Hundreds of thousands of hungry and cold victims poured into Luoyang City, plunging the bustling capital into unprecedented chaos.

In the face of the high gate mansion, the victims did not have the courage to dare to offend, many small merchants and hawkers and eight streets, ten Mo and nine cities suffered a big crime, the victims relied on the number of people, rushed up, and took away everything that could be taken, Luoyang residents either dared to be angry or not angry, or were pushed by a while, fortunately most of the victims were their own people, and did not dare to openly hurt people, the situation is still not completely out of control.

For a while, the entire Luoyang City was full of chickens and dogs, and there were wails.

Soon, the brightly armored city defense army first began to act, 5,000 men and horses held the city gates, and rows of spears shining with cold light mercilessly pressed against the chests of the victims, step by step the people who had not yet entered the city were blocked outside the city, and all the city gates were closed, leaving only the gate closed, and the soldiers and horses of the five schools of the Northern Army stationed on the outskirts of the city were continuously put into the city.

Then, the 3,000 armored soldiers under the command of Captain Si Li also rushed over, joined the defending army and the five colonels of the Northern Army, and formed an army of 15,000 men and horses.

The officials of the government offices and the family soldiers of the wealthy lords were also led by Shangfeng and the master to take to the streets to maintain law and order.

Soon, the great imperial capital seemed to be quiet again, but the streets and sides of the roads were crowded with homeless victims.

Although the imperial capital made a timely response in the fastest time, after all, the number of troops was too small, and it was not easy to barely ensure stability. Moreover, the strong bullet pressure and drive can easily cause riots, which is the last thing the court wants to see.

Emperor Ling stood on the high wall of the North Palace, watching the chaos in the city gradually be contained, and let out a long breath.

He turned around and smiled at Nanying: "Ma Yuanyi, but so, I guess he must be thunderous now, and his painstaking plan has not caused any harm to Luoyang at all!" ”

Emperor Ling's words carried a trace of smugness that was difficult to hide, after he heard the bad news, he was only stunned for half a moment, and then immediately regained his composure, and threw down one after another edicts, dealing with them appropriately and thoughtfully. In just three hours, the chaos in the city has gradually disappeared, which proves that he does have the capital to be proud.

Nan Ying had a very inappropriate feeling in his heart, but he didn't know why, so he had to nod.

Emperor Ling stretched out his hand to hold down the battlements and said fiercely: "Hmph! However, this Ma Yuanyi is indeed hateful, he actually came up with such a vicious plan, and wanted to use my ignorant people to endanger the safety of the imperial capital, which is really difficult to redeem. ”

He paused suddenly, as if he had thought of something, and said: "But this person can organize hundreds of thousands of people in a short period of time, and he has some ability!" I heard that he is still Ma Jun's uncle? Well, no matter what, I look at Xiao Ma Jun's affection, it's not easy to kill them all! ”

Nan Ying was stunned and said, "Your Majesty actually plans to pardon Ma Yuanyi?" ”

Emperor Ling snorted: "Does Aiqing really regard me as a faint king who kills people without blinking?" ”

He smiled and said, "Taiping Dao can even conspire against my ministers, can't I have a little mind to absorb?" As long as Ma Yuanyi is willing to turn around and be kind, I don't mind making him a pavilion marquis! Let those fools of the Taiping Dao know that the Son of Heaven is broad-minded! ”

Nan Ying said heartily: "Your Majesty is indeed a saint!" The younger brother also tasted the story of a hundred gold standing trees and a thousand gold buying horse bones. If this matter is successful, not only will the name of the Son of Heaven spread all over the world, but it will also definitely cause an immeasurable heavy blow to the psychology of the Taiping Dao anti-thieves! ”

Emperor Ling was overjoyed when he heard this, he reached out and patted Nan Ying on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "So! This matter must be done by the virtuous brother himself! When the city is completely settled, I will allocate the elite to your command, and I will be fully responsible for capturing Ma Yuanyi! ”

He looked out of the city and sneered, "I hope this cunning rabbit doesn't hide too far away." I really can't wait! ”

Nan Ying's heart felt even more inappropriate, he frowned and just wanted to speak.

