Garcia clung to the hilt of the sword in his hand - but he didn't even know if the sword he was wearing would really have the strength to wield the sword when the chaotic army broke in. kill.
At this moment, all the courage and all the energy have been worn away bit by bit in this long wait.
The colorful candle lanterns hanging high in the hall seemed to be swaying gently, and the shadows of the reflected people kept shaking—as if trembling in fear.
In this deadly silent hall, there was only the heavy and slow breathing of the old prime minister.
Finally, the cold sweat on Garcia's forehead fell drop by drop, and he couldn't bear the restlessness in his heart any longer. He opened his mouth and murmured: "Why so long, why so long... Mr. Go kill that traitor, with his respect as a strong man, why... "
"His Majesty."
Sarumbonelli finally opened his mouth with a long sigh, and the old prime minister's sigh sounded like a helpless despair at the moment.
The emperor was flustered, but he didn't hear the Prime Minister's call. Sarum Bonelli smiled bitterly, and shouted again in an aggravated tone: "Your Majesty!"
"Huh?" Garcia was shocked and turned to look at the prime minister.
Saran Bonelli's eyes were calm, and he said slowly, "Your Majesty doesn't have to wait. If you haven't come back at this time, I'm afraid..."
"I'm afraid of what?" Garcia suddenly changed color and said sternly: "You mean that Mr. will fail?! No! Impossible! Mr. is extremely powerful. When the father was here, he said that as long as he is by my side , nothing will happen! With Mr.'s means, even if there are elite guards by Adric's side, it will never be able to resist his thunder strike! I... "
"His Majesty!!"
The old prime minister shouted for the third time, as if it was like a bell, and the sound knocked on Garcia's heart. Garcia suddenly shut up and looked at the prime minister with a look of horror - he did not believe it, but he did not believe it, and he did not want to believe it. Not reconciled! He was really afraid of that possibility!
"Adric is good at strategy and can be called a famous general of the empire. A famous general like him will definitely take all factors into account before going through the battle formation. It is not a great secret that His Majesty has top guards by his side. , since he dared to launch a mutiny, he was naturally well prepared and had the back-hand to deal with the people around His Majesty. Alas... launch a mutiny, risk the world! Such a major matter is a child's play. Since he dares to do it..."
Garcia's face became paler and paler, and he took a few steps back and fell directly on the cold steps.
"Your Majesty, it's better to make better plans earlier than to put your hope in that master." Sarum Bonelli shook his head.
"I plan to... I plan to..." Garcia muttered to himself, but he couldn't say a complete sentence.
As if to confirm the old prime minister's prophecy, suddenly there were hurried footsteps outside the main hall. The door was almost slammed open, and a general in the armor of the Royal Forest Army entered in a panic, with the words written on his face. Full of panic, I didn't have time to salute, so I hurriedly said: "Your Majesty! The chaotic army has entered the imperial city, please retreat quickly!!"
"what!"
Garcia screamed in shock, and then screamed uncontrollably: "What are you talking about! The rebel army has entered the imperial city? How is it possible! The imperial city's defense is impregnable! There are thousands of elites of the Royal Forest Army! In the past, the Hughes rebels could not fight Come in, this, this will break those chaotic troops?!"
The general of the Imperial Forest Army was speechless, just stomped his feet and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, let's go! I'm afraid it's too late..."
The old prime minister said slowly: "In the past, Hughes couldn't get in because there were also the Central Military City Guards guarding the imperial city. Even though the Imperial Forest Army was elite, but facing the chaos outside, I'm afraid they didn't have the heart to fight to the death. Yes, Your Majesty... This situation is already the case."
The general of the Royal Forest Army was ashen, and he said: "The Prime Minister is right, I am not strict, although I ordered to defend the city, but my soldiers have no will to fight, and someone took the opportunity to open the gate of the imperial city and let the chaotic army come in! I Under the Royal Forest Army, willing to fight, there is not one out of ten! Your Majesty!! Let’s go!!”
"Go! Where can I go!!" Garcia laughed angrily: "The city guards are all in Adric's hands! Osgilia is in his hands! Can I still go to heaven and earth!?"
