12dz Chapter 339 Reinforcements
Chapter 339 Reinforcements
After Cao Yibao successfully occupied the deserted Xizhimen, he immediately sent people to look for local residents.
After a lot of trouble, they finally found someone. Under his guidance, they found the Prince of Yan's Mansion, but found that everyone there had already evacuated.
Fortunately, there are still a few doormen guarding the house here.
Led by the doorman, they came all the way to the East Palace.
"You mean, a general of the new army is looking for us?"
Zhu Biao was overjoyed when he learned about this. He was worried about the lack of ammunition. Now he not only had a support team, but also the much-needed ammunition. It was really a timely help.
"Hurry, hurry, bring the person here." Zhu Biao couldn't wait to see the person.
"Captain Zhu, I am Cao Yibao from the Second Regiment of the First Special Division." Zhu Biao was once a member of the special forces company, so he naturally knew that Cao Yibao was now the regiment commander.
Upon seeing his superior, Zhu Biao stepped forward and gave a standard military salute: "Zhu Biao of the Special Operations Battalion reports to Commander Cao."
"You're welcome." Cao Yibao returned the salute. "Headquarters has instructed us to bring back the spent bullets and ammunition. More people should be coming later. Send someone outside to retrieve the ammunition from the horses."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao did not dare to delay at all and immediately sent someone out to bring back the ammunition.
At this moment, Zhao Hui also came to the courtyard of the East Palace.
He was dressed in fancy clothes, but his expression was filled with anxiety.
When he saw Cao Yiba in military uniform, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"This is the former King of Yan, and now the Crown Prince." Zhu Biao hurriedly introduced him to Cao Yibao.
"Commander of the Second Regiment of the First Special Division, Cao Yibao, greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
As an officer, Cao Yibao was used to saluting with the new army's military salute. Zhao Hui felt a little uncomfortable seeing this.
"Well, your Sixth Brother's men have come to help me. I have nothing to fear now. Thank you for coming."
After saying that, Zhao Hui kept looking towards the team behind him.
All I saw were soldiers in military uniforms, holding rifles, with bags hanging on their left and right sides, grenades piled on their buttocks, and bullet belts hanging diagonally on their shoulders, looking very majestic.
"Please direct our combat mission and ensure that our Second Regiment completes it."
Cao Yibao stood straight, looked determined, and vowed to fight.
"I think our father is under siege right now. Please go and rescue him."
Zhao Hui received news that the team that had just attacked the Eastern Palace had turned and headed towards the Chuigong Palace.
"Yes!" Cao Yibao replied, but soon a look of embarrassment appeared on his face: "Your Highness, where is this Chuigong Hall?"
Only then did Zhao Hui realize that Cao Yibao came in from the outer city, so it was normal for him to be unfamiliar with the situation in the palace.
"Captain Zhu, take a few men and lead this general to the Chuigong Palace to rescue the emperor."
Captain Zhu was a palace guard and knew everything about the palace.
"Yes, Prince, I will take my men there right away."
After saying this, Captain Zhu waved his hand, beckoned his team to come closer, and whispered a few instructions.
Zhu Biao watched Cao Yibao integrate the two battalions and leave under the leadership of Captain Zhu, and then he remembered to ask what equipment they brought.
It turned out that they mainly brought bullets and grenades, as well as a small number of mortar shells.
These are the stocks in the Luancheng military supply depot, and a portion of them were specially set aside to be brought along with Cao Yibao's cavalry.
For Zhu Biao's men who were in a predicament of having less than five bullets, this was undoubtedly a blessing in disguise.
……
In front of the Chuigong Hall, the sound of killing shook the sky.
The guards of the Guard Division and the soldiers of the Patrol Battalion were fighting desperately. One side was wearing purple robes, and the other was wearing blue leather armor.
The purple-clad guards were clearly at a disadvantage both in terms of equipment and numbers, and were losing ground.
The eunuchs who served as servants also joined the melee, armed with simple weapons such as wooden sticks.
Danger is approaching.
Zhao Hengzhen, along with the queen and other concubines, hid in the main hall, trembling with fear.
Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside.
