As soon as the imperial edict was handed over, all the ministers rushed up one after another. Xu Qian showed the imperial edict and read it. Many people became nervous. Many people did not read the content of the imperial edict at all, but directly looked at the seal.

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The people present are not easy to fool. Looking at the imperial edict, everything else is fake. The authenticity of the seal is the most important. When someone saw the cinnabar red seal, they couldn't help but said: "It is indeed the imperial edict. It is absolutely true."

, is definitely not a false edict.”

Several people who were closer nodded their heads, obviously they also saw that this was definitely true.

There is a saying in later generations that the so-called weakness of the petty bourgeoisie should be called the weakness of ministers in the Ming Dynasty.

In essence, these guys are the defenders of the current situation. At the same time, they are dissatisfied. Because they cannot control the center, they are often dissatisfied with the court's policies, dissatisfied with the emperor, and even more dissatisfied with powerful and treacherous ministers. This kind of dissatisfaction

, often appeared in their mouths, so it was often these ministers who scolded the court the most. What kind of society is dark, what kind of traitors are harming the country, what kind of society is 80% likely to be destroyed, what kind of state-owned monsters will inevitably bring disaster to the world.

They dare to say anything, and their analysis is still sound and logical. Everyone has their own reasons.

Just like the banned books in the Ming Dynasty, most of the banned books were secretly written by ministers who entered the officialdom. What these guys are best at is criticizing others and using all kinds of sinister and obscure words to criticize the evils of the times.

However, if you think these guys are the kind of people who say they want to punish traitors and bring down certain cabinet ministers, don't look at them as if they want to fight you. In fact, the biggest responsibility of these people is to fool others into fighting for their lives.

, Do your best? This is another matter.

Although many people know that this imperial edict may have been forged by rogue gangsters like Zhang Tianshi and was not the emperor's original intention, but the imperial edict is an imperial edict, and everyone has a reason. They all said: "Since your majesty is fine, we will act in accordance with the edict even though we have no name."

Let’s go.” Someone else said: “It’s gone, it’s gone. We’ll see you tomorrow and we’ll find out.”

"Xu Butang, look, your majesty is fine, why don't you stop the troops?"

"Yes, yes, the imperial edict has been issued. If you continue to surround the Meridian Gate, it will not be a rescue, but a rebellion. Please Xu Budang think twice and don't make a mistake."

Xu Qian narrowed his eyes, tore up the imperial edict, and sneered: "This is a random order, not His Majesty's original intention."

Zhao Gao jumped out and asked: "How do you know that this is chaos and not His Majesty's original intention?"

Xu Qian sneered and said: "Because the decree was neither written by the Chief of Ceremonies, nor by the handwriting of Duke Yang of the Cabinet, nor by His Majesty himself. It's just that the seal is genuine, and everything else is fake. If there hadn't been a change in the palace, how could it have happened?

Maybe someone else drafted the imperial edict on your behalf?”

Someone got angry and said, "Mr. Xu, you are just being arrogant. Wu will not accompany me anymore. If you want to rebel, just take care of yourself."

Just as he was talking, a school captain ran over quickly and said: "Sir...Sir, someone threw an imperial edict from the city wall."

And the imperial edict...

Everyone's jaw dropped.

Xu Qian said seriously: "Bring it to me and see."

Another imperial edict fell into Xu Qian's hands. Xu Qian unfolded it and read on it: "I have been deceived by traitors. Life and death are only a matter of seconds. The country is in danger..."

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, because under this imperial edict, there was also a big seal, which was also the emperor's treasure.

Xu Qian raised the imperial edict and shouted: "Did you see it? Did you see it? Your Majesty's life and death are only a matter of seconds. The country is in danger. We are waiting to eat the emperor's salary. What are we waiting for?"

Zhao Gao was dumbfounded, and the others were dumbfounded, and they didn't know how to refute.

Xu Qian angrily rebuked: "Treacherous ministers and traitors are punished by everyone. Today, you dare to cause trouble in the palace. Mr. Xu is at odds with them. Anyone who dares to stop me will be killed without mercy. People on the towers listen, I will bear the responsibility."

King Qin has issued an edict that you should open the door as soon as possible. If you fail to do so, you will be regarded as traitors and I will kill all nine of your clans!"

Zhao Gao and others obediently stepped aside. There were two imperial edicts, and both were true. No one could tell which of the two imperial edicts was the emperor's original intention. However, Xu Qian now has the imperial edict and is more courageous.

Then let him play and let everyone watch the hot draws.

In fact, everyone was secretly thinking that the Meridian Gate was like an abyss anyway, and people named Xu couldn't afford it, so everyone followed behind, waving flags and shouting, and just mess around.

Just dawdling is the mentality of most people. The so-called "muddling along" means that at least things have not reached the point where everyone can no longer survive, so why do you need to take a chicken blood injection like the person named Xu?

The people on the tower shouted: "Xu Qian, we respect you as the minister and are polite to you. Now that you have received the imperial edict, you still dare to rebel. It shows that you have other agendas. Do you want to rebel? Don't ask the thief to catch the thief. How dare you do it again?"

