amaotonovel Chapter 1382
Chapter 1382
However, this was only true for the people in the Firearms Department.
This was yet another unfamiliar term and concept, inevitably revealing a puzzled expression, as if they were not quite sure what to do with these so-called "ships and cannons".
of course.
By now, the impression that "His Majesty is always right" has long been ingrained in their minds.
So they immediately agreed: "Your humble servants obey the decree!" So what if they hadn't heard of it? So what if it sounds a bit outrageous? If His Majesty says it can be done, then it definitely can be done!
After speaking, he subconsciously looked at Ma Sanbao, who was standing next to Zhu Yunwen.
For this name.
Now, who in Yingtian Prefecture doesn't know that Eunuch Sanbao has accompanied His Majesty from humble beginnings to become the most trusted and favored official? Naturally, no one dared to be negligent, and they respectfully clasped their hands in greeting: "We have long heard that Eunuch Sanbao not only serves His Majesty diligently, but is also His Majesty's capable minister. We, your humble servants, have come to pay our respects to Eunuch Sanbao."
Ma Sanbao, never arrogant, nodded slightly to the group and said, "You're too kind. No matter what position we're in, we all have the same thing to think about and do—to be loyal to His Majesty and do what His Majesty has entrusted to us."
They exchanged a few pleasantries, and that was it.
As for what to do next, Zhu Yunwen had already given Ma Sanbao most of the instructions. With Ma Sanbao there, he saved himself a lot of trouble and was able to simply leave the matter to Ma Sanbao: “Well, I came to the Firearms Department today to explain this matter properly. Sanbao, you can stay in the Alchemy Department and discuss the next steps with them.”
"With the incident involving the nobles of Huaixi today... I'm afraid there's already a lot of panic in Yingtian Prefecture. I need to go back and make an appearance."
Hearing what Zhu Yunhuan said.
Ma Sanbao finally snapped out of his excitement about the "naval gun" and realized that such a huge event had happened today. He was somewhat dazed.
He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Your Majesty! The ceremonial guards of the Dragon Guard outside the Alchemy Department should already be waiting for Your Majesty."
"Hmm." Zhu Yunwen responded indifferently and then turned and left.
"Your humble servant/this servant respectfully sees Your Majesty off!"
……
Yingtian Prefecture, Forbidden City.
The main gate of Qianqing Palace.
"I heard that after Zhao Qianshi imprisoned the three old military marquises, Heqing Marquis, Zhulu Marquis, and Huaiyuan Marquis, the dukes, marquises, and nobles of Huaixi, including Liangguo Duke, were all furious. But His Majesty actually went to the Alchemy Bureau at this time... I wonder what the situation is?"
"What's the situation? What else could it be?"
"Exactly! What kind of ruthless people are the Duke of Liang and his ilk? Founding veterans, they made the Tartars in the northern deserts scream in terror! Their troops are all elite..."
"Your Majesty insists on going to that desolate place like the Alchemy Bureau, which is tantamount to cutting off your own path to survival! Alas... I don't know what Your Majesty is thinking."
"..."
Zhao Feng brazenly arrested Marquis Zhang Yi of Heqing, Marquis Zhu Shou of Zhulu, and Marquis Cao Xing of Huaiyuan and threw them into the imperial prison. Naturally, it didn't take long for the news to spread throughout the entire Yingtian Prefecture.
Lan Yu and his men also made quite a stir by contacting their trusted subordinates.
Given this tense situation, the fact that Zhu Yunwen, the emperor of a nation, was not in the palace meant that the matter could only be kept secret for a short time.
Therefore, at this time, all sorts of rumors were spreading throughout the palace, and even the imperial guards who remained to guard the Qianqing Palace were inevitably restless... Everyone's face was filled with anxiety and unease.
It seemed as if everyone had already foreseen what would happen and what would happen in the outskirts of Yingtian—the ruthless nobles of Huaixi who had spent most of their lives on the battlefield were rebelling, and how could the young emperor possibly have the strength to resist them?
However, the murmurs were interrupted by a cold, stern voice: "Silence! You, you, and the two of you, for presumptuously discussing and speculating about the Emperor! Each of you shall receive one hundred strokes of the military rod!"
The speaker was none other than Zhao Feng, the Vice Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, who was in charge of controlling the palace guards.
He had not received any news or results from Zhu Yunwen's side, and his brows remained slightly furrowed—he believed in Zhu Yunwen, but the rebellion of the nobles of Huaixi was indeed a serious matter, as if the sky were falling.
Already feeling irritable, Zhao Feng was even less willing to listen to his subordinates' nagging.
Moreover, regardless of whether Zhu Yunwen succeeds or fails, Zhao Feng will not tolerate anyone slandering or talking about his master.
"Lord Zhao, spare my life! I know I was wrong!"
"This humble official...this humble official was worried about His Majesty's safety and misspoke in the heat of the moment. It was truly an unintentional mistake. Please forgive me, Lord Zhao!"
"This humble official knows his mistake! Please forgive me, Lord Zhao!"
The guards who were singled out as examples immediately changed their expressions and begged for mercy. A hundred lashes were not an easy thing to endure; those with weak constitutions might just die.
But Zhao Feng was never a soft-hearted person.
Without hesitation, he emphasized again: "Thirty lashes would be too lenient for you! Guards! Take action! I'd like to see who dares to speak ill of His Majesty again!"
The words fell.
Immediately, someone stepped forward and dragged the people out, preparing to execute them.
In desperation, someone blurted out, "Lord Zhao! I'm not wrong! His Majesty... His Majesty is going against the grain at this time, insisting on leaving the palace and the city to go to the Alchemy Bureau. Who knows what might have happened by now! What good will it do for you to argue with us, sir?"
"To put it bluntly, Lord Zhao personally went to arrest Marquis Heqing, Marquis Huaiyuan, and Marquis Zhulu. At this moment, Lord Zhao should not be taking his anger out on us, but rather... think about how he should conduct himself!"
"..."
If the soft approach doesn't work, try the hard one.
Moreover, at this time no one believed that Zhu Yunwen could withstand the arrogant and fierce generals of the Huaixi nobles. As Zhu Yunwen's lackey, Zhao Feng's fate would certainly not be good either. So they simply gave up and started to act recklessly, since they were already half dead anyway.
Hearing the shouts of this group.
A barely perceptible flicker of hesitation crossed Zhao Feng's eyes, but his expression remained cold and stern. He gritted his teeth and said, "Fight!"
Under his orders.
Immediately, some were tasked with escorting the person, while others carried out the execution with military batons. Soon, a series of "bang, bang, bang..." sounds echoed at the gates of the Qianqing Palace, accompanied by screams of agony: "Ah—uh—!"