Refugees create chaos. This is a common plot in history books, but it appears in front of us for the first time.
I clearly saw the change in the Queen Mother's face. The woman in the palace did not understand the horror of the rebellion outside, but the Queen Mother, who had been regent for many years, naturally understood how powerful it was.
Sure enough, the Queen Mother calmly asked: "There are garrisons within an 800-mile radius of the Taiping Palace. Even if we don't notice it for a moment, we can't call the refugees who don't have enough food to attack the city. What about the local garrisons? How can we teach them how to attack them?"
Chief Yu Lin said in a deep voice: "I am frightened. There are currently only three thousand troops stationed inside and outside the palace. They were attacked unprepared just now and hundreds more were killed. And some of those thieves were really fierce, armed with sharp blades, and were not afraid of death. I
It feels completely weird.”
He He reacted very quickly and immediately said: "Wang Zhi, what are you talking about? How can a group of fleeing chaos leave the imperial army helpless? Do you want to tell the army that it is the army that is causing the chaos?"
The Queen Mother suddenly stood up and said, "What did you say? Say it again?"
He He was startled by her, but looking at the look on the Queen Mother's face, he still replied: "My son said, maybe it was the army that attacked the Taiping Palace? But now the world is peaceful."
The Queen Mother murmured: "No wonder, no wonder these all make sense. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, thank you for returning to the palace." Although her voice was soft, everyone was paying close attention to her, so they naturally heard it.
At this sentence, everyone changed their expressions. After all, it was Concubine Demu who asked first: "My Lady, you mean that the Holy Emperor has returned to the palace."
The Queen Mother looked around and saw that all the female family members in the room were a little frightened and uneasy. She also understood that at such a dangerous moment, everyone thought that the emperor's absence would inevitably reduce the number of imperial troops in the palace, so they were naturally worried about their own lives. But now she couldn't hide it anymore, so she had to say: "Yes, this morning
News came from the center that the Jingbian Army was defeated in an ambush. His Majesty was afraid that the bad news would spread and cause people to panic, so he had already gone back to discuss countermeasures with all the adults. I will not hide the matter from you now. If you go by my guess,
I'm afraid those outside are not refugees who are robbing food, but Tiele people who are mixed in with the refugees so that they can attack in the east and west."
As soon as I finished speaking, there was suddenly another commotion outside, accompanied by the sharp screams of the palace maids. I felt panicked and didn't know what to do. I couldn't help but grab Sister Lingxi's arm, trying to find some support.
Unexpectedly, her jade lotus-like arms and wrists were as stiff as wood, and there was a cold sweat to the touch. I was startled, and when I saw Lingxi's expression turned ugly, I remembered that Yu Che was in the Jingbian Army, wasn't he?
Others can't think of it, but Lingxi can't help but miss him.
Another guard came in and reported: "The Queen Mother, Sir, it's not good. The thieves used their bows and crossbows. Most of the brothers on the first line of defense were killed or injured. They have now retreated to the city gate, but the palace wall is too short."
, the thieves’ crossbows still came in a lot, killing many people in the palace.”
Chief Yu Lin's color really changed at this time. Without waiting for the Queen Mother to speak, he went to the window to observe. However, the more he looked at it, the darker his face became. It was obvious that the situation was quite bad.
He Hu said: "Madam, we were also attacked just now. Without a crossbow, those flying rocks couldn't hurt Miss Zhen. But since they have bows and arrows, why bother using flying rocks in the first place?" The situation was critical, and she also
Regardless of being hostile to the Queen Mother, I quickly said whatever doubts came to my mind.
Concubine Demu agreed: "Yes, this stone cannot kill people, but the feather arrows are different."
"That's not a feather arrow." Chief Yu Lin came back and said, "I'm afraid the Queen Mother is right. The people outside were shot by iron steel arrows. Madam, I once guarded the border. The power of this iron bow and crossbow is really powerful. Only
I'm afraid that the three thousand brothers here won't be able to bear it for a day and a night."
