Chapter 244: The Enemy Arrives

In one day, the king's city changed its owner three times. Although ordinary people didn't know what happened, they also felt that something big had happened.

The huge demon that appeared in the palace, the flying feather army that covered the sky, and the fully armed army everywhere on the streets made the whole king's city full of tension.

When some wealthy businessmen smelled danger, they took their families away from the king's city through various channels at a great cost. Many officials also wanted to leave, but all officials' houses were guarded by imperial guards, and even a maid in the house could not leave.

Most of those who stayed were ordinary people with no power or money. As time went by, panic became more and more intense in their hearts.

Gradually, in the streets and alleys, some people with good intentions began to gossip and quietly told their friends what they knew.

For example, Han Luoling was a demon witch who confused Emperor Wu and brought disaster to the world.

For example, Han Xu was a person who was destined to be robbed. If he didn't die, the world would be in chaos, wars would break out, and people would suffer.

For example, the demon that appeared in the palace that day was the incarnation of Han Luoling and Han Xu.

One night later, many people walked out of their homes and gathered outside the government office, demanding the execution of Han Luoling and Han Xu, and giving an explanation to the people of the world.

The same thing happened not only in the royal city, but also in every city of the Dawu Dynasty, big and small. The most serious ones, except for the royal city, were the cities in the southern border.

After the King of Wei left with the elite of the Suzaku Army, the Wushen Cult members who had just been suppressed began to revive again, and from the initial sparks, they quickly developed into a prairie fire.

Of course, their target of venting their anger was naturally the greatest contributor to the destruction of the Wushen Cult, Han Xu.

Moreover, they also released a statement to prove that the Wushen personally predicted that Han Xu was the one who should be robbed, and also said that the King of Wei did not hesitate to disobey the gods in order to protect Han Xu, and should be killed together with Han Xu.

In the palace, in the Shenwu Hall, civil and military officials were neatly arranged in two rows, just like they usually attended court, except that the person on the dragon throne was replaced by Wu Xiuqi.

Wu Xiuxian and Wu Xiuren would naturally not come, and the prince did not make things difficult for them. Even if he acquiesced, there would be many opportunities to deal with them in the future, so there was no need to rush.

Prime Minister Si Nan was standing at the front. After being imprisoned in the Tianlao, Si Nan had lost a lot of weight, and his face was a little sallow, but now everyone could see that he was happy.

The prince succeeded to the throne, and Si Nan was his grandfather. With this relationship, Si Nan would probably have more power in the future than before.

He was picked up from the Tianlao in the afternoon. After he came out, the first thing he did was neither to go back to his house to rest nor to go to the palace to see the prince, but to change into a clean set of clothes, and then visit the houses of the major officials one by one.

After his efforts, officials above the ninth level accepted the fact that the prince succeeded to the throne.

Now no one still has hope that Emperor Wu can recover, and many people even think that he has fallen. Otherwise, how could he not react at all when such a big thing happened in the palace?

People are animals that seek benefits and avoid harm. Since Emperor Wu is no longer alive, the brothers Wu Xiuxian and Wu Xiuren are also dead, and Wu Xiufu is dead, and none of the other princes are useful.

Under this premise, the succession of the crown prince is not only legitimate, but also the best choice for everyone.

What's more, half of the people in the court are Si Nan's disciples, and they are more efficient when speaking.

As for those who supported Wu Xiuxian and Wu Xiuren before, they also seized this opportunity to change their allegiance.

In the face of interests, loyalty is ridiculous and extravagant.

So the long-lost harmony finally appeared in the court. The newly appointed Minister of Rites by the crown prince has requested to hold the enthronement ceremony. After the crown prince declined politely, he finally couldn't stand the enthusiasm of the ministers and agreed that the Ministry of Rites should start preparations.

However, a harsh military report broke the harmony.

"Report!" A soldier of the imperial guards ran into the hall in a hurry.

"Why are you so flustered?" The prince asked in a deep voice. It was his first time to manage the government affairs. He was also trying to make himself look more calm and majestic, just like when Emperor Wu was sitting here.

"Report to Your Highness!" The soldier knelt on one leg and panted, "The King of Wei led a thousand elite Suzaku troops and is less than a hundred miles away from the south gate of the royal city."

The prince's expression was condensed, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes. He scolded: "The King of Wei? Bringing the Suzaku troops to the royal city? What does he want to do? Rebellion?"

In fact, he had known the King of Wei's movements for a long time, and his anger now was just for the civil and military officials to see.

He knew that the King of Wei was most likely here for Han Xu, and the prince had long been clear about what happened in the southern border.

Anyone who was close to Han Xu was regarded as an enemy by the prince.

"Uncle Xia, the King of Wei's trip is clearly ill-intentioned. How many troops do you think are needed to take him down?"

In the Shenwu Hall, there was silence and no one dared to speak.

No one could have thought that the prince would prepare to attack a king of a different surname on the first day of his reign.

Back then, the four kings of different surnames followed Emperor Wu in his campaigns, but they made great contributions and countless masters died in their hands.

Each of them is an invincible master.

Not to mention that each of the four kings of different surnames has an invincible army.

Although the Suzaku Army and the Feiyu Army have not been ranked, their strength will not differ too much. Even if the Suzaku Army has fewer people, the combat effectiveness of a single soldier is higher than that of the Feiyu Army.

In other words, even if the King of Wei can be defeated, the price King Xia has to pay will not be small.

What's more, the people who came might not be from the King of Wei.

"Your Highness, I want to talk to you alone." King Xia did not directly agree to the prince's request, but asked for a private chat.

So, the two went to the imperial study alone.

On a hillside about a hundred miles outside the west gate of the royal city, King Wei and a thousand soldiers of the Suzaku Army came in the smoke and dust. Next to King Wei was an adjutant with a very handsome appearance.

Bai Yiyi spent a lot of effort to sneak out of the city in a merchant team last night. She traveled all night and finally found King Wei and told him about Han Xu's arrangement.

Through the Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Note in Bai Yiyi's hand, King Wei also contacted Han Xu. After understanding the situation, King Wei became more worried about Han Xu's situation.

The Four-Elephant Locking Heaven Array is extremely domineering. Even if he himself is trapped in it, he has to pay a very painful price to break out of the array. Although Han Xu said that he has entered the extraordinary, King Wei thinks that it is a foolish dream for him to leave the Four-Elephant Locking Heaven Array.

What's more, there are masters in the palace.

However, King Wei also knew that Han Xu was a man with secrets, otherwise he would never have entered the extraordinary at such a young age. In this situation, he had no choice but to trust Han Xu.

After discussing with Bai Yiyi, King Wei agreed to Han Xu's idea, but he still had to show it, so he led the Suzaku Army towards the royal city.

When they were only thirty miles away from the royal city, the messenger sent by the palace finally appeared.

"King Wei, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince learned that you were coming to the royal city and invited you to the palace for a chat." After the messenger finished speaking, he saluted King Wei and continued, "However, His Royal Highness hopes that the Suzaku Army can be stationed outside the city to avoid disturbing the people."

"Okay!" King Wei agreed more readily than expected.