In the next few days, Chu Nanzhi stayed at home to take care of the quadruplets, and only asked Sang Qi and Tang Weiming to take the opportunity to go out to buy new year's goods and secretly inquire about what was going on in Jinling City.
Because the emperor had to go out of the city in person to worship at the end of the year this year, everything went as she expected, and the army in the city began to mobilize frequently the day before the end of the festival.
In addition to the escorting troops, it is particularly important to beware of the Qinghe cavalry in the western suburbs.
On this day, Lin Jinshu came to the house. Thinking that tonight was the time Chu Nanzhi guessed that the rebels would force the palace, she took Chu Nanzhi to the inner hall, closed the door and discussed with her: "Nan Zhi
, now except for the 1,500-strong inner palace forbidden army led by the consort, the troops led by my confidants in the city only have 8,000 soldiers guarding the city. In the morning, the emperor asked me to arrange arrangements for the military guards.
I want to ask your opinion first."
"What do you mean princess?"
Chu Nanzhi was not busy answering, but asked back with a smirk.
"In the past few days, in addition to the three major battalions, nearly 30,000 troops and horses have been transferred from major camps in the suburbs of Beijing to accompany them. They have all been stationed near the suburbs of Beijing. However, nearly half of them are members of the Tang family. According to the emperor's instructions,
The idea is to have the city defenders accompany you to guard against rebellion between King Qinghe and the Queen Mother along the way."
Lin Jinshu said with some hesitation: "But in this case, the more than 30,000 soldiers and horses left in the three major battalions alone may not be able to resist King Qinghe's cavalry stationed in the western suburbs. I'm worried that they will take advantage of this opportunity and sneak in."
, occupy the palace."
"The princess is very worried."
Chu Nanzhi then said what he was thinking: "King Qinghe has a thief's heart but not a thief's courage. He is both pragmatic and wants reputation. He definitely dare not lead his army into the city rashly. What's more, Princess Shu will personally accompany her tomorrow. I
It is expected that the mother and son do not dare to make any changes, but they have to take precautions tonight. If they cannot solve their worries, they will face forces from both sides when traveling tomorrow."
"Do you have any good ideas?"
Lin Jinshu asked urgently.
"Since we have laid so much groundwork, if the forces behind Du Jiuzhen have concerns at this time, wouldn't it mean that all the previous efforts have been wasted."
Chu Nanzhi said frankly: "I have a bold idea. Princess She might as well lead her 8,000 garrison out of the city to patrol and be wary of King Qinghe's garrison in the western suburbs on the grounds that the three battalions are insufficient. In this way, Qinghe will be
King He was afraid to act rashly, which also allowed the dissidents in the city to dare to come forward boldly."
"But in this case, how can the safety of His Majesty and our ancestors be guaranteed?"
Lin Jinshu looked at her worriedly: "And you and the little treasures."
"It's just a trick to lure the enemy. Princess, there is no need to worry."
Chu Nanzhi came up to her and whispered quietly. Lin Jinshu nodded understandingly, then stood up and said with joy: "I will leave it to you and the consort to handle matters in the city."
"Do not worry."
Chu Nanzhi watched Lin Jinshu leave, and then found the box that Lin Jinxiao had given to him, which contained the land deeds and tokens of Taigong Zhao's private property in Beijing.
She called Chen Chuan and solemnly ordered: "Captain Chen, go to Chaoguang Gate and hand this wooden box to the guard Bande, and then return home. Before I come back, you must stay with the guards."
Guard the house and protect the two elders and His Highness and the princesses."
Chen Chuan heard the conversation between her and the second eldest princess in prison that day, and said with some worry: "Princess, your highness will always be by your side to protect you. Obviously something big will happen tonight. If the general doesn't follow you,
How can the princess feel at ease?"
"I won't be in serious trouble. It's just that your Highness and the princess are young. I'm not at home at night, so I'm afraid they won't be safe. You have to help the old lady take care of them."
