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Chapter 330 Seizing the Army (Part Two)

Yan Nanxing entered the governor's office with three attendants; none of the four carried weapons.

Meanwhile, the five nominal generals Huang, Xu, Gao, Liu, and Hua led more than a dozen armored guards.

Deputy General Qi also led a dozen or so armored guards, each dressed as a martial arts expert from the Wu family.

The group of people sneered inwardly when they saw Yan Nanxing and his party arrive empty-handed.

They are young and inexperienced.

Who knows what kind of scene this banquet will be tonight? They actually trust it so much that they didn't even bring weapons.

That was far too careless.

This person is so careless and negligent, even on someone else's turf, it's likely that he has significant weaknesses in his own self-protection.

If a fight breaks out in the future, perhaps we can start with this young man surnamed Yan.

As for Deputy General Qi, he had even more on his mind.

Before setting off tonight, the second master of the Wu family personally came to his military camp and brought these ten men as reinforcements.

Master Wu revealed his true intentions to him: the Wu family was willing to help him seize military power in the entire city.

But there's no such thing as a free lunch.

The Wu family demanded that at a suitable time, they deliberately let the Heavenly King's army breach the city walls.

In other words, the Wu family and the Heavenly King Army outside the city have reached an agreement.

However, the powerful families are cunning, and the Wu family does not want to get involved themselves, so they want to use his hand.

Deputy General Qi readily agreed on the spot.

Selling Yidu Prefecture to whomever he wants is fine; he has no qualms about selling it to the Heavenly King Army outside the city.

If the gang leader were still awake, he would naturally only listen to the gang leader.

However, the gang leader was poisoned by the Grandmaster's Blood Poison and remained unconscious for many days. Moreover, he bribed the old imperial physician who was treating the gang leader with a large sum of money.

The old doctor said that the chances of General Hei waking up were extremely low. Even if he did wake up, the toxins would have been eroding and accumulating in his internal organs, and he probably wouldn't even be able to maintain his Steel-Dirty Grand Martial Master level.

Deputy General Qi's heart immediately turned to madness.

He was convinced that the leader of the army was the boss; but the boss could no longer be the leader. Based on seniority and military achievements, it was time for Vice General Qi to take charge.

Yan Nanxing, that kid, is he just a little stronger than me because his personal cultivation has reached the Grandmaster level?

In terms of military foundation, sweat and blood, what can compare to him, a veteran general?

The Wu family is urging us very urgently.

Tonight, the governor's office happens to be hosting a reconciliation banquet, and several military leaders are all present.

Deputy General Qi has decided to seize control of all the military leaders and take over their troops at tonight's banquet.

Yan Nanxingyao is, after all, my nephew. I won't kill him, but I need to imprison him so as not to ruin my important plans.

If they don't know what's good for them, then they can't blame him for being ruthless.

And the governor, you'd better be sensible, otherwise, I wouldn't mind beheading him too.

A multitude of thoughts churned within Deputy General Qi.

Behind him.

Several generals walked together.

They had long ago communicated with each other using the secret method of transmitting true qi and sound.

"Did you guys notice?"

"That guy surnamed Qi is dishonest; all the guards following him are unfamiliar faces."

"This guy is always ruthless, I hope he won't do anything big tonight."

"Yes, not only him, but also two of Yan's three guards are unfamiliar faces."

"Never mind them, the five of us together only have three hundred household guards and five thousand local militia."

"Old Black is really disrespectful."

"While their two generals are locked in a fierce battle, we should just quietly watch from the sidelines."

"Support whoever wins."

"If both sides persist and need our help, then we can certainly demand a high price!"

"Brother Huang is absolutely right!"

Each of the three groups had their own agenda. Led by the servants in front, they turned past the front office and arrived at the back residence.

The governor's residence was naturally a series of deep courtyards and pavilions, one after another.

The group walked for a long time before finally entering a secluded courtyard.

A dozen or so of the governor's personal guards stood outside the courtyard, all clad in armor and armed with guns, while more than twenty servants in blue robes attended to them.

Several veteran officers squinted at them for a moment and then determined that these people had normal vitality and were just ordinary soldiers and servants.

Their complexion looked much better.

Because the governor himself also had a thousand men under his command, led by a guerrilla commander.

These thousand-strong garrison were all elite troops, which was why the governor was able to maintain his independent position. In addition, his role as the civil official allowed him to manage the trivial matters in the city and ensure the supply of city defenses.

This also ensured that the governor's status remained detached.

The area outside the courtyard was just an ordinary military post, which reassured the military leaders.

It seems the governor truly intended to mediate today.

Several military leaders were about to step into the courtyard.

Yan Nanxing and his three attendants entered smoothly.

But the others were stopped.

The gatekeeper bowed and greeted him with a broad smile.

"Gentlemen, please disarm yourselves—"

The five generals' expressions changed, but they all looked at Deputy General Qi.

Deputy General Qi's rank was lower than theirs, but he had the biggest fist among them.

As expected, Deputy General Qi snorted coldly and spoke loudly in a drawn-out, official tone.

"Hmph, I've been fully armored and always have my sword with me, ever since the enemy attacked the city."

"Even eating and sleeping are like this!"

