Chu. Your Highness should contribute. After the success, His Majesty will definitely reward you handsomely."

The fourth prince laughed: "This is exactly what I am thinking. As long as Chu Ning is captured, father will definitely reward him according to his merits!"

"Come here, pass on my order. All soldiers and horses must go to the streets in the east of the city immediately!"

At a command, the Fourth Prince's troops began to move.

The city of Kyoto suddenly fell into chaos.

The mansion of the three princes.

The third prince listened to the report from the soldiers in front of him in silence.

"Are you saying that the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince's men have already taken action to stop the reinforcements from the north and east of the city?"

"Absolutely true!"

"Very good, pass the order down, all the soldiers in the palace go to the west of the city to stop the Liangzhou troops!"

The third prince doesn't want to be left behind.

Of course, the fifth prince also had the same idea.

At the gate of the Fifth Prince’s Mansion.

The fifth prince, who had mobilized the troops, was wearing armor and holding a spear, looking very majestic.

"Everyone listen up, follow me and stop the Liangzhou troops south of the city!"

Four princes led the troops, and they seemed to have discussed it beforehand, with each of them blocking the reinforcements coming from one direction!