sjar Chapter 4: The enemy is at the gates; please, Emperor, die!
Chapter 4: The enemy is at the gates; please, Emperor, die!
"Your Majesty, it's not good!"
Just then, a trusted aide galloped up at full speed, dismounted, and immediately ran to Qin Tian: "The four major merchant guilds, the eight major escort agencies, the martial arts alliance, and various other forces from the capital are rushing to the palace. They say... Your Majesty must abdicate immediately and pass the throne to the Prince of Chu, or they will rebel!"
Qin Tian was struck dumb, frozen in place!
The four major chambers of commerce, the eight major security escort agencies... Although they are all private organizations, each one is large and powerful with a large number of people. When they unite, they are truly a force to be reckoned with.
Not to mention, the Martial Arts Alliance is inclusive and has many masters from various schools such as Xingyi Quan, Wing Chun, and Bagua Zhang. It can be said to have gathered the martial arts masters of the entire Daqi!
"Traitor! Traitor!"
Qin Tian clenched his fists tightly and roared hysterically, "Pass down the order: kill all these traitors!!"
"kill!!"
The imperial guards of the capital raised their swords and spears and launched a charge!
Although Qin Xuan's rebellion has garnered countless supporters, Qin Tian is still the emperor and commands the imperial guards and the capital's army, so the advantage remains with Qin Tian!
The two sides engaged in fierce fighting!
The sounds of weapons clashing and shouts of battle filled the air!
Although the Imperial Guards were numerous and powerful, the Crimson Flame Army consisted of elite soldiers. Even though the enemy outnumbered them by dozens of times, they still did not fall into a disadvantageous position!
The group of experts around Qin Tian also charged towards Qin Xuan with their swords drawn.
Those who could protect Qin Tian closely were naturally top-tier experts with exceptional skills. Even Qin Xuan was locked in a fierce battle with them, with neither side gaining the upper hand.
"Qin Xuan, I should never have given birth to such a heartless and wicked child!"
Qin Tian's face was contorted with rage. The successive blows had caused him to lose his dignity as an emperor. He drew his bow and aimed an arrow at Qin Xuan.
"Your Majesty!! Urgent!! The Shence Army has launched a four-pronged attack on the capital. They are clamoring that you are utterly wicked and have incurred the wrath of both heaven and man, and that you must immediately commit suicide and abdicate in favor of the Prince of Chu!!"
Before Qin Tian could even fire his arrow, a trusted aide rode up at full speed and hurriedly spoke before even dismounting.
"what?!"
Qin Tianhu's body trembled, and he was so startled that he dropped his bow and arrow to the ground!
Good heavens, these traitors are demanding more and more than the last. At least the Imperial Academy only asked them to issue an edict of self-reproach, and the royal family and various factions in the capital only asked them to abdicate. But the Shence Army is going to do something else: they actually want them to commit suicide!
"Didn't Sun Xin take over the Shence Army? Why did the Shence Army betray us?!"
Qin Tian exclaimed in surprise.
“Father, when you sent me back to the palace to ‘learn how to handle state affairs’ and dispatched your trusted confidants Sun Xin and others to take charge of the Shence Army, I was worried that you would abandon me after using me, so I took precautions.”
Qin Xuan coldly laughed: "Sun Xin appears to control the Shence Army, but in reality, the major generals of the Shence Army are still loyal to me. The other day, when Father Emperor wanted to kill Luo Ying, I sent a message by carrier pigeon, instructing my trusted confidants in the Shence Army to kill Sun Xin and his men, regain control of the Shence Army, and return to the capital to purge the court of corrupt officials!"
Qin Tian broke out in a cold sweat instantly, and for the first time, a hint of fear appeared in his pupils.
In recent years, Qin Xuan has led the Shence Army to fight in the north and south, and has been invincible. The Shence Army can be said to have a far-reaching reputation!
Although the capital was impregnable and guarded by 100,000 men, a large number of people in the palace had already defected!
These tens of thousands of imperial guards were initially in high spirits, but when they heard that the Shence Army was at the city gates, they all lost their composure and their morale plummeted!
"Escort His Majesty back to the palace!!"
