Chapter 249: Poison Hair
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"You go to the King of England and occupy the Governor's Mansion under his banner, and I will sit at home and adapt to the situation." Champion Hou felt that this was a clever plan to implement the plan smoothly and ensure his own safety.
The two imperial historians were dumbfounded, they risked ruining their reputations and destroying their families to assist the champion Hou, and even volunteered to charge into battle, but they didn't expect the other party to retreat.
Xiao Sheng patiently explained: "Now the city is in chaos, people are panicked, and they don't know where they belong. Looking at the world, the people who have the power to borrow are none other than the champion Hou and the king of the East China Sea, if you refuse to show up, what is the point of us occupying the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion? β
"If the situation is on me, why don't the ministers stand up for me and help me?" Champion Hou asked hatefully, he once thought that he was the desire of the people, but he saw the warmth and coldness of people at a critical moment.
"This ...... The situation is unclear, and it is understandable that the ministers will wait and see, as long as the champion Hou ......"
"Needless to say, I understand, I'll go with you." Champion Hou looked majestic, thought for a while, and said: "But bring the king with him, although his 'power' is not much, but there is a little bit of it, just say that he has given up the fight for the throne and instead supports me to be the emperor." β
The two imperial historians didn't want to be sideways, but they couldn't disobey the champion Hou too much, they glanced at each other, and said at the same time: "Okay." β
Champion Hou has a group of followers, nearly 100 people, most of them are domestic slaves, and more than a dozen are adventurous soldiers and noble children.
Xiao Sheng and Shen Mingzhi provided the main force, and the two recruited a squire from the military department, and recruited more than 200 soldiers through various means, most of whom did not know that tonight's action was a coup d'Γ©tat, and thought that Lord Yushi wanted to investigate the case.
Before nightfall, the two imperial historians took their leave, and soon after, the champion Hou left the palace through the back door, and under the escort of his followers, he joined Xiao and Shen, and together led more than 300 people to the palace.
The King was on bed rest, and like most of the children, after a period of recuperation, he was itching and wanted to go out and have fun, so when the servants of the palace ran in in a panic and claimed that the champion had come to the door, he was not at all afraid, but cheered and jumped out of bed.
His injuries had not yet fully recovered, so a servant took the initiative to welcome him out of the mansion on his back, and shouted to the champion Hou from afar: "I'm here, you're so good, still thinking about me, where are you going?" β
"Good place." Champion Hou smiled.
A group of servants from the British Prince's Mansion also followed, and the procession became even larger, and went straight to the Grand Governor's Palace.
The southern army attacked, the capital curfew, and the streets became empty as soon as it entered the night, and it was impossible for such a team not to attract attention, and the champion Hou and the two imperial historians thought that as long as they moved quickly enough, even if they were discovered, it would not be a big problem.
Unlike other ministries, the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion is not at the main gate of the imperial city, but is located in the east city, next to the Taimiao, although the name is big, but there is not much real power, the main responsibility is to collect all kinds of military talismans, only when the Ministry of War communicates, can hand over the corresponding talismans, that's all.
There were no strict guards in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and there were not many messengers, and when there was a knock on the door outside, claiming that the military department was coming, the rotating officials in the palace did not notice the abnormality, and the southern army was eyeing the outside of the city, and the military department had only now sent someone to receive the soldiers, and the official already felt that the action was too slow.
The official straightened his clothes, opened the door, and was about to open his mouth to ask, when people from outside rushed in.
It was easy to capture the Metropolitan Governor's Palace, and the champion Hou was excited, thinking that this was a good omen, and that the great thing would be successful, and the King of England was also excited, lying on the back of his servant, and shouting "Ride" like a horse.
But the setback soon came, and the champion Hou occupied the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, but he couldn't get the talisman.
The talisman was stored in a warehouse, with a total of three locks, and everyone searched and searched, only one key was found on the official of the government, and where and who were the other two, the official was killed, and he only recognized one thing - the official document of the Ministry of War, and the official document must also have the seal of the treasure seal.
The rest of the people in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion knew nothing about kowtowing and begging for mercy.
Champion Hou turned from excitement to anger, and soon gave birth to fear, the talisman is his greatest hope, and he must have a talisman before he can command the eight battalions of the guards in order to seize the throne.
Champion Hou drew his sword and pointed at the official, "Open your dog's eyes and see who I am." β
The official kneeling on the ground glanced up, "You are the Champion Hou." β
"I am the Emperor! I'm about to ascend the throne, you little official, dare to stop me? β
"Don't dare." The officials kowtowed.
"Hand over the talisman."
"Please show the ...... of the military department first"
Champion Hou was furious, and he was about to stab with a sword, but was stopped by his entourage.
Everyone took turns to fight, but no one could make the officials submit, and in front of the storehouse, several soldiers stabbed with knives and guns, but only left a few small potholes in the thick gate.
Time passed little by little, and the champion Hou became more and more angry, but Xiao Sheng and Shen Mingzhi became more and more nervous, and went to the gate to check in person, for fear that the guard knights had surrounded them.
No one came, the streets outside were silent, and the entire capital seemed to be indulging this group of outlaws.
Xiao Sheng and Shen Mingzhi thought this was a bad omen.
Shen Mingzhi was a little old after all, so he found out the roster, found the name and address of the official, handed it to the official, and said, "Your Excellency's dedication to your duties is admirable. Don't be too stubborn, Your Excellency's home is not far from here, okay, come and go, kill half of his family and capture half alive. β
A group of soldiers obeyed, they already understood that tonight's operation was unusual, but with the leadership of their superiors, they could only obey stubbornly, and they thought that if they succeeded, they would be able to rise to the top.
