Chapter 216: Rebellion
A few more days passed. They didn't wait for Shangguan Huan's figure, but waited for the news of the rebellion of the three princes. At this time, Meng Yuxuan finally understood where the feeling that something was wrong came from.
If Shangguan Huan really came back, the letter to them that day should have been a secret letter written in a special way. But no. That day's letter was just an ordinary letter. In other words, this is simply a ploy by someone to see how they react. Meng Yuxuan's reaction made the third prince nervous, so he rebelled in advance and struck first.
The third prince knew that if Shangguan Huan really came back and they started to do it, there would be nothing for him. In terms of leading troops to fight, Shangguan Huan is a real expert.
The three princes struck first, and forced the palace with their henchmen. The emperor's faint monarch has long been stripped of his power, how can he be the opponent of the third prince in the prime of life? So there was a bloody storm, and the third prince became the master of the palace. On the second day, he forced a cadre of ministers to ascend the throne as emperor. He also issued a holy decree for Meng Yuxuan to return to the capital and hand over the management of the City of Hope.
In the study, Ye Er, Hui Ling, Yu Xuanqi, Yu Su, and the important officials of the City of Hope were all sitting there. I gathered them today to ask for their opinions.
"Princess, when you go back to the capital at this time, anyone with a discerning eye knows what's going on. If you do go back, I'm afraid you won't live for ten days. Yu Xuanqi said solemnly.
"Sister, I don't approve of you going back either. This new emperor is even more ruthless than the old faint king. I have heard that he killed the old emperor and hung his body at the gate of the city. Yu Su said in disgust: "Although the old emperor is innocent, but after all, his father." Even if he wasn't a good thing, he couldn't do that to him. It can be seen how cruel this person is. ”
Meng Yuxuan held her cheeks and thought quietly. She asked Yeer, "Is there still no news from the prince?" ”
"Yes." Yaji looked at her worriedly. "Don't worry, princess, we will definitely continue to look for it."
"No news came back from the night and I suspect that someone had intercepted his letters. Find a way to contact him again. After Meng Yuxuan finished speaking to Ye Er, she looked at the others and said, "I originally wanted to wait for the prince to come back, but now it seems that I can't wait." I'm going to rebel right away. This time we're more right. One is the side of the Qing monarch, and the other is to return the throne to the real prince, that is, the eldest grandson of the emperor. ”
"The Princess's idea is good. It's just that in this way, there is no turning back. Another confidant said: "The princess, please think twice, don't regret it later." ”
"The most important point is that will the princess be blamed when the prince comes back? Is he willing to take the risk? Another said, "If this is what the prince means, of course we support the princess." ”
"Speaking of which, you are just worried that the prince wants to take the throne. To tell you the truth, the prince has no interest in this throne. From the very beginning, he took the throne back to the emperor's eldest grandson. Meng Yuxuan said to those suspicious subordinates: "You have some contact with the emperor's eldest grandson. Don't you think he's bad? ”
"Of course the emperor's eldest grandson is very good." One of his subordinates said: "It's just that in this way, all the hard work of the prince is to make wedding dresses for others?" He was in the prime of life, and he was the most suitable person to ascend the throne. The emperor's eldest grandson is smart, but after all, he is too young. ”
"This is our joint decision, and you don't need to say it anymore. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was merciful at that time, and the people loved him very much. As long as it is rumored that Xi'er is his son, there must be many people who are willing to follow him. After Meng Yuxuan finished speaking, she said lightly: "The war is about to break out, and the people of the City of Hope will definitely be affected." In this time you have to appease them. ”
Everyone discussed some more details, and finally everyone had no objections, so everyone returned to each other and began to get busy with the next big battle.
For such a big thing, it is impossible for them to hide it from ordinary people. So, with the conscription order, the news of their intention to rebel spread throughout the city.
City of Hope. The once bustling and thriving city is now deserted. Many people hid in their rooms and did not dare to come out, for fear of forced conscription. In the past, every time the emperor wanted to go to war, he asked the people to sign up for the army. When the people did not participate, they forcibly conscripted the army. So every man in every house had to go to war, and only the old men, women, and children remained.
