lcionline Chapter 476 This is a Rebellion
Chapter 476 This is a Rebellion
"Alright, stop talking nonsense. Just tell me how many troops you have? Are you even capable of fighting them?"
Tang Jingyao glanced at Sikong Jin with some impatience; he already understood what she meant.
"The total number is nearly 250,000."
This is the most conservative estimate.
In the past two years, the recruitment of soldiers and horses in Malan City and Hangu City has never been relaxed. Especially with sufficient food and strong financial support, why worry about not being able to recruit soldiers and buy horses?
"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"
Tang Jingyao looked at Sikong Jin with some shock!
In just a few years, they were able to build an army of more than 200,000!
"You've really gone all out!"
Sikong Jin smiled modestly, "I have already sent someone to contact Lord Ji. He also has more than 100,000 troops under his command. As long as we join forces to attack Xing Qiyu's royal army, I believe we will not be at a disadvantage. The most urgent task now is to rescue my mother and Ji Wuge and eliminate any future troubles."
"You're really planning to rebel? I'm afraid it's not as simple as just rebelling, is it?"
Tang Jingyao looked at Sikong Jin with a somewhat solemn expression.
Sikong Jin nodded. “The world will eventually unite after a long period of division; this is an inevitable trend. I suppose you are aware of the situation in Nanzhou. Forgive my bluntness, but I can only tell you pessimistically that the formidable fighting power of the Northern Imperial Army is beyond our ability to withstand. I personally feel extremely pessimistic about the future of Dayong.”
"So you mean the Northern Emperor's next target is the Great Yong Dynasty, is that right?"
Tang Jingyao was not stupid; he knew the situation in Nanzhou very well. Now that Dayong was in chaos, it was the perfect time to make a move.
Xing Qiyu underestimated Di Beizun. He originally planned to take advantage of the lull in Di Beizun's attack on Tiansheng to quickly consolidate his power and seize the opportunity of Da Zhou's respite to quickly eliminate Sikong Jin and control the entire Zhongzhou without being restrained by anyone. Unexpectedly, Di Beizun's war in Nanzhou ended so quickly.
Sikong Jin nodded heavily and did not hide anything, "Emperor Beizun's army has arrived outside Yanmen Pass and will launch an attack soon. When the time comes, the enemy will be at the gates of the city, and you will have no choice but to submit. My army will also march east after the war begins and capture the capital of Dayong."
"What's your justification? What's your justification for going to war? Ah Jin, this is treason, do you understand?"
"Brother, I can't care about that anymore. The court betrayed me first. Look at what happened to my father, a loyal and virtuous man. If I don't take the initiative, am I supposed to wait for Xing Qiyu to come and kill me? And there's Brother Ji, the Ji family, Lord Xing Qiyu... I believe there are countless people who are dissatisfied with Xing Qiyu's rule. As long as we raise the banner of righteousness to punish him, all forces will respond."
“Ajin, you need to think this through. If you join forces with the Northern Army to attack my Great Yong, this is not called raising the banner of righteousness, but selling out your country for personal gain. You are a traitor, you are rebelling!”
"Brother, during the Battle of Hangu Pass, it was the court that abandoned us. Now you're talking to me about betraying the country and being traitors? Hmph, they betrayed us first. The essence of the Great Yong Dynasty is long gone. What's the point of talking about loyalty? The corrupt court and system are destined to be destroyed like dry leaves, ushering in a new era of prosperity and glory!"
After Sikong Jin finished speaking, Tang Jingyao fell silent, and a heavy expression appeared on his handsome face.
It must be admitted that what Sikong Jin said is true!
During the Battle of Hangu Pass, the imperial court had essentially left Xingqi Tian and his men to their own devices, intending to let them fend for themselves. They had almost no hope or illusions about Hangu Pass and simply watched it go without offering any support or dispatching any large army to rescue the soldiers and civilians trapped there.
If it weren't for the 200,000 troops that Sikong Jin borrowed from the Great Zhou, Hangu Pass would no longer exist, and Xingqi Tian and his men would probably have been defeated long ago.
From that time on, the soldiers and people of Hangu Pass lost faith and hope in the Dayong Dynasty. They all supported Sikong Jin as king, especially since Sikong Jin implemented a series of policies in the Wangzhou region of Hangu Pass, which spared the people from the war, allowed them to survive the flames of war, and enabled them to live a better life than before.
Seeing Tang Jingyao fall silent, Sikong Jin took a calm breath, her starry eyes filled with a frank and honest light. She no longer concealed anything and spoke frankly, “Brother, how can the current court not chill one’s heart? Isn’t the Ji family a living example? And what about Lord Xing Qitian? We originally served as officials, originally for the sake of all living beings, so that the people could live a good life and no longer suffer the ravages of war. The Northern Emperor of Great Zhou, a supreme powerhouse, has always advocated governing the world with a combination of virtue and law. He has controlled most of Fengyun’s territory with a strong iron fist. Under his rule, Great Zhou enjoys favorable weather and peace. Countless people in Fengyun probably aspire to become citizens of Great Zhou. He is a great emperor of all time, a wise and benevolent ruler, which is why I am willing to follow him to conquer the world and achieve the unification of the world as soon as possible.”
Tang Jingyao's already heavy gaze grew even more so. He stared intently at Sikong Jin, his eyes flickering with an unpredictable light. "Ajin, are the rumors about you and the Northern Emperor true or false? You really... are you... I met with the Ninth Princess alone before, originally intending to inquire about your marriage to her. Unexpectedly, she told me directly that your previous engagement no longer exists. I found it strange at the time, and when I asked her why, she wouldn't say. Now it seems, did you abandon the Ninth Princess because of the Northern Emperor?"
Tang Jingyao's tone was somewhat serious, and he looked at Sikong Jin with some disapproval, "Ajin, you're not a child anymore. You know the seriousness of this matter. How many years has the Ninth Princess waited for you? How could you do this? Where do you think you're going to put her? Especially now that Lord Xingqitian is gone, she has nothing and is all alone. How can you be so heartless!"
Listening to Tang Jingyao's earnest words, Sikong Jin couldn't help but feel a headache coming on!
Good luck painting!
And her identity!
How is she supposed to tell them now that she, Sikong Jin, is actually a woman, and that she and that scoundrel Di Beizun have already secretly consummated their relationship?
Moreover, this time Emperor Beizun personally accompanied her back to the capital of Dayong!
Tang Jingyao clearly didn't believe those rumors. How could Sikong Jin be a homosexual?