"Rules may be rigid, but people are flexible!"

"If the enemy attacks the city later, delaying my defense, can you bear the immense responsibility here?"

The captain was speechless.

Several generals also joined in the fun.

"Brother Qi is right!"

"We bear the responsibility of defending the city; we sleep with our armor as blankets and our swords and spears as pillows!"

"His unwavering loyalty is witnessed by Heaven!"

The centurion was so rebuked that he stammered and couldn't say a word.

At this time.

A burst of hearty laughter came from the courtyard.

"Hahaha, all of you generals are the pillars and guardians of my Yidu Prefecture."

"Without you, how could my Yidu Prefecture have remained as solid as an impregnable fortress until now?"

"Let's skip it—"

As soon as the voice fell, a middle-aged man in his fifties, wearing a green robe, stepped out. He had a thin face and, although he was smiling, he exuded an air of authority that came from long-standing superiority.

It was Fang Shoudao, the provincial governor.

As soon as Governor Fang appeared, the several military leaders bowed in salute, their armor plates clanging against each other.

"This humble general pays his respects to Your Excellency, Governor."

Governor Fang smiled and waved his hand.

"The banquet has been prepared long ago, and we are just waiting for you all. Please take your seats."

He turned and left, and the military leaders hurriedly followed.

Upon entering the courtyard, everyone was very satisfied after just one glance.

It turns out that the main hall inside has a large door and windows.

In addition, it's not a group table, but individual tables.

Governor Fang sat at the head of the table, with seven tables arranged in two rows below him.

The doors and windows were left open so the food would cool down quickly, but people weren't really there to eat.

Therefore, it is not important.

The guards brought by the group were not allowed to enter the hall. They could stand in the courtyard and keep an eye on everything that was happening inside through the open windows and doors, which was actually the safest option.

It's fine to sit at separate tables.

Everyone here is a military general. Besides Yan Nanxing, General Huang is also a grandmaster. If they were sitting at the table, and someone suddenly had a brain fart and launched a sneak attack, it would be difficult to deal with if they were too close.

The tables were spaced far enough apart.

Even if everyone's martial arts skills are poor, they are still steel-dirty martial arts masters. If anything changes, they will be able to escape from the hall.

The soldiers relaxed and stepped into the hall to take their seats.

Yan Nanxing was inexperienced and young, so he sat at the table by the door. He wasn't annoyed and had a slight smile on his face.

Governor Fang coughed.

Immediately, servants in blue robes brought out a continuous stream of fine wine and delicacies.

The city was besieged and lacked food and vegetables, but it was clear that the governor was not in need of them.

The dishes on the table were all exquisite and refined, and the wine was a top-quality vintage.

Governor Fang made a few polite remarks.

First, it was to boost morale, because although the capital had fallen, the retired Emperor Yongchang was traveling south by waterway.

As long as Emperor Yongchang rebuilds the imperial court, he will surely be able to send reinforcements.

Secondly, I would like to thank all the generals. If it weren't for everyone's concerted efforts, this city would not have been able to be defended until today.

Thirdly, it subtly advises everyone that the situation is difficult, and everyone must not compromise but work together to overcome the difficulties.

In front of the governor, everyone naturally pretended to be good students who listened attentively to his instructions and followed his teachings.

In reality, they ignored it completely, letting it go in one ear and out the other.

Emperor Yongchang lost the capital, and the dragon lineage of Emperor Taizu was severed. Now he is like a stray dog. How can we expect anything from him?

As for everyone valuing harmony, that's nonsense. If harmony were possible, it would have happened long ago. Why would we be wearing armor and carrying knives to eat today?

That clearly shows a lack of trust between them, each afraid of the other stabbing them in the back.

The governor of the upper court suddenly changed his tune.

"I am also heartbroken that General Hei is poisoned and unable to perform his duties."

"But an army cannot be without a leader."

"Due to various reasons, a general to defend the city had not yet been appointed."

"Today, I feel it's time to make a decision."

"Please feel free to speak your mind; you can recommend yourself or others."

Yan Nanxing raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

The five generals, Huang, Gao, Liu, Ma, and Hua, all shut up, their ten eyes darting between Yan Nanxing and Vice General Qi.

Thoughts raced through their minds.

Is the governor finally unable to resist and going to intervene personally?

Deputy General Qi suddenly slammed his hand on the table and laughed heartily.

"The governor is right, I'm the first to agree!"

"As for the candidate, I, Lao Qi, will recommend myself!"

"I hope no one has any objections?"

His sharp gaze swept across the entire room.

Even General Huang lowered his head to avoid his sharp edge.

General Huang is a grandmaster, and he should normally maintain his grandmaster demeanor. He would not do something as shameful as bowing his head.

however.

At the same time, Deputy General Qi slammed his fist on the table.

Outside the courtyard.

His ten personal guards had already leaped into the hall and stood behind Vice General Huang, each radiating their vital energy.

The elder at the head of the group possessed a powerful aura, his eyes gleaming with intense light; he was clearly a grandmaster-level expert.

The other nine were slightly weaker in terms of qi and blood, but each of them was a Steel-Dirty Grand Martial Master at the Perfect Realm.