As he said that, he suddenly swung the sharp sword in his hand, cut off his hat, and his hair was thrown down. The young emperor raised his eyes and cried, "God!! If you really exist, open your eyes. Just look at it! My Byzantine Empire, my Karenma family has been established, is it really coming to an end!!!!”
After saying that, he held the long sword in his hand, and slowly descended from the high steps step by step, staggering step by step, and walked towards the gate.
Prime Minister Saron Bonelli suddenly stopped in front of Garcia: "Your Majesty!"
"Why, Prime Minister, don't I want a decent death in the end?" Garcia frowned.
"Your Majesty, the situation has not reached the level you said." Salon Bonelli said slowly: "I know Adric as a person. He is different from Minas. Minas has wolf ambitions, while Adric is a man. But he is loyal, and his mutiny was definitely not for the sake of gaining the emperor's position, I'm afraid it is also..."
After a pause, the old prime minister did not continue, but the implication was obvious: I am afraid that it was also forced by your emperor.
There was a glimmer of hope in Garcia's eyes, and he grabbed the dry arm of the old prime minister: "Prime Minister! You said, there are still things, there is... Is there any room for recovery?"
The old prime minister's eyes shot out the light of the elite, his words were calm, and he said slowly: "As long as your majesty is willing to listen to the old minister's words and act, the old minister is 80% sure, you can keep your majesty safe!"
Saying that, he took two steps forward, picked up Garcia's hat from the ground, then helped Garcia straighten his messy hair, put the hat on again, and helped Garcia smooth out the wrinkles on his clothes. , slowly took two steps back, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, you are the supreme emperor of the empire. At this time, please don't panic and anger, and show the momentum of the emperor!!"
Garcia stared at the Prime Minister, and suddenly her eyes turned red: "Prime Minister! How unfair I was to you in the past, I was wrong! If I can get through today's difficulties, I will share the authority of the empire with you in the future!"
As an emperor, to say such a thing is not a trivial matter.
However, the old prime minister just raised his eyebrows slightly, smiled indifferently, and did not answer.
This wise old man had already seen clearly the character of this young emperor. He is suspicious and suspicious by nature, and has a strong desire for power. Although he made such a big promise at this moment under the touch of danger, if he really passes today's test, he will definitely go back on it in the future. This kind of words, just listen to it, it must not be true.
Immediately, the old prime minister looked at the general of the Royal Forest Army, with a solemn and majestic expression: "Excuse me, how many powerful and credible subordinates do you have?"
The Royal Forest Army officer immediately replied in awe: "There are less than three hundred people outside the main hall, but these people are all brought out by me, and they are all willing to die for Your Majesty!"
"it is good!"
The prime minister took a deep breath: "Please go out immediately, the general, and have your people line up in front of the main hall. If the chaotic army approaches the main hall and the rebels do not attack, you will not move. If the chaotic army comes to attack, please remember that you It is the last barrier in front of His Majesty!!"
The general of the Imperial Forest Army looked awe-inspiring, and shouted sharply: "Lead the order! Please rest assured, Your Majesty, if the chaotic army wants to hurt Your Majesty, it must have stepped on the corpse of the minister!"
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked out proudly, and then there were stern orders and the movement of soldiers lining up outside.
"Please, Your Majesty, go out with me and meet those chaotic troops." The prime minister smiled immediately.
…
Outside the main hall, there were only less than three hundred Imperial Forest troops in a weak formation, straddling the high steps.
Garcia and the old prime minister walked out of the hall side by side, and stood at the door of the hall, just behind the queue of the Royal Forest Army.
In the distance, on the square of the palace, there were shouts from outside the two gates. After a while, both gates were opened, and the Central Army swarmed in, with strong determination and murderous aura. Looking at the target in front of the main hall, Long Yuan rushed over immediately.
In the square outside the main hall, people's heads moved like ants, and the cold air of swords forced people!
The tide-like chaotic army has already crowded under the steps of the main hall, and it seems that it is about to rush up - by this time, the situation is already in chaos.
