Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

The funeral procession left Xiaoci County yesterday and will be stationed in Mafang Town tonight.

Emperor Xifeng's tent was built in the middle, surrounded by a thousand dragon guards, and further outside were two infantry camps and two horse camps.

Scattered on the outermost layer are the clan members, nobles, wives and servants of each family accompanying them.

It was late at night, but the lights were still on in the tent hall. While reviewing the memorial sent today, Emperor Xifeng summoned several accompanying generals.

"It's late at night. Your Majesty, please rest early. It's important to take care of the dragon's body." Qingyang Hou Qifeng, the commander of Xiaoqi Camp, said through the bead curtain.

"Yes, I understand. However, state affairs are complicated and we can't afford to slack off for a day." Emperor Xifeng said calmly, "What time is it?"

Dai Quan, who was standing next to him, said hurriedly: "Go back to the emperor, it's almost the third update."

Emperor Xifeng said: "There are many people in the team talking about things. Is there anything you can do today?"

Fenwu Camp Commander and Security Hou Xiong Chao said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, everything is fine today. All the ministers are keeping an eye on it. The Holy Master is here, and the entourage of the families do not dare to cause trouble."

"That's good. How many days do you have until you can return to Beijing?" Emperor Xifeng said.

"Go back to the emperor. The return trip should be faster. We will arrive at Shenjing in about seven or eight days." Xingyang Marquis Pei Qing, the commander of Xingqi Camp, said.

"Who's on duty tonight?"

"Back to the emperor, I am commanding you together with my relatives." Su Qiang, the commander of the martial arts camp and the Marquis of Yanqing, said.

"Well, I'm a little tired. Let's kneel down and go down to guard ourselves." Emperor Xifeng waved his hand.

"Yes, I will leave." The four commanders bowed and left.

Qi Feng came out, cupped his hands towards Su Qiang, and said with a smile: "Old Su, I'll go back and arrange the defense first. We can't cause trouble while we're on duty."

Su Qiang said with a smile: "If there is any trouble, it doesn't matter. I will also tell the bastards below not to cheat."

Qi Feng smiled and nodded, and returned to his tent. There were already more than a dozen people waiting in the tent, all of them were the generals, battalion commanders, guerrillas and other mid-to-high-level generals of the Xiaoqi Battalion.

"Brothers, I have called you here for an urgent matter." Qi Feng said slowly.

"Please give me your instructions, sir." Everyone said with cupped hands.

"I just got a secret report that someone is going to rebel tonight!" Qi Feng said in a deep voice.

Everyone was shocked and asked: "Who is so bold?"

"Star Riding Camp, Martial Arts Camp!" Qi Feng said.

Everyone took a breath of cold air. The accompanying battalion of cavalry and infantry rebelled? I immediately realized that this matter might not be simple.

"This is a military order personally signed by Governor Tu of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. This is a troop dispatching order from the Ministry of War issued by the First Assistant Division Prime Minister. This is the imperial edict of the Supreme Emperor in the palace, ordering me to quell the rebels! Take a look."

Qi Feng placed three items on the big case for everyone to inspect.

After everyone checked, they looked at each other. The things were all real. It was just that they were in the camp. Why did they need to ask for the imperial edict from the Supreme Emperor? However, everyone understood it tacitly and did not say anything.

Qi Feng said: "Brothers have been with me for many years and know that I will not lead big guys into ditches. Now the Supreme Emperor, the Military Aircraft Department, and the Fifth Army Commander's Office have military orders. Do you have any objections?"

Everyone was his confidants. Although they knew that this matter was different, they pretended to be confused and hurriedly bowed and said: "We will obey the general's order."

Nowadays, the situation is prohibitive. Anyone who dares to speak out will be sacrificed to the flag. Everyone is not a fool. Anyway, someone is taking the blame. I am just executing military orders. What should I be afraid of?

"Okay! Since everyone has the heart to be loyal to the king and serve the country, I will definitely ask for rewards from my brothers after the deed is accomplished.

