What Zhao Xingwen said was true. The reason why the imperial city could still stand was entirely because General Zhao successfully contained the rebel forces outside the four city gates.
Shi Fuqiu did not have an overwhelming advantage to attack the imperial city. As long as Shi Fuqiu did not have so many rebels for Cheng Zhaobing, he could still barely resist the attack with the advantage of defending the city and Wumahua's clever tricks.
Although Raven cannot participate in the battle, the masters of Kelingmen must focus their attention on him.
The people at the Tomb Gate were tied down by the raven, but the secret guards had no scruples and could still join the battle. The force was worth it and they went up in no time.
It is precisely because of this that Xiao Zimu and Xia Chu stayed safely in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Kunning Palace at this time.
Who would have thought that Concubine Li, a crazy woman, would actually transfer back to the Shi family army, even giving up her country's territory just to seize the throne.
"Isn't it rumored that the Xia Family Army led by the Marquis is about to arrive in Beijing?" Xiao Mubai squinted at the Zhao Family Army's flag. A smoke bomb had just been raised in the sky in that direction.
"The rumors also say that Admiral Huo will return to Beijing with heavy troops." Zhao Xingwen turned to look at him in disbelief. Even if this kind of nonsense could cheer up the people of Chang'an, would even Xiao Mubai believe it
Under the cloudy and rosy sky, Zhao Xingwen seemed to have seen Xiao Mubai curling his lips just now. He felt sour in his heart. This child was stupid because he didn't know how to defend the city. Seeing that the city was about to be destroyed and his mind was damaged, he still couldn't help it. Xia Chu should be called quickly to show him.
Xiao Mubai suddenly explained to him in a confused manner: "I will hand over all the general power to you, and you will be in command tomorrow."
Zhao Xingwen was startled when he heard this, and became more and more convinced that there must be something wrong with his body. He immediately nodded in agreement, and winked at Han Sa behind him, asking him to be sent to him quickly. Go to Kunning Palace for medical treatment.
Han Sa was also stunned by Xiao Mubai's sudden words. After receiving Zhao Xingwen's signal, he stepped forward and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, can I accompany you to Kunning Palace?"
"It's time to go find Ah Chu." Xiao Mubai responded cheerfully.
Both Zhao Xingwen and Han Sa breathed a sigh of relief. The child could still be saved and knew that he needed to see a doctor.
Zhao Xingwen looked at Han Sa's disappearing figure following Xiao Mubai, and couldn't help tightening the long knife in his hand, and said to Gu Shirou with a determined expression: "Mom, it seems that I will be the only one to challenge the general tomorrow."
Gu Shirou's expression was relatively calm, but she held his shoulders with some force. After a while, she responded to him: "As a descendant of the Zhao family, you should shoulder this important responsibility."
Zhao Xingwen twitched the corner of his mouth, and then teased her about the tense atmosphere: "Mom, your words of death are so heart-wrenching that I can't wait."
Gu Shirou let go of her hand and smiled gently at him, but raised the whip in her hand by two points.
The next moment, Zhao Xingwen had disappeared.
Gu Shirou looked at the direction in which he disappeared and sighed, and the hand that raised the whip slowly dropped down. She looked in the direction of Shi Jiajun, with the same determination in Zhao Xingwen's eyes just now, and murmured to herself: "Mother Using your life will clear a way for you."
At the same time, although Xiao Mubai went to Kunning Palace, he still did not want to enter the main palace to see the emperor, so Han Sa called the side hall where Lan Yuying lived before Xia Chu went to wait for him to come out.
It wasn't until she met Xiao Mubai that Xia Chu learned that the Shi family army had returned to the capital from the new city. She blinked her eyes and asked Xiao Mubai: "You shouldn't have summoned the guards to discuss the matter of defending the city. Why are you here?" Here?"
Xiao Mubai stretched out his long arm, put his arm around her waist, put her on his lap and sat down. He put his forehead on her shoulder and said softly: "I'm tired, please hide me."
Xia Chu was shocked by his sudden fragile appearance. She reached out and ran her hand along his hair and said softly, "What nonsense are you talking about."
Xiao Mubai rubbed her shoulders twice, and then seemed to murmur: "I have handed over all the general power to Zhao Xingwen, and he will take command tomorrow."
Xia Chu knew that he wouldn't say such words until he was on the verge of collapse. At this time, he couldn't bear to be righteous to him. He held him in his arms and coaxed him gently: "Okay, okay. It's up to you."
Xiao Mubai was silent for a moment and then suddenly asked her: "Achu, you must miss the Marquis very much."
"It's a good thing that he's not in the capital right now, so I don't have to worry anymore." Xia Chu blurted out without thinking.
Xiao Mubai said in a calm tone: "Master Hou is going to take the Xia family army back to Beijing."
Xia Chu's body stiffened. Although his tone was not particularly serious, it was not like the joking in the past. She had heard some rumors in the capital in the past two days. Even she would not believe it. Xiao Mu How could Bai Chongming take it seriously
Xia Chu wanted to adjust the atmosphere and responded with a smile: "Yes, I will come back with the heavenly soldiers and generals."
"Yes." Xiao Mubai's eyes were as dark as a deep pool, and his thin lips were slightly pursed with a smile.
Xia Chu didn't know what he meant by the word 'right'. She was just talking nonsense. He wouldn't take it seriously. Xia Chu pushed him twice, and Xiao Mubai stopped saying anything, which made Xia Chu My heart sank, and I reached out to touch his pulse.
Han Sa came to look for her before and said that the prince seemed to be ill, but Xia Chu still didn't believe it.
Right now, I really can’t believe it...
At the same time, the courtiers gathered in the Hall of Supreme Harmony also learned the news.
The courtiers who were still discussing peace after the war were dumbfounded at first, and then filled with indignation, they expressed their intention to fight with them in battle.
Xiao Zimu quickly stopped him and said, "Taifu Wu, you are too lofty and respected to strike with an egg against a stone."
Taifu Wu's face was ashen and he spoke righteously: "Even if I spill blood on the imperial city, I still want them to know that as a citizen of the Xiao Kingdom, carrying the dragon flag of the Xiao Kingdom, showing off my identity as the prince, and using the name of Qingjun, in fact, What they are doing is regicide and usurping the throne. Are they serious about being worthy of heaven and earth, and worthy of their parents, wives and children?"
The courtiers were silent. Xiao Zimu gave Xin Ya a wink. Xin Ya gritted his teeth and stepped forward to knock Taifu Wu unconscious.
Obviously this was not the first time that Taifu Wu wanted to do this. Xiao Zimu also knew that he was highly respected. As long as the people of Xiao State respected General Zhao Dingshan and General Zhao, Nawen respected Taifu Wu who was in great power in the Wu Dynasty.
If he were allowed to go up to the city tower, he would surely weep blood and speak with precious words, and his words would pierce people's hearts.
But, so what
The rebels have rebelled, and even if a layer of guilt is wrapped in their hearts, they will ultimately be unable to withstand the fate of death without a fight.
Even if Taifu Wu went up to the tower, he could only delay the attack on the city for a moment.
Xiao Zimu sent Wu Taifu to the side hall to rest and watch. He hurriedly left the Taihe Hall to discuss with Xiao Mubai.
But after sending people to search for it, Xiao Mubai just disappeared...
(End of chapter)