Li Baiyu fought against the opinions of all the people and rejected the persuasion of the civil and military officials. Under the escort of a hundred internal experts, he rode out of the palace and rushed towards the outer city wall of the capital.
Looking at the empty streets, Li Baiyu sighed silently.
This was supposed to be the most prosperous place in the world, with an endless stream of business travelers and people traveling back and forth.
The streets and alleys are filled with the shouts of hawkers, a scene of a prosperous dynasty.
But now, because the five kings suddenly rebelled, what should have been the most prosperous place in the world has become sparsely populated.
Occasionally, some strong men appear on the street, holding rice bags in their arms, looking around cautiously, then quickly disappear into the alley and rush towards the door of the house.
Without exception, relatively strong young people appear on the streets.
Li Baiyu felt a little bitter in his heart, as the people had already begun to collect grain.
They may support their orthodox throne, but they don't think they can defend the capital from being invaded by the rebels.
In the eyes of the people, there is no such thing as a government army. They only know that the rebels of the five kings outside the city have a total of 400,000 soldiers and horses, while the imperial guards in the capital only have 100,000, plus the 30,000 military guards of the city patrol department.
Only 130,000 troops and horses.
Between 130,000 and 400,000, the people will subconsciously choose 400,000.
Even though there are only about 150,000 elites outside the city, the people don't care about this.
"Even the people don't think I can defend the imperial city. I really failed."
The Ouchi guards and regulars all looked at Li Baiyu in silence, who looked a little downcast.
"Your Majesty, don't be discouraged. I have to say something disrespectful. Your Majesty has only been on the throne for a short period of time, and his prestige in the eyes of the people is not as deep-rooted as that of the late emperor."
"As long as the rebellion is assessed this time, His Majesty's prestige will be greatly improved in the hearts of the people."
“A drop of water cannot penetrate a stone in a day.”
"If Your Majesty wants to be as powerful as the late Emperor, you still have a long way to go."
Li Baiyu tightly grasped the Emperor Sword in his hand and nodded: "I understand, let's go to the south gate first."
"It's an order."
With half a stick of incense, Li Baiyu climbed onto the wall of the south gate of the capital under the protection of a hundred internal guards.
Guan Ning Hou Lu Tao, who was setting up fortifications, heard the message from the personal guards and hurried towards the city gate stairs to greet him.
"Your Majesty, Lu Tao, respectfully welcomes you."
"Marquis Guan Ning, guarding the city is the most important thing. Don't stick to false etiquette. Get up quickly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, it is not safe on the city wall. Why are you here if you are not guarding the palace? Once the rebels attack the city, arrows will fly all over the sky. I will not be able to take into account the safety of your Majesty. If your majesty's dragon body is injured, I will be responsible for your death."
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"Your Majesty, please go back to the palace. Not only will the old minister's hands be tied up while you are here, but the old minister will not be able to explain to his colleagues in the court."
Li Baiyu glanced at the rebel camps filled with Liang Ying outside the city, his eyes narrowed slightly and he shook his head.
"Marquis Guan Ning, you four old beloved ministers are fighting for the country, and I, in particular, am here to guard the palace."
"I want to defend the city with you and inspire the morale of the three armies."
"Don't worry, I live on top of the city tower and will never interfere with your command of the soldiers' defense."
"I know that I have little experience in fighting. I just want to be with the soldiers."
"Let the rebellious officials and traitors outside the city see that the emperor they rebelled against is not a cowardly and incapable emperor who is afraid of death."
"Don't worry, just defend the city. I'm going up!"
"this....."
Guan Ning Hou Lu Tao was still hesitant. Li Baiyu's status was really extraordinary. If something happened, how could he command the soldiers to defend the city with peace of mind.
Looking at Lu Tao's hesitant expression, Li Baiyu straightened his chest and took out the Imperial Seal and held it in his hand.
"Guan Ning is waiting for Lu Tao to listen to the order!"
Lu Tao was startled and hurriedly knelt down on one knee.
