The Demon Lords

Sun Youdao hurriedly said, "Go, go."

He knew his eldest son’s disability resulted in him not being able to hold it in, so he immediately let his eldest son go to the bathroom.

The eldest son left with the assistance of two servants.

Sun Youdao let out another sigh.

Then, as if something had crossed his mind, he quickly asked his second son, saying:

"Are you involved in the examination scandal?"

Sun Liang immediately shook his head and said, "Father, how could it be possible? If I wanted to promote someone, had an interest in someone, or wanted to befriend someone, why go to such great lengths?

Moreover, Father has always warned me not to meddle, so how could I get involved in such dirty affairs?

However, I have indeed heard about these matters and felt regretful. Some people originally had the opportunity to rise from commoners through the exams but had their qualifications taken away.

I also support and approve of the examination system because I believe that if Father hadn’t met the former emperor in humble times, it would have been much harder for him to have the chance to fulfill his ambitions.

If our Cheng State had examinations back then, many learned people like Father could have brought benefit to the common people."

Sun Youdao felt very pleased hearing this, and his heart was somewhat comforted.

Although this second son is not unmatched in capability, he indeed possesses a sincere character. With him in charge, the Sun family’s prosperity should continue.

Meanwhile,

Sun Ying, being supported by two servants, did not go to the toilet, but rather met his trusted subordinates who came to report outside in the courtyard.

"Master, the city is in chaos right now."

This was a trusted person reporting from Sun Ying’s residence.

For it must be known, Sun Ying’s residence hid nearly a hundred righteous people.

Sun Ying remembered his father’s recent words,

and ordered his trusted person:

"Immediately return and contact those outside the residence, have them all hide in my residence. I am the eldest son of the Sun family, and that residence bears the name of Sun Mansion, the Yan people...

The Yan people should not search there."

After all,

Currently, they are only searching for middle-tier officials and families; large households have not yet been affected. Though Lord Pingye of the Yan people acts with ruthlessness, he still has discretion.

"Yes, Master."

"Additionally, if...if..."

Sun Ying squinted his eyes, finally made up his mind. Being disabled, he often couldn’t be on the front lines but had to strategize and remote control from behind, which caused him to be very restrained when facing sudden situations.

"Remember, if the Yan people break into my residence, it means they already know about us. Although the major matter is not ready, we can only initiate early!"

His trusted person revealed a slight surprise upon hearing this, involuntarily saying:

"Master, will we initiate now?"

"The blade is at our throat, do you still want to close your eyes and wait for death? If the Yan people don’t search my residence, everything will proceed as usual. If they do search my residence, it means we have absolutely no retreat!"

"Yes, Master, please instruct."

"If the Yan people break into my residence, immediately send out the signal;

First, send word to the West Gate guarding general Li to immediately control the West Gate.

Second, send word to the North and South camps, instruct Chief Qian of the South camp to gather his troops to enter the city from the West Gate and head straight to Prince Cheng’s mansion, protecting Prince Cheng, he is our key!

Third, send word to Zhou Ren at the City Patrol Office to immediately seize the arsenal!

Fourth, send word everywhere, let all our people inside and outside Ying Capital City act immediately!"

The first three orders are absolute insiders; after sending the message, it’s guaranteed action, and they are the most critical three positions.

As for the fourth message, it’s broader because it includes insiders, along with many original wavering ones. Sun Ying himself isn’t sure how many can be mobilized, but the situation should boost momentum.

In fact, not only the South camp but there are also a few captains in the North camp who are insiders. However, they can mobilize limited troops, and whether they truly can mobilize them remains unknown.

Of course, if the situation in Ying Capital City eventually arises and they involve the North camp as well, that would be ideal.

"The South Front Army has already entered the city, but the number in the East Front camp is originally small. As long as we can build momentum, I will then invite my father to come forward and have him call for all families inside and outside Ying Capital City to support Prince Cheng’s restoration!

By then, the Jin land soldiers looking on might largely pledge allegiance to the new regime; the major matter still has a chance!"

The last sentence,

Sun Ying spoke to the trusted person before him, actually also to himself.

If given another year, he is confident to bring over the main generals of both the North and South camps. By then, if they start an action, the North and South camps’ over ten thousand soldiers could directly enter Ying Capital City.

Unlike now, Chief Qian is just one of the three chiefs of the South camp, with less than three thousand soldiers under his command that can be mobilized.

If time were sufficient, he could also deploy more subordinates and plant more righteous allies inside and outside Ying Capital City. By then, Ying Capital City’s unity, and the response from Cheng State, for sure wouldn’t be few. Added to the hidden forces from Western Jin rallying, restoration of the state and expelling the Yan people would be greatly hopeful!

But alas,

Today,

He was almost driven to the edge of a cliff by that Lord Pingye.

He truly hopes, hopes the Yan people won’t charge into his mansion and hopes this all is just a false alarm.