Chapter 632

Blocking the way to redress grievances must be officials who admire and trust.

The Duke of Cheng is indeed so deeply loved in the capital.

The soldiers at the forefront couldn't help but have something to do with glory.

I don't know what grievances these people have?

The thought flashed, and I heard the group shouting loudly.

"Cheng guogonggan, Ge Zadao, ask for money!"

"Chengguo Gongxing is belligerent, causing trouble all over the world!"

"Cheng Guogong makes money by war and seizes the livelihood of the people!"

The cry echoed down the road and frightened everyone.

The soldiers who were originally excited were stunned.

what?

Be warlike? Trouble all over the world?

Who? Say... Them?

Stunned, one of the kneeling people raised his hand and smashed a rotten fruit.

Either because of the distance, or because the fruit thrower was nervous and trembling and had no strength, the fruit did not hit the soldiers, but fell on the ground in front of them and made a slap.

In fact, the sound was not loud, but I don't know why. It was particularly loud in the soldiers' ears, just like the stone bullet thrown by the green mountain army before the battle, which made the ears buzzing.

The juice of the fruit also seemed to be cheap on their faces and bodies, sticky, tingling and hot.

"Raise the army and be belligerent!"

"Bring disaster to the country and the people!"

"Give me life!"

"Empty the Treasury!"

"The people are in dire straits!"

Shouts broke out one after another, more fruits and melons were smashed, and the dull crowd finally recovered, and there was an uproar at the scene.

The soldiers on duty rushed in to drive away, and these kneeling people resisted vigorously, ignoring the knives, guns and sticks in the soldiers' hands.

"Officers and soldiers killed!"

Several old women rolled to the ground and hit the soldiers with howling.

Of course, it is impossible for officers and soldiers to really fight and kill these people. For a time, it is like being stuck in a mud pit, and the scene is in chaos.

"What's going on?"

"It's someone who couldn't afford to pay the money and wasn't allowed to set up a stall some time ago."

"Pay what money?"

"Of course, it's silver money for Duke Cheng."

"Haven't you heard?"

"You're stupid. You haven't heard that the salaries of officials have been collected. Of course, these merchants are no exception."

Inquiries and discussions spread like the wind, the original cheers dissipated, and the expressions of the onlookers became strange and complex.

The military array is still tight, and the soldiers and horses are standing still, but the previous iron and blood spirit seems to be weakened under the eyes of this noisy cry and complex eyes.

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In front of the Imperial City, countless officials lined up according to their status level. Because the emperor had not arrived, everyone talked and laughed in a low voice, and the atmosphere was relaxed and leisurely.

But soon, the forbidden army came and whispered to an official. The official turned pale and hurried inward. Soon the news spread, and the venue became a little noisy.

"How could this happen?"

"I was stopped."

"What should I do?"

Ning Yunzhao stood in the back row, listening to the whispers of the people around him and sighed.

"Ning Xiaoguan, who is sighing for?" Someone asked in a low voice, "is it sad for Cheng Guogong?"

Even though Ning Yunzhao kept a low profile, it was Ning Yan's nephew. Ning Yan was dismissed from office to defend and support Cheng Guogong. Many people unconsciously attributed him to the faction of defending Cheng Guogong.

"You can also say so." Ning Yunzhao replied with a calm look, "but in fact, he is sad for his majesty. After all, Duke Cheng is the face of the emperor. At this time, he was stopped and couldn't see him on time, and his majesty has no light on his face."

Well, Ning Yunzhao is a man who obeys the emperor's orders, as we all know.

The man coughed and pointed to several high-ranking officials who hurried out.

"The adults have gone, and it should be solved." He whispered, "there will be no delay in your Majesty's reception."

Ning Yunzhao also nodded.

"I believe the Chengguo guild will protect your Majesty's face." He said.

Believe in Cheng Guogong? How does Cheng Guogong maintain it? Plead guilty to the old, weak, women and children who stand in the way and let them open the way?

The officials who got the news here hurried out of the city. The noise seven miles away has become louder.

The crowd almost stopped the officers and soldiers on duty who came to the reinforcement to maintain order. The crying and shouting people on the road pulled with the officers and soldiers and were led by Deshengchang's money. Some people in the middle of the road also began to shout and make noise.

"I want to see Duke Cheng!"

"Let Cheng Guogong come out!"

"Give us a statement!"

