In Chang'an, the fire rose to the sky. The sound of swords and fighting broke the silence of the night.

The power that the clan forces had accumulated in the dark was really terrifying when it completely broke out. In less than a few days, they have prepared so well.

The strong bow and crossbow in the Han army are extremely sharp. Originally, this was a sharp weapon on the battlefield against the enemy, and it once terrified all enemies. However, tonight, in this Chang'an City, their target is the people who maintain the stability of the imperial capital.

The well-planned Marquis of Yingchuan and his followers, in order to succeed in one fell swoop, did not hesitate to use these murderous weapons that were privately transported through secret connections. What's more, what's even more vicious is that in order to increase the momentum, the arrows shot by the archers are soaked in black fire oil, and those burning flames are whistling in the wind, and the target is deeply affected whether it is shot or not. Some sergeants were unfortunately hit by arrows, which immediately set fire to their armor. The screams were incessant, and there was chaos.

The duty is only to maintain the peace of the imperial capital, and the combat effectiveness and military level of course cannot be compared with the regular army of the Han Dynasty. Caught off guard, it can be said that there were heavy casualties. Even they didn't have the strength to fight back, let alone those in the Chang'an Mansion.

In addition to the comparison of weapons and strength, the other main reason is that whether it is Shixia, the general of the Nine Gates, or Ren Kuan, the commander of Chang'an, they would never have thought that the royal family would choose to make trouble at this time.

Chang'an, the world's greatest and most magnificent city, began to fall into chaos on this seemingly ordinary night. And this kind of chaos, like a huge whirlpool, started from the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion, swept through half of the capital, and went straight to Weiyang Palace.

Shi Xia, who was hit by three arrows in the first moment, endured severe pain to extinguish the fire on his body, and brandished his long knife, trying to command the people around him to move forward and stop the countless troublemakers who poured out of the darkness. But even if he screamed and shouted hoarsely in his throat, it was useless.

After being attacked suddenly, the Sergeants of the Nine Gates quickly lost their combat effectiveness. The strength of more than a thousand people, after all, is too weak. Those who fell to the ground with arrows rolled and wailed, and were soon engulfed in flames. Such a tragic situation has greatly affected their morale. Under the fierce attack of the other party, the soldiers and horses of the Nine Gates and all the people of the Chang'an Mansion retreated one after another, and soon, after retreating a few streets and alleys, they were forced to come to the wide Suzaku Street.

And in the shouting and chasing sound of the back, the power of the clan forces that gradually gathered together did not expect that things would go so smoothly. The firelight illuminates the careerist's face and the sparkle in his eyes. Looking at the faint lights of Weiyang Palace at the end of the long street, they suddenly felt that the supreme power of this great empire might be within reach.

The power of three or four thousand that had been nurtured in the darkness for a long time would be extremely destructive once it was revealed. Swords and arrows are bloodthirsty tools in their hands. Sweeping through the path of the pass, all the injured opponents were left behind, and they were all killed by the blade! And not only that, but many ordinary people's homes and several prefectures also suffered.

After the nature of the evil person is completely released, taking advantage of the fire to rob, kill people and set fire to these acts are only derivatives of this.

And these organizers, such as Yingchuan Hou and Liu Zezhi, adopted a conniving attitude towards such things. At such a critical moment, if you want to make people die, you have to let them get great benefits. The followers of the clan are like this, and these guys who are rushing to the front need it even more.

Chang'an ordered Ren Kuan not to be injured. The men of the government desperately protected him all the way to here. At such a life-and-death juncture, in order to protect this beloved adult, dozens of loyal men left their lives on the street of the Marquis of Yingchuan.

Ren Kuan, who was running out of breath, his gray beard splashed with blood, he glanced back in the crowd of people, behind him were the fires burning everywhere, and the surging pursuers, he looked up to the sky and sighed, turned his head to look at the heart of the empire at the end of Suzaku Street, tears flowed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but say in a sad and angry voice.

"The Huanghuang Imperial Capital, which has been prosperous for decades, is going to suffer such a catastrophe! Tonight's incident, how many innocent people died, although the old man died, it is difficult to escape the blame ......! ”

"Traitors and thieves are in trouble! What does this have to do with the boss? I only hate that I don't have enough soldiers and horses in my hands to kill all the thieves who are causing trouble! ”

The bloodstained Shixia was filled with resentment. Suffering from this great change, he had already realized that he was afraid that it would be difficult to calm it with the power in his hands.

"General Shi, we must not retreat again! If he is destined to die tonight, the old man will also die at the entrance of Suzaku Street, and he must not let the troublemakers step through here! ”

A strand of white hair hung down from his forehead, covering a wound that he didn't know when he was hurt by a stray arrow. Chang'an Ling, who was already a little old, took a knife from the people around him and stood sideways at the first intersection of Suzaku Street. Behind him is the most prosperous and wealthy area of Chang'an. And further on...... It is Weiyang Palace.

