Chapter 195.2
Elder Chens face looked ugly, and Dai Wang didnt say more. He only left a sentence for Elder Chen to think about before ordering for everyone to withdraw. Only Elder Meng and Qu Zhi remained.
Benwang hopes you two will help me with this important matter.
Elder Meng and Qu Zhi looked at each other and tasted the bitterness in their mouths. But they also knew that ever since they boarded Dai Wangs pirate ship, they were doomed to help him succeed or die trying.
This minister will not hesitate to go through fire or water for Your Highness.
The mourning bell in the palace never rang. Everyone who knew that the emperor had passed away was quietly waiting in their own homes, feeling anxious.
An edict was issued to summon An Wang, Jin Wang, Lu Wang, and Wu Wang to the palace, but none of them responded.
The edict was issued again, but still no response.
Even the gates of the various princes manors were tightly closed, as if they were uninhabited.
The edict was then sent to the homes of the ministers, some of whom responded and went to the palace, while others feigned illness and made excuses, using every means to protect themselves. By this time, many people had realized that something was amiss.
But they were given almost no chance to react, as soldiers in all kinds of armour rushed into the streets. Among them were the Imperial Guards, the Patrol Division, and even the Wucheng military forces. They were like hungry wolves attacking sheep, rushing to various houses and manors.
For the time being, the city was filled with the sounds of turmoil and the screams of soldiers and civilians alike. People were so scared that they dared not even leave their homes. Wherever soldiers in shiny armour ran back and forth, screams and wails could be heard as if they had fallen into the depths of hell.
Dai Wangs words to Elder Chen were not without purpose. Duke Weiguo holds part of the military power of the capitals three garrisons and has already bought off many of the Imperial Guards. With just these troops, it was enough for Dai Wangs faction to do many things.
Of course, this also meant that Dai Wangs forces must move quickly without any delay. If they dragged it out for too long and let all the troops gather in one place, it would be akin to stealing a chicken but losing the rice.
So they chose to deceive everyone and hold the officials hostage to threaten them into supporting Dai Wangs ascension to the throne.
At first, they managed to trick a few households and enter their homes. But as they moved to other places, no one was willing to open their doors no matter what they said.
This was because news of Dai Wangs usurpation of the throne had already spread throughout the capital.
Dai Wang was furious and ordered his men to torture Elder Chen to extract the whereabouts of the other two wills. He also forced Xue He, the Minister of War, to give him the transfer orders for the other troops in the capital. Meanwhile, his men attacked and forcibly took people into the palace.
The various imperial princes manors suffered the most violent attacks, and it was clear that Dai Wang was willing to sacrifice his reputation.
The inner city was in chaos, and the tense situation began to affect the outer city. Everyone knew that something was happening in the palace, but the common people had no idea what was going on.
Of course, there were also those who resisted. Each household had guards, so Dai Wangs progress was very slow. At the same time, small groups of troops from different parts of the capital began to confront Dai Wangs forces.
These were people summoned by Duke Ningguo Manor. Just like Dai Wangs people, they came from different places and were mixed together. As news of Dai Wangs rebellion spread, more and more people joined the effort to eliminate the rebels.
The soldiers of Dagan were loyal to Dagan, and anyone who attempted to overthrow the throne would be faced with execution. This was why Elder Chen said that Dai Wangs actions were taken at the risk of the worlds condemnation, destined to face great difficulties.
As the battle escalated, the righteous side seemed to have gained the upper hand with the addition of Sun Meng, the commander of the capital guard. However, the reinforcements arrived from the capitals three garrisons which was stationed outside the city, boosting the morale of Dai Wang and Duke Weiguo Manors people
The battle lasted for a day and a night, and all the residents affected by the fighting were sleepless with fear. It was unknown how many people died during the fight. Eventually, with the arrival of another wave of troops, led by Jin Wang, the righteous army emerged victorious, and the rebel soldiers were forced to flee into the palace.
Meanwhile, Qing Wang led the Ten Great Lingweis of the imperial mausoleum to support the battle in the capital.
The imperial mausoleum housed several generations of emperors during the Dagan dynasty. To protect it from malicious destruction, several guard stations, known as the Lingwei, were stationed there. These Lingwei were not under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War nor the capital guards but were the most significant military force near the capital.
However, the Lingwei rarely appeared in public, so many people overlooked them.
Qing Wang arrived in his armour, his face covered in dust and sand, and his armour and weapons stained with blood, clearly indicating that he had been fighting for a long time. He approached Jin Wang on horseback and bowed, saying, Fifth brother, its good that youre safe.
Jin Wang, dressed in black armour, appeared especially pale, but his face was cold and hard like an ancient, unchanging iceberg. He looked at the palace gates nearby, his eyes dark, and nodded slightly, Youve worked hard.
Qing Wang choked up, unable to say anything, knowing that now was not the time.
Brother has worked harder.
In the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, there sat a man.
He wore a bright yellow dragon robe but looked haggard and tired.
It was Dai Wang.
Before, he had been a bit hesitant and cautious, but perhaps now that the situation outside was getting worse, he started to act recklessly and smash the vases around him. He had been longing for the throne for a long time and now that he finally had the chance, he naturally wanted to wear the yellow robe and indulge himself before anything else.
In the distance, there seemed to be a deafening shout like a landslide: Surrender and there will be no blame, resist and you will be executed!
This was the slogan that Jin Wangs people always shouted whenever they encountered the rebel forces. The harm caused by such confusing words to Dai Wangs army was not to be mentioned. Until now, Dai Wang couldnt figure out why he was about to lose.
Clearly, he had the advantage and his army was larger than Jin Wangs, how could he lose?
But he didnt have time to think about it anymore. A dishevelled general stumbled in, shouting at the top of his lungs: Your Highness, theyve breached the palace gates! Theyve breached the palace gates!
The palace gates were thrown open, and a large amount of sunlight spilled in, making it hard for Dai Wang to open his eyes. Many people rushed in, and the tall and composed figure at the front stood out like a heavenly being.
Third brother, its been a while.
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