nycdaug Chapter 1340
Chapter 1340
"The sky over this Ming Dynasty... is truly about to collapse!"
Both of them were ashen-faced and had cold hands and feet.
Unexpectedly, even though things had already turned out this way, even though Zhang Yi, Zhu Shou, and Cao Xing had all said so much to Zhao Feng...
Zhao Feng still raised his hand and waved it down: "Since the three marquises have disobeyed the imperial decree... then don't blame this official! Regardless of whether those charges were on your heads or not, the crime of disobeying the imperial decree and showing contempt for the emperor... with the evidence in full view of everyone, is already a capital offense!"
"The imperial decree is here; arrest them!" Zhao Feng shouted sternly.
"Yes, sir!!" The Imperial Guards he had chosen to bring were all obedient to his orders, and they responded without hesitation. Then they each gripped their unsheathed Embroidered Spring Blades, their eyes sharp as knives, ready to strike.
Seeing that Zhao Feng seemed not to understand his threat and remained unmoved, he realized that Zhao Feng was completely unresponsive.
Zhang Yi and the others were even more agitated. Cao Xing rolled up his sleeves and cursed, "Ha! They actually dare to attack us?! Fine!! Come on... I can take down ten of them by myself!"
As they spoke, all three adopted a defensive stance.
Simultaneously.
Zhang Yi also glanced sideways at Lan Yu and the other dukes and military officers who were with him, and winked at them with his eyes narrowed slightly.
he knows.
In these matters, all the nobles of Huaixi, whether or not they were ordered to be arrested, were the same.
If we consider the two cases in Guangdong and Sichuan mentioned in the earlier court session, it's possible that Zhu Yunwen mistakenly harmed Zhang Yi and Zhu Shou because he was unaware of the specific details.
But this incident now clearly demonstrates that the young emperor Zhu Yunwen is openly trying to get rid of them!
Today, the targets are Zhang Yi, Zhu Shou, and Cao Xing. If they don't act assertively, tomorrow this knife could fall on the necks of everyone else!
Many people understand this principle.
Their eyes sharpened, and they prepared to fight the group of Imperial Guards to the death, to determine who was superior. The two sides instantly became tense and ready to draw their swords...
However, at this time...
Lan Yu stepped forward and said in a deep voice to Zhang Yi, Zhu Shou, and Cao Xing, "Since His Majesty has issued a decree, and as the saying goes, the will of Heaven cannot be defied, what are you three doing? What kind of behavior is this? Who are you trying to impress? Why don't you obediently surrender?"
Hear this.
Zhang Yi and the other two were dumbfounded, as were Zhao Feng and the many Imperial Guards present...
Who doesn't know that Duke Lan Yu of Liang is the most arrogant person in the world? How come he's the most obedient and honest one in this matter today?
Is the sun rising in the west?
Zhao Feng looked surprised.
He was naturally pleased that Lan Yu didn't get involved, and immediately clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, saying, "The Duke of Liang is indeed wise and reasonable."
Before him, Zhang Yi stood frozen for a moment, his brows furrowed in bewilderment. He questioned Lan Yu, "No, Lan Yu, what do you mean? You want me to surrender? When have I ever been treated like this? When have I ever swallowed my pride? Are you talking nonsense?!"
Although one is a duke and the other a marquis.
However, everyone here is a veteran of the battlefield, and each of them has countless merits, big and small. Although everyone regards Lan Yu as their leader, they don't just follow what Lan Yu says.
A bandit or a brute will naturally start cursing when he's unhappy.
"Some people have gone mad, and Lan Yu, you've gone mad too!?"
"Fuck your motherfucker!"
Do you think you can get away with this?
Zhu Shou and Cao Xing were immediately enraged—who would have thought that Lan Yu would betray the organization at this time??
There were quite a few Imperial Guards here. As the saying goes, two fists can't beat four hands. And since this is Lan Yu's residence, it would be best to have people from Lan Yu's residence to fight the Imperial Guards.
Lan Yu was unusually calm this time.
He didn't take Zhang Yi and the other two's insults to heart. Instead, his gaze sharpened, and he looked at Zhang Yi, Zhu Shou, and Cao Xing with a meaningful look. His lower eyelids twitched slightly as he said, "His Majesty wants to take you back, so just follow him. I'll handle the rest!"
"If you disobey the imperial decree, do you expect everyone to share the blame and cause endless trouble?"
"Shut up, stop what you're doing, and get out of here! Understand?"
As she finished speaking, Lan Yu deliberately emphasized her words, and then subtly gave the three of them a look.
Zhang Yi was still somewhat agitated.
Just as he was about to continue cursing Lan Yu for his lack of martial ethics, Zhu Shou, the Marquis of Zhulu beside him, grabbed his shoulder tightly and said, "We... after thinking about it, Lan Yu is right! Since Vice Minister Zhao has brought the imperial edict, we should accept it!"
Zhang Yi pursed his lips.
He turned his attention to Zhu Shou, who was speaking, and was about to continue his tirade when he met Zhu Shou's eyes, which seemed to be trying to wink at him.
Seeing that Lan Yu was like this first, and then Zhu Shou, who had been arrested by imperial decree just like him, was also like this, even Cao Xing suppressed his anger and stopped saying anything...
Even with his anger at this moment, Zhang Yi paused and began to ponder.
After calming down a bit...
Zhang Yi immediately understood: "That's right! Fighting the Embroidered Uniform Guard together right now... isn't worthwhile. None of the men we can command are here... it's better to obediently go with them and let Lan Yu and the others secretly mobilize their own troops. That's the most cost-effective and safest approach!"
"It's just spending some time in that imperial prison; what difference does it make where you stay?"
"When it comes to military strategy, Lan Yu's mind really gets sharp. No wonder this old fellow is a Duke."
Thinking of this, the anger on Zhang Yi's face subsided considerably.
He merely snorted coldly, then glared fiercely at Zhao Feng, saying, "Hmph! Fine, I'll go! Do you think I'm afraid of you?"