Chu Nanzhi warned.
"Can"
Before Chen Chuan could finish what he said, Chu Nanzhi waved his hand to stop him and said, "There's nothing more to do. Just do as I said."
Seeing that she had made up her mind, Chen Chuan reluctantly took the box and went out uneasily.
Chu Nanzhi knew in her heart that although there were some risks tonight, everything was still under her control and nothing big would happen.
She couldn't wait to know what kind of forces the Third Emperor's Uncle had hidden in the imperial city. When the last resort came, the dead men arranged by Zhao Taigong would naturally show up and escort her back to the palace.
After making all preparations, she pretended that nothing happened and went to visit Erbao Lin Ruixi in the east wing of the backyard, quietly waiting for nightfall.
After the heavy snowfall, at night, Jinling City became unusually cold. As soon as it got dark, there were no pedestrians on the streets. It was extremely quiet inside and outside the palace.
To the northwest of the palace, where they could barely see their fingers, a group of people broke into the Youting Palace in a sneaky manner.
Before the guards who guarded the palace could react, their throats were slit, and they died silently.
After that, they hid the body, a few people guarded the door, and the rest got into Youting Palace one after another, heading towards the innermost courtyard with a clear goal.
Guided by dim lanterns, the group of people quickly arrived at the courtyard.
"Brother Three Emperors."
With a soft call, Nandu Wang Lin Tingkai, who was just about to fall asleep, suddenly woke up.
Lin Tingkai sat up and heard the voice that was very familiar to him. He happily went forward and opened the door. When he saw it was the eldest princess Lin Luotong, he asked excitedly: "Luo Tong, why are you here?"
After finishing his words, he couldn't help but poke his head out and look around.
"The situation is urgent, so I won't make any detours with my brother."
Lin Luotong handed the prepared armor and sword into his hand, and said in detail: "Yang Situ and Zhonglang General Pang Yuan have led three thousand imperial city guards to guard the east gate, waiting for the emperor's brother.
Go and take charge of the overall situation."
"What is the overall situation to preside over?"
Lin Tingkai looked puzzled. After a short silence, he suddenly reacted and said in surprise: "Could it be that you are trying to force me into the palace?"
"Exactly, does the emperor still have a choice?"
Lin Luotong signaled him to change clothes, and when he saw that he didn't object, he continued: "In order to buy time for the emperor brother, the second sister risked her life and entered the prison of Tingwei Mansion. Although the girl from the Chu family noticed
We have some clues, but she will not betray us. Brother Huang will definitely capture the emperor and the two old ladies from Yong'an Palace and Zhaochun Palace tonight, and rescue the second sister."
"Luo Tong, how can you be so sure that you can succeed?"
Lin Tingkai put on his armor and put away his sword, but he was still murmuring in his heart.
"Tomorrow the little emperor will go out of the city in person to host the year-end ceremony. Currently, the five guards in the capital are taken out by Jin Shu. Two guards are on guard against the garrison in the western suburbs of Jinke. Pang Yuan has taken over the command of the captain and changed the defense. The remaining guards are scattered around the city.
There are only 1,500 forbidden troops left in the inner palace led by Prince Consort Ji, so there is no need to worry about the failure of a major event."
Lin Luotong said with a sinister sneer: "As long as the imperial brother breaks into the inner palace within half an hour and obtains the edict of the Zen throne, from now on, Jinling City and even the entire Dahe Empire will naturally be decided by the imperial brother."
Lin Tingkai knew that today was his only chance to make a comeback, so he immediately nodded and said: "Okay, Luo Tong will return to the palace and wait for the good news from Brother Yu."
"Brother, take over Jingling City. Don't forget your little sister's help today."
Lin Luotong's eyes flashed fiercely: "Little sister, I don't want anything else. I just want the Chu family, mother and son, and they have to live."
"Okay, it's up to you."
After saying this, Lin Tingkai led the guards and strode out of Youting Palace with their heads held high.