At such a time, the officials can only choose to give in.
The other two keys were supposed to be kept by different officials, but the Metropolitan Governor Han Xing was not there, and the imperial court did not issue an edict for half a year, and the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion also slackened, leaving only one official on duty, and the other keys were hidden under his bed.
The door of the library opened, and the soldiers came out with a box of talismans, and the courtyard was silent for an instant, and everyone looked at it, thinking that the box contained not only a talisman, but also a "key" to open the gate of the palace.
Champion Hou couldn't help but laugh, although this was only the first step, he felt that he was only a stone's throw away from the throne, and the next thing could not be simpler, just order the eighth battalion of the guards with the talisman.
Xiao Sheng and Shen Mingzhi knew very well that seizing the Talisman was actually the easiest step, and no one could predict how powerful the Champion Hou and the Talisman could produce together, and every next step was full of danger.
The champion Hou was still laughing, and the king clapped his hands beside him, and the two royal histories did not dare to interrupt.
Probably laughed too much, Champion Hou coughed, and his entourage wanted to help, Champion Hou waved his hand, indicating that it was okay, but the cough did not stop, but became more and more intense, and finally even foamed at the mouth.
Everyone was frightened, and two entourages hurriedly stepped forward to support the champion Hou.
The coughing finally stopped, and Champion Hou's face turned red, and he looked at the two imperial historians in confusion, "My heart, my stomach...... What's going on? Don't you feel bad? β
The crowd shook their heads.
Champion Hou tried to straighten his body, he must not fall at this time, and must hold on until after ascending the throne......
A voice in the crowd said, "Champion Hou is not ...... Poisoned? β
This voice was very soft and low, but it was as loud as thunder in the ears of the champion Hou, "I didn't!" Champion Hou roared, his eyes glancing, looking everywhere for the speaker.
He vomited again, and there appeared to be blood in the mucus.
It's really poisoning.
Champion Hou's eyes darkened, the crowd disappeared, and the throne became farther and farther away, "It's her, it's definitely her!" Champion Hou remembered his last meal, "It's so ruthless......
Champion Hou did not die immediately, foaming at the mouth, convulsions all over his body, and occasionally sober, he only said the word "so ruthless", and tossed for more than an hour before he breathed.
Xiao Sheng and Shen Mingzhi didn't wait so long, as soon as the champion Hou fell into the arms of his entourage, the two of them understood that tonight's operation had failed, and the champion Hou was worthless, and they had to do everything they could to save the situation and save their lives.
Xiao Sheng walked to the frightened King Ying, took the King from the servant's back, held him in his arms, and comforted: "Don't be afraid, Lord Shen and I are here." β
Shen Mingzhi called the soldier and asked him to select the talismans, pick out a number of pieces related to the Eighth Battalion of the Guards and the Southern and Northern Armies, and leave the box, as long as the talismans are put in a bag, which is kept by Shen Mingzhi himself.
The remaining talismans were returned to the treasury, and the keys were returned to the officials.
The two royal historians left with the king and the soldiers, and the soldiers followed, and soon, the followers of the champion also ran away in a hurry, leaving only a few followers, holding the master's number and crying, and a dozen people from the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion stood around in a daze, not knowing how to end.
"What should I do?" Xiao Sheng handed over the king to a soldier and asked Shen Mingzhi, at this time he admitted that he was not as calm as the other party, he had a premonition that a great disaster was coming, and the back of his neck was swishing cold air.
"The Queen Mother and Shangguan Sheng will not forgive us." Shen Mingzhi had already made a decision in his heart, so he thought about it for a while, "Go and see the King of the East China Sea." β
Xiao Sheng nodded, "What about Mrs. Cui?" β
"Hey, do you think Mrs. Cui really supports Champion Hou? If he is here, he will only run faster than us when he runs to the East Sea King. β
Xiao Sheng didn't hesitate any longer, and took the lead in the direction of the East China Sea King's Mansion, and after walking two streets, he asked, "Lord Shen, do you think it...... It's so quiet. β
Shen Mingzhi had already noticed something was wrong, and when he looked back, there were only more than a hundred people left in the team, and the others had fled.
"It seems that you and I are not the only ones who will be busy tonight." Shen Mingzhi also fell into the clouds at this moment, clenched the bag in his hand, and said in a low voice: "Be optimistic about the King of England." β
"I'm going home, I'm sleepy." The King shouted on the soldier's back, and when he saw the champion Hou vomit, his amusement was gone, and he just wanted to go home and lie in the comfort of his bed.
Xiao Sheng was about to persuade him, when suddenly there was a sound of horses' hooves in the dark night, and the squire of the military department hurriedly ordered the soldiers to come over to protect the two adults.
"Is it Lord Left Inspector and Lord Right Patrol Imperial History?" A group of people drove on the opposite side, and someone asked loudly.
"Who is Your Excellency?" Xiao Sheng asked.
The other side was silent for a while, "Yang Feng, the head of the Tired Hou Mansion." β
Xiao Sheng knew who Yang Feng was, and couldn't help but be stunned, "What happened?" β
The other side was silent for a while, "It is said that there have been changes in the palace, but the details are not clear." β
"Who are you doing things for now?" Xiao Sheng asked again.
There was no answer from the other side, and Yang Feng and the others rode over on horseback. (To be continued.) )