Chapter 1773: Breaking Through the Saint Martial Barracks! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Gallop!
Hooves thundered as Abusi withdrew his ten thousand Tongluo Cavalry.
But this was only a temporary withdrawal from the palace gates, not a wholesale retreat.
Hiss!
As Zhangchou Jianqiong watched the Tongluo leave, he sighed in relief.
Although he had spent nearly twenty years as the Annan Protector-General and had spent almost his entire life in danger, and although he was the fierce Tiger of the Empire, Zhangchou Jianqiong had found this bloodless negotiation the most dangerous event in his life by far.
After all, there was simply too much on the line in this battle.
”This negotiation was almost ruined by that Abutong. It's good His Highness was ready!”
Zhangchou Jianqiong turned to Chi Weisi and inwardly rejoiced.
His old subordinates behind him also found themselves still shivering from fear. For a moment, they had sensed that the Tongluo Great General had already made up his mind to attack.
They had done their best to appear calm, but if the Tongluo Cavalry had charged, they really wouldn't have been able to stop them.
Chi Weisi smiled and said, ”Heh, His Highness was also taking precautions. If it had been possible, I would have preferred fighting on the battlefield.”
In all things, preparation led to success and lack of preparation led to failure. Wang Chong had also not known that Abutong would appear, but he had still called Chi Weisi back and planted him in the Penal Court soldiers. It was just his habit to be so cautious.
”The Tongluo aren't that easy to persuade. They're simply moving according to what benefits them. Right now, our first priority is to find a way to help Wang Chong break this stalemate!” Zhangchou Jianqiong said.
When the nest was overturned, would the eggs still be safe? If they didn't stop the First Prince, countless people would be dragged into this mess, and Zhangchou Jianqiong could not even guarantee his own safety. This was one of the reasons he had appeared here.
”Hyah!”
With these thoughts in mind, Zhangchou Jianqiong quickly began to head back.
”Everyone, listen up! We're heading for the Imperial Palace's West Gate!”
Zhangchou Jianqiong charged off with his two thousand soldiers, passing through the open gate of the Imperial Palace and heading for the West Gate.
The Imperial Palace of the Great Tang had four main gates: East, South, West, and North. The one that King Qi and the other officials used to enter and exit the palace was known as the Palace Gate, but to be more precise, this was the South Gate. The East Gates and West Gates could also be used, but they were much less famous than the South Gate.
One of his old subordinates couldn't help but worriedly ask, ”Milord, the Tongluo still haven't left. What do we do if they…”
”Relax; Abusi and the Tongluo regard promises far more importantly than we do. If not, the Tongluo Cavalry would have never become renowned throughout the world!”
As Zhangchou Jianqiong spoke, a massive black halo erupted from beneath his feet and spread to all his soldiers. The strength of these two thousand elites exploded as they rushed toward the West Gate.
Not long after Zhangchou Jianqiong had gone, Chi Weisi smiled and glanced in the direction of the Qian, Center, and Kun Gates. But instead of heading there, he passed through the gates and rode off in another direction.
This battle had just begun…
He had an even more important task ahead of him!
……
Elsewhere, Wang Chong and Hou Junji silently stared at each other while Miyasame Ayaka, the Fifth Prince, Li Jingzhong, and Fei Yuhan nervously watched.
The ten thousand Tongluo Cavalry had surged over like a massive wave, come to a sudden stop, and then quickly retreated. This short period of time had been packed with twists and turns.
Even though they couldn't see anything, the shift in the mood told everyone that something had happened with the Tongluo.
After all, given their speed, the Tongluo should have already been attacking the three gates.
Whoosh!
A few seconds later, a gyrfalcon descended and landed amongst the Imperial Army stationed at Hou Junji's side.
An Imperial Army soldier glanced at the report, paled, and rushed up.
”Milord, bad news! The Tongluo…”
But before he could walk very far, a sharp rebuke exploded in his ears.
”Silence!”
Fei Yuhan suddenly turned his head, and his freezing eyes immediately shut the Imperial Army soldier up.
It was obvious that the Tongluo had withdrawn. Wouldn't announcing this fact just ruin morale for no reason?
Fei Yuhan naturally would not permit him to do such a thing.
”I truly underestimated you. To think that you would make him withdraw…!”