Heavenly soldiers will come to help later. We and the brothers from Fenwu Camp will attack from inside and outside and defeat the rebellion in one fell swoop. Qi Feng waved his hand.

Everyone's hearts are on fire. It seems that there has been a plan from above. Now the troops in the camp are quite equal. If there is strong reinforcements, and there is a sudden attack, there is no need to worry about not being able to take down the two battalions of Xingqi and Lianwu.

"Each of you go down and organize your troops quietly. Don't try to scare the enemy." Qi Feng said.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, we'll understand." Everyone rushed away excitedly. If things go wrong, they can blame it on Qi Feng. If things go wrong, they won't be promoted or rich.

Qi Feng smiled slightly, thinking that everything was safe. When he came out of the camp, he met the security guard Hou Xiong Chao approaching. He went to greet him and whispered: "Is Fenwu camp ready?"

Xiong Chao laughed in a low voice and said: "The people below are all brothers for many years. I heard that we want to quell the rebellion and fight against rebellion. What's wrong with making contributions? With military morale at our disposal, we are sure to win this battle."

"When will reinforcements arrive?"

"It should be soon."

While the two were talking, they suddenly heard the thunderous sound of hoofbeats coming from the official road to the west. They clapped their hands in unison and said, "Here we come!"

"Quickly, you and I must organize the army and open the camp gate."

"Good Le!"

The two looked at each other, smiled, and left in a hurry.

Pei Qing, the commander of the Star Cavalry Battalion, and Su Qiang, the commander of the Martial Arts Camp, were startled when they heard the sound of hoofbeats approaching like a sea wave. The Holy Master is here, who dares to disturb him?
The two men hurriedly put on their gear and came out. They saw the camp was in chaos, but Xiaoqi Camp and Fenwu Camp had already been prepared.

The two looked at each other, felt cold in their hearts, and shouted: "Qi Feng, Xiong Chao, what do you want to do? Who is coming?"

Qi Fengli ignored him, smiled coldly, and shouted: "Brothers, Pei Qing and Su Qiang have ulterior motives and intend to rebel. Follow me to protect them! Kill them!"

"Kill!" Tens of thousands of soldiers shouted in unison, killing from left to right.

"How dare you rebel! Brothers, Xiaoqi Camp and Fenwu Camp have rebelled. Kill them!"

Pei Qing and Su Qiang were shocked. They were both veteran generals in the army. Although they were frightened, they quickly ordered their men to meet the enemy and protect the Chinese army's tent.

Four battalions of soldiers and horses, thirty to forty thousand people, fought together in an instant, and the shouts of killing went straight into the sky, frightening the outermost entourage to tremble.

But thousands of cavalry were seen rushing from the official road, following the open camp gate, and charging into the military formation.

Originally two battalions versus two battalions, and with the assistance of a thousand elite dragon guards, Pei Qing and Su Qiang were caught off guard, but they were able to withstand the offensive of Qi Feng and Xiong Chao.

However, the situation suddenly deteriorated as the three battalions of cavalry attacked from behind.

Pei and Su led their troops to retreat steadily and retreated to the Chinese army's tent. They were surprised. They were all killed, so why did your Majesty say nothing?

The two looked at each other and shouted: "Brothers, hold on, reinforcements will be here soon. Everyone who protects us will be rewarded heavily!"

After saying that, the two of them turned back and got into the tent hall, reporting: "Your Majesty, Xiaoqi Camp, Fenwu Camp and several cavalry battalions have rebelled. Now the rebels are strong. I swear to protect your Majesty to break through. Please change your clothes and mount your horse quickly."

"There is no need to panic. I order the soldiers to resist desperately. I have my own opinion." Emperor Xifeng said.

Pei and Su hurriedly said: "I obey the order."

When the two came out, they were both a little confused. Could it be that the emperor had already expected that he had other methods?

However, seeing the visibly reduced number of our own soldiers, the enemy troops approaching to more than ten feet, and encircling them from all sides, my heart gradually sank.

Five battalions versus two battalions, and there was no suspense about a quick victory.

