blogombal Chapter 189 Royal Storm
Chapter 189 Royal Storm
One night two years later.
A soldier in armor, his face as pale as paper, beads of sweat the size of beans sliding down his forehead, his eyes revealing endless fatigue and anxiety.
Holding a sealed military intelligence report, he came galloping like a flash of lightning, and the sound of his horse's hooves echoed throughout the imperial city.
The soldier had been running for three days and three nights without taking a break. His body had already exceeded its limit, but his sense of mission made it impossible for him to stop.
During this long journey, he killed several horses and was exhausted. However, he did not dare to give up, because he knew that this urgent report was related to the safety of the country and the lives of tens of millions of people.
Finally, the soldiers arrived at the gate of the palace. He did not take a rest, but rushed to the gate, panting, and handed the urgent report to the guards at the gate. The guards were shocked to see his embarrassed appearance, and quickly took the urgent report and quickly delivered it to the palace.
Night fell over the entire palace, and the tranquil atmosphere was broken by the sudden military intelligence report. This urgent report was like a thunder and lightning, exploding over the palace, shocking everyone's heart.
The news quickly spread throughout the palace. King Cheng was plotting a rebellion!!! The news spread like wildfire. Even more shocking was that he had colluded with the Hu tribe in the north, whose army was marching towards the capital, intending to capture the city in one fell swoop.
This shocking news plunged the entire palace into extreme panic and tension.
The emperor and the queen stood in front of the palace, their faces solemn and resolute. Faced with such an urgent situation, they had to make a quick decision to protect the country and the people.
There was a determination gleam in the emperor's eyes. He was well aware of the cruelty of this war, but he was ready to meet the challenge without flinching.
The queen silently supported the emperor, giving him strength and courage. The two stared at each other, and the tacit understanding was transmitted in an instant.
They understood that only by uniting as one could they resist the enemy's attacks and protect their country and people.
The ministers in the palace gathered together to discuss the countermeasures urgently. Anxiety filled the air, and everyone realized the seriousness of the situation.
"The Queen and I have decided to defend the country to the death. We must not let down our ancestors' foundation and the people of the world! Taizu originally established the capital here to warn future generations. The emperor guards the country's gates, and the king dies for the country. Even if the enemy is at the gates, even if we fight to the last soldier, we will never retreat!"
The emperor's voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate the endless darkness and reach the depths of everyone's heart. He glanced at the ministers in the palace, his eyes flashing with determination and resoluteness.
At this critical moment of life and death, the emperor showed great courage and determination.
For a moment, the entire court was filled with kneeling ministers. They kowtowed to the emperor devoutly and shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor! We are willing to follow your majesty until death, and live and die with your majesty!"
The sound was deafening and echoed through the sky, as if it would shake the entire palace.
Afterwards, the Queen anxiously summoned the Qianlong Guards to escort Jiang Jiao and Jiang Yang out of the palace to seek refuge.
The queen's eyes were filled with endless pain and reluctance. She slowly turned her head and gazed at her two children, Jiang Jiao and Jiang Yang.
Her voice trembled: "Jiao'er, Yang'er, please leave here quickly! I can't let you die here in vain!"
Jiang Jiao and Jiang Yang were already in tears. They held onto the Queen's clothes tightly and refused to let go. "No! We will never leave! We want to stay with our father and mother through thick and thin!"
Jiang Jiao wiped her tears and said, "As the eldest princess of Dayu, I also have the responsibility to defend the country. I want to stay and send Yangyang away."
Jiang Yang was stunned and couldn't believe it. He was about to say something.
Naturally, the Queen would not agree, and immediately said, "Come, knock them out!" The Queen gritted her teeth and gave the order. The guards immediately stepped forward and knocked the brother and sister unconscious regardless of their struggles.
"Qianlong Guards, listen up. You must bring the two princes safely to the border and hand them over to General Jingyan! If the emperor and I unfortunately die in battle, immediately let Crown Prince Jiang Yang ascend the throne, Jiang Jiao as the Princess Protector of the Nation, and General Jingyan as the General Protector of the Nation. Capture the rebels and redress their wrongs!" The queen's voice was resolute and firm.
In this way, Jiang Jiao and Jiang Yang, brother and sister, were taken away by Qianlongwei and embarked on the journey of escape to the border.
The carriage galloped in the night, and the sound of horse hooves echoed through the silent road. Jiang Jiao woke up slowly and found herself in the carriage. Everything around her made her feel strange and frightened.
"Brother, brother!" She called Jiang Yang anxiously. Seeing Jiang Yang slowly waking up, the brother and sister immediately hugged each other and cried bitterly.
"We can't leave like this, I want to go back to find my father and mother!" Jiang Jiao cried.
"Sister, we can't disobey mother's orders. We have to find General Jingyan to save father and mother." Jiang Yang said, holding back tears.
In the end, Jiang Jiao was persuaded by Jiang Yang. She thought to herself, as a sister, she had the responsibility to protect her brother. Father, the Emperor, and Mother, she would definitely go back to save them.
The carriage continued to move forward slowly, the wheels rolling and raising a cloud of dust. This road seemed endless, as if it would never end. The journey was long and full of unknown hardships.
Along the way, the brother and sister encountered countless difficulties and obstacles. Sometimes, the sky would suddenly become gloomy, with strong winds and heavy rain.
The rain hit the roof of the carriage violently, making a crackling sound. The road became muddy and the carriage struggled to move forward in the mud. Every step seemed extremely difficult.
However, this was not the most dangerous time. Sometimes, they would be hunted down by unknown enemies. These people were vicious and had a clear purpose, which was to kill the siblings.
Facing the enemy's pursuit and interception, the Qianlong Guards were not afraid and fought fiercely with them regardless of their own lives. They brandished swords, fought bloody battles, and used their lives to protect the safety of the siblings.
In the process, they gradually grew up. They learned to be strong and brave, and understood how to survive in difficult situations. Although the journey was difficult, they always believed that as long as they persevered, they would be able to reach their destination.
When passing through an uninhabited desert, the carriage got stuck in a sand pit. It took a lot of effort to push the carriage out. The brother and sister had to get off the carriage to help. The desert was dry, hot, and dry. The dust on the road wrinkled their skin. But they still gritted their teeth and persisted.
It took two months of difficult and dangerous journey from Kyoto to the border.
After a long journey, they were finally about to reach the border. Jiang Jiao and Jiang Yang were filled with hope, believing that as long as they found General Jing Yan, everything would turn around.
At this time in the capital, the emperor and the queen were leading a handful of soldiers in a desperate fight with the rebels and the northern barbarians. The shouts of killing and the sounds of weapons clashing were intertwined, and the blood dyed the earth red.
For a time, the battle was stalemate and they were besieged in the capital.
They fought again and again and stopped the enemy's attack.
"Your Majesty, we must not give up!" The queen waved the sword in her hand and fought with the enemy.
"Traitor! Haha... come if you have the guts! I will never retreat!" The emperor roared loudly and continued to fight bravely.
The soldiers were also encouraged and were ready to die. Even the people in the city spontaneously organized themselves to resist the foreign enemies.
However, the enemy was too numerous and they were gradually forced into a desperate situation. But they still held on, defending the dignity of the country and the peace of the people with their lives.
On the way to escape, Jiang Jiao and Jiang Yang were always worried about their father, the emperor and their mother in the capital. They prayed that they would be safe and sound, and looked forward to meeting General Jing Yan as soon as possible, leading the army back to the capital and quelling the rebellion...