If this happens, we will shoot arrows."

Now both sides are insisting on their own opinions, and no one will give in.

Xu Qian didn't say anything more to the people on the tower. He just called a few military attachés and issued the order: "Attack the city!"

The military attaches looked a little uneasy, but they still held hands together and said, "Yes!"

The messengers immediately rode horses and shuttled between the various ministries, shouting: "Your Majesty has an order, break through the Meridian Gate within half an hour, block it, and kill without mercy..."

The bugle sounded, and countless teams of officers and soldiers began to prepare for battle. The ground shook with the sound of their boots. The officers and soldiers on both sides drew their sabers. The Chinese army formed ranks one by one, and the crowd pressed down on the city.

Push under the door.

There was also a fight on the city tower, with a military attache shouting: "Put up your bow! Anyone who steps forward will be killed!"

Countless human heads emerged from the gaps in the female wall, countless long bows poked out of the city wall, and rows of sharp arrows flashed with a faint edge.

The ministers who followed Xu Qian to make soy sauce had already retreated far away, and some of them were so frightened that their faces turned pale.

There are quite a few such battles in their writings, and many of them have outstanding literary talent and can write vividly about the confrontation between the two armies. However, speaking and writing are one thing, and seeing is believing is another.

The thing is, everyone is worried about the gun going off. If you are not careful, it may lead to a big disaster.

"We can't fight. Once we fight, no matter if it's rebellion or not, we're all finished."

"Yes, there is no reason for the army to attack the palace. It is reasonable but I can't explain it clearly."

But there are also many brave people who smile contemptuously, shake their heads and say: "Don't worry, gentlemen, I think this is a bluff, just to see who will be frightened first. I have seen this kind of thing many times, I

Governor of Xuanfu

At that time, we often saw such a scene. The officers and soldiers of the two battalions had a quarrel, and the two sides were at war with each other. But don't worry, everyone has a sense of proportion, and no one will act rashly. This is just a joke. Besides, Xu Budang...

…”

Rumble...a loud noise interrupted the man's words.

Then, some people were frightened and fell to the ground, holding their heads in their hands. Some people were dumbfounded and didn't react at all. There was a rumbling in their ears and they couldn't hear anything.

Everyone looked intently, and saw a ball of flames exploded on the Meridian Gate tower, and countless people's flesh and blood flew everywhere. A hole was also opened in the city wall, and stones flew everywhere.

Damn it...

At this time, in the hearts of all the ministers, ten thousand grass and mud horses were running through.

You surnamed Xu are a beast.

This was everyone's second reaction, but some people cursed it with their mouths, while others cursed it in their hearts.

Regardless of whether the people present are from the royal party or the old party, whether they sincerely want to save him, or they are just government officials, everyone's position is surprisingly consistent now.

Bastard, bastard, this guy is so bold, he's just crazy.

In fact, at first, no one expected Xu Qian to make such an appearance. Everyone originally thought that Xu Qian surrounded the Meridian Gate, just to show off, and at most it would cause some conflicts. Everyone followed to rescue him, which was essentially soy sauce.

, is to put some pressure on the chaos in the palace, force them to compromise, and let His Majesty summon everyone to settle the situation.

So they came forward one by one to talk to each other, and told each other righteously that we will not leave until we see the emperor. If you don't let us in, we will not give up.

When talking in front of the battle, the focus is on momentum. Many people actually accidentally said something very bastard-like.

But...Xu Qian actually fired the cannon. Fire the cannon. What is the concept of firing the cannon? What is this place? This is the Meridian Gate. It was such a noble place in the Ming Dynasty. The man named Xu fired the cannon.

Everyone burst into tears. What a scam with the surname Xu. Everyone followed him, and there was no need to fight the soy sauce.

On the artillery team of the New Army, Lu Bing personally supervised the formation and fired the first shot. The political significance of this shot was so great that no one actually thought about it. However, since the imperial edict was in hand, everyone believed that His Majesty was in critical danger.

Xu Qian also ordered King Qin to rescue him and rush into the palace regardless of the consequences. Naturally, these captains and new troops who had long been known for their obedience would not be polite.

The first shot was not used to attack the city wall with live ammunition, but with explosive shells filled with gunpowder. The siege effect was not obvious, but the lethality was extremely high. After the flames passed, there were endless yells and screams on the city wall.

, and even many fleshy limbs flew directly from the city wall into the moat.

Lu Bing pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, his heart already jumping into his throat. However, there was still an obstacle in firing the first shot. This second shot obviously had no pressure. He shouted: "Fire the shot, scatter freely, one stick."

Fragrant time.”

More than thirty artillery pieces were lined up in a row, and they were not polite. The fuses were set off one by one. Then everyone covered their ears, the barrels turned red, and countless tongues of flame spewed out.

Rumble...Rumble...

The Meridian Gate towers exploded one after another, and the ground shook!
Chapter completed!