"Your Majesty Lu Tao listens to the order."
"I am personally conducting the expedition this time. I will be stationed in the city tower to supervise the battle. If unfortunately an enemy attacks me, Lu Aiqing need not be disturbed and can safely defend the city."
"I can die in battle, but the city cannot be lost."
Lu Tao's body trembled, and he nodded silently looking at Li Baiyu's determined expression.
"Veteran Lu Tao received the order."
Li Baiyu nodded heavily, I went to the top of the city tower to watch the battle, you can continue to arrange the defenses.
"Old minister, I obey the order."
As Li Baiyu ascended the city wall, news spread like wildfire that the emperor's imperial convoy had personally arrived at the city gate.
The more than 20,000 imperial guardsmen on the south gate city wall all knelt down in unison and saluted Li Baiyu.
"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!"
"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!"
Li Baiyu glanced at the Imperial Guard soldiers who were full of morale and showed no fear because of the 400,000 rebels outside the city. They slowly climbed up to the high platform under the city tower.
"All officers and men are exempt from courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Sirs and soldiers, I am polite. Thank you for defending the city for our country."
"The vassal king has no virtue, suddenly raises an army, rebels and deceives the king, and commits immoral acts."
"This act of causing chaos to the country has angered both humans and gods. Heaven and earth can punish you. I have ascended to the throne as a great treasure, but I am not ready for the battle."
"The hard-working soldiers fought for the country to quell the rebellion."
"My golden words, I swear here."
"Anyone who beheads ten rebels or less will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver. Those with official positions will be promoted to one rank, and those without official positions will be promoted to higher ranks."
"Anyone who beheads twenty rebels or less will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver and promoted to the third rank."
"Anyone who kills more than thirty or fifty rebels will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver and will be promoted to a noble rank."
"Whoever beheads hundreds of rebels will be granted a residence by the uncle."
"Capture Li Baihong, Li Yunlong, Li Yunping, Li Qing, and Li Zhizhe alive, and we will reward you with ten thousand taels of gold and ten thousand households as marquises!"
"Those who died fighting for the country will have their descendants inherit the war merits, be promoted to nobility, be granted the title of uncle, and be granted the title of ten thousand households, and the pension will be doubled."
"I will personally supervise this battle, and I will reward you for your merits."
"The time has come for you to kill the enemy and perform meritorious service."
"Raise an army for a thousand days and use it for a while. Let me see what you are capable of."
"The Imperial Guards ensure peace in the world."
"I am with you."
As Li Baiyu's words spread through the city gates, loud shouts suddenly erupted from the four city walls, and morale reached an unprecedented height.
"Long live, long live, long live."
"Kill the enemy and make meritorious service. Kill the enemy and make meritorious service. Kill the enemy and make meritorious service."
The sudden shouts startled the rebels who were repairing outside the city, and they subconsciously looked towards the top of the capital city wall.
I don’t know why such a deafening shout of killing suddenly came from the city wall that had been quiet all this time.
The people in the city also opened their windows and looked around. They felt an unparalleled fighting spirit from the city wall covering the outer city, the inner city, and the imperial city.
The four Li Baihong brothers who were looking at the map in the tent and making an siege plan frowned, their pupils shrank tightly, and they subconsciously glanced in the direction of the capital.
There were some bad thoughts in my heart.
Things seemed a bit unexpected.
Only the fourth child, Li Yunping, was still sitting calmly on a chair on the side, holding tea and tasting it gently.
An attitude that seems to have nothing to do with him.
No one knows what Li Yunping is thinking about.
The shouts on the city wall gradually died down, and Li Baiyu slowly climbed up the city tower and looked outside the city.
The regular customer handed the telescope to Li Baiyu's hand with a wink.
Li Baiyu held up his telescope and looked.
Seeing the flag banners of the rebel camp rising against Wu Dao, Qing Jun frowned slightly.
"Huh, you really want to build your own memorial arch after becoming a rebel."