mtlumby2d Chapter 953: The Emperor Appears to Reassure People
Chapter 953: The Emperor Appears to Reassure People
It was already dark on Banniwa Street in Kyoto, but the street was brightly lit and bustling with people. The large-scale protesters gathered like a surging ocean, completely submerging the street.
They held torches and banners and shouted slogans excitedly. Four or five marching teams gathered together spontaneously, forming a force that could not be ignored.
Kawamura Yasushi, the Fuso colonel, was standing between the parade and the imperial city. His face was solemn, and his eyes revealed an indescribable tension and worry.
Under his command, thousands of Kyoto garrison soldiers stood in line, armed with live ammunition, ready to respond to any emergency at any time.
"Everyone, please calm down! Please listen to me!" Kawamura Yasushi held up the loudspeaker in his hand and shouted loudly, trying to calm the emotional people.
However, his voice seemed so weak amid the noise of the crowd, as if it was instantly blown away by a gust of wind.
"We want to see the Emperor! We want to know the truth!" The people's shouts rang out like thunder, waving torches and banners, and approached step by step. Kawamura Tai could clearly see the anger and despair in their eyes, which made him feel unprecedented pressure.
"Please believe me! His Majesty the Emperor is safe!" Kawamura Yasushi shouted again, trying to calm the people with lies. However, his voice was once again drowned out by the noise of the crowd.
"Stop lying to us! His Majesty the Emperor! Where is he?" a middle-aged man shouted angrily, his voice echoing in the crowd and resonating with more people.
Kawamura Tai's forehead began to sweat. He knew that he could no longer deceive the people with lies. However, he knew that once the people were allowed to enter the imperial city, the consequences would be disastrous. He had to do everything he could to prevent this impending disaster.
"Everyone, please listen to me! I understand how you feel! But the Imperial City is a symbol of the country and must not be destroyed! Please give me a chance, I will report your situation to His Majesty the Emperor as soon as possible and ask him to come out to see you in person!" Kawamura Yasushi shouted anxiously, with a hint of pleading in his voice.
However, people's emotions have completely gotten out of control and they no longer believe what anyone says.
Holding torches high, they advanced step by step, as if they wanted to completely devour Kawamura Yasushi and his soldiers.
"Don't be impulsive! Don't destroy! We are not the enemy!" Kawamura Yasushi shouted again, trying to intimidate the people with the majesty of the soldiers. However, in the face of the anger and despair of the people, all this seemed so pale and powerless.
Just as the atmosphere was about to reach a boiling point, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard.
Kawamura Yasushi looked back and saw several officials in gorgeous costumes walking hurriedly, their faces full of anxiety and uneasiness, as if they were facing an unprecedented crisis.
"Colonel Kawamura! Hurry! Stop them! His Majesty the Emperor has already known the situation here! He is considering coming out to meet the people in person!" an official shouted anxiously.
Hearing this, Kawamura Yasushi was overjoyed. He immediately raised the megaphone in his hand and shouted, "Everyone, please listen to me! His Majesty the Emperor has learned about the situation here! He is considering coming out to see you in person! Please be patient! Don't be impulsive!"
This shout was like a stream of clear water, instantly extinguishing the anger in the hearts of the people. They began to stop and look at Kawamura Yasushi, with a hint of expectation and hope in their eyes. Kawamura Yasushi took the opportunity to command the soldiers to strengthen their vigilance to prevent any accidents from happening.
In this way, thanks to Kawamura Yasushi's efforts and the Emperor's promise of "appearing soon", the impending crisis was temporarily calmed.
Inside the Imperial Palace, the night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight shone through the delicate window lattices, casting a silvery glow.
Emperor Ninto, the spiritual leader of Fuso, was now lying on a gorgeous dragon couch, his face pale and his breath weak.
Beside him, two eunuchs carefully supported him and tried to help him stand up.
"Your Majesty, you are now unable to walk, you must take care of yourself!" The imperial physician spoke anxiously, with a hint of pleading and worry in his voice. The imperial physician knew that Emperor Jindong's body was extremely weak, and any slight disturbance could lead to unpredictable consequences.
However, Emperor Jindong just waved his hand gently.
"Now things have gotten out of control. If I don't show up and calm people down, the whole of Kyoto will be in chaos, and even the morale of the soldiers on the front line will completely collapse."
After saying this, Emperor Rendong coughed violently a few times, a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and his face became even paler.
"Go and call the palace maid who is responsible for the concubines' makeup." Emperor Rento ordered the eunuch beside him.
After a while, a palace maid hurried over, her face full of surprise and anxiety.
She had never thought that she would have the opportunity to serve His Majesty the Emperor. She knelt in front of Emperor Jindong, her hands trembling slightly.
"You, help me tidy up and don't let my face look so ugly." Emperor Rendong said to the palace maid.
He knew very well that he had to appear in front of the people in the best condition in order to stabilize their emotions and boost the morale of the front line.
Upon hearing this, the maid began to carefully prepare the Emperor's makeup. She gently wiped the blood from the corners of the Emperor's mouth, covered his pale face with delicate foundation, and then drew delicate eyebrows and eye makeup for him. Under her skillful hands, the Emperor's face gradually regained its rosy color, and his eyes became brighter.
However, all this was only temporary for Emperor Ninto.
My body is no longer as good as before, and every appearance may be a consumption of my life.
But he knew better that as the leader of the country, he must shoulder this responsibility until the last moment.
"Okay, help me up." Emperor Jindong said to the two eunuchs. Although his voice was weak, his tone revealed an unquestionable firmness. With the help of the eunuchs, he slowly stood up and put on his dragon robe. At that moment, he seemed to have returned to the young emperor who was full of vigor and ambition and pointed out the country's affairs.
Half an hour later, it was already dark, but Kyoto's Banting Street was still brightly lit and bustling with people.
Under the attention of everyone, the emperor's exclusive car slowly drove out of the gate of the imperial city, like a shining pearl, sparkling in the night.
The carriage stopped right in front of the parade, the door slowly opened, and two guards calmly helped Emperor Jinto get out of the car.
Emperor Jindong tried his best to cheer himself up. Even though his body was extremely weak, his eyes revealed an indescribable firmness and majesty.
He slowly walked up to Kawamura Yasushi and took the loudspeaker from his hand.
At that moment, the entire Fanting Street fell silent, and all eyes were focused on him. Emperor Rendong took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound steady and powerful.
"My people," he said slowly, "you all want to see me, right? Here I am."