After killing for another half an hour, all the soldiers of the two battalions were dead and wounded. No matter how elite Long Jinwei was, he could not withstand the enemy's large number of soldiers, so they died in battle one after another.

Pei and Su secretly thought that they had no luck today, so they simply led their soldiers to kill him.

But when he saw arrows falling like rain, and the soldiers around him fell down after being struck by arrows, Pei Su roared in grief, but it was of no avail. Qi Feng and Xiong Chao waved their hands coldly and ordered their men to charge back, capturing and killing hundreds of remaining soldiers in an instant.

Both Pei and Su suffered numerous wounds, were captured alive, and were brought before the rebels.

Looking at his former colleagues, Pei Qing spat out a mouthful of blood and cursed angrily: "Qi Feng, Xiong Chao, you two thieves dare to rebel, you will definitely die a good death!"

Seeing that the overall situation had been decided, the generals of the Tiger Cavalry Battalion, Qing Cavalry Battalion, and Leopard Cavalry Battalion who rushed to the rescue came around and sneered: "You two rebelled, what does it have to do with me? We are here to quell the rebellion."

"Bah! Rebel! Do you think you can confuse right and wrong? There are so many loyal people in the capital, can you kill Feng Ding, Zhao Xing, and Wei Bao all?" Su Qiang cursed.

Qi Feng and others laughed and said: "You think we only have this few manpower? If you are to blame, it's your ignorance of current affairs. If you follow us, you will definitely have a share of the success of the dragon afterwards."

"Fuck your mother! I have been loyal and loyal for generations, how can I associate with you and other rebellious people!"

"If I had known earlier, I would have killed you and other thieves long ago!"

Xiong Chao smiled and said, "It is precisely because the Governor knows that you are unreliable that he will not involve you in collaborating on big things."

Zhao Xing said: "What nonsense are you talking to them about? Where is the emperor?"

"Of course it's in the tent. We just met him just now." Qi Feng said with a smile.

"Let's go, arrest these two rebels and go to see the emperor." Feng Ding said.

Everyone entered the tent hall together and saw Emperor Xifeng sitting behind a bead curtain, with only an eunuch standing beside him. Because of the dim light and the curtain, they could not see clearly.

"Your Majesty, Pei Qing and Su Qiang have rebelled and have been captured by us. Please forgive them." Qi Feng and the others stopped kneeling and cupped their hands.

Pei Qing and Su Qiang struggled and just cursed.

Emperor Xifeng said: "My dear friends, thank you for your hard work. Please step back."

Qi Feng and others looked at each other and felt something was wrong. According to Jin Shang's character, he would not be so easy to give in.

Pei Qing and Su Qiang underground also noticed something strange, and a glimmer of hope surged in their hearts.

"It's not very safe here. Your Majesty, please follow us back to the capital." Xiong Chao said.

Emperor Xifeng remained silent.

Everyone frowned and waved their hands. Seven or eight soldiers rushed forward, opened the curtain, grabbed Emperor Xifeng and Dai Quan, and pulled it down. "

"What?!" Qi Feng and others were scared to death.

Pei Qing and Su Qiang laughed so much that they shed tears.

"You! How dare you pretend to be His Majesty! You are seeking death!" Qi Feng was furious and pulled out his sword with a clang, but was stopped by Xiong Chao.

"Look for it! I heard the emperor speak just now. He is determined to be here!" Xiong Chao shouted.

All the soldiers quickly searched through boxes and cabinets.

Pei Qing laughed and said: "You stupid pigs, don't you know that there is such a thing as ventriloquism in the world? Hahaha, you are finished. We have all been deceived by the emperor."

Zhao Xing grabbed "Emperor Xifeng" and shouted angrily: "Say! Where is the emperor? If you don't tell me, I will chop you off inch by inch!"

"Emperor Xifeng" didn't show any fear and sneered: "I'm right here, what else is Marquis Niling looking for?" His voice was exactly the same as today's.

"Marquis Ningling, our family is also here." "Dai Quan" smiled, his voice soft and high-pitched, no different from the voice he heard every day.