It stands to reason that Meng Yuxuan's reputation is very good here, but it is inevitable that such a thing will not happen. After all, no matter how prosperous the City of Hope is, it is only a city, and it is also a newly developed city. If the emperor summons hundreds of thousands of troops, even without any weapons, he can trample this place with just stepping on it. No one is optimistic about this battle. In their opinion, it is simply an egg hitting a stone.
"Sister......" Tang Yu shouted outside the study. Can I come in? ”
Meng Yuxuan frowned inside. The study is a forbidden area, didn't this woman already know? After being silent for so long, I finally couldn't help it
"Come in!" Meng Yuxuan took a sip of tea and said lightly.
Tang Yu walked in and looked around curiously. She raised an innocent smile at Meng Yuxuan and said, "Sister, I've heard about it. Yu'er has your back. ”
"You came all the way to me, just for such a sentence? Thank you so much, I've received it, you can go back to your room and rest! Meng Yuxuan said lightly to Tang Yu.
Tang Yu stood there aggrievedly and looked at Meng Yuxuan sadly. If Meng Yuxuan was a man, he would still think he was a negative man. Fortunately, she is not a man, so she doesn't have to carry this black cauldron.
"Sister, I want to tell you that it takes a lot of money to recruit troops, and if you need it, our family can help. You also know that our family is in business, and there is nothing else, and there is still a little bit of silver. We also have a blueprint of a weapon at home, which was brought from another country. If you see it, you'll love it. If there is a real war, it will definitely be of great use. Tang Yu walked towards Meng Yuxuan, stopped in front of her, and looked at her with a pair of beautiful eyes. Yu'er really admires her sister. My sister looks good at all things she does. ”
"You girl......" Meng Yuxuan can't fall out with this woman now. There are tigers in front and wolves in the back. She had to settle the wolf first, and then come and clean her up after the tiger was destroyed.
"Did my sister agree? Then I'll go tell my dad tomorrow and get them ready. Over the years, Mom and Dad have been blaming themselves for not finding you. We want to compensate you. But you are a noble person, and there is nothing we can do. This time I finally found an opportunity to do something for my sister, and they will definitely be very happy. Tang Yu said happily.
"Then help me thank my aunt and uncle. I've been busy lately and don't have time to see them, and I hope they won't mind. Meng Yuxuan sent Tang Yu away with a smile.
After Tang Yu left, Meng Yuxuan said outside: "Keep an eye on him." Remember, don't let her reach a few children. ”
A dark guard suddenly appeared, knelt down and said, "Yes." ”
Ye Er walked in from outside and said to Meng Yuxuan, "Princess, the drawings you gave have been handed over to those weapon masters. They raved about the weapons on the drawings. ”
"I don't want to hear that. You just have to supervise them to get it done. Meng Yuxuan said tiredly.
"Yes." Yaji looked at her worriedly. This is what men do. Because the prince has never returned, the burden is on her.
Such a delicate woman should wait for her husband's return in the courtyard with peace of mind, and only need to enjoy her husband's love. But why did she make herself so tired?
If her purpose is to let the prince ascend to the throne, it can also be regarded as her ambition to have a mother's honor in the world. In fact, she didn't want the prince to be the emperor at all. Therefore, she herself is selfless. In that case, why did she take such a step-by-step approach?
In the months since the prince left, she has experienced all kinds of assassinations, and even witchcraft has been used. She died several times, and almost affected the child, but finally carried it.
If the prince wants to fail this woman in the future, even if he is the prince's most loyal sword, he will stand by her side. He saw her hard work with his own eyes and knew that it was not easy for her.
"Yeer, will your prince like other women?" Meng Yuxuan looked at Ye Er and smiled softly.
