The turbulent situation within the imperial capital became more turbulent and chaotic due to Situ Tai's hurried deployment of Yanyun defense with Zhao Chenghuai and Situ Yushuang's illness. The entire upper-level political and economic elites of the imperial capital became devastated by the end of the Yunzhong War. Restlessness arose, people with the same political views connected with each other, and people with different political views attacked each other. The result of the Battle in Yunzhong was like a huge stone thrown into a wine barrel that had been fermenting for a long time. It suddenly agitated and exuded strong waves. breath.
The original plan to launch an attack on Jinzhong with the City Guards and the Eighth Army has been shelved. The Battle of Yunzhong has actually determined the direction of the situation in the entire northern part of the empire. Jinzhong is no longer relevant to the overall situation, and those who stay in the imperial capital city The Imperial Guards also felt a little panicked. Where would the empire go in the future? The attitude of the Imperial Military Police and the Imperial Yulin Army is extremely ambiguous. Although their power is nothing in Ma Yuan's eyes, with a total of only about 10,000 people, they will not be able to help much, but once the Imperial Guard remains neutral, , these forces will become quite important, and the status of the public security forces of the Police Headquarters and the Imperial City Police Department seems to suddenly become important. But can the Praetorian Guard remain neutral? And what about the City Guards guys
Ma Yuanwang had a splitting headache. This guy Yusof had brought the City Guards and the remnants of the Third Army to the Imperial Capital City, and made a request to himself to enter the Imperial Capital. According to the empire's historical practice, the City Guards only There can be one division stationed in the city, and other field legions are not allowed to enter the imperial city. However, this practice has long been broken by the three kings when they entered the capital that day. Now Yusuf has proposed entering the capital, and there seems to be nothing wrong with it. After all, Yun After the First Battle, Li Wufeng had completely reversed his disadvantage in the north. More than 100,000 rangers gathered in the north. His Highness, King Yan, now had to consider more than just how to defeat the Western Xinjiang Army. But how to prevent the various impacts caused by the offensive and defensive changes after the Battle of Yunzhong. The entire Yanshan, Peiping, and Cangzhou lines are all within the attack range of the Xijiang Army, while the Duodun and Pu people seem to have been completely lost. confidence. Although Yulin is still under the control of the Pu people, and Xijiang does not seem to be busy launching an offensive against Yulin, Ma Yuanwang is certain that without the support of the military power of His Highness King Yan, the Pu people cannot face Xi Xin alone. It is inevitable for the army to withdraw from Yulin, sooner or later.
It seems that no one can be trusted now. Tsushima Yuanwang, who has the largest armed force in the entire Imperial City, doesn't know who he should listen to. Although there are turbulent undercurrents in the Imperial City, Ma Yuanwang also knows about the forces close to Li Wufeng. Jumped out one after another. He has been active frequently, but no one has come to persuade him so far. However, Ma Yuanqiang knows that as long as he reveals his voice a little bit, the lobbyists in Western Xinjiang will break through. Solving the problems in the imperial capital without bloodshed is probably what Li Wufeng dreams of. It's a good thing.
Ma Yuanwang has gone to the residence of the Thirteenth Princess twice to check on the condition of the Thirteenth Princess. However, the condition of the Thirteenth Princess still seems to have not improved. The imperial doctor has already diagnosed her. Excessive mental fatigue and typhoid fever have made this The strange woman who had been helping the Situ family to support the overall situation in the imperial capital finally couldn't bear it anymore. She has been sleeping drowsily for a few days. It seems that it is rare to recover in a short time. Situ Tai has gone to Peiping, which is his hometown. Once Yan Yun collapses, the civil war in the empire should probably be declared over. , In fact, Ma Yuanqiang seemed to have a feeling in his heart that he was looking forward to this day coming sooner. Now this kind of life makes him want to stop. As long as there is a glimmer of hope for the Situ family. He had to do his best to fulfill this responsibility. This was the promise he made to Her Royal Highness the Thirteenth Princess after the release of his beloved concubine Aier. Although Ma Yuan announced after Situ Biao in the south that Ye Wuhu and Jiangnan were in the hands of Li Wufeng. I always knew that it was time for the Situ Dynasty to finally come to an end.
Sighing lightly, although Ma Yuanwang didn't have much affection for Li Wufeng, he still had to admire this figure who rose like a comet. Although the imperial capital was not yet under his control, in fact, Xijiang It has been completely opened to the Imperial Capital. From Longquan to Jinzhong, from Huanggang to Jiujiang, food and various daily necessities are continuously imported into the Imperial Capital. Prices that had always been high in the Imperial Capital have suddenly fallen, regardless of whether the other party is superior or not. To win people's hearts, being able to do this is enough to show the other party's confidence and magnanimity. Even the servants in his own house couldn't help but secretly murmur that maybe it is really time for the King of Qin to take over in this world. This made Ma Ma I have mixed feelings about going far away.
