Chapter 1748: Preparing for Battle! II (1/2)
Chapter 1748: Preparing for Battle! (II)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Hou Junji glanced at Huang Tianzhao and smirked. This minor show of emotion immediately had Huang Tianzhao's ears turning red, but he really couldn't see how what he had said was wrong.
”Grand Marshal Huang is underestimating the King of Foreign Lands too much. The reason he has dispersed his soldiers to various places is that he is waiting for us to make the first move and reveal a weakness. The moment we move, he'll call forth his army and openly charge into the palace. And don't forget that our goal has never been to kill the King of Foreign Lands!”
The Ghost King's jeering voice immediately made Huang Tianzhao see the light. They had not gathered here to kill Wang Chong. Their true goal was the man within Taiji Palace. As long as they could succeed and place the First Prince on the throne as the new sovereign, even Wang Chong would have to bend the knee.
Whether he was willing or not, it would no longer be his choice.
Going out of their way to attack the King of Foreign Lands Residence was the far inferior plan, and this wasn't even considering the ill effects this would have on the First Prince's future reign with all the commoners watching. And even being surrounded might not be enough to hold down Wang Chong.
Everyone staring at him made Huang Tianzhao go red in the face, and he hastily shut his mouth and said not a single word more.
”Kim U-Seok, keep a close eye on the King of Foreign Lands Residence. Do exactly as I order you to!” the Ghost King said.
”Yes!”
Kim U-Seok hurriedly bowed.
”Reporting!”
Suddenly, a guard rushed into the hall.
”Your Highness, the Second Prince and Third Prince have arrived!”
”What?!”
The First Prince's eyes brightened, and everyone else in the hall rejoiced.
Second Prince Li Yao and Third Prince Li Ju were both members of the imperial bloodline. With their esteemed status, they each had a private army of one thousand soldiers. Moreover, with the First Prince's approval, the two of them had been on the outside recruiting soldiers for this operation for a very long time.
With the assistance of these two, the operation had even greater chances of success!
”Hahaha, Imperial Brother, Third Brother and I have arrived!”
Even before the pair appeared, a loud laugh came through the door. A few moments later, the two brothers, clad in golden armor and leading a group of generals, strode into the hall.
”Second Brother, Third Brother, you're finally here!”
The First Prince joyfully walked over, his arms wide open, and the three brothers embraced.
……
At the same time, the King of Foreign Lands Residence was brightly lit and brimming with tension.
”Warning! This is the last day of the True Dragon Plan! User must resolve this crisis quickly or be obliterated!”
The Stone of Destiny's voice reverberated through Wang Chong's mind, the third time he had heard it over the last few days, but he was unmoved. Even without the Stone of Destiny's warning, Wang Chong had already received news that Zhang Zheng's army would arrive tonight. The gruesome Rebellion of the Three Princes from his memories would take place today.
Wang Chong stared at the chessboard as he asked, ”What is the state of our forces?”
”Your Highness, everyone is ready and awaiting your orders,” Cheng Sanyuan deferentially said.
Wang Chong slightly nodded and said little more. His eyes were focused on the chessboard, where black pieces crisscrossed in a giant net while the white pieces were perilously surrounded.
Creee!
The shrill cries of eagles could be heard above the residence, particularly loud in the night.
The birds from the Eastern Palace had come again and again, almost blocking out the sky. The King of Foreign Lands Residence had been almost completely locked down.
But Wang Chong had no time to worry about such things.
”Where is Zhang Que?” Wang Chong suddenly said.
”Zhang Que is currently leading the eagle team in fighting back,” Xu Keyi replied. Everyone in the hall felt their hearts sink.