It was obvious that someone had broken into the Chuigong Hall again.
"Your Majesty, it's the Imperial Guards. No, why are there people wearing messy clothes?"
Wu Wei stood trembling at the door of the hall, peeking out cautiously.
At this time, Xu Hu was holding a steel blade, protecting the emperor with a solemn expression and a firm gaze.
It would be difficult for the Dark Cavalry to enter the palace easily when there was chaos in the palace.
Zhao Hengzhen's heart instantly sank, and he cried out in sorrow, "Even the Imperial Guards have betrayed us! My life is over!"
Just when despair reached its peak.
Suddenly, crisp gunshots were heard outside.
"Your Majesty, there is a group of people dressed strangely and holding strange fire-breathing weapons. They are fighting with the imperial guards and others who just entered."
When Wu Wei saw the change in the situation, he hurriedly and happily reported it to the emperor.
Happiness came so suddenly, but Zhao Hengzhen was still uneasy.
With Xu Hu's support, Zhao Heng came to Wu Wei's side and peeked out through the crack in the door.
Sure enough, there was a large group of people holding strangely shaped rifles, continuously shooting at the rebels, and a lot of corpses had fallen on the ground.
The group of people in strange attire continued to grow, and their target seemed to be the Chuigong Palace.
"boom……"
Someone aimed at the patrol camp and fired decisively.
Seeing that Dai Qi was still directing the attack, Cao Yibao raised his rifle, aimed at Dai Qi, and pulled the trigger without hesitation.
As the gunshot rang out, Dai Qi fell to the ground instantly, with blood gushing out from his side, staining the ground red.
The soldiers of the Second Regiment did not stop shooting.
Under the command of the palace guards, they specifically shot at the patrol battalion members wearing armor.
Some soldiers shot while kneeling, while others shot while standing.
Once the target is locked, the soldiers with guns will show no mercy.
The loud gunshots quickly frightened the people in the patrol camp.
He just took a quick peek in the crowd, and then the bullet mercilessly pierced his body.
Who wouldn't feel fear?
Who wouldn’t want to run away after seeing such a scene?
When Cao Dezhi saw Dai Qi fall, he immediately shouted at the top of his voice: "The traitor Dai Qi is dead. Those who surrender will not be killed."
Those quick-witted members of the patrol camp immediately dropped their weapons and knelt down in surrender.
Some people who tried to escape could not run faster than a bullet no matter how fast they ran.
It took less than a quarter of an hour.
The rebels in Chuigong Hall were thus subdued.
Zhao Hengzhang, who was hiding behind the door, felt relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief.
Afterwards, Zhao Hui hurried to the Chuigong Hall under the cover of Zhu Biao.
"Father, are you okay?" Zhao Hui asked with concern when he saw Zhao Hengzhen's pale face.
"Don't worry, Hui'er, you must immediately eliminate the remaining evildoers and take over as regent. I'm afraid your father can't hold on any longer."
Zhao Hengzhang covered his pounding heart with his hand and spoke weakly.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will lead my men there and wipe out the remaining evildoers."
At this time, a soldier from the New Army came and found Cao Yibao and Zhu Biao.
"General Wei from the New Army's Third Division has arrived."
"What? General Wei? Wei Wu?" Cao Yibao was shocked. He knew very well that Wei Wu was just a regimental commander before, but now he has become the commander of the Third Division.
"Okay, the people from the Special 1st Division and the Special 2nd Division are here, and now people from the New 3rd Division are here too." Zhu Biao muttered softly.
"Wei Wu is now the division commander, and his official position is higher than ours. I guess he was specially arranged by the headquarters to lead us."
Zhu Biao didn't understand Wei Wu, but Cao Yibao did, and hurried to explain.
"How many people have come and where are they now?" Cao Yibao asked the messenger anxiously.
"A regiment has arrived, led by General Wei himself."
"I see. The division commander is leading a regiment. It's obvious that he wants to lead us."
Zhu Biao naturally understood Cao Yibao's explanation.
Zhao Hui listened to their conversation and felt as if he was in a cloud of fog. He couldn't understand anything and even felt that he was being ignored.