Chapter 187: Rules for Making Money
Huo Xiang looked at the ashes left after his subordinates were burned to death.
With a grim expression, he turned his gaze towards the city wall of the imperial capital not far away.
"Hmph, I'll go check it out for you."
"Who is this guard? I want to fight him to see who is better!"
Prime Minister Huo roared loudly, venting his dissatisfaction.
He has followed King An since the uprising in the western border.
When have I ever been treated like this?
Along the way, every city they encountered surrendered.
But now, at the gate of the imperial capital, he was directly attacked by the guarding general on the city wall.
Using such filthy and foul things, he killed two thousand soldiers!
When he thought of this, Prime Minister Huo became furious.
The battle report reached King An's ears that night.
Prince An was almost hurt by this!
"What on earth is Prime Minister Huo doing? He actually killed two thousand people like that?!"
"That's two thousand lives!"
Prince An was almost killed by the way Prime Minister Huo handled the situation.
But after being persuaded by several generals and military doctors nearby.
Prince An's anger finally subsided, and he leaned back in the throne calmly.
"I will trust Prime Minister Huo once more. It is best that you capture the city gate for me as soon as possible."
"If we fail to capture the imperial capital within three days."
"Then Prime Minister Huo should go and raise horses for me!"
Having said that, Prince An waved his hand and ordered everyone in the tent to leave.
This night was very peaceful.
Prince An's army temporarily stopped attacking the city, and the guards in the city were replaced by the imperial guards to stand guard at night.
The five battalions of the Northern Army retreated from the city wall and set up camp in the city.
Jiang Chen settled the soldiers of the Qingzi Camp.
He brought Han Zhong and his 1,000 men back to the Marquis of Jiyuan's mansion.
At this time, in the study of Jiyuan Marquis Mansion, Chen Huai was waiting for Jiang Chen's return.
Not long after, Jiang Chen, who received the message from Chen Huai that he was still waiting for him, slowly walked into the study .
"Meet my father-in-law."
"I'm glad you're back. I want to ask you something."
"What are your plans for the future? This imperial capital will eventually be destroyed."
Seeing Jiang Chen finally coming back, Chen Huai couldn't wait to ask.
After hearing Chen Huai's question, Jiang Chen closed the doors and windows of the study.
Then he pulled Chen Huai into the secret room in the study.
"Father-in-law, I'm not going to hide it from you."
"I have already thought of this retreat."
"First, help the Regent and Prince An fight to the death."
"At the same time, preserve our strength."
"When the time is almost right, welcome the Prince of Huai'an to the north."
Having said that, Jiang Chen also revealed the news that the deceased emperor was not the fourth son of the previous emperor.
After listening to Jiang Chen's story, Chen Huai couldn't help but stand there in shock.
He didn't expect that the emperor who had sat on the throne for more than ten years was actually a fake.
While being shocked, Chen Huai felt more angry at the Regent's practice of replacing the crown prince with a cat!
The late emperor attached so much importance to him and the regent.
But after the death of the late emperor, the regent actually did such a heinous thing!
Now, he even killed the fake emperor directly and ascended the throne himself!
"Damn He Jin!"
"The late emperor treated him so well, yet he could be so cruel and crazy."
"If only I had known that he would be so unworthy of the late emperor's trust."
"I should have just chopped him down with a knife!"
Chen Huai said this with indignation, and slammed the table in the secret room.
With this slap, the table broke into pieces.
With a "bang", the table turned into pieces all over the floor .
"Okay, father-in-law."
"Calm down, now is not the time to be upset."
Looking at the angry Chen Huai, Jiang Chen persuaded him.
"The most urgent task now is to cooperate with the King of Huai'an."
"Let the Regent and Prince An fight to the death."
"Cooperate with Prince Huai'an to welcome the real emperor back to the imperial capital."
After Jiang Chen's persuasion, Chen Huai slowly calmed down.
But, he said to Jiang Chen with a smile on his face.
"Son-in-law, follow my opinion."
"Since He Jin thinks so highly of you now, why don't we take advantage of him for the time being!"
After hearing what Chen Huai said, Jiang Chen was slightly stunned.
yes!
There are now five battalions of the Northern Army in the imperial capital, plus the Imperial Guards and the Royal Guards.
There were only 90,000 defenders, of which the Blue Camp and the Green Camp of the Northern Army's five battalions were all Jiang Chen's men.
This means that one quarter of the power in the city is in Jiang Chen's hands.
So, if Jiang Chen took the opportunity to take his title and official position to a higher level.
Wouldn't that be an easy thing!
"Father-in-law, you are right."
"For people like He Jin, we should get more benefits."
"Otherwise, I will be sorry for the conscience of heaven and earth."
When the father-in-law heard that Jiang Chen understood what he meant, he nodded with satisfaction.
So, the father-in-law and son-in-law discussed in the secret room until midnight.
The next day, Jiang Chen, wearing armor, did not inspect the city wall.
Instead, he rushed into the palace with more than half of the soldiers of the Qing Camp.
At this time in the palace, Regent He Jin was drinking fine wine.
While hugging two beauties on his left and right, he looked at a group of dancers dancing under the emperor.
"Hahaha, ok, ok!"
"Come, beauty, give me a kiss."
Looking at the beautiful woman dancing gracefully, He Jin couldn't help but touch the beauty in his arms all over.
He Jin's unruly laughter echoed throughout the hall.
At this moment, Jiang Chen rushed into the hall with thousands of soldiers from the Qingzi Camp.
"Your Majesty, Jiyuan Marquis Jiang Chen requests to see you!"
After Su Dingxia's reminder, Regent He Jin finally opened his eyes.
He saw Jiang Chen standing in the hall with a group of Qingzi Camp soldiers.
"Jiang Chen, why don't you go inspect the city defenses?"
"Why did you come to my palace?"
"Where are my Royal Guards? They just let an army like this in?!"
He Jin, the emperor's regent, pushed the beauty in his arms away.
He stood up and shouted at Jiang Chen loudly.
Facing the reprimand from Regent He Jin, Jiang Chen bowed to him with a forced smile.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I am also concerned about your safety."
"Everyone in the Royal Guards was drinking and having fun."
"I am afraid that Your Majesty will be assassinated by rebels, so I dare to bring people here."
As he spoke, Jiang Chen signaled Han Zhong to pull up several drunken captains of the Imperial Guards.
Looking at the commander of the Royal Guards and a group of generals who were dragged in by Jiang Chen.
A hint of anger flashed across He Jin's face, which he had not expected.
These royal guards who were their last line of defense were actually so weak.
"Noisy!"
"How disgraceful it is for all of you to drink like this!"
"Someone, take these rubbish away for me."
"Hang them up, and let them down when they sober up!"
