Fang Jun arrived at the Youtunwei camp on the north side of Chunming Gate. He saw that the array was well-organized and the morale was stable. He was not too affected by His Majesty Li Er's "resurrection from the dead". He felt relieved and ordered people to call Gao Kan back and asked.
: "How is the situation over at Chunming Gate?"
Gao Kan was a little worried: "The Jingzhao Mansion and the 'Baiqisi' have blocked all the streets in the city, but they can only stop ordinary people. How can they stop the dignitaries? Now they are gathered outside Chunming Gate waiting to welcome the Holy Driver.
There are already more than a thousand people, both men and women, and the congestion is overwhelming. The general wanted to send someone to clear things up, but was driven out by the guards sent by His Majesty... If the number continues to increase, there may be a stampede."
On the occasion of His Majesty's return to Beijing, any stampede or riot would be a serious matter. Moreover, the people gathered outside Chunming Gate are all the royal family members and dignitaries. Once a bad incident occurs, the first to bear the brunt will be the supervised country.
The responsible prince.
Fang Jun pondered for a moment, looked at the bustling crowd in the distance, and asked: "Where will your Majesty arrive now?"
Gao Kan was a little strange. It seemed that his commander was not too shocked by His Majesty's "resurrection from the dead". He replied: "We have arrived at the post station ten miles west of the city. We have stopped to rest and have not set off for the time being."
Fang Jun was silent.
After experiencing the Guanlong rebellion, all the forces in Chang'an City were frightened when they heard that His Majesty Li Er had to come back in full force. After all, during the mutiny, these people either waited to see what would happen, or favored Guanlong, or even fought against him.
Even those who supported the East Palace were panicking. After all, at this time, who still didn’t understand that the reason why His Majesty Li Er was "pretending to be dead" was to watch Guan Long destroy the East Palace and depose the crown prince?
Now that His Majesty Li Er has returned to Beijing, these people are more or less guilty and eager to leave a good impression in front of His Majesty, so their emotions are relatively intense. In addition, the people who love His Majesty suddenly heard in grief that His Majesty actually still
The crazy emotions that broke out during his lifetime were enough to make the whole of Chang'an like a powder keg. With just the slightest inducement, there would be a riot that swept the entire Chang'an.
Under such circumstances, His Majesty Li Er stayed at the post station, sent a team of guards and did not restrain the crowd at the city gate, allowing the tense and intense emotions inside and outside Chang'an City to develop silently...
After letting out a long breath, Fang Jun ordered: "I will be waiting here to greet you. You lead your troops back to Xuanwu Gate and hold on to the camp. No matter who orders the defense, you don't need to pay attention. I will kill Xuanwu Gate!"
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Gao Kan felt a chill in his heart and hurriedly accepted the order.
After waiting for a while, seeing that Fang Jun had no more orders, he asked his soldiers to pass on the order, and all the troops were withdrawn in turn. Within a moment of burning incense, only one battalion of heavy troops was left to dismantle tent equipment, and the main force was already marching along Chang'an.
The city wall was evacuated to the north.
Naturally, the movement of the Youtun Guard could not be concealed from the Zuo Wuwei who had been watching, and he quickly informed Cheng Yaojin. However, before Cheng Yaojin could react, Fang Jun had already led more than a thousand of his cavalry to the Zuo Wuwei formation, and said bluntly
ask to see.
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The rain was pouring, and Fang Jun and Cheng Yaojin stood side by side on the official road. Looking to the west, the flags were fluttering to block out the sky. The imperial chariot was already less than a few miles away. Looking to the east, the crowd was gathering under the city gate.
It was a noisy situation, and the defending soldiers seemed to lack the skills to deal with such a situation. Facing the dignitaries, they did not have enough courage to disperse or restrain them, and the situation became increasingly chaotic.
Fang Jun wiped the rain off his face and said worriedly: "There is too much congestion at the city gate. If you are not careful, there will be a crowd and stampede. We should send troops to clear it, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
"What does it have to do with me? Go and do it yourself, I don't have the time!"
Cheng Yaojin shook his head like a rattle and refused simply and neatly.
As the crowds at Chunming Gate gathered more and more, riots would break out at any time. Everyone could see this, but instead of trying to divert the crowd, a group of guards sent by His Majesty stood aside and chased away the approaching soldiers in the name of ensuring safety.
Let's go, enough information has been revealed - there are people around His Majesty who are waiting to see something happen, and then blame it on His Highness.
It's even possible that he got His Majesty's approval...
Fang Jun sneered: "It may not have anything to do with others, but the captain who guards the city is your son, how can it have nothing to do with you? Believe it or not, at some point in the next moment, someone will fall off a horse or fall and die unexpectedly, and the blame will be
Are you completely blaming it on the six soldiers of the East Palace guarding the city?"
Cheng Yaojin looked ugly, waved his hands, and said: "So what? Now my lords, it is not uncommon for fathers and sons to fight on the battlefield in history books. There is no need for you, Erlang, to worry about my father and son."
Having said that, how can there be no waves in my heart?
If His Majesty allows someone to cause trouble at Chunming Gate, it is very likely that what Fang Jun said will happen. The prince will be blamed for the crime, but Cheng Chubi, who is guarding Chunming Gate, will bear the brunt.
But if he steps forward to divert traffic at this moment and goes against His Majesty's wishes, he is completely siding with the East Palace. Could it be that he is risking the life and death of the entire family for the sake of a son's future?