Suddenly, a clear voice behind him said faintly: "Your Majesty really thinks that Ma Yuanyi will be so simple?" ”

The Spirit Emperor and Nan Ying turned around together and blurted out, "What do you mean?" ”

A helpless look flashed on Jia Xu's thin face: "I have to say that whether it is Your Majesty or the lord, you are still a kind-hearted person, you don't know the dangers of the world, and your heart is ugly!" ”

The Spirit Emperor glanced at Nanying, as if to tell him that he didn't have to stop him, and then said slowly: "Mr. Jia, do you think that I am too light on the enemy?" Or rejoicing too soon? ”

Jia Xu nodded very dryly and said: "If Your Majesty doesn't blame Xiaomin, then Xiaomin will tell him frankly: Yes!" ”

He took two steps sideways, but he didn't dare to stand side by side with Emperor Ling, looked at the victims who were as far away as an ant colony, and sighed: "I have inquired about the victims in detail, they all came from various villages within a radius of hundreds of miles within five days, and they set off at different places and times, but they came to Luoyang in one day at the same time!" Doesn't this explain Ma Yuanyi's ability? ”

Emperor Ling's body trembled, and he forced a smile: "I have just said that this Ma Yuanyi has some ability!" Not bad indeed! ”

Jia Xu raised his head suddenly and met the eyes of Emperor Ling: "Your Majesty, if Xiaomin is correct, then Ma Yuanyi will never be outside the city, he will be in the city at this time!" ”

Emperor Ling and Nan Ying were shocked together: "He dares to return to the city? ”

Jia Xu slowly knelt down and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, if Xiaomin's guess is correct, at this moment, Luoyang is already in danger, and if you don't make a decision early, the jade will be burned!" ”

Emperor Ling took a deep breath, stretched out his hand to help Jia Xu up, and said with a dumb smile: "If this is said from someone else's mouth, even if I don't cure him for the crime of bewitching the public, I will be blamed as an alarmist!" But why did the gentleman say it, I was not only convinced, but also a little frightened! ”

He stared at Jia Xu and said, "Sir is the wise man in the world, and I only have admiration and trust for you." So, please sir, just say what you have in mind! ”

Jia Xu showed his excitement and was so praised by the Son of Heaven, how many people in the world can win this honor?

Nanying wiped the cold sweat secretly, and his heart was hanging. Fortunately, he met Jia Xu early, otherwise if this old boy met Emperor Ling first, he was afraid that he would not have the slightest chance.

The two looked at Jia Xu together, waiting for him to expose Ma Yuanyi's true conspiracy. Nanying was actually quite disappreciative in his heart, because Ma Yuanyi in history can be said to be the most sloppy, and he died a nonsense, and he was even more implicated, which greatly affected the overall situation of the uprising, resulting in a complete failure in less than a year after the army was raised.

Is such a person really worthy of Jia Xu to overestimate him so much?

"Ma Yuanyi is definitely not simple, and he mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to pour into Luoyang, not just to create chaos, he still has a greater purpose!"

Jia Xu's voice was slow, but firm, and he could hear that he was completely sure of his guess.

Nanying laughed and said, "What purpose? Will these unarmed victims capture Luoyang? That's a ..........."

Suddenly, he closed his mouth stiffly, his eyes flashed with disbelief and horror, and the answer to the vague inappropriateness in his heart finally found the answer.

Jia Xu approvingly: "Does the lord also understand?" Indeed, it is true. ”

Emperor Ling was surprised: "What's the matter, Brother Nan also understands?" Why do I still not know? What's going on? ”

He saw Nanying's color change, and he was already convinced of Jia Xu's worries in his heart. Even Nanying, who has always been unfazed, is scared like this, what kind of big conspiracy is it? The Spirit Emperor's heart suddenly beat violently.

Jia Xu smiled: "It's better for the lord to say it first!" ”

Nanying took a few breaths and blurted out, "We've all overlooked one thing!" Their real purpose is to get mixed up! ”

The Spirit Emperor was stunned.

