HBWnovel Chapter 720: Four Gates Closed
Chapter 720: Four Gates Closed
Han Qi had no choice but to say goodbye and leave the palace.
His heart felt a little cold. Now it was Lin Cangshi, what was the next step?
It seems that anyone who goes against Lin Feng's wishes will be arrested with a wave of his hand. Is there any law here?
But the situation is such that even the prince is helpless, what can I do?
After Han Qi left, Prince Rui sent a message to the palace, summoning Han Su to the palace.
The two of them came into the study, asked everyone to leave, and stayed in the room for a long time.
The next day, the emperor issued an edict, appointing Xu Jin, the chief of the palace guards, as the commander of the Imperial Guard Battalion, and the former commander, Zhao Fengchun, was transferred to the position of chief of the palace guards.
The two people just changed their positions, but the meaning they conveyed was very different.
Zhao Fengchun is a smooth person. Although he handles things properly, he lacks some principles and cannot effectively curb the behavior of certain people in Kyoto.
But Xu Jin was different. Although he always followed the emperor and was very observant, he was very decisive in his actions and always put the royal interests first.
Always respect the imperial power and despise other forces.
Of course, the targeted nature of this transfer is also very obvious.
Everyone in the imperial palace knew that Xu Jin had suffered a great loss after following Princess Zhao Yi to the Shanglin Mansion to meet Lin Feng.
Although the specific reason was unknown, everyone knew that Xu Jin was resentful.
As soon as Xu Jin took office, he immediately replaced several military officers in important positions with people he brought from the palace.
If you want to be a good leader, you must have several direct descendants.
Then, major adjustments were made to the city defense system, various rules were revised, and patrol and defense work within the city was strengthened.
Xu Jin also targeted some weak links and took in dozens of gang masters in Kyoto City to form a special organization.
Independent of the Royal Guard Camp, he only obeys Xu Jin's orders.
The leader of this organization is Nong Shangjin, a master who mingles in the high-level circles of Kyoto.
He was also the one who won Wan Zhuo the title of Wu Kui, so his skills are indeed amazing.
However, all these actions presided over by King Rui have become secret intelligence and sent to Lin Feng's desk.
While eating, Pei Qiyin reminded Lin Feng.
"General, the situation in Kyoto is about to change. I'm afraid Prince Rui is also on guard against you."
Lin Feng didn't take it seriously: "It's natural. After all, we are on two different paths. He has to protect the imperial power. As long as there are no external enemies, I will become their biggest enemy."
Pei Qiyin asked curiously: "Since you knew the outcome, why did you come here to help them quell the rebellion?"
Lin Feng took a sip of soup and pondered.
"There has to be a choice. Perhaps it was because Zhao Shuo and I were on good terms at the time. Even if I didn't go to the Central Plains to quell the rebellion for the Dazong court, after Prince Fu Zhao Zheng defeated Zhao Zhen, he would turn around and come to Zhenxi to fight me."
"So, you're planning ahead of time, uniting with the Imperial Guards to destroy Zhao Zheng first, and then..."
Lin Feng shook his head and signaled Pei Qiyin not to continue.
"Then I'll develop the economy and let the people live a good life. I'll also build a manor and become a wealthy man with nothing to do."
Pei Qiyin covered her mouth and laughed.
As the two were talking, Wang Qian walked in.
"Brother, I heard they're going to attack Lindu City. Can you let me go?"
Lin Feng chewed the food in his mouth and spoke incoherently.
"Have you eaten?"
"I had eaten my fill a long time ago, but after hearing what Old Ju said, I came over to ask."
"Well, it's only a matter of time before we fight Lin. It's a coordinated battle, not just one department."
Wang Qian found a stool and sat down.
"This should be a top secret, how come everyone knows about it?"
Lin Feng laughed and said, "Attacking Lindu is an open conspiracy, not a sneak attack. Even if the Lindu garrison commander finds out, what can he do?"
Wang Qian frowned and said, "Brother, I heard that there are 30,000 people in Lindu City, and behind Lindu City there is Linluo County with 10,000 people. This battle is not going to be easy."
"When it comes to siege warfare, any battle is difficult. The key is how to plan and coordinate the various forces to capture Lindu City with minimal casualties."
Wang Qian scratched his head and laughed.
"I only follow orders and charge forward. You'll have to plan this."
"I didn't ask you to take action. Just go back and wait for orders."
"Hey, I'm waiting for my brother's order."
After Wang Qian finished speaking, he walked out with a wry smile.
After Lin Feng finished his meal, he felt that the plan to capture the city of Lindu needed to be further improved, otherwise the more than 40,000 rebels would cause heavy losses to his troops.
Before he reached the command center, a soldier came running over to report.
"Commander-in-Chief, we can't get our supplies. The Ministry of Revenue said Minister Lin is not here, so no one dares to sign."
Lin Feng smiled: "Master Lin is here with us, just ask him to sign."
As he spoke, he had already walked into the command center.
After Lin Feng took over the Imperial Guards, Zhu Jie replaced him as the quartermaster.
He was waiting in the command center. When he saw Lin Feng come in, he hurried over.
"Sir, the Ministry of Revenue is threatening us. If we don't release them, they will withhold food and fodder."
Lin Feng waved his hand. "I know, they're pretty awesome. I'm leading troops on the front lines fighting the rebels, and they're not even giving me food to eat. Do these guys really think the rebels are that easy to defeat?"
Zhu Jie sighed, "Commander-in-chief, the city defense rules have been changed. Any organized troops with more than 100 people are prohibited from entering the city, including the Imperial Guards."
Before Lin Feng could speak, Zhu Jie continued.
"Wagons with more than ten carriages are prohibited from entering the city. Carriages loaded with food and other military supplies are only allowed to leave the city with a warrant from King Rui."
He finished speaking in one breath and looked at Lin Feng worriedly.
After hearing this, Ju Chaoyue and the other four staff officers all stared at Lin Feng blankly.
The capture of Lin Cangshi triggered a series of reactions aimed at strangling the Imperial Guards and forcing Lin Feng to surrender.
One hundred thousand imperial guards were stationed in eight Acropolis. Just military supplies, food and fodder alone required more than a hundred horse-drawn carriages to transport them.
If more than ten vehicles are not allowed to enter or exit, how can the army's needs be supplied?
Lin Feng smiled.
"What the hell, they can't see reality clearly. I don't know what they were raised on. With their brains... how can they become high-ranking officials in the imperial court?"
Everyone looked at Lin Feng in confusion.
"Notify all the Acropolis troops that all supplies entering Kyoto City must be seized by me. Have them go to King Rui to get a warrant to collect them."
When Lin Feng gave the order, Ju Chaoyue and four other staff officers were stunned.
"Sir, you are going to..."
"I don't want anything. I just want them to give me an explanation. Who changed the rules? Who cut off the supply of the Royal Guards? Few people are taking the blame. No one will get away with it."
Kyoto City has four gates and eight acropolises.
The Royal Guards Battalion did not allow Lin Feng's Imperial Guards to enter the city, and the Imperial Guards of the Acropolis also did not allow any supplies to enter the city.
In just two days, the seized supplies in several Acropolis had piled up into mountains.
And those merchants and businessmen were all complaining bitterly.
Other supplies are not a big deal. The key point is that the water used in the imperial palace is all taken from the spring water of Yufu Mountain next to Jingnan Prefecture.
And it has to be fresh water.