The original staunch supporters of His Highness King Yan in the imperial capital also seemed to be divided. Many people began to support ambiguously, from ambiguity to silence, and from silence to secret activities. This was like a transformation process, and many people continued to support him. Ma Yuanqiang didn't know if he would become like this one day. Human nature is the most unpredictable. Even though I made a promise to Her Royal Highness the Thirteenth Princess, there are many times when some things cannot be changed by my own will.
"Sir, there is a guest outside the door asking to see you." The servant called softly, waking Ma Yuanqiang out of his thoughts.
"Didn't I say that? Except for those who come from Her Highness the Thirteenth Princess's residence, I won't see anyone else?" He glanced impatiently at the timid old servant who had been with him for so many years. Why would he still make mistakes in such a thing? What happened to him today
"Sir, the identity of the guest is somewhat special, so the old servant boldly invited him into the house to wait." The old servant lowered his head, although his words were a little uneasy, but he was very sure.
"Oh? Who is he?" Ma Yuanxiang suddenly felt that something was wrong with the question. He was not the kind of person who made decisions for himself without knowing where he was.
"My lord, this is General Huangfu." Although the voice was small, it struck Ma Yuanxiang's heart like thunder. Ma Yuanxiang couldn't help but ripple the tea cup in his hand, and a lot of water came out of the oar.
"Huangfu Tiancheng? He's so brave?!" Anger and excitement mixed with a hint of fear rolled in Ma Yuan's chest. He took a sip of tea and took several deep breaths before Ma Yuan finally calmed down. Coming down, "Humph, what's he doing here? Isn't he working as a lobbyist for Li Wufeng!?"
The old servant didn't dare to say anything, but just lowered his head and said nothing. The room was filled with a depressing atmosphere, and Ma Yuanxiang was also struggling fiercely in his heart. It seemed that Li Wufeng's lobbying offensive finally fell on him, and he dared to let Huangfu Tiancheng come. He simply regarded the imperial capital as if it were nothing and did not care about it at all. Taking into account the existing risks, Ma Yuanwang felt a little confused and a little lost. The person who decided the fate of this city was no longer himself, nor anyone in this city, but the person thousands of miles away. This is Li Wufeng from Hanzhong Mansion.
"Go and invite him in. I think I should have a good talk with him. Over the years, I have been trying to find a suitable opportunity and a suitable state of mind to talk to him heart-to-heart, but it has always been impossible to do so. Anyway, Just take advantage of this opportunity, maybe this kind of opportunity will not come again in the future." Finally, he took his eyes back from the distant view outside the window, and Ma Yuan said calmly.
Huangfu Tiancheng sat in the waiting room of Ma Yuanchang's house, looking very peaceful. He took the initiative to invite Ying to come to the imperial capital to see Ma Yuanchang. The battle in Yunzhong had already decided the fate of the Situ family. Although he and his elders There is no special friendship between his superiors, but in the many years he has been the division leader, the other party has never felt sorry for him, and even supported him intentionally or unintentionally at certain times. Huangfu Tiancheng is not a heartless person. People, this big ship of the Situ family is about to sink. Even if the old boss doesn't want to board His Highness King Qin's big ship that has just set sail, there is no need to accompany the Situ family to destruction. Huangfu Tiancheng doesn't want to see this scene. He He didn't want to see the Imperial Guards he was once so proud of being beaten to pieces in the rolling tide of history.
Sitting calmly opposite his old boss, Huangfu Tiancheng was very calm, while Ma Yuanxiang opposite was also very calm. Although the two of them belonged to different camps at this time, their moods seemed to be more relaxed and closer.
"Sir, it's been a long time. I wonder how you are?" In front of his old boss, Huangfutian didn't have too many restraints. This was his usual style.
"It's not bad. I was born to work hard. Even if I want to be free, I am trapped by many fetters." Ma Yuanxiang felt quite emotional in his heart. It could be seen that the other party was highly valued by Li Wufeng in the Western Xinjiang camp. He heard that the Imperial Guard was the third As soon as the Second Division entered Jinzhong, it was supplemented by a large number of excellent soldiers, and it was immediately restored to a full division, but all the officers were retained. It seems that Li Wufeng also trusted him.
"Haha, after becoming a soldier, it seems that it is no longer difficult to separate the word "hard work" from the word "hard work". It seems that you understand this very well. Tiancheng has only gradually realized this in the past few years." Huangfu Tiancheng nodded.
"Tiancheng, it seems that you are living a good life in Xijiang. Seeing you in such high spirits makes me happy for you." Ma Yuanxiang's words were sincere. The anger gradually subsided, and Ma Yuan went to his usual calmness. Everyone had different choices and could not force agreement. Besides, who could say that it was a mistake to choose Xijiang, which was in the ascendant now? I'm afraid only a stubborn person like myself would be so persistent.