Emperor Chongzhen was too extreme.

Chapter 92 The might of Heaven is overwhelming, how dare you disobey?
Zhu Youjian nodded in response to Zhang Xianzhong's request.

immediately.

After the group that went to Yansui Military Town left.

The imperial procession continued its orderly journey toward Yan'an Prefecture.

Apart from the headless corpses scattered on the ground behind them, it seemed that nothing had happened.

It didn't take long.

While in Yan'an Prefecture, a group of officials led by Qiao Yingjia received news that the emperor had executed all eight hundred of the Yansui personal guards.

That's why these people received the news so quickly.

The main reason is that those eight hundred people left the Yansui military town.

They were under their watchful eyes the whole way.

Although these spies didn't know what had happened between these guards and the emperor that led to their massacre.

But at least we know that the person is dead.

now.

Upon hearing the news that all the private soldiers had been killed, instead of showing shock and fear, everyone showed a faint joy.

In this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Qiao Yingjia said leisurely, "I knew that Du Wenhuan would be unable to resist making some moves."

Although that's what they say.

But Qiao Yingjia didn't feel much schadenfreude; he was just secretly pleased that his life had been saved.

at this time.

He certainly wouldn't engage in any scheming or backstabbing with Du Wenhuan.

It's true that the Yansui military and garrison joined forces, and it's also true that they were taken to Jiangnan.

But while they may lack grand strategies, they'll always have some petty cunning.

However, Qiao Yingjia's ulterior motive was not to deliberately remind Emperor Du Wenhuan that he was a murderer.

Qiao Yingjia had barely finished speaking.

Hong Chengchou then flattered him, saying, "Your concerns are indeed accurate!"

“Now that person in the palace is extremely murderous, he will surely make an example of someone once he enters Yan’an Prefecture. Now, Du Wenhuan has willingly become that chicken.”

"Besides, His Majesty and we can be safe and sound."

Qiao Yingjia's eyes narrowed slightly as he listened to Hong Chengchou's flattery.

If it weren't for Du Wenhuan's affair, he would have been prepared to push Hong Chengchou out to be a prostitute.

From Qiao Yingjia's perspective, after all.

Given the emperor's ruthlessness, even if he needed them to assess the people and land, he would probably kill people to establish his authority.

But now we don't need to.

Qiao Yingjia did not want to cause any trouble at this critical juncture, so he immediately discussed with everyone the various details of meeting the emperor the next day.

Among them, Hong Chengchou's performance was the most outstanding.

He emphasized to his colleagues that tomorrow they should all pretend to be in the most terrified state, kneel down and cry out that they would definitely do a good job for His Majesty.

The focus of the fear should be on hearing about the massacre of eight hundred people.

After all, emperors kill people to establish their authority.

If you don't make the emperor feel that you've established your authority, what's the use of just crying and wailing?
Upon hearing Hong Chengchou's words, everyone expressed their agreement.

Hong Chengchou's tireless efforts in offering advice and strategies to everyone were naturally driven by his own motives.

At this juncture, no one wants the emperor dead more than him!
The group discussed the matter until midnight.

They gradually dispersed.

After tomorrow, the initiative in Shaanxi will be completely handed over to them.

at the same time.

Within the Yansui military town.

Although it was late at night, Du Wenhuan and the others did not go to sleep.

On the one hand, it was to prevent Sun Chuanting from suddenly launching an attack after realizing that something was wrong.

On the other hand, I was indeed a little excited.

The eight hundred personal guards must have successfully welcomed the emperor.

Although no official message has been sent back yet, this matter is unlikely to go wrong.

In no more than half a month, all the things I had planned would come to fruition.

However, this was far from enough for Du Wenhuan.

Since the emperor is about to die, he naturally has to take this opportunity to maximize his own interests.

after all.

When I finally go to Jiangnan to serve as an official, I won't have to endure the hardship of eating sand every day like I do now.

But their power will eventually be much smaller.

Since the Ming Dynasty.

Except for the reigns of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Chengzu, it was always the civil officials who restrained the military generals.

The lords of Jiangnan would not tolerate his few thousand elite troops going there to establish their own independent regime.

So after everyone had drunk several rounds of drinks, Du Wenhuan spoke up directly:
"The imperial envoy sent by that brat emperor humiliated our military town in such a way, and even indiscriminately slaughtered officials in Shaanxi. He is simply not fit to be a ruler!"

"So I always felt that letting him die like this was too easy on him."

The people in the military town didn't take this emperor seriously to begin with, and under the influence of alcohol, they became even more unrestrained in their speech.