Seeing that the chaotic army was about to charge up, the old prime minister suddenly took a step forward. The old man, who was seriously ill and dying, suddenly did not know where the breath came from, and suddenly shouted: "The Central Army is listening! The Empire! His Majesty the Emperor once again! You are a soldier and citizen of the Empire, and when you meet His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire, don't hurry back and salute!!"
The old man's cry was hoarse, but the voice actually overshadowed the shouting of the audience and clearly fell into the ears of every soldier!
The old prime minister straightened his body, held his head high, his old face was blood red, his eyes widened with anger, and he shouted sharply: "You are a loyal and good citizen of Byzantium, and when you see His Majesty in front of you, why don't you retreat quickly! Do you want to kill the army and be rebellious? Evil?!"
Sure enough, with the old prime minister's two shouts, the chaos of the Central Army running in front, whether soldiers or officers, were suddenly startled, and they stopped involuntarily at their feet.
After all, the Byzantine Empire has been founded for hundreds of years, and the imperial family still retains its prestige. The idea of respecting the emperor and the country has been deeply ingrained in the hearts of these imperial soldiers. Suddenly hearing the shout of the prime minister at this moment, everyone can't help but feel weak!
Seeing that the chaotic army suddenly stopped, Sarum Bonelli was slightly relieved.
The most dangerous time has passed.
In the heart of the old prime minister, in fact, he was not worried that Adrick would actually rebel. From the beginning to the end, he had a deep understanding of Adrick's character. In terms of the temperament of this upright and loyal man, he would do anything to rebel. If they don't come out, if they are in such chaos today, I am afraid that they will be forced to use military remonstrance to force the emperor to submit.
However, the old prime minister understood that although Adric had no objection, it was difficult for others to tell! Maybe Adric's subordinates, among those vulgar generals in the army, will inevitably have no careerists, and no one will have the dream of the founding fathers.
I am afraid that these chaotic troops will come in. When the situation is chaotic, one will kill His Majesty first, which will lead to the fact that even if Adric regrets it, it will be useless.
Especially... well, especially that Ruhr!
The prime minister looked at the dense chaotic army below, and his heart was a little settled. Knowing what happened today, he was more than 80% sure, and he shouted coldly: "You are offending Your Majesty and trespassing in the imperial city. Do you want to see His Majesty and petition! Now His Majesty is here, if you are really loyal soldiers who are dedicated to the country, you should salute! You and I are both Byzantine citizens, and the world will receive the country. Well! The Central Army has always been the iron wall that guards the empire! If you really have the heart of rebellion, I, Sarum Bonelli, are here! You kill me first, and then do the treason!!"
The old prime minister's voice was like iron, loud and clear, and he had a righteous and awe-inspiring spirit. These chaotic troops were shocked. For a time, the scene was actually quiet to the extreme!
Only among the Royal Forest Army, the General of the Royal Forest Army, his clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and his heart was beating wildly as he looked at the crowd of chaotic soldiers below.
Finally, I heard a horn coming from outside the square, but it was a stop order from the army!
Hearing the sound of the horn, the officers among the many chaotic troops breathed a sigh of relief.
Although they are loyal to Adric and are willing to do this military remonstrance, but after all, it is not a real rebellion. They want them to rush up and hack the Emperor to death. If no one picks up on this matter, I am afraid it will be true. Few people have the guts to do it.
With the sound of the horn, a horse came galloping from outside the gate, a dark horse with golden armor, and it was Adrick who rushed in with his personal companions, and he rushed into the square, and shouted loudly: "The Central Army, listen to me. Order! Everyone backs up fifty paces in formation! Don't give orders, don't take a step forward!"
He shouted these words to both sides in one breath, and the chaotic army below immediately retreated like a tide. Adric rode forward and came to the bottom of the hall. He turned over and dismounted, and knelt down on one knee. , and shouted loudly to the top of the steps: "Adric, Minister of Military Affairs of the Empire, please meet His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire!"
Seeing that Adric finally appeared, Garcia's expression became more and more ugly. At this moment, although he was standing on the steps, looking down at the general of this empire, he suddenly had a subtle feeling in his heart: the other party is still a general at the moment, and He is still the emperor, but the status of the two sides has been completely reversed!
And this person kneeling under the steps, as long as he speaks, he can decide his own life and death!
