Not long after Chi Hanfeng sat down, before finishing a glass of wine, the chamberlain hurried over and called the general out again.
This time, Hong Shi, who was sitting in the main seat, also noticed that although Chi Hanfeng did not show due respect to Hong Shi, it was mostly limited to small-scale occasions. After two visits in such a short period of time, Chi Hanfeng would be reminded of it.
Given his identity, it is not difficult to think that something might have happened in the imperial capital.
Chi Hanfeng's heart skipped a beat when he went out. Standing outside the door were two squadron captains and two squad captains. The squad captains had traces of smoke on their faces. According to the day's schedule, these two squadron captains were the same as the squadron captains just now.
The areas the captain is responsible for are definitely not together.
"Your Majesty General, I deserve to die! When I set off fireworks in the east of the city, I accidentally set fire to residents' houses. Now there are two fires. I have arranged for more than 300 people to put out the fire and evacuate the residents." The person who reported this problem was the most humble person in his 50s.
Lu Tian, a squadron leader.
"General, the main road in the Xicheng area that I am responsible for overturned lamps and flames. More than 500 Imperial Guards are now putting out the fire. When I went out, I stopped 200 mercenary groups heading to Nancheng and sent them to the scene.
"Another squadron leader, Earl Hogg, followed up with a report.
Chi Hanfeng's brows had knitted together, and he subconsciously looked to the east and west - the imperial capital was brightly lit, and it was difficult to see any fire anywhere. In previous years, fires were also the most serious problem during the colorful festival, but
Unexpectedly, three incidents occurred in just half an hour this year. Since the beginning of autumn, the air has been crisp and it has not rained much near the Imperial Capital. The air is very dry. Perhaps this is the reason.
"According to our previous arrangements, if special circumstances arise, we can mobilize the Colorful Dragon Knights to maintain them. Why don't you go?" Chi Hanfeng said with a vaguely accusatory attitude.
"Your Excellency, General, I have arranged for someone to invite Deputy Commander Toyota of the Colorful Dragon Knights. I guess they are on their way." Lu Tian explained quickly.
"Quickly, send someone immediately to mobilize all the left-behind soldiers of the Colorful Dragon Knights into the city to maintain law and order. Also, arrange for all the infantry of the Xuanqing Earth Dragon Mercenary Group to go out on patrol. The leader of the Xuanqing Mercenary Group, Aminisia, is inside, waiting for me when I enter.
, you immediately arrange for the chamberlain to ask him to come out, just say it is my order and ask him to work hard tonight and lead the team himself."
"Yes! Your Majesty General."
Chi Hanfeng rearranged his clothes, squeezed out a smile on his face and entered the grand banquet hall again. During this period, several military leaders took advantage of him and asked kindly as he walked by: "General, is there anything outside?"
Something happened? Do you need help?"
"Where, where, it's just that my stomach is not feeling well." Chi Hanfeng changed the topic with a smile, and then saw the questioning look from the distance by Emperor Hongshi.
Before Chi Hanfeng could sit firmly on his butt, another chamberlain hurriedly walked out of the door, and the general's face suddenly turned into a bitter eggplant. Unexpectedly, the chamberlain did not look for him, but walked to the seat of two other imperial guests and whispered
After muttering a few words, the two envoys turned ugly and hurriedly stood up and left from both sides of the banquet hall.
Then, another chamberlain rushed in, hurriedly came to Chi Hanfeng and lowered his head to ask him to go out. Just as Chi Hanfeng was about to leave, the chamberlain beside Emperor Hongshi came over and stopped him: "Your Majesty, General, Your Majesty wants to know what happened.
What happened?"
"Oh, it's nothing. It's just that the salute and fireworks caused three fires in the city. Please inform Your Majesty that there have been no casualties yet. The Seven Colorful Dragon Knights and the clergy of the Holy Empire are in place to ensure the personal safety of the residents. Your Majesty, please don't
Being anxious has affected the banquet."