"So, what does the commander plan to do? Or should we wait until things get chaotic, then disguise ourselves as rebel soldiers, capture him, and skin him alive to avenge the commander?!"

"General, just say the word! We'll risk our lives to do whatever you want to do with that tyrannical ruler Jie and Zhou!"

Looking at the indignant crowd, Du Wenhuan couldn't help but laugh and curse:
"You bunch of brats! Do you really think I'm some incompetent coward who doesn't care about the big picture and only knows how to kill and vent his anger?!"

The generals hurriedly slapped their horses, laughing as they knelt down and begged for forgiveness: "We are foolish and do not know what the commander-in-chief's plans are. Please enlighten us!"

Du Wenhuan then calmly said, "Once Qiao Yingjia and his group have tied down the emperor, the emperor will inevitably be too weak to attend to the border."

"At that time, I plan to tell the tribes of the grasslands about the emperor's whereabouts, so that we men can enjoy immense wealth and honor."

Upon hearing this, all the generals were startled.

After all, his previous betrayal of the country was out of necessity to save his own life.

But to sell out one's country now would be to actively seek personal gain.

Although both were acts of treason, one can still laugh at the other for taking a step back.

But after the initial shock...

The crowd was even more shocked.

Over the years, the various tribes of the grasslands have plundered countless amounts of silver from Shaanxi.

However, silver was not very useful to these nomadic peoples.

What they wanted were cloth, food, armor, and all other necessities.
Therefore, Fenggongna City has always held a fatal attraction for the various tribes of the grasslands.

Who would willingly risk their life every day to rob someone unless absolutely necessary?!
So in an instant.

The generals and officers of the Yansui garrison understood just how much silver the emperor's life was worth to the various tribes of the grasslands.

Yes, judging from the emperor's style of doing things.

Even if he were truly captured by the tribes of the grasslands, the officials in the capital would immediately establish him as the new emperor and would never attempt to rescue him.

But here's the thing.

The tribes of the grasslands are unaware of this!

How could they possibly have such well-informed sources?!
They only think that the emperor is a hot commodity, and that they can use him to make unreasonable demands on the capital.

Therefore, for them, the value of the Ming emperor was unimaginably high.

Thinking of this, the generals were also filled with excitement, wishing they could kidnap the emperor right now and sell him for silver.

I'll take a large sum of money and go to Jiangnan to enjoy a life of luxury. Ah, how wonderful, how wonderful!!
Moreover, they cannot truly be considered traitors.

In a sense, it can be considered a roundabout way to achieve one's goals.

It's the kind of thing that can make you famous in history.

Using the life of a tyrannical emperor to deceive others is not the answer! It's to exchange for a large amount of real gold and silver from foreign tribes.

How can it not count?!

The crowd grew increasingly excited, and just as they were about to rally a large following, a strategist, oblivious to the danger, suddenly stepped forward.

"General, is this a suitable course of action?"

Before the strategist could finish speaking, he saw Du Wenhuan's murderous gaze coming straight at him, as well as the angry stares of many generals.

The strategist hurriedly begged for mercy: "General, I've had too much to drink! I've had too much to drink!"

Du Wenhuan then gave a cold snort and left the matter unresolved.

The other generals inside the room also quickly seized the opportunity to express their loyalty:

"General! That brat emperor has gone too far in bullying the people of Yansui! He deserves to pay with his life!"

"General! The emperor is tyrannical! This move benefits the country and its people! We will risk our lives to support you!"

"Great! I support you! Awesome! There's hope!"

"."

Seeing the excitement of everyone in the room, Du Wenhuan nodded with satisfaction.

The Ming emperors have already done enough to last this long.

It's time to give up my life, and it's time to give up my life in exchange for a better future.

Du Wenhuan stood up and waved his hand, saying, "Tomorrow, I will send someone to explain this matter to Du Siyuan, instructing him to keep a close eye on the Emperor's movements while he is in the palace, lest we let a sure thing slip away!"

"Yes!!"

Just as Du Wenhuan and others were plotting.

Xiao Hongzi and Zhang Xianzhong led a thousand men and ten cannons.

After a long and arduous journey, they finally arrived near the Yansui military town.

Actually.

They arrived more than an hour ago.

The reason it hasn't really happened yet is because Xiao Hongzi just sent someone to deliver a secret letter to Sun Chuanting.

The letter stated that they had eliminated the eight hundred private soldiers and were now arriving with a thousand troops and heavy weapons to provide support.

