Just as Zhao Huan said.
The moment the Dragon Might Army and the guards of Blessing Extending Palace came face to face, dozens of the guards of Blessing Extending Palace lost their lives and fell to the ground.
On the other hand, on the side of the Dragon Might Army.
Their strength was similar to the guards of Blessing Extending Palace. In addition, with an expert like Lin Chong holding the line, the guards of Blessing Extending Palace were like grass, harvested by the Dragon Might Army.
Screams, moans, and the sound of weapons clashing rang out in front of Xuande Gate.
Seeing that the number of guards on their side was decreasing, Zhao Ji and the others were extremely anxious.
"Damn it, really damn it. These traitors, sooner or later, I'll kill your entire family!”
The guards of Blessing Extending Palace were Zhao Ji's trusted aides who had followed him for many years and were loyal to him.
Zhao Ji's heart was bleeding as he watched the Dragon Might Army kill them one by one.
"Father, I'm afraid we won't be able to pass through Xuande Gate. Let's hurry to Xihua Gate. There are fewer guards there, so we have a chance to charge out!”
Zhao Gou was also extremely anxious.
He was still hoping to escape from Tokyo City and secretly gather strength to join forces with Cai Jing and the others to conspire for a great cause.
However, in this situation, they couldn't even leave the palace. How could they plan for great things?
She hurriedly urged Zhao Ji to take a detour from Xihua Gate.
Cai Jing, Li Bangyan, and the others also urged Zhao Ji to go to Xihua Gate.
"Alright, let's go to Xihua Gate. Once we leave the palace, we'll be safe!”
"Let's go!"
Zhao Ji and the others didn't hesitate either. They turned around and were about to head toward the West Brilliance Sect.
"Stop, stop, all of you stop!”
Before Zhao Ji and the others left, an angry shout suddenly came from the direction of Xuande Sect.
Zhao Ji and the others turned around and saw Li Gang, Zhao Ding, and the others.
"Father, Li Gang and the others are here. We have a chance!" Zhao Gou was overjoyed.”
Li Gang was also an old official of Zhao Ji's era. Although Zhao Ji didn't like Li Gang, who was a hawk, Zhao Ji still placed his hopes on Li Gang.
After all, Li Gang was Zhao Huan's favorite. As long as Li Gang helped persuade them, they might be able to leave the city through Xuande Gate.
Therefore, he quickly sent Zhao Gou to negotiate with Li Gang.
When Zhao Huan, who had not appeared at the side of the Hall of Great Celebration, saw Li Gang appear, Zhao Gou ran over to negotiate with Li Gang.
He smiled indifferently." I think Zhao Ji is planning to ask Li Gang for help. Unfortunately, Li Gang won't let you people leave!"”
Li Gang, Zhao Ding, and the others were originally setting up the city defense when they were suddenly summoned into the palace by the people sent by Zhao Huan.
He even specially emphasized that he had to go through Xuande Gate.
Li Gang, Zhao Ding, and the others came in from Xuande Gate and happened to see the scene in front of them.
Li Gang was now Zhao Huan's favorite and an important official of the court, so his scolding was effective.
The guards of the Dragon Might Army and Blessing Extending Palace stopped their attacks one after another. They pulled away from each other and were extremely vigilant.
Looking at the corpses on the ground, smelling the blood in the air, and looking at the attire of Zhao Ji, Cai Jing, and the others, Li Gang, Zhao Ding, and the others looked at each other and nodded without batting an eyelid.
"This lowly subject Li Gang greets the Retired Emperor, Majesty Kang, and all the other lords!”
Li Gang, Zhao Ding, and the others first bowed to Zhao Ji and the others. Li Gang asked Zhao Ji coldly,"Retired Emperor, what are you doing? Leaving the palace?"
Zhao Gou hurriedly urged Li Gang." Li Gang, the Retired Emperor is going on a southern tour. Quickly order these Dragon Might Army to make way for him. Don't delay the Retired Emperor's southern tour. Otherwise, you'll be punished for committing the crime of rebellion!"”
To put it nicely, the southern tour was just to escape.
Li Gang snorted and questioned Zhao Ji sternly,""Retired Emperor, are you abandoning the city and escaping? Are you abandoning the lives of millions of people in Tokyo? Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of the soldiers in the city and the people of the world by doing this?”
Zhao Ji, who was hoping for Li Gang's help, was infuriated by Li Gang's question. He pointed at Li Gang and shouted angrily,
"Li Gang, as an official, what right do you have to question my decision? Do you still have me, the Retired Emperor, in your eyes?”
Seeing that Zhao Ji was determined to abandon the city and escape, Li Gang was also extremely heartbroken.
"Good, good, you are the Retired Emperor, this lowly official has no right to interfere with your decision!”
"Commander Lin, does His Majesty have any special instructions?" Li Gang turned around and asked Lin Chong.”
Chong Lin respected Li Gang very much. He cupped his hands and said,"Lord Li, His Majesty specifically instructed that other than the Retired Emperor and the Empress Dowager, no one else is allowed to leave the palace!”
Zhao Ding, who was beside Li Gang, was very surprised. He asked Lin Chong,"Commander Lin, does His Majesty really agree to Retired Emperor and Empress Dowager leaving the palace?”
"Yes, that's His Majesty's decree!" Chong Lin nodded earnestly.”
With this, Li Gang, Zhao Ding, Li Guang, and the rest could roughly guess why Zhao Huan would do this.
It was obvious that Zhao Huan could not stop the Retired Emperor and Tai He from forcefully leaving the palace. Otherwise, he would bear the infamy of being unfilial and it would affect the Emperor's reputation.
As for Majesty Kang, Cai Jing, and the others, they were obviously not within the scope of consideration.
Li Gang sighed slightly and said to Zhao Ji,"Retired Emperor, please. This lowly official will escort you out of the palace!”
Zhao Ji was also very excited when he saw that he could finally leave the palace.
However, Zhao Gou and the others were unhappy. They couldn't leave the palace, so how could they?
"Imperial Father, you can't leave us behind. We have to leave the palace together!”
Cai Jing and the others were also anxious. If they couldn't leave the palace, it would be terrible if Tokyo fell.
Therefore, they begged Zhao Ji to bring them along.
Zhao Ji didn't want to leave the palace alone, so he asked Li Gang and the others to let him go and let Cai Jing and the others leave the palace with him.
However, how could Li Gang let them get what they wanted?
The two sides clashed again.
When Zhao Huan, who was standing at the side of the Great Celebration Hall, saw this, it was time for him to show himself.
He walked out.
Cao Jie hurriedly shouted,"Your Majesty has arrived!"”
Cao Jie's shout attracted the attention of everyone in front of the Virtue Proclamation Gate. They all looked at the extremely dignified Zhao Huan who was walking over.
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