eurekapd Chapter 273 My chapter is a military order!
Chapter 273 My chapter is a military order!
Zhu Qi took the lead and sped towards the Ning Prince's Mansion at great speed.
The people under curfew had long been awakened by the noise of the Buddha's Palm, but because they heard the sounds of soldiers outside, they all hid in their houses and dared not come out.
For the past ten years or so, the Prince Ning's mansion has been the site of a disturbance every now and then.
However, before dawn, all commotion will be suppressed!
In recent years, things have even calmed down completely, and people have gotten used to this uneventful life.
Unexpectedly, a strong wind blew up again at the Prince Ning's residence yesterday.
The people thought that, as usual, the palace would soon be quiet again.
Unexpectedly, this commotion lasted all night!
After daybreak, an army, whose origins were unknown, entered the city.
Even the most slow-witted common people could sense it at this moment.
Ningzhou Prefecture is about to undergo a major change!
Equally terrified were Huo Shan and his companions, who were hiding in the main hall of the Prince's mansion awaiting news.
Huo Shan thought that with Elder Xun's intervention, the battle would be quick and decisive, but the fight dragged on for a long time without a result.
It wasn't until a huge commotion suddenly broke out outside that Huo Shan's people couldn't help but push open the window to hear more clearly.
As a result, he witnessed a scene he would never forget.
"My God, what is this... what is this? Is it divine punishment?"
One of the recruits exclaimed in surprise, and Huo Shan and the others couldn't contain themselves any longer and rushed to the window to take a look.
Everyone's pupils were illuminated by the giant hand descending from the sky, turning them golden!
The oppressive force of the Tathagata Palm is so great that anyone who sees it will feel their knees go weak.
Where have mortals ever seen such a scene?
Huo Shan immediately collapsed to the ground.
He muttered to himself, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"There are no cultivators among the princess's entourage, so how could they have such a grand gesture?"
The eldest and second princes exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled.
The window seats were occupied by Huo Shan and his group, so they couldn't see what was happening outside.
Seeing Huo Shan's reaction, the eldest prince's heart stirred.
Unable to contain himself, he said, "Yue Li is the Crown Prince. Do you really think she's someone who can be easily manipulated?"
Huo Shan suddenly looked at the eldest prince, his eyes filled with undisguised resentment.
"Shut up! Elder Xun is a great master among cultivators, how can he be compared to a mortal like Jiang Yueli?"
"The commotion just now must have been caused by Elder Xun... Yes! It was Elder Xun's doing!"
"Only Elder Xun could summon a giant hand from the sky. This is Elder Xun's immortal technique, an immortal technique!"
At this point, Huo Shan roared, completely losing his previous calm and composed demeanor.
His frantic shouting did little to bolster his confidence; instead, it only made him look more like a clown!
Seeing Huo Shan in such a state of disarray, the eldest and second princes felt extremely pleased.
The two slowly rose from their seats, their voices icy as they said, "Is that so? So it was Elder Xun's doing just now? That's truly astonishing!"
How could Huo Shan not hear the sarcasm in their words?
He sat on the ground with his head down, looking utterly dejected.
Huo Shan only snapped out of his daze when he heard the rhythmic clatter of horses' hooves coming from the street outside the mansion.
"What's that sound? The curfew isn't over yet, who dares to ride a horse freely in the street?"
The faces of the officials in the Prince's Palace were also tinged with shock and panic.
One of the military officers said in a trembling voice, "It's cavalry! That sound... it's cavalry entering the city!"
cavalry?
Where did the cavalry come from?
Ningzhou and Jiaozhou were both poor and could not afford to support cavalry, nor was there any need to do so.
Such perfectly synchronized steps startled everyone!
The officials of the Prince's Palace were still in shock when the main hall's door was kicked open.
After Zhou Wei kicked the door open, she stepped aside, revealing Jiang Yueli dressed in the crown prince's robes behind her!
When Huo Shan and the others saw Zhou Wei and the Princess appear at the same time, they were so shocked that they retreated in surprise.
Huo Shan said sternly, "How could this be? How could you, you wretch, still be alive? With Elder Xun's intervention, there's no way you'd be allowed to live."
At this point, Huo Shan seemed to suddenly understand something.
The color drained from his face in an instant, and he exclaimed in horror, "You... Elder Xun, he..."
Zhou Wei sneered: "That's right, he's dead."
"A mere cultivator dared to disrespect the Crown Prince; he has already been punished by Heaven and reduced to dust!"
"There is no more Elder Xun in this world."
The officials of the Prince's Palace were in an uproar, as if some belief in their hearts had collapsed.
In their eyes, Elder Xun had always been an invincible figure.
Whoever it is, as long as Elder Xun makes a move, they will surely meet their end!
Yet this formidable Elder Xun died quietly at the hands of the Eldest Princess.
The way everyone looked at Jiang Yueli was no longer filled with disdain and contempt; instead, they were filled with fear!
Without further ado, the princess raised her hand, and a group of people rushed into the main hall, subdued everyone, and dragged them to an open space outside the palace.
Zhou Wei brought a chair for the princess from somewhere and invited her to sit down.
Looking at the large group of officials from the royal palace kneeling on the ground, the eldest princess remained silent.
The atmosphere was too oppressive, and Huo Shan couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, what wrong have we done that you treat us like criminals?"
Only after Huo Shan spoke did the officials realize what was happening.
They were officials, and some were sent from the capital.
Even if Jiang Yueli wanted to punish them, she couldn't do it so casually!
Immediately, everyone started shouting.
"Your Highness's actions are unbecoming!"
"Where did Your Highness draw troops from? Did you receive any military orders?"
“Unauthorized troop deployment is a capital offense. If Your Highness can withdraw now, we guarantee that we will not impeach Your Majesty.”
“Ningzhou and Jiaozhou are the fiefdoms of the two princes. Your Highness’s actions are tantamount to usurping the host’s authority.”
In order to save their own lives, the officials started throwing a bunch of accusations at Jiang Yueli.
Jiang Yueli did not respond. After everyone had finished speaking, the scene quieted down.
She then said slowly and deliberately, "Listen carefully, today I am going to take over the role of the host."
"From this moment on, Ningzhou Prefecture and Jiaozhou Prefecture will be under the control of this Palace, and military orders will take precedence in both prefectures."
Military power supersedes administrative power; this is a blatant power grab.
Huo Shan and the others couldn't help but look at the eldest prince and the second prince.
Unexpectedly, the two said in unison, "The two prefectures will obey Her Highness the Crown Princess's orders!"
Jiang Yueli chuckled and continued, "As for troop deployment, I am titled Protector of the Nation and hold the Tiger Tally, which allows me to mobilize 500,000 troops of the Great Zhou."
"Why should I obey the orders of others when I am deploying troops?"
"My words are military orders!"
His words were forceful and resounding.
Huo Shan and the others fell silent, none of them daring to step forward.
"As for what you all said about impeaching me to my father, the Emperor..."
Jiang Yueli paused for a moment after saying this, and Huo Shan and the others' hearts were in their throats.
Then they heard words that terrified them.
"Don't worry, that won't happen, because you will all die today!"
After the princess finished speaking, she raised her right hand to give the order before Huo Shan and the others could react.
"Nan Guang Army, listen to my command! Execute all officials, high and low, of the Prince's Palace! Arrest their relatives and family members throughout the city; do not let a single one escape from me."