Zhao Xing looked in disbelief, his hands softened, and he took two steps back.

Qi Feng and others also had pale faces. Apparently Emperor Xifeng had already known about their plan and had planned it, leaving a substitute to cover up the situation.

Thinking that yesterday's placement of Zi Gong into the underground palace was Jinshang's last public appearance, and now it has been more than a day, Jinshang may have secretly returned to Beijing.

A sharp look flashed in Feng Ding's eyes, and he waved his hand and said, "Pull these two pretenders down and chop them down."

"Yes." Several soldiers came up and pulled the two dead soldiers away.

Pei Qing smiled and said: "Old Feng, why don't we behead both of us to fulfill our reputation of loyalty and martyrdom? Now that the incident has been leaked, do you still want to fight with the emperor?"

Hahaha, if I die, the emperor will not treat my son badly! And you are destined to end up killing the Nine Tribes! Hahahaha...uh. "

Qi Feng snorted coldly and stabbed his throat with his sword.

Su Qiang knew that he would not be spared, so he sneered and said: "Old man, come on, come on, give me a good time. When you get down, tell me how you were so stubborn by the emperor."

Qi Feng's face turned red and white. Thinking of the possible results, he could hardly hold the sword steady.

"Noisy!" Xiong Chao chopped Su Qiang over with a knife and shouted: "Return to Beijing immediately to stabilize the overall situation, and there may be a glimmer of hope."

"That's right, let's go quickly!" Everyone did not dare to stay and hurriedly called on all the troops to leave quickly.

The clan members, nobles, wives and other people who were accompanying him didn't know what had happened. Seeing the flames of the Chinese army camp rising into the sky, they were so frightened that they pissed themselves and ran away in all directions.

Jia She saw the chaos around him, with cries and screams incessantly heard. He hurriedly called everyone, saying: "There has been a mutiny! Hurry, prepare your horses and chariots, and return to the capital as quickly as possible."

Jia Lian and Jia Qiang agreed and hurriedly went to give orders to their servants.

Jia Huan rolled his eyes and said, "Sir, we can't go back to Beijing at this moment."

"You bastard! Just go when I ask you to. If you dare to say anything more, watch your skin carefully!" Jia She scolded.

Mrs. Wang also reprimanded: "Brother Huan, what time has it been? If you are still out of tune, why don't you go quickly?"

Jia Huan frowned and said, "It's just an official way back to the capital. What should I do if I encounter rebels later?"

Jia She scolded: "The rebels have their own commanders, so what do they have to do with us? Now that the emperor is gone, they are going to do big things, so why do they still care about us?"

Jia Huan shook his head and said: "We are not afraid of ten thousand, but just in case. Let's go back to Xiaoci County to avoid the limelight."

"Bastard! You, how dare you be disobedient and unfilial?!" Jia She, Mrs. Xing, and Mrs. Wang scolded in unison.

Jia Huan cupped his hands and said: "If you are not going to accept the order of the emperor, let alone your elders? Come here! Take care of the eldest master and the two wives. Let's go back to Xiaoci County to guard the mausoleum of the Queen Mother for a few days!"

"Yes!" All the soldiers agreed in unison.

"You, you... are bold!" Jia She and others were so angry that they were speechless.

"Brother Huan, isn't there something wrong with this?" Jia Lian came in to persuade him, but for the sake of Jia Huan's personal soldiers, he did not act like a brother.

Jia Huan ignored him, turned back and went out, shouting: "Follow me, anyone who dares to disobey will be shot to death!"

"Yes!" The soldiers sent by Jia Cong had already controlled the crowd and shouted in unison.

But when Qi Feng and others came out and saw the chaos of people and horses outside the camp, they all wanted to flee back to the capital. The official roads were blocked and there was no way they could pass by.

Zhao Xing pointed his riding whip and shouted angrily: "Kill me! Kill! Kill!"

"Come here, chop down everything that's blocking the road!"

When the rebels heard the order, they slashed and killed indiscriminately with their swords, and for a while the whole field was wailing. (End of chapter)