Nan Ying's thinking became clear: "Your Majesty, please think, why did they organize such a big scene, and rush into the city on time?" Only for one purpose, bring in their people! ”

Emperor Ling finally understood, and the cold sweat on his forehead seeped out: "You mean, among the hundreds of thousands of disaster victims, they have already mixed into the Taiping Dao people!" ”

Jia Xu said: "Not bad! Only in this way can they sneak into the city without knowing it, and they must have taken advantage of the chaos to bring a large number of weapons! ”

The Spirit Emperor was furious and said, "What do they want to do? ”

Jia Xu sighed and said, "What does Your Majesty think they want to do?" ”

The Spirit Emperor suddenly fell silent, this question was actually redundant.

He paced back and forth anxiously, gritted his teeth and said, "What a big guts! Do they really think they can succeed? ”

Jia Xu smiled bitterly: "There is a great possibility of success!" If it were me, as long as I quietly concentrated the elite near the Beigong, and then used a small number of men to cause riots all over the city first, and even caused bloodshed, it would definitely exhaust our already stretched troops. At that time, they will be able to attack the North Palace calmly! ”

Emperor Ling couldn't help but change color miserably, and he had to admit that what Jia Xu said was true.

Nanying calmed down, since it has reached such a point, it is useless to be anxious, only a battle.

He thought for a moment and said, "Wenhe, according to your guess, how many of them are there?" When will you start? ”

Emperor Ling was terrified in his heart, and hurriedly looked at Jia Xu. That's what he wants to know most right now.

Jia Xu said without thinking: "This question is not difficult. From the day Ma Yuanyi fled to the present, it has only been five days, and it is estimated from the scale of the 300,000 victims they organized that their real strength will not exceed 10,000. Otherwise, we see much more than that! ”

He sighed lightly: "This is still because Tang Zhou told the truth, interrupting his deployment. Alas! Ma Yuanyi is indeed a talent! ”

Nanying said impatiently: "You haven't said it yet, when will he choose to do it?" ”

Jia Xu looked at the sky and said bitterly: "It's only half a day at most!" ”

The Spirit Emperor and Nanying screamed together, "Tonight? ”

Jia Xu shrugged his shoulders and said: "Of course, this kind of thing is a noble and fast soldier, otherwise when the Son of Heaven understands, he will definitely take thunderous measures, wouldn't they have a long night and a lot of dreams?" ”

The Spirit Emperor trembled all over, stumbled and sat on the stool, and said in a trembling voice: "What a vicious method!" I really underestimated Ma Yuanyi! ”

He saw a smile on the corner of Jia Xu's mouth, Deng Ru caught a life-saving straw, jumped up and said: "Since Mr. Jia has snooped on the treacherous scheme, I think there must be a way to deal with it?" ”

Jia Xu said proudly: "Ma Yuanyi's plan seems to be invulnerable, but in fact he made a fatal mistake. As long as we successfully fight back against this mistake, then Ma Yuanyi will not only fail to succeed, but will also be self-defeating! ”

Emperor Ling said in ecstasy: "Sir, please speak quickly!" How to fight back? ”

Jia Xu smiled and said: "As long as we find out the Taiping Dao demons among the 300,000 innocent victims, won't his plan be self-defeating?" ”

When Nanying heard this, he was like a deflated ball: "You said this means that you didn't say it." Taiping Dao demons! Whose face is written? You want to find 10,000 out of 300,000 people, how is it different from looking for a needle in a haystack? ”

On the contrary, it was Emperor Ling, who slapped his palms heavily, and said with a shiny gaze: "Brother Nan is confused, if Mr. Wenhe is not sure, how can he be so confident!" I think he must have already made a brilliant plan! ”

A circle of laugh lines suddenly appeared on Jia Xu's mouth, and he bowed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reputation of Chrysostom." Not bad! Xiaomin has indeed set a strange plan! But we have limited time, so please summon your close ministers to the palace immediately for a meeting! ”

The Spirit Emperor shouted, "Someone! Immediately announce Henan Yin, Jing Zhao Yin, Guangluxun and the Marquis of the Northern Army to enter the palace as soon as possible! ”