To prevent Du Wenhuan from rebelling out of desperation, Sun Chuanting was instructed to take advantage of the current situation and do his best to incite the slave soldiers in the military town.

If Du Wenhuan really dares to make any unusual moves later...

They directly issued an imperial edict, inciting the slave soldiers to throw the entire Yansui military town into chaos!

"What? Sun Chuanting is colluding with those slave soldiers. I wonder what he's up to?"

Inside the room, Du Wenhuan listened to his subordinate's report and casually waved his hand: "Let him do whatever he wants. What trouble can those bastards cause?!"

"Like grasshoppers in autumn, they won't be able to jump around for many more days anyway."

To the generals of the Yansui military garrison, slave soldiers were not even human.

So how could they possibly care about something that isn't even human?

On weekdays.

Aside from a few lucky slave soldiers who could serve in the general's living area.

Any other slave soldiers who get close will be killed.

What kind of trouble can these things cause?!

The strategist who had spoken earlier wanted to offer further advice, but remembering the commander's murderous gaze, he ultimately swallowed his words.

Outside the military town.

After receiving Sun Chuanting's reply, Xiao Hongzi's eyes sharpened: "If anyone disobeys later, kill them!"

Zhang Xianzhong gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, while the others nodded silently and solemnly.

Not long after.

A thousand troops then marched into the military town.

Du Wenhuan, who was inside the tent, also heard the commotion outside and hurriedly went out to check.

He initially thought the commotion meant that Du Siyuan had returned with his men, but seeing the menacing and aggressive aura of the newcomers, Du Wenhuan immediately summoned all his personal guards to go and investigate.

Surrounded by his personal guards, Du Wenhuan's confidence grew. He approached Xiao Hongzi and demanded, "Who are you?! How dare you trespass on the important grounds of a military town?!"

Xiao Hongzi glanced at Du Wenhuan, then threw out a string of heads, clapped his hands and said, "Lord Du, your adopted son Du Siyuan dared to block the emperor's way without receiving the imperial decree."

"This matter involves treason, and over eight hundred people have already been executed. Yet you still dare to jump out and obstruct my troops from entering the military town."

"You also want to rebel?!"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone in the military town gasped in shock.

Eight hundred people were all killed?

How can this be? !
Those were eight hundred elite troops!
And why do the emperor's guards appear to be completely unharmed?!
Could it be that even eight hundred elite troops couldn't even scratch the emperor?!
How can it be!

Amidst the shock of the crowd, Du Wenhuan was the first to react.

He immediately drew his sword from his waist, about to shout that there must be some people disguised as soldiers among this large group of people, and that only the people in front were the real emperor's personal guards.

But the next second, a glance revealed several dark cannon muzzles pointing directly at him.

Red Barbarian Cannons?!
Du Wenhuan had a keen eye and immediately recognized it as the legendary Hongyi cannon, which was extremely powerful.

But weren't the Hongyi cannons only used in the Liaodong campaign?!
Why would an emperor carry cannons with him when he goes on an inspection tour outside the capital?!

Did they intend to turn the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty into the Later Jin as soon as they left the capital?!

How could there be such a ruthless emperor in the world?

Du Wenhuan suddenly felt a chill run through his body.

He wanted to shout "Rebellion!" but found that his throat was blocked and he couldn't say a word.

Just in time.

There was another noise behind them.

It turned out that Sun Chuanting led several hundred men to flank them from behind, and behind him was a large group of slave soldiers!
All of a sudden.

The fighting spirit of all the soldiers in the Yansui garrison has been greatly diminished.

Du Wenhuan trembled all over, his knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white.

He couldn't understand how things had developed to this point.

Damn it! Didn't Qiao Yingjia and his group agree to hold off the emperor?!

Why! Why would the emperor send so many people to take over the military town?!

Shouldn't the initiative be in their hands? Why?
But Du Wenhuan no longer had time to think about it.

Xiao Hongzi rode forward and glanced down at Du Wenhuan from his saddle.

Snapped--!
Xiao Hongzi flicked his wrist.

The scabbard struck Du Wenhuan, a high-ranking official of the second rank and the commander-in-chief of the Yansui garrison, directly on the left cheek, producing a terrifying thud.

Xiao Hongzi didn't even glance at Du Wenhuan. Instead, he sat on his horse, casually picking at his nails, and said nonchalantly:

"What does Lord Du want by not letting us in?"

"Could it be that Lord Du was really behind Du Siyuan's rebellion?!"

"Or are you, you lowly wretch, daring to defy the might of Heaven?!"

Snapped!
With another slash, the scabbard struck Du Wenhuan's right cheek.

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