Chi Hanfeng immediately realized the seriousness of the gaffe when he arrived outside the banquet hall. Six or seven imperial soldiers outside the banquet hall had traces of fireworks on their bodies, and the two captains were all present.
"What happened?" Chi Hanfeng suppressed the anger in his heart and asked coldly. If he couldn't handle such a small matter well, there was really no need for the nearly 10,000 Forbidden Army troops to exist.
"General, I'm very sorry to bother you again..."
"Okay, okay, tell me directly what happened, don't beat around the bush." Chi Hanfeng's face was filled with frost.
"One of the three fires that just occurred has been put out, but two more occurred in the other two places. There are too many people in the imperial capital, and it is too difficult to evacuate. I went to ask the Colorful Dragon Knights to send reinforcements, but more than half an hour has passed.
No one has come. We have just sent two more squad captains to inform them." Hall, the acting deputy commander of the Guards, stepped forward and reported loudly.
"And..." Another captain, Zigya, hesitated to say what he wanted to say.
"Speak, don't hesitate."
"Yes, General, we need manpower to disperse the crowd. There are at least 100,000 residents in one block and more than 1,000 Imperial Guards and Swordsmen troops are there to evacuate. There is no way." Zigya expressed his opinion loudly: "We need manpower.
In previous years, all 10,000 Imperial Guard troops were mobilized during the Colorful Night, and the mercenary regiments and swordsman battalions were still needed to cooperate. Now our total manpower is only 9,000, and we still have to defend the palace, so we are stretched thin."
"Zigeya, I will allocate another team to you from the palace guards. You immediately arrange for people to go to the prince and duke's palaces of the empire. Send all military personnel to each palace to serve as servants. Allocate half of them to form a separate unit and use all your strength.
Put out the fire. Hall, you are now responsible for the security of the palace. You only have two squads of soldiers in your hands. Immediately designate the distance within 300 meters outside the palace as a restricted area."
Chi Hanfeng pondered again for a moment: "Now, let's announce immediately that tonight's night party is over, and all residents must return to their homes before 10:00 pm. Those who stay on the streets after the deadline will be invited to drink kung fu tea at the Gyeonggi General Government Office.
"
The two young team captains at the back subconsciously stuck out their tongues when they heard about Kung Fu tea. The Kung Fu tea at the General Government Office is delicious. Each cup of tea costs 15 gold coins, and each cup of hot water costs 5 gold coins. Every hour
The private room fee is worth 5 gold coins, and each plate of snacks is worth 20 gold coins. Once you are invited to drink tea, you will have to drink tea for at least 5 days. No matter how economical people tighten their belts, they will still spend 100 gold coins in 5 days.
Those who are wealthy can say that if they are short of money, they will immediately be sent to dig sand in the Shahe River area in the north of the imperial capital until the debt is paid off. Digging 100 bags of sand will only earn one silver coin. In the past few years, there have been as many as two or three people digging sand.
Years of people, and as time goes by, some people continue to break the sand digging record.
"Yes! General!" After receiving the order to expand the army's establishment, the two captains saluted and left quickly.
Chi Hanfeng smiled again and returned to the festive banquet hall. A chamberlain beside the emperor was already waiting at the seat. Chi Hanfeng smiled bitterly and whispered to the chamberlain: "There are several fires outside.
Arrange people to put out the fire. Also please inform Hongshi that since there are too few soldiers in the imperial capital this year, the Colorful Dragon Knights have to defend outside. Therefore, the Colorful Night will end at 10:00 pm. Please be mentally prepared.
"
Delicious drinks and delicious food were constantly being served, and most people didn't even notice what had just happened.
Suddenly, there was a deafening loud noise outside, and quite a few guests were shocked and their wine glasses fell to the ground, making a series of crisp sounds.
Followed by a series of loud noises, sitting in the hall, you can directly see the red light beating from the south window, the small tableware and bowls and chopsticks on the table jingled and vibrated, and then everyone