The Queen Mother said: "You may have caught a few thieves, and you will survive."
Yu Linchang said: "Yes, I caught him this afternoon when he was patrolling the city. Before he was arrested, there was something going on outside."
"Then there is no need to interrogate them. Just push them out and block them, saying that I am the mother of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and talk to their leader."
Yu Linzhang was startled, but he immediately understood what the Queen Mother meant and was about to go down to make arrangements. Aunt Jinxi quickly rushed to say: "Queen Mother, you can't do it. It's even more inappropriate to let these thieves know that you have a body worth thousands of dollars."
Willing to give up."
The Queen Mother solemnly said: "Since they were able to attack the Taiping Palace, which is only thirty miles away from the capital, don't they know who from the royal family is traveling? It happened that they attacked the city when the emperor was leaving, and their plan could not be achieved by the Aijia. In that case, what else is there?
Scared."
However, Chief Yu Lin also hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is so generous. Even so, I will still send someone to take you to a safe place. This is the main palace of the palace, and it is indeed unsafe."
"That's enough." The Queen Mother's voice was already stern. "How many soldiers and horses do you have on hand? You still can't tell the priorities. Go and negotiate with the thieves quickly."
Chief Yu Lin left in a hurry, and we didn’t know how long it took before he came back, which made us anxious and uneasy. This time, he didn’t say a word nonsense, and said: “Your Majesty, the thief is so bold that he wants to rob you and all the empresses.
"
Princess De was immediately furious, "They fart!" She was a lady from a well-known family, and I'm afraid she had never said such vulgar words in her life, which shows how angry she was.
The mother-in-law was even more panic-stricken, and kept saying: "It's impossible, and I won't agree to it even if I die." I hurried over and pulled her shoulders. I knew what she meant, whether it was the Queen Mother or us. If she falls into the hands of foreigners, even if she has
Life, I'm afraid I don't have the shame to live.
But more importantly, the group of people spoke of the emperor's mother and sister, and what they were doing must be military affairs.
The Queen Mother sneered and said: "That's not a small tone. But the Ai family has never been afraid of this group of foreigners. At this time, we don't have enough troops, so we might as well delay with them. Go and tell them that all the jewelry, gold and silver in the Taiping Palace are available."
I offer it to you, just for a way to survive."
Chief Yu Lin's face was ashen and he said with difficulty: "Queen Mother, I'm afraid this plan will not work. The thieves said that if you don't agree, there is no need to bargain. They will use all their firepower to attack and 'please' take away you and the few emperor concubines."
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Nowadays, the hall is full of women, and they can still maintain their demeanor at first. Later, more and more unfavorable news spreads, and gradually, no one knows who starts to whisper or even cry, and a sense of panic spreads.
The Queen Mother was furious, and her phoenix eyes glanced fiercely at the women who had spoken out. She said nothing, but her power had already made them restrain themselves a lot.
But this was just a small interlude. The main business was still dealing with the rebel army. The Queen Mother sighed and said to Chief Yu Lin: "I have to give it a try. Go and tell me if the Ruoai family is willing to go with them."
, then can they let a few empresses go?"
"Mother."
"No, Queen Mother."
Lingxi and Xuepo shouted in unison. The two sisters, who were not very similar to each other, also showed a tendency to be related by blood. Lingxi knelt in front of the Queen Mother and said with tears: "My daughter is already unfilial, how can she be such a mother? Queen, mother,
You are the mother of the country, and you must never stoop to being robbed by thieves."
Xue Po buried her head in the Empress Dowager's arms and whimpered: "No, mother, we will die together."
Even though the Queen Mother was determined, she couldn't help but feel a little closer to her children at this time. She has always been very good to the royal children, not to mention that these two are her own flesh and blood. She stroked Xue Po's hair and sighed: "
The queen mother knows that you are filial, but this is just procrastination. At that point, the Ai family, as the mother of the country, has its own place. Now is not the time to act like a son and a daughter. Chief Yu Lin, what are you still doing? Leave a legacy to the Ai family