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"Don't worry too much, my dear brother."

At this time, Lei Zhenning noticed the change in Xia Yun's expression, and a calm smile immediately appeared on his face.

"I already know that the person who sent hundreds of assassins to the Zhili area to try to kill you is Xu Miao. I will never give them another chance."

Although Lei Zhenning's voice was weathered, his words were firm and powerful, and it could be regarded as a promise to Xia Yun.

"Haha, when Xia was still in the capital, he was not afraid of them at all, not to mention that this place is Zhejiang."

Xia Yun smiled and shook his head.

He was not too worried about the so-called Thirteenth Prince, not to mention that the imperial court had now promoted him to the rank of first-rank general of Hangzhou.

If that guy really dares to be reckless and plots to harm him, he will not hesitate to leave his life in Zhejiang!

……

In a blink of an eye, two days passed.

During these two days, Xia Yun assisted Lei Zhenning in rearranging the defense of Wangbei City.

First, at two intersections fifty miles away from Wangbei City, Xia Yun sent people to build defensive positions and let his troops garrison there personally.

Although this cannot stop the 150,000-strong Japanese pirate army, the Japanese pirates will inevitably have to pay a huge price if they want to break through their positions.

The second is the city wall of Wangbei City. Due to years of disrepair, a lot of damage and collapse occurred during the siege by the Japanese pirates.

To this end, Xia Yun personally directed the construction workers to repair the city walls of Wangbei City, trying to make it capable of withstanding the head-on charge of the Japanese pirates.

Only after Xia Yun finished all this did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Two days later, the 500,000-strong imperial army led by Xiao Zongnan finally arrived at Wangbei City after a long journey.

In fact, this was the first time Xia Yun had seen an army of this magnitude of 500,000.

When the army appeared at the foot of Wangbei City, at first glance, there was no end in sight on the narrow plain. The troops were huge and all kinds of flags fluttered in the wind.

In order to welcome the Thirteenth Prince Xiao Zongnan, Lei Zhenning gave him enough face and welcomed Xiao Zongnan into Wangbei City with an extremely grand and solemn welcome ceremony.

When a group of officials and generals entered the military camp together, Xiao Zongnan took the lead and sat on the first seat in the camp regardless of anything.

This behavior naturally caused dissatisfaction among Lei Zhenning and his men at the first moment.

On the contrary, Lei Zhenning himself did not say a word after Xiao Zongnan made a rather rash move, but sat silently at the same table with Xia Yun.

"This time, I am here by order to destroy the 200,000 Japanese pirates. I hope that all my colleagues can work together with me to defeat the pirates."

"When the Japanese pirates are wiped out and Zhejiang is restored to peace, I will write to Your Majesty and report all your achievements!"

In front of a group of civil and military officials in the military tent, Xiao Zongnan gave a brief opening speech.

Although it doesn't sound very inspiring, it is still qualified.

However, just when everyone thought that Xiao Zongnan would begin arranging the battle mission against the Japanese pirates, he suddenly shifted his attention to Xia Yun.

"I guess this must be Master Xia Yunxia."

Xiao Zongnan smiled wryly as he looked at Xia Yun. In fact, this was the first time they met.

When Xia Yun was in the capital before, he did not stay for too long, and due to the invasion of northern barbarians, Xia Yun did not even have the opportunity to appear in the court.

"Why, does the Thirteenth Prince know me?"

The corner of Xia Yun's mouth curled up slightly. He could tell from the depths of the other person's pupils that the other person was not friendly.

In this case, there is no need for him to be nice to the other party.

"Haha, among the officials of our Daliang Dynasty, who doesn't know you, Lord Xia Yun?"

Xiao Zongnan laughed.

"I heard that Master Xia successfully resolved the crisis of Wangbei City's survival two days ago by luring the tiger away from the mountain. Master Xia, rest assured. I have sent a memorial to the court to celebrate Master Xia's success."

Immediately afterwards, a series of words came out of Xiao Zongnan's mouth.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xia Yun was unsure of what the other party was trying to do for a moment, and nodded lightly.

"It's just a small matter."

Xiao Zongnan waved his hand.

"But next, I do have an important matter to trouble you, Lord Xia."

When the words came to this point, a hint of viciousness quietly emerged in the depths of Xiao Zongnan's pupils.

"Your Majesty, just speak frankly."

Xia Yun still maintained a calm and composed demeanor.

There is no doubt that the Thirteenth Prince, who had just arrived in Wangbei City, was planning to attack him!

However, this scene made Lei Zhenning, who was standing by, look unhappy.

It would have been fine if Xiao Zongnan had taken over his position.

Now that he had just arrived in Wangbei City, he actually wanted to attack Xia Yun. This was beyond his tolerance.

"Your Highness has led 500,000 soldiers on a journey through the night. You must be exhausted. You may as well take a rest today. It won't be too late to discuss anything tomorrow."

Lei Zhenning spoke in a deep voice.

It was Lei Zhenning's words that made Xiao Zongnan frown, with a look of confusion in his eyes.

According to the information he knew, Lei Zhenning and he should be his talents.

Although Lei Zhenning has lived in Zhejiang for many years, he is an official of the Jiangnan Party after all, and an important official in the southeast who was promoted by Lord Xu.

Why are you singing a different tune from him now?

Xiao Zongnan was confused, but he didn't dare to point it out directly at this time.

"Although I have just arrived in Wangbei City, the situation in Zhejiang is critical and the Japanese pirates are eyeing us at any time. I have no choice but to do my best."

Xiao Zongnan withdrew his gaze from Lei Zhenning, and when he looked at Xia Yun again, the smile on his face was gone.

Xia Yun watched the scenes that just happened coldly.

He wanted to see what methods this newly arrived Thirteenth Prince would use to deal with him!

"Your Highness is right. The threat of Japanese pirates is always the most important issue. I wonder if Your Highness has any advice for us?"

Xia Yun spoke coldly, with a deep provocation in his words.

"Lord Xia is indeed a loyal man to his country. I will also speak frankly. When the imperial court's 500,000 troops arrive in Zhejiang, the first thing they need to solve is the problem of food and accommodation."

"I heard that Lord Xia Yun has been leading troops for many years, so he will also understand this matter in the future."

Xiao Zongnan threw a tricky question directly to Xia Yun on the spot.

At this time, Xia Yun did not continue to speak, his eyes were only on Xiao Zongnan. He had already guessed the other party's trick.

As expected, seeing that Xia Yun did not speak, Xiao Zongnan continued, "Lord Xia is the governor of Zhejiang and a first-rank general of Hangzhou. I think he must have a way to solve the food and grass problem."