After everyone arrived, Chen Cheng didn't talk nonsense to them and said directly: "Your Majesty ordered me to lead the Yueqi battalion into the palace to guard the palace tomorrow."
As soon as these words came out, not only Wei, Li, Wu Kuang and others were shocked, but even the look on Yan Zhong's face changed. The Northern Army was a field army, while the Southern Army was the garrison. In history, almost every time the Northern Army entered the city,
It was the beginning of the coup, and every coup resulted in a massacre of people.
Wu Kuang asked tremblingly: "Is there an edict from the emperor?"
Chen Cheng took out the rolled up bright yellow silk and said, "Here is the emperor's edict!"
Wu Kuang composed himself and said, "I dare you to take a look."
Chen Cheng handed over the imperial edict, and Wu Kuang wiped his hands on it, then took it over and unfolded it. Sure enough, it said that the Yue Cavalry should enter the palace to guard. He passed the imperial edict to several other generals.
, after everyone had finished reading, he said: "We are cavalry. Even if we want to stay in the palace to guard, we should mobilize the infantry battalion and the Shesheng battalion. How can we mobilize our Yue cavalry battalion?"
"You want to disobey?"
"I don't dare," Wu Kuang raised his hand and said, "I'm just a little confused. Moreover, the imperial edict only requires our army to guard Nangong, but I don't know how many troops the captain plans to send into the city and how many troops he plans to leave for defense?"
Chen Cheng glanced at Wu Kuang approvingly, feeling that although this man was not easy to deal with, he was capable of leading troops and was not just a talker.
"I'm going to bring everyone with me," Chen Cheng said, "You guys go down and prepare first, and we'll set out at the fourth update tomorrow!"
Wu Kuang and others retreated thoughtfully, and then Chen Cheng said to Yan Zhong: "Mr. Yan?"
Yan Zhong recovered from the shock, took a step forward, grabbed Chen Cheng's sleeve, and whispered: "Zhi Jinwu, this is really a God-given opportunity!"
"Huh?" Chen Cheng said puzzledly: "Although the emperor ordered me to stay in the inner guard, this can't be said to be a good opportunity, right?"
Yan Zhong said eagerly: "The emperor's fate is over soon! Otherwise, how could the Northern Army be mobilized into the city? Once the troops enter the city, it is not up to Jinwu Zhizhi to decide what to do."
He suppressed his racing heart, lowered his voice, and said: "Zhi Jinwu can join forces with the eunuchs to forge the emperor's edict and kill the general and his officials first. After the capital is slightly stabilized, he will lead troops into the palace and kill the eunuchs."
Sweep it all away, and then you can achieve Yiyin Huoguang's achievements!"
Chen Cheng was really shocked. He always thought that he was well-informed and so bold that he dared to assassinate the First Emperor. When the emperor appointed him as the Commander of Jinwu and Yueqi, he accepted it without hesitation. But after
Compared with Yan Zhong, those things are completely unsatisfactory.
Forging edicts, killing the generals first, and then the eunuchs... Why don't you go to heaven?
But he immediately thought of Liu Bei who whipped his boss, Cao Cao who later enforced his orders, and Sun Jian who killed the governor of the state. They were all lawless people. Perhaps this era is full of madmen?
With Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Sun Jian already there, it's probably not a big deal to have Yan Zhong...that's weird!
Chen Cheng thought to himself: Can what Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Sun Jian did be compared with what Yan Zhong said?
In fact, Chen Cheng made a mistake. It is said in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that Cao Cao corrected the imperial edict. In real history, it was Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, who corrected the imperial edict.
Yan Zhong saw the expression on Chen Cheng's face and knew that he had acted too hastily, so he slowed down his speech and said slowly: "The eunuch has the trust of the emperor, the general has the support of the scholars, both sides are prosperous, and they have soldiers and horses under their command."
There are countless disciples and old officials. Now that the two powers are facing each other, there is room for the general to gain a foothold. Once they decide the winner, does the general think he can still be safe?"
Yan Zhong said: "We don't even need to wait for them to decide the winner. Once the emperor dies, how will the general handle himself?"
Chen Cheng was shocked by Yan Zhong's audacity, but he was not an ordinary person after all, so he quickly calmed down and asked: "Can't I join one of them? I pride myself on my martial arts skills, wouldn't they think about it?
"
Yan Zhong smiled bitterly and said: "What's the use of strong martial arts? General, don't you hear: when the birds are gone, the good bow is hidden; when the cunning rabbit dies, the lackeys cook it?"
Chen Cheng thought for a while and said: "Sir, this plan is too dangerous. Not to mention that I am not that kind of person. Even if I really kill the general, I will not be able to stabilize people's hearts in a short time. There are hundreds of wealthy families inside and outside the capital.
, each has its own story, once it becomes turbulent, wouldn’t it be a catastrophe?”
Yan Zhong said loudly: "Who dares to disobey the emperor and ask for his disobedience?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt something was inappropriate, lowered his voice, and said: "Even if some people are dissatisfied, just issue an imperial edict and grant more official positions. Are you still afraid that there will be no people who want to be officials and are not afraid of death? Lord, Lord,
The matter is urgent, please make up your mind quickly!"
Chen Cheng still shook his head, but he was obviously a little moved.
Yan Zhonghui's eyes were as bright as a flashlight, and he immediately saw it. He quickly recalled Chen Cheng's information in his mind, thinking: Chen Wenzheng is obviously famous for his bravery and military exploits. The battle that defeated Zhang Chun was so daring, how could he do it now?
So cautious? He seems to be modeled after Huangfu Song.