Nearly a hundred people shouted loudly, waved banners, and even rushed to the military array.

The soldiers who stood in the front of the military array had not been excited for a long time. Instead, they were numb, confused and lost.

The army suddenly separated, and a man in armor rode up.

Everyone who saw the visitor was stunned.

Although he was wearing armor, hat and face covering, he was definitely a girl.

There are women in the army?

The appearance of the woman surprised everyone, and the noise was much lower unconsciously.

"Hey, are you making trouble because the government is unwilling to pay the money?" Zhao Hanqing asked loudly.

It is said that Cheng Guogong was rescued from Yizhou by his daughter-in-law. Is this the girl next to the aristocratic son's wife?

The head man's eyes twinkled.

No matter who comes, as long as you come out and ask questions, things can be posted as a duke. Look at these officers and soldiers who originally pulled them. At this time, they hesitated to stop.

Besides, I asked a little girl to come out and ask questions. How easy it is for a little girl to deal with.

The man held back the ecstasy in his heart and shouted that it should be, others echoed, and the scene was noisy again.

"... the government charged us money for..." the man continued loudly, but as soon as he spoke, he was interrupted by the girl.

"It is a sin to disobey orders." She said loudly, "gathering people to make trouble is for chaos. The sinners should be punished according to the law. Catch them quickly."

what? Crime and chaos? allow oneself to be seized without putting up a fight?

The noisy scene was quiet again.

What are you talking about? Why did they offend and disturb the people? Who does she think she is!

The man who was the first to return to his senses was funny and angry.

What a secluded martial woman, ignorant and ridiculous.

"We are not mobs, we are bullied..." He shouted.

The voice was interrupted by the girl again.

"We are ordered to enter the city. You should step back quickly, or you will disobey the emperor's order." She shouted, "those who dare to disobey the emperor's order will be killed without amnesty."

No amnesty? Really?

Everyone present was stunned. What big talk did the little girl say?

The thought flashed and saw that the little girl raised the bow and crossbow in her hand and aimed at them. With her action, the soldiers behind her raised the bow and crossbow almost at the same time.

The bright and chilly crossbows and arrows flickered in front of us, which made people who had never seen such a scene scream and rush back.

The spirit of killing made the leading man also a burst of fear, and his expression was changeable.

No amnesty? How is that possible? If they are facing royal guards at this time, they will not have doubts, but how can Cheng Guogong act like royal guards?

"Don't panic, old man. I don't believe it. The Chengguo guild, which loves the people like a son, will shoot us wronged people." He shouted and stepped forward.

The others were also calm.

"Yes, I have grievances and complain about injustice."

"We are people, not thieves."

"Officers and soldiers dare not kill us."

"Duke Cheng is going to kill the people."

Chaotic shouts, curses and cries rang out, and the crowd surged forward again.

"Shoot an arrow."

A clear and cold female voice rang out, accompanied by a buzzing sound, and crossbows and arrows flew together.

There was a scream around, and even the officers and soldiers on duty to maintain order subconsciously shouted.

Fortunately, those feather arrows did not really shoot at people, but inserted a row in front of the feet of the surging people.

Rao was so frightened that a row of people in front of him sat soft on the ground and howled.

I really shot an arrow!

The man standing in the middle looked frightened, but gritted his teeth again.

Look, although they dare to shoot arrows, they dare not shoot people. It's bluff.

"Don't be afraid of them." He shouted and waved his hand. "We want an explanation! We want an explanation!"

With his cry, the uncertain crowd hesitated to move forward again.

Zhao Hanqing put away the bow and crossbow. With her movements, the soldiers behind her also put away the bow and crossbow.

Look, look, they're scared!

There was a burst of joy in the crowd. Before the joy fell, they saw the girl draw out her long gun.

"Form an array and move forward!" She shouted brightly, waving her long gun forward and pointing it at the people blocking the way here.

There was a crash behind him, the army moved together, the bow and crossbow soldiers in the front stepped back, and a captain of the spearmen appeared.

"Drink!"

With the cheering of Qi Qi, the horse marched forward in formation.

The horse's hooves rolled and the ground shook. Their expression was solemn and numb. It seemed that they were facing not the people but the gold thieves. The long guns in their hands were cold and bloody.

The atmosphere of extermination was overwhelming.

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After so many days, I finally climbed up to the backstage to have a look. It's really lonely during the first watch.