Chapter 219
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It wasn't until the next day that the Emperor's 60th birthday celebration finally began.
When the sky had just begun to brighten, the Imperial Capital's Public Security Department had already sent out all their forces. However, what made Commander Xiao Wen of the Imperial Capital's Public Security Department feel strange was that this morning, before the sun had even risen, squads of the Imperial Capital's Guards had already appeared on the road.
These guards were obviously mobilized from the four defense cities around the Imperial Capital. They were fully armed and wore bright armor. Every one of them looked as if they were about to face a great enemy. This situation made Commander Xiao Wen feel very surprised and suspicious.
Although the Imperial Capital's public security had been somewhat chaotic due to the increase in the number of outsiders, it was still the Emperor's birthday celebration after all. There shouldn't be a need to make it seem as if they were about to face a great enemy, right?
Commander Xiao Wen saw a trace of something wrong with a glance. This was because these guards weren't wearing celebratory attire. They were completely in combat attire! All the infantrymen were wearing new armor that had just been changed this summer. They had long swords hanging from their waists and shields in their hands.
The Commander of the Public Security Department stood on the street and frowned as he watched a squad of guards quickly pass by. His heart was filled with doubts. He immediately returned to his office in the Public Security Department and called for one of his subordinates to immediately ask for instructions from the military high command.
But soon, bad news came back. Even the four squads of Public Security Department soldiers that Commander Xiao Wen had sent out early in the morning quickly came back with a report saying that the Imperial Capital's Guards had stopped the Public Security Department soldiers from patrolling.
Just as Xiao Wen was filled with anger, a guy wearing the uniform of the Imperial Capital's Public Security Department came in. Looking at the badge on his chest, he was a Deputy Commander.
"Commander Xiao Wen!" This guy's face was cold and indifferent. He directly rushed into Commander Xiao Wen's office with two subordinates and then loudly read an order: "Special order from the high command: In order to maintain the Imperial Capital's public security, the Imperial Capital's City Defense and Public Security Department will temporarily be under the command of the Imperial Capital's Guards. Everything will be under the command of the Imperial Capital's Guards General Ma Hanqiang!"
After saying that, this guy placed the military order on Commander Xiao Wen's desk.
Imperial Capital's Guards General Ma Hanqiang?
That guy Ma Hanqiang is in charge of the Imperial Capital's City Defense! What right do you have to control our Security Department!
Xiao Wen, who was about forty years old, looked at the military order in front of him with a gloomy expression. Suddenly, he felt a chill in his heart … Was something going to happen? Historically, the Imperial Guards were in charge of the outer defense of the city, while the Public Security Office was in charge of the inner defense of the city. This was a clear order, but the Imperial Guards suddenly took the order from the Commander-in-Chief and asked to take over all the power of the Public Security Office …
Commander Xiao Wen understood that even if the official document was real, it was still very inappropriate!
One had to know that in order to fully take over the Imperial Capital, one must have the Emperor's handwritten order! However, when he saw the killing intent in the eyes of this unfamiliar guard officer, Commander Xiao Wen could vaguely sense that the other party's hand was on the hilt of his sword. If he dared to open his mouth and refuse, he was afraid that the other party would immediately attack.
Xiao Wen was well aware of his own strength. He could not help but look outside the door. In his heart, he cursed his subordinates for neglecting their duties! He actually let these guys in so casually! Although these guys had an emergency order from the military, they should have at least reported it!
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