Upon hearing the name of the Shence Army, Qin Zhen was terrified and trembled all over. He supported Qin Tian and, escorted by a group of guards, fled towards the Taihe Hall.
"Luo Ying, now no one can bully you."
Qin Xuan held Zhao Luoying's hand tightly, protecting his beloved. At this moment, Qin Xuan felt that everything he had done was worthwhile.
The Crimson Flame Army quickly gained the upper hand, and Qin Xuan led a group of elite troops into the Hall of Supreme Harmony!
When Qin Xuan stepped into the Hall of Supreme Harmony, he only saw Qin Tian's back as he fled in panic, surrounded by a crowd.
As they passed through the Hall of Supreme Harmony and arrived at the Imperial Garden, hundreds of guards blocked their way, shouting, "Prince Chu, do you want to be infamous for eternity?!"
"roll!"
Qin Xuan killed the head guard with a single stroke, and the others exchanged glances before scattering like birds and beasts!
"Keep chasing!"
Soon, Qin Xuan caught up with them and arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The Yangxin Hall was closed at the moment, with only Qin Zhen and Qin Tian's last confidants guarding the entrance.
"Sixth Prince, in the three hundred years since the founding of the Great Qi Dynasty, you are still the first prince to attempt to assassinate the emperor and seize the throne!"
Thinking of the 100,000 Shence Army soldiers, Qin Zhen trembled with fear, but still forced himself to say, "Father said that as long as you withdraw your troops now, he will forgive and forget. Zhao Luoying, Father will also give him a way out!"
Qin Xuan laughed. Things had escalated to this point, and Qin Tian was saying he would forgive and forget? Did he think he was a three-year-old?
Qin Xuan was ruthless and didn't talk much. He swung his spear and thrust it fiercely at Qin Zhen!
"Father, save me!"
Qin Zhen was startled and hurriedly fled back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The spear was driven deep into the ground.
Qin Xuan entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation and immediately saw Qin Tian, who was surrounded by a group of trembling confidants, his face pale and sweating profusely!
"The treasonous son, the treasonous son..."
Qin Tian gritted his teeth and said, "I am a gentleman, and when the emperor commands a subject to die, the subject must die! For a woman, you actually murdered your father and rebelled! You despicable wretch!"
Having transmigrated from the modern era, Qin Xuan had no such moral burden. He tossed aside a short knife and said coldly, "Father, do you want to save face, or will I send you on your way?"
"You unfilial son, you will not have a good end!"
"Qin Xuan, I'll haunt you even as a ghost!"
Knowing they were doomed, everyone began to curse loudly.
Qin Xuan picked up the dagger, intending to send them on their way.
“Xuan’er…”
But just then, an old but loving voice rang out.
Qin Xuan turned around and was surprised to see an old man with a full head of silver hair, dressed in a dragon robe, walking towards him.
The old face, covered in wrinkles, had a very kind expression.
"The Supreme Emperor..."
Qin Xuan knelt down with a thud.
The retired emperor was not Qin Xuan's biological grandfather. When Qin Xuan's biological grandfather ascended the throne, he was in poor health and often bedridden. However, at that time, the Great Qi Dynasty was beset by internal and external troubles and could not afford for the emperor to be lazy.
The retired emperor was Qin Xuan's grandfather's younger brother. As a prince, he diligently ruled for thirty years, extending the life of the crumbling Great Qi Dynasty.
He had no children, and in his old age, he passed the throne to Qin Tian.
Qin Tian also honored him as the Supreme Emperor, not because Qin Tian was particularly filial, but because the Supreme Emperor was highly respected and had made great contributions, so it was impossible not to bestow the title.
Qin Xuan still remembers that his predecessor was not favored and had a very low status in the palace. In winter, the Imperial Household Department would not even send him charcoal.
Even his own father didn't care about him, but the Emperor Emeritus took good care of Qin Xuan because of his kindness, allowing Qin Xuan to withstand countless cold winters.
When Qin Xuan went out to fight, the retired emperor often sent people to deliver grain, gold and silver to comfort the army.
Qin Xuan still remembers this kindness to this day.