Fang Jun glanced at him, then turned to look at the crowd at Chunming's door again, and said calmly: "Not to mention that Chu Bi is the darling of your Cheng family, and there may not be such a natural soldier among the three generations. Let's just say that at present
Uncle, given your situation, shouldn't you make a decision quickly and choose a side?"
Cheng Yaojin was about to speak but stopped.
After getting rid of his dullness and lack of words, Cheng Chubi now shines more brilliantly in the army. As Fang Jun said, that boy is a natural soldier and is destined to make a name for himself in the army.
The "one family with two kingdoms" that I once hoped for may not appear, so now I want to let this son's future be swept up in a conspiracy and completely fall?
As for taking sides...which side should you stand on?
After weighing the options in his mind, he finally sighed dejectedly: "We can't let the innocent people in the city be harmed. Let's go, I will accompany you for a while!"
Fang Jun curled his lips, the old man was so arrogant and arrogant, so shameless...
Without further ado, he reined in the horse and said, "Without further delay, let's act quickly. Before His Majesty arrives, we must clear the city gate and then welcome His Majesty back to the capital!"
Cheng Yaojin sighed again and could only follow.
He had lingering fears about His Majesty's strategy of "pretending to be dead" since Liaodong. A father could sit back and watch his eldest son die at the hands of the rebels for the sake of easy access to the throne. He could allow the rebels to ravage the capital of the empire, destroying the fruits of hard work since Zhenguan, and even
How crazy is this, regardless of the possible reputation of being "the father who cripples the son"?
Such a crazy His Majesty Li Er made him unfamiliar, frightened, and subconsciously wanted to stay away.
He didn't know what exactly caused His Majesty Li Er to undergo such a huge change, but he felt a chill from the bottom of his heart. He was so cruel to his son, and treated him at this critical moment when he stood on the side of the family and led the army to the prince who represented the imperial power.
How disgusting and resentful will the ministers who persecute him and even fight against him feel?
With hundreds of thousands of Eastern Expedition troops in hand, even if he wants to return to His Majesty Li Er's command with all his heart, they may not accept it...
After weighing the trade-offs, he would rather rely on the prince to fight against His Majesty, even if it is likely to completely fail, than to be the one who is eventually betrayed and given up by His Majesty Li Er.
Furthermore, even if the prince fails completely, given his meritorious status, the worst he can do is to be discharged and return to his field, to retire in officialdom, it is no big deal...
The two followed one after another, each with more than a thousand cavalry following them. With clanging iron hooves, they rushed towards Chunming Gate like wind and lingering clouds. They frightened the dignitaries gathered in front of the city gate. The royal family members were panicked and were struggling to maintain the only necessary defense of the city.
The soldiers also looked sideways, and the imperial guards sent by His Majesty Li Er, who had been watching with cold eyes, also stood ready.
Two thousand cavalry roared in, and the roaring hooves suppressed the noisy voices. There was a brief stagnation in front of the city gate, and all the crowding and pushing stopped...
Fang Jun took the lead, rode outside the crowd, stood up, and said loudly: "Duke Lu and I have been ordered to maintain order in order to welcome His Majesty back to the capital! Everyone obeyed the order, the men on the left, the women on the right, waiting on both sides of the official road.
, Do not obstruct official channels, and those who disobey orders will be severely punished!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the cavalry behind him rushed forward and jumped off their horses, rushed into the crowd, and forcibly drove the crowds jammed on the official road to both sides. Suddenly, there were screams and shouts of neighing.
Who was able to rush out from the inner square sealed off by the Jingzhao Mansion and patrols and then gather here, who was not a high-ranking official or a celebrity of the day? Faced with such an unscrupulous attack by the soldiers, they were naturally shocked and angry, and they shouted loudly.
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Seeing that these people, relying on their status, not only refused to cooperate but were bossy and arrogant, how could Fang Jun tolerate them? He immediately pointed at a white-faced young man on a horse waving a whip at the soldiers, and ordered: "Gong Lu has an order to kill this animal."
Take them, escort them into the city, and throw them into the prison of Jingzhao Mansion. We will not deal with him until the reception is over!"
Behind him, Cheng Yaojin arrived just in time. Hearing this, he was so angry that his nose almost started to smoke!
This mallet is really bad. You can show off your power and I am willing to support you, but it is too immoral to offend others in my name, isn't it?
"Here!"
Several soldiers rushed forward like wolves and tigers, and dragged the young man off his horse amidst the screams and curses around him. Then they took out his belt and sweat towel and helped the four horses fall. The young man struggled hard, but saw that something serious was happening.
Wonderful, I had no choice but to give in: "Du Huaigong, a descendant of the Du family in Fangling, did not intend to block the road. Please show your respect to Duke Lu!"
Cheng Yaojin blew his beard and glared, your eyes saw that I tied you up, why did you beg me for mercy?
But this guy turned out to be Li Ji's son-in-law. I don't know if it was a coincidence or if Fang Jun did it intentionally...
Fang Jun had no expression on his face and said sternly: "This person disobeys military orders and deliberately disrupts order. He must be trying to prevent His Majesty from returning to the capital. His intentions are ulterior and his intentions are terrible! Hand this person over to the 'Hundred Cavalry Division' for strict interrogation.
We must dig out the mastermind behind it!"
Everyone around them took a breath of cold air, and then looked at Du Huaigong, who was struggling and turning pale as if he was dead...