Chapter 51 [Speculation]

Donggong Liu led 6,000 troops to march to the southwest Gobi Desert.

This news quickly spread throughout Kyoto.

Officials of all ranks and ordinary people were all talking about it.

The Eastern Palace has six commanders and six thousand troops, including three thousand female soldiers.

Moreover, six thousand versus fifty thousand...

No matter how you look at it, there's no chance of winning.

On the city walls and on both sides of the streets, countless people gathered and watched the six thousand people establish their presence in Beijing.

"Is this the guard of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Looks like he's in good spirits."

"Half of them are female soldiers. Is this okay?"

"I'm afraid you're just going to get yourself killed, right?"

Many people whispered.

But, without exception, all are not optimistic.

"Why are these female soldiers more beautiful than each other?"

"If this were used on the battlefield, I'm afraid the enemy's combat effectiveness would double when they see it, right?" someone laughed.

"Of course I want to fight with them."

"The army has set out, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not shown up until now. Does this mean he knows that he will be defeated?"

Those civil and military officials at least showed up.

Even if it's just a pretense, it's still a pretense after all.

However, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace never showed up from beginning to end.

On the city wall, Yan Ruohai looked at the six thousand people going away and frowned slightly.

"These six thousand people are not simple!"

Zhuge put his hands in his sleeves, "It is indeed extraordinary, but there are only 6,000 of them. Against 50,000, there is no chance of winning."

Yan Ruohai looked at the six thousand people leaving in the dust and did not respond.

"What do you think of this battle?" Zhuge asked.

Since Yan Ruohai didn't say anything, he took the initiative to ask.

Nowadays, many people in Kyoto are discussing this matter.

Yan Ruohai was silent for a moment, and analyzed objectively:

“These six thousand men look extraordinary, and their fighting power is probably not inferior to that of the Black Cavalry.

However, there are fewer people.

The gap in numbers is too big, and the chances of winning are slim. "

Hearing this, Zhuge nodded and said, "Same interpretation."

“Three thousand female soldiers, no matter how powerful they are, are still just women after all.

The prince's action will probably become a topic of controversy throughout the world."

Zhu Ge and Yan Ruohai, the two organizers of the Inspection Institute, were not optimistic about this battle at all.

"I'm afraid these six thousand troops will be wiped out." Zhu Ge shook his head slightly.

"I heard that the person in charge is one of the four maids around the prince. What's her name..." Yan Ruohai couldn't remember the name for a moment.

"Spring, summer, autumn and winter, the autumn bamboo among plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum." Zhu Ge said.

"Yes, it's her. A woman in charge, and she's so young. I don't know what the prince thinks."

Yan Ruohai was a little confused about this.

Zhuge also shook his head, "Six thousand people, what a pity..."

The two seemed to have seen the scene where six thousand troops were wiped out and became the laughing stock of the world.

“By the way, in the southwest Gobi Desert, the Tianya Society is plotting a rebellion, carrying the banner of the Crown Prince.

The prince must make a statement on this matter.

Maybe this is a helpless move," Zhuge analyzed.

In order to prove his innocence and clear himself of any connection with the incident, the prince had no choice but to send out his own guards to encircle and suppress the rebellion.

In this way, regardless of the outcome, his innocence can be proven.

It’s a pity that out of the six thousand troops, I’m afraid not a single one will come back alive.

"Perhaps, this is the only explanation." Yan Ruohai nodded.

After much thought, this is the only explanation.

These six thousand people are the pawns that have been abandoned by the prince.

"It's so cruel. Six thousand people just gave up as soon as they said they would." Yan Ruohai sighed.

"Such a prince may not be a blessing for the Kingdom of Qing." Zhu Ge narrowed his eyes slightly.

He had never approved of the Crown Prince, and he was even less optimistic about what was happening now.

If anyone supports changing the crown prince, he would definitely be one of them.

"Wait, it won't be long before the news comes." Zhu Ge said calmly.

Six thousand against fifty thousand, just one charge would wipe out the entire army.

Therefore, this battle will definitely be very short.

This is Zhuge's prediction.

"It seems that we need to prepare early. If the six thousand troops are wiped out, perhaps His Majesty will send the Black Cavalry to fight." Yan Ruohai said.

"Indeed, you and I need to prepare early." Zhuge agreed.

After that, he paused, "Bingyun's side..."

Today, Donggong Liu led his troops to the southwest Gobi Desert, and Yan Bingyun also left Beijing on the same day.

A carriage and a caravan slowly left the capital from the north gate.

Inside the carriage, Yan Bingyun had a stern face and a cold expression.

Holding a long sword in his hand, he sat upright and was meticulous.

"Sir, the Crown Prince's guards, the Six Commanders of the Eastern Palace, with 6,000 men and horses, have already left the city through the west gate and left Kyoto."

Outside the carriage, someone reported in a low voice.

Hearing this, Yan Bingyun was silent for a while, then sighed:

"Six thousand people, what a pity..."

"Sir, do you think that the Crown Prince will lose this battle?" asked the confidant.

"Six thousand against fifty thousand, do you think there's a chance of winning?" Yan Bingyun asked back.

"Uh...no." the man replied.

Think about it carefully, six thousand against fifty thousand, how can you win?
I’m afraid that all 6,000 men will be wiped out.

"There are six thousand people, three thousand of whom are women. This is tantamount to committing suicide." Yan Bingyun shook his head.

"This prince is really getting more and more stupid!"

In this regard, Yan Bingyun did not hide his contempt and disdain at all.

"Young Master, please be careful..." the confidant reminded.

"Just wait and see, out of six thousand people, I'm afraid not a single one will come back alive.

By then, even the reputation of Qing Kingdom will be affected by the prince.

This is clearly a case of sacrificing the pawn to save the king, treating the lives of 6,000 people as nothing and simply abandoning them."

Yan Bingyun was very ashamed of this.

If anyone supports changing the crown prince, he is one of them.

"Master, the fight hasn't even started yet. What if we can win?" said the confidant.

"Six thousand against fifty thousand, there is no chance of winning. If you can win with this, I will tear my head off and kick it like a ball!"

Yan Bingyun considered himself to be noble and never said such things.

Now, he is also angry with the prince.

I was filled with anger at the prince's decision to sacrifice his chariot to save his king.

"Last night in the imperial study, Your Majesty should have..." Yan Bingyun stopped talking halfway and did not finish his words.

However, the implication is very clear.

Now, he is very disappointed with the prince.

"Unfortunately, now that I am about to leave Kyoto, I can't do anything about what happens next." Yan Bingyun sighed.

"He must be crazy to send a woman to lead the team!" Yan Bingyun became even angrier when talking about this.

"I'm afraid that this maid disobeyed him at night and was unwilling to sacrifice herself, so he treated her as an abandoned child." Yan Bingyun speculated maliciously.

"I'm afraid this is the only possibility!"

Fei Yan Bingyun, in fact, many people think that Qiu Zhu was abandoned because she disobeyed Li Chengqian, which is why she was treated as a discarded pawn.

Many people felt sorry for Qiu Zhu.

For a time, the reputation of Crown Prince Li Chengqian in Kyoto dropped to an extremely low point.

Many civil and military officials began to write letters to impeach him.

In just one morning, Emperor Qing's desk was already piled with memorials.

Without exception, they all impeached the crown prince.

"Let's go back and wait and see what happens next."

On the city wall, Yan Ruohai and Zhu Ge turned around and left.

Both of them had a premonition that this expedition would be a disgrace.

Not only will the crown prince's reputation be affected, but the Qing Kingdom may also be implicated.

(End of this chapter)