bayedsolid Chapter 329: Heading to the Capital
Chapter 329: Heading to the Capital
"Your Highness, your compliment is too great. I am not worthy of your praise."
Hearing Ning Quan's praise, Qi Jiguang, who was standing next to him, said modestly.
"Hahaha, General Qi, don't be so self-deprecating. You've done a great job."
"Okay, the base station has been delivered to you, and you know how to use it. It will be convenient to contact you in the future."
"The war at home is about to begin, and I must return quickly."
Ning Quan patted Qi Jiguang on the shoulder and said.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Qi Jiguang agreed solemnly.
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It was three days later that Ning Quan returned to Xizhou.
At this time, the armies of Li Jing and Yue Fei had already assembled.
After returning, Ning Quan immediately ordered the troops to send out without any hesitation.
At the same time, Ning Quan issued a manifesto to attack the army.
Suddenly, the whole Daqian government was shaken.
"What? The Ninth Prince has sent troops? He's also planning to seize the throne?"
"What's so strange about this? His Highness the Ninth Prince is now so powerful that it's only a matter of time before he seizes the throne."
"Humph, His Highness the Ninth Prince is a descendant of the previous dynasty after all, yet he actually wants to seize power."
"What's wrong with the bloodline of the previous dynasty? The Daqian Dynasty has only been around for forty years."
"makes sense."
For a time, the news that the Ninth Prince Ning Quan of Daqian had sent troops spread throughout the world.
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At the same time, Prince Ning Gao and the Zhang brothers and sisters also learned the news that Ning Quan had sent troops.
"I didn't expect that Lao Jiu would still take action."
"I originally thought he would keep his promise, but now it seems I was overthinking it."
Ning Gao looked at the letter he had just received in his hand with a cold and gloomy expression.
"What do we do now?"
The subordinate looked at Ning Gao with a serious expression and said worriedly.
"What else can we do? Our only option now is to capture the capital as quickly as possible and then command the entire nation. Only then can we defeat him."
Ning Gao said coldly.
"Yes, I understand!"
"I will personally supervise the battle and strive to capture the capital as soon as possible."
"good!"
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"Brother, it's all over now."
Inside the palace, Concubine Zhang said with a dejected look on her face.
Although she thought Ning Quan would send troops, she didn't expect him to actually do it.
"Alas, I never thought that my Daqian Jiangshan will soon be returned to its original owner."
Zhang Shijie sighed helplessly.
"Brother, let's run for our lives."
Concubine Zhang gritted her teeth and said hatefully.
"How can that be? If we run away, what will happen to the family?"
"Besides, the capital is now surrounded, and we can't escape even if we have wings."
"Brother, Wang Cheng told me that there is a secret passage in the palace that leads directly to the outside of the city."
Hearing Zhang Shijie's words, Concubine Zhang's eyes suddenly lit up and she spoke hurriedly.
"Oh, are you sure."
Zhang Shijie was shocked when he heard this.
"Well, I'm sure that only His Majesty and Wang Cheng know that place."
Concubine Zhang nodded seriously.
"That's fine, but don't rush it. Everything must be fully prepared."
"Put your valuables in order first. Remember not to leave any traces or arouse suspicion."
"You don't have to worry too much. I can still hold on for quite some time."
"If it really doesn't work, it's not too late for us to leave."
Zhang Shijie thought for a while and said.
"Yeah, okay, I understand."
Concubine Zhang responded and immediately turned and left.
"Ugh."
Zhang Shijie sighed and then turned around and left.
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Time flies, and half a month has passed.
During this period, the prince's army attacked the city more fiercely.
The imperial guards in the city were struggling to hold on and were in a precarious situation.
Moreover, the imperial guards were also common people. The prince, Concubine Zhang, and Ning Quan were fighting for supremacy, causing wars to break out in Daqian, and they didn't know which side to be loyal to.
This further lowered the morale of the Imperial Guards.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Shijie knew that the capital could not bear it anymore.
After discussing with Concubine Zhang, he quietly left through the secret passage one night with his confidants and treasures.
Of course, there is also the new emperor who has only been on the throne for a few months.
Early the next morning, news of the disappearance of the Zhang brothers and sisters and the emperor spread from the palace, causing an uproar throughout the capital.
Upon seeing this, the imperial guards who had fought desperately to defend the capital immediately surrendered without hesitation.
They opened the city gates and welcomed the prince into the capital.
Officials in the court and the people of the capital also lined the streets to welcome him.
All the officials were originally on the prince's side, and the people also believed that the prince was the legitimate heir.
Three days later, Ning Gao successfully ascended the throne with the support of all officials.
Finally, his dream of becoming an emperor came true.
But these were not enough to make him happy.
Because while he was fighting fiercely in the capital, Ning Quan's two armies almost swept across most of the Central Plains.
There was no decent resistance at all during this period. Wherever they went, they either took it easily or surrendered directly.
Up to now, most of Daqian has fallen into Ning Quan's hands, and one of the armies is only 500 miles away from the capital.
If we continue to advance at this speed, the enemy will probably reach the capital in half a month at most.
Ning Gao would certainly not give in, and immediately sent his trusted general Zhao Lin to lead the troops to battle.
He himself was in charge of the capital.
However, what shocked Ning Gao was that Zhao Lin's entire army was wiped out after only half a month of expedition.
All the twenty armies he commanded were destroyed.
Ning Gao had only 400,000 troops, and half of them were lost in one fell swoop.
In a state of urgency, Ning Gao immediately issued an imperial edict to urgently mobilize troops from all over the country to support the capital.
Prepare to fight a decisive battle with Ning Quan in the capital.
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Five days later, Li Jing led his army to the city.
Three days later, Yue Fei led his troops to the scene, and Ning Quan also arrived with the army.
At this time, Ninggao had already been on full alert, with flags flying on the city walls and full of soldiers.
They were full of murderous intent, waiting for Ning Quan's attack.
Ning Quan came to the front of the battle accompanied by Li Jing and Yue Fei, and looked quietly at Ning Gao on the city wall.
Ning Gao also looked at Ning Quan, his eyes flashing with venom and anger.
"Ning Quan, how dare you plot treason? What crime should you be punished for?"
Ning Gao stared at Ning Quan fiercely and shouted.
"Haha, so what if it's treason? Since I dare to do it, I am sure I can seize this country."
"If you have the guts, come out and fight. Don't just hide in this turtle shell."
Ning Quan looked at Ning Gao without fear, with a sarcastic smile on his lips.
"you........"
Ning Gao was so angry that he trembled all over when he heard this.
Ning Quan's ridicule hurt him deeply.
But he was speechless. How could he dare to go out of the city to fight Ning Quan? He was sure that he could defend the city, so why would he go out and seek death?
"Humph, stop talking nonsense. If you have the ability, take over the capital."
Ning Gao glared at Ning Quan angrily and stopped talking.
Ning Quan also sneered and slowly returned to the camp.
"Your Majesty, I request that the city be taken immediately."
In the tent, Li Jing said to Ning Quan.
"Okay, then let's start the siege tomorrow morning."
"I will assist you with mortars."
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing immediately accepted the order and quickly went down to make arrangements.
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