si-mexico Chapter 628 Where Did You Get the Manpower?
Chapter 628 Where Did You Get the Manpower?
The wind on winter nights is exceptionally cold.
The wind blew so hard that all doors in the imperial city were closed, and only the lanterns on the roadside were faintly glowing on the silent streets.
Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi got off the carriage and looked at the group of people blocking the way ahead.
"It seems that the Sky Prison is indeed unable to hold the Fourth Prince." Shen Yanxi stared at the figure hiding behind the man in black.
With a low laugh, the secret guards in front consciously made way for them. Xiao Yi walked slowly in front of the two of them.
"Since the decision has been made to force the emperor to abdicate and rebel, this prince naturally cannot continue to be trapped in the Heavenly Prison."
Shen Yanxi said in a cold tone, "The Fourth Prince is quite straightforward, but since he has decided to rebel, can Your Highness be assured if he doesn't go to the palace to see it with his own eyes?"
"There's nothing to worry about. We've been playing chess for such a long time, and everything has been arranged. Rather than witnessing the ending in the palace with my own eyes, this prince would rather prevent possible changes." Xiao Yi looked at the two of them dimly.
Although the overall situation has been decided, Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining are powerless to save the situation. But facing the two of them, he can never let his guard down. He has to watch them die with his own eyes and send them off in person before he can feel at ease.
"Thank you, Fourth Prince, for thinking so highly of us. But are you sure you can kill us tonight?" Jiang Suining's eyes fell on the secret guards. "It seems that the number of people brought by the Fourth Prince is not too large."
Xiao Yi turned his head and casually glanced at the dozens of people he brought with him. "Indeed, these people are not many under normal circumstances. However, I'm afraid that Prime Minister Shen doesn't have any extra people under his command now."
Jiang Suining's eyes darkened slightly, and he immediately said, "Noble Concubine Cheng did it on purpose to lure the tiger away from the mountain."
"That's right." Xiao Yi smiled and looked at Jiang Suining. "Speaking of which, Miss Jiang, you are really a useful chess piece. My mother just hinted that she might attack the Jiang family, and you immediately asked Shen Yanxi to send people to protect the Jiang family. Add to that the people sent by the Heavenly Prison to keep an eye on them. I'm afraid there are not many people left who can follow you in the dark to protect you."
Although according to how much importance Jiang Suining attached to the Jiang family, if he could really capture the Jiang family members and use them to blackmail Jiang Suining, it would be a good bargaining chip.
But looking at his entire plan, there was no need to create such a complication. He never liked wasting energy on useless things, so instead of really arresting the Jiang family, it would be better to deliberately throw a smoke bomb to disperse the power in Shen Yanxi's hands.
Just a few words can greatly reduce the protection around Shen Yanxi. He really has to thank Jiang Suining and the Jiang family.
Shen Yanxi said calmly, "Your Highness has secret guards in your hands, so how can you be sure that I don't have other forces in my hands?"
"Of course, it's after a long period of observation and investigation. Shen Yanxi, besides the Shen family's guards, you only have a few dozen secret guards. Half of them are in the Jiang family, and most of the remaining half are still trapped in the Sky Prison. No matter which side they are from, it's impossible for them to rush over at this moment."
Shen Yanxi smiled, "It seems that His Highness has indeed been planning for this day for a long time."
Xiao Yi's intention to rebel was definitely not something that had just arisen recently, but he had been prepared for it long ago, planning it step by step. Although he might not have necessarily thought of rebelling and forcing the emperor to abdicate, once an uncontrollable situation occurred, that would be his last move.
Xiao Yi looked at the smile on Shen Yanxi's face and said in a disappointed tone: "It seems that this prince will not have the chance to see Prime Minister Shen begging for mercy in fear."
Shen Yanxi was indeed amazing. Even at this moment, he still looked calm and confident. If the other party was not an enemy, he would really want to applaud him.
"If it weren't for these things, maybe after I ascend the throne, Prime Minister Shen would have been my close minister. What a pity."
Shen Yanxi shook his head and chuckled, "There's nothing to regret. After all, I don't have the hobby of serving traitors."
Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, not intending to waste any more time on verbal conversations. A murderous intent flashed through his eyes. "In that case, then please...set off!"
As soon as the words fell, the secret guards behind Xiao Yi immediately stepped forward, each with a cold sword in his hand, rushing straight towards taking people's lives.
But Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining just stood there without dodging or avoiding, and there was still no trace of panic on their faces.
Seeing this appearance, Xiao Yi suddenly felt uneasy, and the next moment, this uneasiness completely turned into reality.
Crossbow arrows were shot out from both sides, accurately and decisively, as if they wanted to tear apart the dark night with the wind from the arrows.
Before the secret guards could get close to Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi, they fell down one after another.
The long sword that was originally intended to kill people could only be used to block the dense rain of arrows. However, even so, the secret guards continued to be shot and fell.
The calmness on Xiao Yi's face broke. Looking at the crossbow arrows continuously fired from both sides, he quickly determined that the number of people hiding around was definitely no less than the number he brought with him.
"How is this possible! Where did you get the manpower?"
All of Shen Yanxi's people are under his control. Even Pei Zhaozhi has someone watching him. It is absolutely impossible for these people to appear out of nowhere.
As Xiao Yi questioned, a white hand was gently raised, and the dense crossbow arrows finally stopped.
Jiang Suining put down his hand and sighed softly, "The Fourth Prince really doesn't take me seriously. You sent people to lure the tiger away from the mountain, disperse Yanxi's manpower, and sent people to keep a close eye on Pei Zhaozhi, but why did you ignore me?"
Xiao Yi's heart skipped a beat. He met Jiang Suining's gaze and was confused. "Are these your people?"
Jiang Suining smiled, "Yes, there are a total of forty people, all equipped with bows and crossbows. With them here tonight, I'm afraid all the people brought by the Fourth Prince will be killed here."
Xiao Yi's expression suddenly changed, "You are so brave to train archers privately!"
"Your Highness, what you said is not right." Jiang Suining shook his head slowly and said, "I just value my life, so I hired more guards. As for the bows and crossbows in their hands, they are different from those used by the court, but they are in line with the regulations for civilian use and do not violate any laws. If you have to say that there are too many... it's because I'm too rich. As a rich man, I always have to show off."
When she said the latter sentence, Jiang Suining rarely acted like a wealthy person. She spread her hands and spoke helplessly.
"It's a pity that you, the Fourth Prince, look down on your subordinates so much that you didn't even send someone to check if I have any other information in my hands."