Hearing the voice, Zhu Qizhen frowned slightly. He looked at the person who spoke and recognized him at a glance. It was Wei Zhen, the Imperial Censor.
When the others saw this, they also looked at Wei Zhen, secretly thinking that he was really bold!
The responsibility of the censor was to supervise the officials and the monarch.
Zhu Qizhen did not reveal the whole story to the public. Most people still did not know what had happened.
Wei Zhen's suggestion was only out of duty.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Wei Zhen felt a little regretful.
However, since he had already brought it up, he could only brace himself and continue.
Zhu Qizhen glanced at Wei Zhen and then looked around. He found that many people were confused, so he said indifferently,"Zhao Gao, tell everyone what happened tonight.”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Hearing this, Zhao Gao quickly acknowledged Zhu Qizhen's order respectfully. He then told everyone what he had seen and heard when he was ordered to follow Yang Hong.
Whoosh!
When Zhao Gao finished speaking, everyone present was in an uproar!
They had never expected that Yang Hong and the others would actually do such a treasonous thing!
"He actually colluded with Wala and Dayuan to plot against the Emperor.”
"Fortunately, the emperor had the foresight to send Lord Zhao to secretly track him. Otherwise, the Xuan manor would be in danger, we would be in danger, and His Majesty would be in danger!”
"Yeah, it's not too much to exterminate these traitors!”
“……”
At this moment, Wei Zhen's expression changed drastically.
Suddenly, Wei Zhen gritted his teeth and knelt down in front of Zhu Houzhao. He said respectfully," I didn't know the truth and made my own suggestion. I almost made a big mistake. Please punish me, Your Majesty!" Yang Hong and the others colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country. They even tried to murder the emperor and kill his entire family. They deserved it!”
When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he sized Wei Zhen up and said,""Since Minister Wei has already admitted his sins and repented in time, I won't pursue the matter. I'll punish him with a salary penalty of half a year.”
Wei Zhen was already mentally prepared to be severely punished, but when he heard Zhu Qizhen's words, he was overjoyed. He quickly prostrated himself and said respectfully,"This lowly subject is sincerely convinced! Many thanks for the emperor's forgiveness!"
"Rise!" Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and spoke calmly.
"Thank you, Emperor!"
Wei Zhen thanked him respectfully and stood up.
When the ministers present saw this, they were even more respectful towards Zhu Qizhen.
"Your Majesty, there's movement!"
At this moment, Zhao Gao, who was beside Zhu Qizhen, whispered into his ear.
Zhu Qizhen raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this. He then looked at the ministers and said indifferently,"The Wala Cavalry disguised as soldiers of the Ming Dynasty will be arriving soon. Everyone, please be careful.”
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty!"
When everyone heard this, their expressions changed slightly as they respectfully greeted Zhu Qizhen.
Zhu Qizhen nodded slightly, then looked at Chen Ying." Marquis of Taining, lead the Xuan Manor guards in the city and set up ambushes on both sides of the north gate. When the Wala people arrive, shoot them! They blocked the exit and did not let a single Wala soldier come out.”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
When Marquis of Taining Chen Ying heard Zhu Qizhen's order, he hurriedly and respectfully replied, then went to command the army.
It turned out that Yang Hong had been in the Xuan Manor for many years. Not only had he dug an underground tunnel near the south gate, but he had also dug an underground tunnel near the north gate.
Moreover, the underground tunnel at the north gate was much deeper and wider than the one at the south gate.
Yang Hong and Huo Du's agreement was to let the Wala soldiers enter the Xuan Manor through the underground tunnel near the north gate. Then, Yang Xiong would lead the way and enter the general's manor to capture Zhu Qizhen.
As for Yang Hong, he organized a rebel army to create chaos in the Xuan Manor. At the same time, he guarded the city gates tightly to prevent the Great Ming army from entering the city to rescue the emperor.
After Chen Ying went to make arrangements, Zhu Qizhen looked at Yuan Bin again." Take the Embroidered Uniform Guards and guard the exit to prevent any fish from escaping."”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Yuan Bin also respectfully replied, and then led the Embroidered Uniform Guards to guard both sides of the tunnel entrance.
As for the ministers, Zhu Qizhen had them retreat to the rear of the army to avoid being accidentally injured.
After making all the necessary arrangements, Zhu Qizhen, under the protection of Zhao Gao and Tian Yan, found a high ground near the north gate and quietly waited for the Wala people to arrive.
The surrounding ministers were also nervously watching the exit of the tunnel, waiting for the subsequent developments.
Yang Hong and the other generals looked dejected and dispirited. They were no longer in the mood to pay attention to the upcoming battle.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a dull sound rang out. It was the sound of the stone slab at the exit of the tunnel being lifted from the inside.
Then, a Wala soldier poked his head out of the tunnel and carefully observed the surroundings.
When he saw the Great Ming monarch and his subjects near the tunnel exit, as well as the Great Ming army that was waiting in formation, his expression changed drastically and he wanted to enter the tunnel again.
"Sou!"
However, at this moment, a sharp arrow shot into his head!
"Plop!"
Then, the body of the Wala soldier fell heavily into the tunnel.
"Damn it, we were discovered by the Ming army!"
When Arada, the general of the Wala Empire, saw that the sentries he sent out had been shot dead, his expression changed and he cursed.
"Prince Huo Du, the exit of the tunnel has been discovered by the Ming army. I'm afraid our plan won't work. What should we do next?”Arada paused for a moment and asked Huo Du who was beside him.
Arada looked at Yang Xiong suspiciously.
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