"Yes." It didn't take long for the 30,000 people to prepare and go into battle. Chen Nan did not make a big announcement, but ordered the imperial flag to be put away.
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The battle outside the capital was still going on, but the city was in chaos. That night, more than ten times more pigeons flew from the capital than before.
In the capital, King Xiaoyao, wearing a light yellow robe, sat on a chair. A servant knelt on one knee and reported to him the battle between Zeng Sihai and Zuo Ying.
"You mean, Lan Yuan has never been out of Beijing, and even tricked Zeng Sihai's 5,000 forwards before the war started?" King Xiaoyao looked surprised.
"Reporting to your Majesty, there are still five thousand corpses in the city. I have also seen Lan Yuan fight with the general in white, and he won without any force."
"Well, you can go." King Xiaoyao waved his hand and asked the servant to step back. After the servant stepped back, the white-bearded old man beside him touched his long beard and asked.
"Your Majesty, let's make a decision quickly."
"Counselor, do you think Zeng Sihai can win?" King Xiaoyao touched the jade ring on his thumb with a serious expression.
"Your Majesty, if it were the past, the little emperor would definitely not be able to defeat Zeng Sihai. But for more than a month, what has the emperor been doing? I feel that Zeng Sihai has little chance of winning."
King Xiaoyao clicked the finger in his hand, frowned, and said, "Do you want me to go rescue you?"
"My lord, at this time, you should find someone to support you." The counselor had a sly smile on his face.
"Haha, the military advisor has a really good idea. Someone asked Lan Yuan to escort me. If I make any mistake, I must go to the emperor and accuse him of neglecting his duty."
This matter didn't stop there. Not long after the war started, a group of royal family members in the capital sent their confidants to request Lan Yuan to send troops to protect him.
Lan Yuan was fighting fiercely with the black-armored troops on the city wall. When he heard this, he immediately became angry and wanted to smash these people down like rocks.
The capital has been a gathering place for various spies since ancient times. After Zeng Sihai's rebellion, spies from other countries were dispatched one after another, and some of them fished in troubled waters, causing great chaos.
Some people had formed a team of ten and launched attacks on various government agencies and institutions, which plunged the entire city into chaos.
Fortunately, Lan Yuan had already taken precautions and left a reserve army of 50,000 people. Under the suppression of the reserve army, the mob finally did not make much noise.
After a night of fighting, both the black-armored sergeants and the soldiers in the city were very tired. When the gongs and drums sounded, the black-armored sergeants retreated quickly like a black tide.
The soldiers on the top of the city were all relieved, and some even lay on the wall and fell asleep. Lan Yuan stood there holding a spear, like a spear.
He glanced back at Minzhou. At this time, he really wanted Chen Nan to go back and take charge. Although what happened last night seemed to have caused serious casualties to the Black Armored Army, Lan Yuan knew in his heart that the Black Armored Army led by Zeng Sihai had no chance at all. It's not the most difficult to deal with.
On the contrary, it is these people who are still hesitating. If he does not go back, these hungry wolves will lose their composure, and by that time, the capital will completely fall.
In the blink of an eye, the Black Armor Army attacked for three days. Both the Black Armor Army and the City Guards suffered a lot of losses. After a great battle, Minzhou was now in ruins.
Zeng Sihai was sitting in his tent with a tired look on his face, and opposite him was a general whose whole body was stained with blood.
"Why hasn't Liu Xiong won it yet?" Zeng Sihai's face darkened and he said in a deep voice.
"Prime Minister, the capital is heavily guarded, my subordinates——"
"What I want is not a reason. If you don't capture four city gates before the sun sets today, I will bring your head to see me." Zeng Sihai threw the cup in his hand to the ground and said coldly.
The three consecutive days of strong attack not only caused the Black Armored Army to lose many people, but even Zeng Sihai was a little out of control. He knew very well that if he could not capture the capital in a short time, what awaited him would only be more. for a bad situation.
This is not only because of the emperor's threat, but more importantly, if he loses, all those who are allied with him will betray him or join him.
"Where is the emperor?" Zeng Sihai looked at another general.
"Prime Minister, the emperor is about to pass through the Black Wind Valley. Once he sets foot in the Black Wind Valley, he will be surrounded by bandits."
"Well, we must prevent the emperor from returning to the capital!" Zeng Sihai also received this good news, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
"What's the situation?" After everyone dispersed, Zeng Sihai looked at a man in a black robe in the dark corner of the tent.
"Prime Minister, my master has persuaded most of the princes and major families. If you can win Kyoto, I will recognize you as the new emperor."
"Okay, are you ready for the support I want?"
"Your Excellency has sent 30,000 elite soldiers. They are all masters of attack. They also have some siege equipment. They are expected to arrive at noon."
"Okay, okay, Lan Yuan, I want to see how you can stop me this time." Zeng Sihai laughed, as if his emperor had become his treasure.
"Da da da." On the official road from the capital to Minzhou, thousands of cavalry came galloping towards them. The leader was an emperor. After receiving the news from Lan Yuan asking for help, he immediately led the cavalry back to Beijing for support. , at this time, he had already left Kyoto for more than 20 kilometers.
"Whoosh." Suddenly a sound of breaking wind was heard. Mr. Yun reacted very quickly and directly pulled Chen Nan off the horse. The knights running behind him grabbed the reins of their horses, but there were still several of them. Horses collide.
"Mr. Yun, what's going on?" Mr. Yun protected him and asked him to hide behind a big tree, and asked in confusion.
"Your Majesty, the enemy is attacking." As soon as Mr. Yun finished speaking, a member of the Guijianchou team came over, half-kneeling on the ground and raising the bow and arrow in his hand.
"Your Majesty, this arrow was sent by the killer before."
Chen Nan took off the piece of paper and unfolded it.
"There is an ambush in Black Wind Valley. We can avoid it by taking this road."
Near the valley, another thicker passage was carved out. Both Yun Lao and Chen Nan looked solemn. After a while, he gave the order.
"Go to Black Wind Valley to explore and see if there are any traps, and then use this map to see if you can pass."
The two left, and not long after, another person came out.
"Your Majesty, there is an ambush in the Black Wind Valley ahead."
"Who is it? How many people are here?" Chen Nan frowned and felt scared in his heart. The terrain of Black Wind Valley is dangerous and can only accommodate one carriage. If you rush into it recklessly, you will definitely die without a burial place. .