After the Guangzong War, Yan Zhong persuaded Huangfu Song to rebel, saying: The work has been accomplished and the world is in order. Then he asked God to show his destiny, mixed the Liuqi, and called the system southward. He moved the treasure to General Xing and pushed him to death.
The Han Dynasty is about to fall, and it is a good time for the divine opportunity to come together, and the wind is blowing.
He moved his lips and tongue and tried his best. However, he met Huangfu Song, an absolute outlier. He was not tempted by his threats and temptations at all. In the end, he had no choice but to run away overnight. It was impossible not to run. Since Huangfu Song refused to rebel, then
Yan Zhong would be afraid of being arrested and executed.
Yan Zhong carefully recalled Chen Cheng's deeds, and then said: "Even if the big thing fails, will things get worse? Now there are wars everywhere in the world, are the kings still afraid that there will be no place to use force?"
His title for Chen Cheng changed again and again, from Zhi Jinwu to General, and then to Junhou. It was obvious that he was eager for Chen Cheng to risk everything and take the gamble as he said.
Chen Cheng's brows widened. This time he was finally moved by Yan Zhong's words. Even if he turned the situation upside down, would it be worse than in history? However, his decision was not at all what Yan Zhong thought.
Same. Moreover, Yan Zhong cannot be let go. He is a lawless fanatic.
"What you said is very true. Then please temporarily take up the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Army and enter the palace with me tomorrow."
Chen Cheng looked at Yan Zhong intently. If the other party disagreed, he would have no choice but to change his house arrest to hard arrest.
Yan Zhong's ability to observe people's emotions is almost at full capacity. How could he not see what Chen Cheng was thinking? Besides, he had no intention of staying out of the matter. How could he not pay a price if he wanted to be extremely wealthy? How could he not take risks if he didn't take risks?
Immortal merit?
He happily accepted the order, bowed his head to the end, and said: "I accept my order!"
In the military camp, the soldiers were checking their equipment and packing their luggage. They were busy for more than an hour before the noise in the camp subsided. Then it was dinner time, and the soldiers were very excited when they learned that they would be staying in the palace to guard the emperor tomorrow.
Talking quietly while eating.
But the officers had different expressions. Most of the middle and lower-ranking officers were excited and nervous. Most of them knew the history of the Northern Army and knew what it meant to enter the palace tomorrow. Although the danger is great, why are they not dangerous? Han people
The concept of valuing justice over life has deeply affected them. As long as they give a reason, most people will die generously.
The senior officers were mixed with fear and excitement. The captain and Sima were already considered senior generals, but compared with the officials in the court, they were still far behind. How could they be granted the title if they did not make extraordinary contributions?
General Hou?
To be granted the title of Marquis is the dream of most people.
Feng Tang Yi Lao and Li Guang are difficult to seal. Even a thousand years later, they will still make people sigh.
However, they couldn't help but feel fear. Some of the Northern Army generals who participated in the coup in the past were soaring to the sky, but there were also many who were killed. On one side, they rose to great heights, and on the other side, they were all executed. They couldn't help but be afraid, and they couldn't help but be excited.
, they couldn’t help but feel nervous.
After the meal, the officers shouted and drove the soldiers into the barracks. As night fell, the soldiers fell into a deep sleep with various moods.
The next morning, before dawn, the military camp began to prepare meals. After the meal, just after the fourth watch, the cavalry of the Yueqi Battalion drove out of the camp in a mighty manner and headed south. The camp was in Beimang
At the foot of the mountain, there are many mausoleums of emperors and generals, as well as many palaces and residences built here. There are many fiefs of wealthy nobles next to the military camp.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves on the road outside shaking the ground, and the barking of dogs in the village, many people poked their heads out and saw the army passing by, and couldn't help but feel suspicious. In the dim light of the morning, they saw the majestic people and horses,
The knights all wore iron armor and carried bows and arrows. They were clearly the famous "Yueqi Camp".
At first, those who witnessed this scene were still wondering whether the Yueqi battalion was out training or hunting. But as they got closer and closer to Luoyang City, everyone who saw it became more and more frightened. The Northern Army
Yan Zhong is not the only one who knows what entering the city means.
Everyone is not a fool!
Soon, the news spread rapidly. If the Yueqi battalion had not marched quickly, the news would have reached the city faster than they did. When the army set off outside the valley gate, the sun had just risen, and the defenders on the city
After seeing so many cavalry coming, his face turned green.
After seeing the cavalry in the distance, the guard immediately ordered his men to disperse the pedestrians at the city gate, and then closed the gate.
Chen Cheng was fully clothed, carrying a spear, beating horses and marching out of the crowd, shouting towards the city: "I entered the palace to guard the palace under the order of the emperor, why are you blocking my way?"
The guard general did not dare to be negligent and said loudly: "The general claims to be here in name, but does he have an edict from the emperor?"
Chen Cheng put away his spear, took out the edict, held it up, and said: "The emperor's edict is here!"
The guard whispered a few words to the deputy next to him, and then said to Chen Cheng: "Wait until I come down and take a look!"
After that, he opened the city gate, got out, and walked outside the moat. When he came out, the city gate was only opened a small crack, and then quickly closed, obviously fearing that the army outside would take the opportunity to rob the city.
But his worries were unnecessary, because the emperor's edict was true, and Chen Cheng did not need to make extraneous matters.
The guard took the edict and read it carefully over and over again. Then he raised his head and respectfully returned the edict to Chen Cheng. Then he turned around and shouted to the city: "Open the door!"
This man was obviously not afraid of death, otherwise he would not have left the city alone, but after seeing the emperor's edict, his attitude immediately changed.
Seeing this scene, Chen Cheng thought to himself: Do people hate Han people? I'm afraid that's not necessarily the case!