The noisy and arrogant shouts of killing were dozens of feet away in a blink of an eye. The light of fire and the light of the sword, wrapped in boundless murderous aura, rushed over in the dark night. Shi Xia, who was seriously injured, gritted his teeth and immediately made a decision. He sent Pegasus to Weiyang Palace to warn. He also sent his cronies to urgently mobilize all the nine soldiers and horses to support. Then he wrapped his wound with a horizontal knife and said loudly and generously.

"Don't worry, sir! Even if he dies, the last general will die in front of him...... Everybody's on orders! As I turn around to meet the enemy, reinforcements will arrive soon, and everyone will be punished for the chaos and thieves! The safety of Chang'an tonight is tied to our shoulders. Do your best to kill the thief to repay the country's kindness! ”

Shi Xia dragged the blood-stained long knife and blocked in front of Ren Kuan. And everyone else also raised their weapons and firmly guarded the crossroads. Men are generous, but between life and death! Suzaku Street is their final battlefield.

The clan forces that launched a surprise attack and gained a huge advantage did not take this thousand people into account at all. From the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion all the way to here, they suffered almost no losses. This makes them even more arrogant. Encouraged by such momentum, if they encountered any obstacles before rushing into Weiyang Palace, they would not hesitate to tear it to pieces.

However, these red-eyed guys didn't expect that the gang of soldiers and horses of the Nine Gates and the Mansion who had not yet fought back just now suddenly seemed to be full of courage and strength, and they held their swords and launched a fierce battle without retreating

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The spacious crossroads, in a moment's effort, turned into a blood-stained battlefield. People kept getting hurt and falling, and people from behind kept coming up. Bloody, shouting and fighting. No matter which camp the people were, in the fierce confrontation that followed for half an hour, they all forgot about life and death, and the battle was tragic, with casualties everywhere.

"Pass my orders! Surrounded on three sides, rush over, and fight quickly...... Wipe them all out! Drive directly to Weiyang Palace. ”

Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, who was not far behind, gave the latest order ruthlessly. If you want to control the overall situation in the shortest possible time, you must rush into the Weiyang Palace and control the emperor in your hands. So in order to buy time, he will do whatever it takes. Even if these subordinates trade their lives for their lives, it is worth it.

When another round of crossbow arrows was fired, the edge of the sword swooped down from both sides. There are less than a few hundred people left on this side of the street. It's an asymmetrical fight. However, none of them backed down. For their generals and lords are at the forefront, and as the protectors of the city, it is the responsibility of each of them to live and die with them. Even if the last drop of blood is shed, it will not be spared!

One of Shixia's arms is almost useless. Knife wounds and arrow wounds, more than 10 wounds all over the body. However, he still held his position, not letting the enemies around him rush a single step. And around him, there are fewer and fewer people under his command who can still wield their swords and fight again.

It was also at this time that the other subordinates stationed at the Nine Gates finally arrived when they heard the news. The guards here have suddenly grown a lot. Dozens of shields, forming a small defensive position. The crossbow arrows fired from the opposite side could no longer form much lethality. And these new new forces also greatly boosted the morale of this side, and under their hard work, the attack of the clan forces was forced to temporarily slow. Perhaps it will not be long before the tide of events will gradually turn around, and the rebels will soon see that the situation is not good and they will flee in all directions!

Chang'an Ling Ren Kuan, who was holding the knife tightly, was somewhat relieved, the knife in his hand was not used to kill. He was old and weak, and he no longer had the strength to kill the rebels, but defending the city with his own blood and life might be the only thing he could do.

However, how could a rebellion that had already begun be put down so easily! Seeing the reinforcements on the other side of the street, Yingchuan Hou laughed coldly. The stronger the other party's strength, the happier he is!

"Go ahead...... Go according to the original plan! ”

He commanded in a low voice. Many figures in the darkness scattered in all directions. A few moments later, many shouts rang out in the nearby streets.

"The Jiumen garrison colluded with bandits and plotted to cause chaos...... Don't go out! ”

When the people of Chang'an heard this, they were all shocked. The chaos that has spread to half of the city, if it is caused by this, it is really a big deal!

Such a reversal of black and white made the soldiers of the Nine Gates who insisted on defending against the enemy angry. However, before they could react, as sharp arrows rose in the air, and the horses were like thunder, a murderous ironclad cavalry suddenly appeared on the other side of the long street.

The person at the head is full of armor, but it is Liu Zuoche, the general in front of the palace who was ordered by the emperor to transfer troops with tiger talismans!