She said it casually. But Yeji sensed that she had something on her mind. He said: "The prince is not coming back now because there is no way to come back. Definitely not for other women. ”
"Of course I do. Are you stupid for me? Meng Yuxuan was amused by Ye Er's answer. She thought for a moment and asked in a different way, "What do you think of Miss Tang?" Is it pretty? ”
"Miss Tang?" Yeji was at a loss: "Who is it?" ”
"It's my cousin." Meng Yuxuan raised her eyebrows and looked at him. "Such a delicate beauty, don't you even know what her surname is? She seems to be dangling in front of you a lot, right? ”
"Miss Hui'er often dangles in front of me, too, but he's here to find out about Yeyi's whereabouts. The same is true of that Tang girl, I don't know her intentions, so naturally I didn't take it seriously. Ye Er said innocently, "Does she also want to find out any news?" ”
"Forget it. You don't care about those. You just have to answer me, is she beautiful or not? If it were you, would you like that kind of woman? Meng Yuxuan looked at Ye Er expectantly.
Yeji touched his face and said coolly, "I won't like it." That girl wasn't the type I liked. ”
"Huh? Do you even have to pick the type of looks? Isn't it because the personality is not suitable? "Meng Yuxuan heard Ye Er's voice for the first time, and she couldn't help but be curious." So what do you like? ”
"It's clean, and you can't run if you stay at home. I spend all day outside fighting and killing, and I don't stay home very often. If you look too charming, you don't know when you'll run away with someone. My hard-earned money may also be swept away. When the time comes, in order to get angry, I have to go away to chase and kill, how laborious is that? Ye Er said solemnly.
"You're pretty good at it." Meng Yuxuan shook her head and ignored Ye Er. "Forget it. When I asked in vain. Su'er is right, you and Yaichi are both wood. Even beauties don't appreciate it. ”
"My subordinates know how to appreciate beauty. It's just that in the eyes of her subordinates, only a princess can be called a beauty. Yeji said seriously.
"I don't know why, I'm a little happy to be so praised by you, a piece of wood." Meng Yuxuan smiled lightly: "Okay." You get on with it! I'll draw a few more weapon diagrams. ”
"Yes." Night 2 left the study.
The people of the City of Hope are nervous about the coming war. They thought about leaving here, but once the war started, they ordinary people would suffer, and now there was nowhere to go. Even if they ran to other cities, no one would take them in. A notice has been posted outside that no one from the City of Hope can come out.
It's the equivalent of being sealed here. What if we keep being stranded and the people here have no food? Even if you don't deal with them, just lock them up here, and you can trap them to death. After all, there are so many people, and they usually bring in food from outside. Now they are not allowed to go out, and there is no food to come in, and sooner or later they run out of food.
When Meng Yuxuan heard the news, the gates of the City of Hope had been closed. Just because the new emperor sent 500,000 troops to guard outside. Their people did not dare to go out at all.
When Yeji reported to her, she wasn't nervous at all. If the army of 500,000 is in a stalemate, how much food will it need? She is not easy to raise here, but is it easy for the emperor to raise there? If she really can't, she can still ask the Wu Clan for help. As far as she knew, the mountain of the Wu Clan could then lead to other countries. She went to other countries to buy food, could they still stop her?
In a store in the City of Hope. A middle-aged man sat there, looking at the silent street with deep eyes, and said, "It's the first time this place has been so quiet!" ”
"I really didn't expect that adults are people who like to be quiet." Cui Shi walked out of the backyard and stopped in front of the middle-aged man bewitchingly. "We've already given those kids a cup worm. If you want to make a move, you can do it now. What are you waiting for? ”
"It's a scattered place here, and it's a good time for civil unrest. If we start now, won't we see a good deal? The middle-aged man said evilly: "Anyway, my brother won't run, just wait here for a few more days!" My brother is still so old-fashioned. The Wu clan is not allowed to interact with the outside world, so he really doesn't go out. Such a personality also wants to bring a better future to the Wu clan, which is simply a dream. Obviously, I am about the same as his magic power, and those of the witch clan who have eyes and no beads chose him as the patriarch. Do you regret it now? ”
"Your Excellency......" Cui Shi looked outside and said, "Tang Yu has already found out that this woman does possess witchcraft. ”
"Does she really possess witchcraft?" The middle-aged man looked at Cui Shi in shock. He stood up excitedly and said happily, "No wonder my witchcraft fails. I see. That is to say, as long as I absorb her sorcery, my magic power can be taken to the next level, and I can become the most powerful being in this world. That's great. That woman must not die, you show me a good look. ”
"Don't worry, sir. That person had other functions, and our princess wouldn't let her die. Cui Shi said coldly: "Such a beautiful face, a princess is rare!" ”
On the other side, a team of horses came from a distance. When they were about to arrive at the City of Hope, they couldn't help but be shocked when they saw the dense army.
