Prince Tiandu glanced at the troops behind him, his eyes revealing murderous intent!
He said in a deep voice, "Halt! Who are you people?"
If the other side hadn't been small in number and hadn't not attacked him first, he would have attacked them directly.
I'm doing something really important, and I can't afford to make the slightest mistake.
"Don't lay a hand on us, we're on the same side!"
The visitor was Ashley's nephew, Xiaoniu. Upon hearing Tiandu's words, he was overjoyed, his heart practically leaping out of his chest.
He realized he had made it in time, and shouted as he ran away!
As long as I help Prince Tiandu successfully ascend the throne, I will be a loyal subject who supports the emperor. Even if I don't achieve the greatest merit, I will certainly be rich and powerful. I'm going to be rich and powerful!
"Your Highness, I am Xiaoniu, the nephew of the chief minister. I have come here specifically to assist Your Highness and to enter the palace to protect you."
Ashley's nephew?
The Prince Tiandu opposite him was stunned when he heard his words.
He had previously invited Ashley to join him in doing something big, but the other party had been ignoring him, clearly not intending to rebel against him.
Now his nephew has led troops here; this clearly indicates something is wrong.
This made him wary.
Although the enemy only numbers a few thousand, if they suddenly unleash their power and catch me off guard, it could still cause me a lot of trouble.
With a determined look, he prepared to give the order to slaughter the Xiaoniu as well!
"Wait!"
At this moment, Aksu blocked his way and shook his head at him.
He chuckled, "Your Highness, rest assured, that old fox Ashley has given you his approval! He clearly knows Your Highness's plans, but he still sent his nephew, which already shows his attitude."
Although he and Ashley were rivals, those who understand each other best are often the rivals themselves; the other party was merely burying his head in the sand.
In fact, he had already tacitly approved of the Prince Tiandu's rebellion, which is why he sent his nephew over.
"Oh, how so?"
Upon hearing this, Ashina Tiandu's eyes lit up.
Having already secured Aksu's assistance, if he were to gain the support of Ashley, the regent, he could take over the empire without any harm.
"Hey-hey!"
Aksu glanced at the location of Ashley's residence and sneered, "This guy is an old fox. He doesn't want to be branded as a traitor who betrays his master, so he sent his nephew here under the pretext of protecting the emperor."
After all, if we can use it, he can use it too.
Even if he fails, he can still claim he was tricked by the prince. This guy has absolutely no intention of getting himself into trouble!
He wouldn't participate in the rebellion himself, but he sent his nephew over—frankly, to show his stance. This guy is as cunning as ever; he clearly doesn't want to be branded as a usurper and rebel.
"You bastard!"
Ashina Tiandu. This guy was so shameless, wanting credit but not wanting to take the blame.
Once I ascend the throne, I will definitely teach him a lesson.
I've always been the one scheming against others, and now someone's scheming against me? This is simply intolerable!
If you want to join me, just come directly. We'll rebel openly. Why are you coming here indirectly to protect me? That's just ridiculous.
However, the Ashley family's power should not be underestimated.
Since he hasn't truly succeeded in his rebellion yet, he still needs to win him over to some extent, at least to prevent him from joining his father's side.
He took a deep breath and said to the Xiaoniu in a deep voice, "So it's General Xiaoniu. No wonder you're so loyal to the emperor and patriotic. I'll have to trouble you this time, General!"
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will never refuse any orders. I just killed a group of assassins who were trying to ambush you!" Xiaoniu was overjoyed upon hearing this. He had finally found his people! He quickly ran over excitedly.
The assassin who intercepted me?
Upon hearing this, Prince Tiandu was stunned. He controlled the entire royal city; how could there really be assassins? Could this guy be lying?
However, with Ashley joining his side, there were no more worries, and his father had no chance of turning the tables.
I'm so happy!
Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly saw the so-called Xiaoniu General and was immediately startled.
"Holy shit!"
The general's armor was completely torn, and his face was covered in blood; this was a sight that could only have come from a fierce battle.
She had only taken a few steps when she almost tripped and fell; she was clearly exhausted.
He quickly stepped forward to support the man, comforting him, "General, you are still injured, why don't you rest for a while?" He had almost misunderstood the man; he had definitely fought a bloody battle.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I can handle it. I still have to fight for Your Highness!" General Xiaoniu patted his chest, looking excited.
This is a rare opportunity; to not cherish it would be foolish.
After reporting to Prince Tiandu, he eagerly charged forward and began his attack on the Old Cha'er who was guarding the area.
This is a golden opportunity to make a name for yourself; you'll regret it for the rest of your life if you miss it!
Forehead!
Aksu, standing to the side, couldn't help but twitch his lips. The Xiaoniu was fine, but his soldiers, though their armor was somewhat damaged, didn't have a single drop of blood on them.
Who the hell are you kidding?!
That damn Ashley, he really is a cunning fox.
"Hateful!"
Old Cha'er was already being overwhelmed by enemies several times his size. When he saw reinforcements arrive, he thought it was a sign of hope, but instead they attacked him directly.
"Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, utterly courting death!"
Prince Tiandu was full of confidence. Now that he had the assistance of two ministers, one civil and one military, from the Frostwest Empire, he had the power of the entire empire in his hands. How could he let an old man hold him back?
"Kill! Charge in now!"
"Attack with all our might! We cannot allow this traitor to buy us time, or Father will be in danger!"
"The first person to break in will be promoted three ranks and receive a reward of 100,000!"
A generous reward will surely attract brave men!
Sure enough, under the terrifying reward, the army's morale soared instantly, and they began a frenzied attack, completely fearless of death.
"Kill them!"
Brother Xiaoniu's eyes lit up, as if he were possessed. If he didn't fight hard after being promoted three ranks, what kind of troops would he be leading?
Under the relentless attack of over 100,000 men, the royal palace finally succumbed.
With a deafening roar, the palace gates were breached, and an army of 100,000 poured in.
Looking at the familiar palace, Ashina Tiandu's eyes flashed with a smile. He couldn't help but take a deep breath and murmured, "From today onwards, I am the master of this palace!"
Entering the royal palace means gaining control of the empire and having no more constraints on what you do.