boyutpedia Chapter 241 What people want
Chapter 241 What people want
"Ah! I can't hold on any longer! I'm going to order some tea first." Jae-jin yawned and sniffled.
"Don't worry, Shen Lian and my family have an extraordinary relationship. Not only will he not make a move, but even if he breaks in, I'll be fine!" Zai Zhen waved his hand and said nonchalantly.
These young princes and nobles were all driven to the city walls. Yikuang, on the other hand, was ordered to stay at home because he was accused by powerful figures of raising a tiger.
Zai Zhen was also sent to Yongding Gate, the most dangerous gate in the outer city, to supervise the defense of the city.
"Yes, yes! We all know that Prince and Shen Lian are extraordinary. We hope that Prince will take good care of them!" A group of Manchu youths surrounded Zai Zhen as he lay down on the couch.
Some were busy serving tea, while others were busy disarming opium pipes.
"That's no exaggeration! If it weren't for you, Prince Ben, Shen Lian wouldn't be where he is today! I personally arranged his Taiwu Lindao appointment!" Zai Zhen said with a satisfied sigh, taking a drag of his opium.
"If he knew that it was Ben Beile guarding Yongding Gate, he would avoid pointing his cannons at him."
The Manchu nobles were having a lively time inside the city gate tower, and it slowly came to midnight.
Lin Huaiyi, the guerrilla general guarding Yongding Gate, led a group of armed guards into the city gate tower.
"Prince Zai, everyone! I'm sorry! Arrest them all!" Lin Huaiyi gave the order, and the soldiers rushed in.
"Hey! Hey! Lin Huaiyi, what the hell are you doing?" Zai Zhen jumped up and shouted.
"What are you doing! Open the city gates and welcome the army into the city!" Lin Huaiyi grinned crookedly.
"Don't be violent! My master and Prince Qi are sworn brothers. Even if he comes in person, he still has to give me some face," Zai Zhen said loudly.
"Whether we give them face or not, we'll see when you get to see the King of Qi! Arrest them all!"
Faced with the dark muzzle of a gun, the group of Manchu nobles surrendered without resistance. They were all tied up and thrown into a corner.
"Keep an eye on them! Kill anyone who dares to make a move!" Lin Huaiyi instructed, then walked outside.
"Time's up! Open the city gates!" Lin Huaiyi took out his pocket watch, glanced at it, and then gave the order.
"Squeak, squeak!" With a piercing sound, the city gate was opened. Immediately, three large red lanterns rose from the gate tower.
With a deafening roar, engines roared to life, and lights illuminated the opposite side. Several armored vehicles led the way, heading towards the city gate, followed by a large contingent of infantry.
At the same time, sporadic gunfire rang out from the outer city. Then the gunfire intensified.
"Quickly, quickly! Run forward and take over your respective defense zones!" The commands rang out, and the sound of orderly footsteps woke up the nearby residents.
"The Shandong New Army is entering the city! People, don't panic! Stay at home and don't go out!" a voice kept shouting. This gradually calmed the terrified people down.
The people still remember the discipline of the Shandong New Army in Beijing five years ago. This army not only did not commit any serious offenses, but also helped the people. Such an army is truly rare in the world.
This damned court should have been overthrown long ago!
I remember when the Shandong New Army was around, there wasn't a single thug on the streets. The streets were clean, and there were even more job opportunities. Everyone really enjoyed a few good days.
Who knew that the imperial court would return later, and everything would slowly return to normal.
"We hope that the King of Qi will overthrow the Qing court and never leave again!" Thousands of people murmured to themselves.
Armored vehicles rumbled through the streets, with figures occasionally emerging from the shadows. After revealing their identities, they quickly led their troops to different destinations.
Such a large commotion in the outer city could not have gone unnoticed by the Manchus guarding the inner city. The news quickly reached the ears of Tie Liang and other high-ranking officials, and Empress Dowager Cixi in the Forbidden City also received the news at the same time.
"Damn bastards!" Tie Liang cursed, it was unclear whether he was cursing the soldiers guarding the outer city or the Manchu supervisors.
"Come, follow me to the city! Inform the Empress Dowager and the Emperor immediately!" Tie Liang, dressed in full military attire, walked with a clattering sound. He was actually wearing a full suit of iron armor, looking quite imposing.
Tie Liang led a group of guards up to Zhengyang Gate, and the garrison commander, having received the news, hurriedly came to pay his respects.
The inner city was guarded by the newly formed Imperial Guard, composed of over 20,000 men, all of whom were Manchus. This was the force he trusted most.
These men were all equipped with new rifles, as well as a large number of heavy machine guns and cannons purchased from abroad.
"My lord!" The garrison commander greeted Tie Liang with a bow.
"Hmm! How is it? Has the rebels made any unusual moves?" Tie Liang looked at the outer city with a calm expression, while flashing lights could be seen gradually approaching the inner city in the night sky.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, the rebels are taking over the outer city. They haven't launched an attack on the inner city yet!"
"Yes! Tell the soldiers to be on high alert and guard the lines at all costs. Anyone who neglects their duty will be executed without mercy!"