"Lord Wang, how is this good?" Yeyi said worriedly: "The princess is trapped, and we can't rush over. ”
The man at the head, Shangguan Huan, who had escaped death, looked at the city close at hand, and a heavy look flashed in his eyes. He looked at the sky and said, "Yeyi, do you remember the flying kis we made that year?" ”
"What does the prince mean that this time we will also use the flying kis to sneak back?" Yaichi said in surprise: "It's just a little risky. After all, those people must be guarding this place overnight. ”
"Easy to move at night. Recently, everyone has been tired in order to hurry. Now rest first, and when you are rested, you will go to find materials to make flying kites. We're going to have to fight to the death tonight. Shangguan Huan looked into the distance and said, "Xuan'er, you have to wait for me." I'm coming back soon. Sorry I came back late and worried you. ”
Shangguan Huan went out this time and brought dozens of henchmen, but only three came back. Night Eleven also returned, but was seriously injured and broke an arm.
Night falls. Tents have been set up in the barracks. The general at the head arranged for some of the people to rest there, and the other part to guard the city gates, so that no one came out of the city.
In such a difficult environment, the general really wanted to attack the City of Hope directly. However, without waiting for the order from above, he could not act rashly. Only when the emperor said that he could do it, then he could do it. Before that, he had to put out the battle first, scare the old people and children in the city, and make them consciously open the city and surrender.
In the air, some dark shadows flew past. The soldier in charge of the patrol looked up and saw nothing. He thought it was a bird flying by, so he didn't take it seriously.
As one flying iris after another flew past the army, the patrolling men finally noticed that something was wrong. The man shouted, "There's a sneak attack." ”
The soldiers hurriedly got up, drew their weapons and prepared for battle. But when I lit the torch, I saw nothing.
At this moment, Shangguan Huan had already returned to the City of Hope with the remaining few people. He looked at this thriving city, and he couldn't imagine that it was an abandoned city that he had heard of.
Shangguan Huan had never been to the City of Hope, but the housekeeper had told him about the situation. He wanted to help the people here, but there were so many things that he quickly forgot about it.
"Xuan'er is really at stake." Shangguan Huanhuan praised from the bottom of his heart: "She is the fairy sent by God, who rescued me and everyone." ”
"Lord, these words should be said to the princess. She would be glad if she heard it. Yeyi reminded beside him: "When the princess gave birth to the little princess, it was really dangerous. If it weren't for the princess's strength, maybe she wouldn't have survived at all. If the prince is there, he will definitely feel distressed. ”
"If the king is not there, he will still feel distressed. Just listening to your description, this king also knows how thrilling it was at that time. Shangguan Huan sighed: "This girl is really not worry-free. ”
"Let's get back to the mansion." Yeichi urged.
He was in a hurry to bring Shangguan Huan back. If he suddenly appeared, the princess would be very happy. During this time, she worried about the prince every day, and the whole person was dull.
Night. Meng Yuxuan sat at the desk and looked at the enemy's troop map. A total of fifty armies, formed a ladder type. They have a number of weapons, some of which they have purchased from neighbouring countries.
There is a neighboring country that is good at weapons. The weapons they produce are stronger and sharper than those of other countries. The country is not big, so there are no ambitions. They are here by selling weapons. In order to obtain their weapons, other countries acquiesced in their presence. Even their country is the size of a city in another country.
There have been attempts to dig into their secrets. However, no one found out. That's how mysteriously they exist.
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