His heart was in turmoil, and Saron Bonelli next to him had already gently pulled on Garcia's clothes. Garcia's complexion was complicated before he spoke slowly, but his voice was hoarse and had no momentum at all.
"Adric, come to see you with troops, if you have something to say, just say it!"
When Garcia said this, he could barely stand up, but he had to lean against the old prime minister next to him! !
"I ask Your Majesty to stay away from traitors and accept loyal advice!"
"I ask your majesty to dismiss the chaotic ministers and take back the chaotic orders!"
"I ask Your Majesty to work hard to get things done and bring things right!"
"I ask your majesty to set up the mind of an emperor, not to alienate loyal ministers, and not to alienate righteous people!"
"Your Majesty, please..."
"Sir..."
Adric knelt under the steps, and the garrison formations on the steps were just above his head, and the spears of the garrison soldiers were only a few steps away from him! Adrick made his remarks, but he was full of arrogance and righteousness! Word by word, word by word, word by word, like a golden sound, it spread throughout the audience!
Every time Adric said a word, Garcia's face twitched. At the end, Garcia was extremely angry, but he didn't dare to rebuke, but only barely stood under the comforting support of the prime minister.
Finally, when Adric finished speaking, the stalwart man under the steps stood up. Although he was standing under the steps, the figure seemed to have already overshadowed the Supreme Emperor of the Empire standing on the steps!
"Adric... Adric..." Garcia just opened his mouth, but was choked by the cold wind, coughed several times, and then said miserably: "You say every word, it seems that you have long been resentful towards me, the emperor. already?"
"My servant dare not!" Adric stood proudly, but his eyes stared at Garcia: "This minister is just asking for orders for the country, for thousands of people, and for thousands of soldiers!"
"I don't dare... well, I don't dare..." Garcia's heart dripped with blood, and only felt a surge of anger rushed to the top of his head, but fortunately the prime minister next to him, Sarumponi, grabbed his hand with force, squeezed it hard, and added Xia then exhaled and calmed down.
At this moment, the emperor's face was ashen, expressionless, and even his eyes were ashen, and no one knew what he was thinking at the moment.
After a long time, I felt that the cold wind was blowing, and the person who was blowing was cold, and Garcia finally spoke again.
His voice was still so cold and weak.
"Adric, you are waiting for the soldiers to ask me, I already know that, okay, Lord Prime Minister, give me an order!"
After Garcia said the last few words, he shook his body and almost couldn't stand.
Salombonelli looked calm, looking at Adrick below, the two looked at each other, but both looked awe-inspiring.
Finally, the prime minister pondered for a while, then slowly opened his mouth and said: "All the officers and men below the ranks obey the order! The emperor's order: I will read you and wait for the country with sincerity, and forgive you for trespassing in the imperial city today! Forgive you and others who offend the emperor. Sin! Forgive you and other sins of being transferred without authorization!"
Having said this, Saron Bonelli glanced at Adric again and said slowly: "Order! Adric, Minister of Military Affairs of the Empire, plus the title of Imperial Marshal, leading the 'Marshal of Protecting the Country', in charge of internal and external military affairs, restraint Imperial soldiers and horses, appoint and dismiss in the army, act cheaply!"
The last few sentences finally made Garcia unable to support him. He glanced at Adric who was standing under the steps full of resentment. He shook his body, and a line of blood slowly oozes from the corner of his mouth.
After hearing the Prime Minister's last sentence, Adrick finally knelt down on one knee again: "Your Majesty's Order! Long live the Empire!"
After speaking, he turned to look at the densely packed Central Army in the square, raised his right fist high, and shouted sharply: "Long live the Empire!!"
Under this cry, the soldiers in the audience suddenly shouted in unison.
"Long Live the Empire!!"
The sound was like a mountain and tide, and it was earth-shattering!
But in the midst of this shouting, in the Central Army on the square, I don't know who made a head start and shouted "Long live the marshal", and the surrounding voices suddenly rang out.
"Long live the marshal!" "Long live the marshal!!"
In the midst of this shouting, Garcia finally opened his mouth, and a mouthful of blood was sprayed on the shoulders of the old prime minister beside him...