Chapter 1026 - Prince Xin (2/2)
“Your… Your Majesty!”
Fang Xingjian squinted his eyes slightly as though his gaze penetrated through layers of obstruction and could see the scene outside the Divine Capital.
However, he still asked, “What is it?”
That official said in horror, “Your Majesty, Prince Xin has revolted and led 300,000 armed cavalry southward. Their vanguards have already arrived outside the Divine Capital.”
Concurrently, as the vanguards led by Fang Wangshu arrived outside the Divine Capital, a great commotion broke out within the city.
Countless hearsays and rumors spread around.
Some people said that Prince Xin had fought his way down, while others said that some feudal vassals had fought their way down.
Some people said that an army of several ten thousand troops had passed by. There were also people who said that an army of 800,000 soldiers had besieged the city.
Different rumors were spread all over the place, causing everyone in the Divine Capital to be on tenterhooks.
It was truly astonishing for Prince Xin’s soldiers to fight their way to the Divine Capital. The entire city broke out in panic, and there were even people who were thinking of surrendering.
On the walls of the Divine Capital, rows of militants looked down at Prince Xin’s forces, frowning and not saying a word. When they sensed the strong might and soaring pernicious aura coming from the army, their faces filled with worry.
“The cavalry under Prince Xin went to war against the tribes in the northern plains throughout the years. Be it their martial art realm, their killing experience, or the teamwork between themselves, they far surpass those of the Imperial Guards,” a militant said worriedly. “If we were to battle outside the city, it would probably be hard for the Imperial Guards and the city guards to emerge victoriously.
“However, if we continue to just be on the defense, they will not have sufficient manpower or dry rations and won’t succeed in breaking their way in. Meanwhile, we still have backup military rations that haven’t been utilized. We can form another army of 100,000 soldiers at any time.”
“But if we just guard the city…” another militant sighed. “These people here are just the vanguards. Once the 300,000 soldiers led by Prince Xin arrive…”
He did not continue, but everyone already understood what he meant. Their expressions became increasingly grim.
Prince Xin had caused all the tribes in the northern plains to be on tenterhooks despite the fact that he had stood watch over the northern borders by himself. His reputation as the Prince of Northern Suppression spread across the world.
When a character like this was on friendly terms with them, they would naturally feel very safe. However, when the person became an enemy, it would place anyone on tenterhooks.
Just then, the Imperial Preceptor He Wanzhou arrived.
“Imperial Preceptor!”
“Imperial Preceptor!”
“Paying respects to Imperial Preceptor!”
He Wanzhou’s expression was solemn as he looked at the army outside the city. There seemed to be sharp glows flashing in his eyes.
“His Majesty has tasked me with the responsibility of wiping out the rebellions. I hope that everyone here can do our utmost and stand united. After we’ve wiped out the rebels, the imperial court will definitely provide you with the rewards you deserve.”
This grandmaster from the Confucian Sect has made his name in the imperial court for many years, and both his martial arts and reputation could suppress the scene. Naturally, the militants did not dare to create trouble.
He then turned and made an introduction to the others, “This is Miss Marie, an expert His Majesty has engaged the help of to aid us in dealing with the rebelling forces.”
The beautiful young lady standing behind He Wanzhou was the Crown Princess who had been released by Fang Xingjian. However, the other militants clearly did not view her in high regard, nor did they think that such a beautiful lady would be capable of wiping out the rebelling forces.
Just as everyone was discussing the plan to deal with the enemy, the forces outside the city started moving.
A burly man with beard stubble all over his face charged out, leading 2,000 elite warriors towardf the city gate.