ATPnovel Chapter 64 The Imperial Guards weren't enough; His Majesty also wanted to mobilize the army!
Chapter 64 The Imperial Guards weren't enough; His Majesty also wanted to mobilize the army!
"Cao Zhengchun, I want you to personally deliver this letter to Zhu Wushi!"
"After delivering the message, you will lead the team to the Number One Manor in the World!"
Zhu Houzhao handed the letter to Cao Zhengchun, and then gave orders to the other three.
"Yu Huatian, Zhuge Zhengwo, Shen Lian, the three of you, lead your teams immediately to the Number One Manor Under Heaven!"
"Once we arrive at the Number One Manor in the World, we should hold our positions and surround the manor, preventing anyone from leaving."
"You have three days. If my royal uncle does not go to the number one manor in the world to capture Wan Sanqian within three days after receiving this letter, you shall immediately take action to capture Wan Sanqian."
"Anyone who dares to resist will be immediately annihilated, becoming the number one manor in the land!"
"After destroying the number one manor in the world, immediately head to the Dragon Guard Manor and wipe it out for me!"
At this point, a flash of murderous intent crossed Zhu Houzhao's face, but he then spoke calmly.
"If Zhu ignores your actions and attempts to capture Wan Sanqian, then you should cooperate with the Dragon Guard Manor to capture Wan Sanqian."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Without any hesitation, the four men immediately bowed and accepted the order.
Zhu Houzhao reached out and patted Yu Huatian's shoulder, as if brushing away some dust.
"Your clothes are all dirty. After this matter is settled, I will reward each of you with a new set of clothes."
Could the clothes bestowed by the emperor have been just ordinary uniforms?
The four people present all recalled that Zhu Houzhao had recently bestowed a python robe upon Liu Jin.
Each of these special official robes is a symbol of supreme honor.
When they heard that Liu Jin had been bestowed with a python robe by Zhu Houzhao, they were so jealous they were almost driven mad.
Now that Zhu Houzhao had personally promised to bestow clothing upon them, they were thrilled and filled with enthusiasm.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will certainly do my utmost to serve you!"
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand: "Go."
"Yes, Your Majesty, this humble subject takes his leave!"
The four men accepted the order and set off without delay, immediately organizing their forces to head to the number one manor in the world!
……
Six doors.
"Ruthless, iron-fisted, cold-blooded, and relentlessly pursuing!"
"exist!"
"Immediately lead all available constables from the Six Doors to accompany me to the Number One Manor in the World!"
"Yes, Uncle!"
Northern Garrison Command.
"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
"How many Imperial Guards can the Northern Garrison Command still mobilize?"
"Reporting to your Excellency, in addition to the Imperial Guards currently on duty, a total of 5,462 more Imperial Guards can be mobilized!"
"Bring everyone with you, and immediately follow me to the Number One Manor in the World!"
"Yes, sir!"
West Investigation Factory.
"Ma Jinliang, Tan Luzi, Ji Xueyong!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Immediately lead all the idle agents of the Western Depot to accompany me to the Number One Manor in the Land and unleash a massacre!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
Dongji Factory.
"Pi Xiaotian!"
"Your Excellency, I am here!"
"You immediately lead all the idle agents of the Eastern Depot to the Number One Manor in the World. I will come back to find you after I have made a trip to the Dragon Guard Manor!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
Moments later, the two factories, one guard post, one gate, and the four major intelligence agencies all opened their gates.
Hundreds and thousands of imperial guards and constables rode out on horseback and surged toward the south gate of the capital!
Among the five city garrisons, the general stationed at the south gate had already received the news and opened the city gate early.
Tens of thousands of imperial guards and constables converged from all directions, forming a torrent that rushed out of the south gate and headed south!
Zhuge Zhengwo, Shen Lian, and Yu Huatian, the three riders, led the troops.
Pi Xiaotian was slightly behind, keeping pace with Ma Jinliang, Qinglong, Wuqing, and others.
Behind them, four agents from different factions have now merged into one for the same goal!
Regardless of which faction they belonged to, they had only one mission: to serve the Ming emperor and be used by Zhu Houzhao!
On the other side, Cao Zhengchun rode alone in another direction!
Dragon Guardian Manor!
……
This is destined to be a sleepless night.
The four major intelligence agencies mobilized simultaneously, creating a deafening roar. The thunderous sound of horses' hooves woke up all the officials and common people in the capital.
Hearing the thunderous sound of horses' hooves outside the window and seeing the shadowy figures moving about, everyone felt a sense of unease and suspicion.
"What's going on? All four major intelligence agencies have mobilized? Which official has broken a cardinal rule?!"
"How many people are there? Tens of thousands, right? They've come out in full force! This is an all-out effort!"
"With so many people, what exactly does His Majesty want to do?!"
"..."
Minister of War Wang Shouren was also awakened, as was his father, Vice Minister of Rites Wang Hua.
At this moment, they are sitting together, wondering what will happen tonight.
"Father, the commotion tonight is so huge, it must involve something enormous... I suspect the assassin who tried to kill you on the Lantern Festival has been found!"
"Perhaps."
Wang Hua sat in the chair, staring blankly at the gate.
"Father, what are you looking at?" Wang Shouren asked curiously.
"I'm not looking at anything, I'm waiting."
"What are you waiting for?"
"When will the news of His Majesty summoning you to the palace arrive?"
"Your Majesty summoned me to the palace?" Wang Shouren asked curiously. "Why does His Majesty want to summon me to the palace?"
"Because these people are not enough."
Wang Hua looked at the gate and said with great certainty, "I advise you to change into your official robes now; it will save you some time."
Wang Shouren raised an eyebrow, surprised, and said, "You mean, His Majesty will mobilize the army in addition to the Imperial Guards and the Six Doors?!"
"good."
Wang Shouren shook his head in disbelief: "Impossible, right? These imperial guards and constables aren't enough? Do we need to mobilize the army?"
"Who is His Majesty targeting?!"
Just then, there was a knock on Wang Shouren's door.
After the door opened, Liu Jin, the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, bowed to Wang Shouren and said with a smile, "Lord Wang Shouren, His Majesty urgently summons you to the palace. Quickly change your clothes and come with me."
Wang Shouren's pupils contracted, utterly shocked.
Your Majesty, is it really time to mobilize the army?
……
Forbidden City.
Cining Palace.
Wang Shouren entered the warm pavilion and bowed to Zhu Houzhao.
"Your humble servant Wang Shouren greets Your Majesty!"
Zhu Houzhao sat in a chair and waved his hand. Liu Jin then carried an object on a tray to Wang Shouren.
"Wang Shouren, obey my command."
"I hereby bestow upon you the royal command banner, ordering you to immediately dispatch 100,000 troops from the three major camps to the Dragon Guard Manor. Prepare yourselves and obey my orders!"
"You have three days. If I give you permission to act after three days, you must immediately send troops to raze the Dragon Guard Manor to the ground!"
"If I order you to withdraw your troops, then withdraw and return to camp, understand?!"
Wang Shouren dared not hesitate and immediately kowtowed to receive the imperial decree.
"Yes, Your Majesty, your humble servant obeys!"
When Wang Shouren looked up again, he saw a royal decree flag on the tray in Liu Jin's hand!