Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

After seven days of trekking, Prince Yi Zaiyuan, Mu Meng, Kuang Yuan and others finally arrived in the capital.

They also arrived at the same time with a thousand-man Beijing garrison.

Prince Gong Yixin and Grand Secretary Wenxiang had been waiting at the city gate for a long time. When they saw Zaiyuan and others arriving, they hurried to greet them.

After all, he is Prince Gong of the Heshuo clan, and Yixin's status is not comparable to the people in front of him. Although he does not have much power, and in terms of seniority, Zaiyuan is a generation lower than Yixin, he still has to pay attention to etiquette to save face.

Zai Yuan bowed slightly and said, "Sixth Uncle, I am sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I pay my respects to you, Sixth Uncle."

Yi Xin smiled and said, "Zaiyuan, we're family, no need to be so polite. You've come such a long way, it must be really tiring. Let's go, let's go into the city first. As for the Beijing troops, they're waiting outside the city now, we'll settle them later. You're all tired after several days of traveling. Lord Wenxiang and I have already hosted a banquet at the palace to welcome the three military officials."

Zaiyuan and Mu Meng had no suspicion and walked towards the city shoulder to shoulder with Yi and others, accompanied by only thirty guards.

The group of people went all the way to Prince Gong's Mansion.

Yi Xin turned around and said with a smile, "Zaiyuan, let's discuss official business first, and then talk about personal matters. Someone, please set up the incense table and prepare to receive the imperial edict!"

Zai Yuan was stunned when he heard this and asked, "Sixth Uncle, are you accepting the imperial edict? What imperial edict?"

Yi Xin smiled and said, "Of course it's an imperial edict, an imperial edict issued by the emperor."

As he spoke, the incense table was already set up. Yi Xin took out the imperial edict and shouted, "Prince Yi Zaiyuan, Grand Councilor Mu Meng, and Kuang Yuan, receive the edict!"

Zaiyuan felt something was wrong at this time, but this was an imperial edict, and no matter what, he had to kneel down and listen to it.

"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Prince Yi Zaiyuan, Minister of War Mu Meng, and Grand Secretary Kuang Yuan have formed a clique for personal gain, attached themselves to powerful officials, and abused their power to deceive their superiors. Prince Gong Yixin and Grand Secretary Wenxiang are ordered to investigate and bring them all under arrest! This is my decree!"

Yi Xin closed the imperial edict, his face darkening as he shouted, "Come here, take away Zai Yuan and the others' hats and feathers, and hand them over to the Imperial Clan Court and the Ministry of Justice for investigation!"

The three people were horrified. They never expected that Prince Gong would do such a thing to them!

Zai Yuan shouted, "Wait a minute! This imperial edict is fake. It's been thrown on the road. Where did you get the seal? Moreover, the late emperor's will stated that all imperial edicts must be deliberated by the Grand Council and affixed with the late emperor's seal to be effective. Gong Laoliu, how dare you forge an imperial edict? Are you planning a rebellion?"

Yi Xin sneered, "Rebellion? Zaiyuan, it's you who are going to rebel now, right? Don't you think that others don't know about your plan to control the two concubines and seize the imperial seal? Do you think that others don't know about Su Shun's conspiracy to murder the two concubines and poison the emperor? What a joke! Come on, take them down!"

At this time, we can't just sit and wait for death!

Zai Yuan suddenly jumped up and shouted, "Bullshit! When did I ever participate in a rebellion? You are slandering me! You want to arrest me? I am a hereditary prince, you don't have the qualifications!"

Yi just sneered and shouted, "Go!"

As soon as the two corner gates on the side opened, dozens of elite soldiers from the Beijing Camp poured in from the back, led by none other than the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Infantry Office, Prince Chun Yihuan!

Yihuan wore an icy smile and shouted, "Hey, Zaiyuan, just accept your fate! Even God can't save you! Come on!"

The elite troops of the Beijing camp rushed forward, and Zaiyuan naturally could not surrender. In the front yard of Prince Gong's Mansion, a fight broke out between the two sides!

However, Zaiyuan only brought thirty guards with him, and Yihuan mobilized a hundred of the most elite soldiers from the Beijing Camp at once. Wouldn't it be a piece of cake to deal with them?

Thirty guards plus three military ministers were all defeated before they could even last a cup of tea in front of Yihuan!

Zaiyuan was hit hard on the back by a guard from the Beijing camp. His back was bleeding and his bones were broken with pain. He completely lost the ability to resist!

Yi Xin took two quick steps and sneered, "Zaiyuan, it's all over. None of you eight, hehe, can escape the harsh punishment of the Qing Dynasty's iron laws. Even if you are hereditary and intend to murder the emperor and rebel, you will never be forgiven!"

Zai Yuan had lost all his temper at this point. He couldn't blame anyone else, but himself for being such a fool. He had actually trusted Gong Laoliu so credulously. If he had led a thousand Beijing troops into the city, why would he have ended up like this? Damn it, this guy was too insidious!

Zaiyuan was held down by several people, still cursing loudly, but now he could only vent his anger. It was impossible for him to turn the situation around!

Yihuan came before Prince Gong and asked, "Sixth Brother, what should we do next?"

Yi Xin replied, "What should we do? Take them all to the Imperial Clan Court. From then on, we can only wait for news from Liu Ye. We should deal with Duanhua first, then Sushun. I don't know if this kid can hold up..."

Yihuan scratched his head and asked, "Sixth Brother, is Liu Ye really that powerful? I've already said I can do it myself. The entire Infantry Command Office has plenty of troops. It would be effortless to deal with Su Shun and his followers. Why bother to involve these Han people?"

Yi Xin angrily said, "Bullshit! What do you know? If Sushun was so easy to deal with, I would have dealt with him long ago. Why would I have waited until now? Even if you rushed over with the people from the Infantry Commander's Office, I'm afraid it wouldn't be enough to fill their teeth! This matter is of great importance and there is no room for any accidents! You should just stay in the capital and wait for good news."

After all, Yihuan was young and hot-tempered. He pouted angrily and stopped talking.

At this moment, Ejil ran in and said urgently, "My two princes, the messenger from the emperor has arrived!"

The two were shocked when they heard this. It seemed that Liu Ye had already taken action as the messenger was on the move!

Prince Gong shouted, "Where are the people? Bring them up immediately!"

A captain from Baoding Town came up hurriedly and said, "I, He Tong, the captain of the Baoding Town External Commission, pay my respects to the two princes!"

Prince Gong asked, "He Tong, what's going on over there?"

He Tong quickly replied, "Your Highness, last night, Prince Zheng Duanhua launched a rebellion, attempting to imprison the two concubines and murder the emperor. Lord Liu Ye arrived in time to resolve the crisis and apprehend all the rebels. Lord Liu Ye is now heading to Miyun to capture Su Shun!"

Rebellion? There actually was a rebellion!

Even though Prince Gong was usually calm, he was frightened when he heard such words. Originally, he had only written down the forged imperial edict, and even if there were such rumors, no one had any real evidence. He did not expect that Su Shun was so bold that he actually wanted to rebel!