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"Do you think this Ningdu City can be defended?"

The Empress asked the most important question at the moment.

Whether Ningdu City can be defended determines whether they need to continue fleeing.

"In reply to your Majesty, I cannot guarantee that Ningdu City can be defended, but if the city survives, the people will survive. If the city is destroyed, the people will die. I will do my best to protect the city."

Furukawa first expressed his determination to defend the city with righteous words.

However, Gu He then changed the subject.

"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Ningdu City is already in turmoil. I beg Your Majesty to go to Fujian immediately."

"With Lord Xia Yun as the governor of Fujian, your majesty will surely be able to protect his majesty's health!"

Furukawa gave his suggestion.

Still the same as before.

Only where Xia Yun is is the safest place!

However, just when everyone present thought that the empress would fall into deep confusion and hesitation.

The next moment, the words that came out of the empress's mouth shocked everyone.

"Okay! Please, Lord Gu, send some people. I will leave for Fujian right away!"

The empress agreed to Gu He's proposal on the spot without giving it much thought.

As soon as the words came out, a look of disbelief appeared on the faces of everyone present.

It was Gu He who reacted first.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will mobilize two hundred cavalrymen to escort Your Majesty to Fujian!"

The escort team of two hundred cavalrymen is the largest idle force that Gu He can mobilize now.

"Thank you for your hard work, my dear."

The empress nodded.

There was only one reason why she agreed so readily.

He had the same idea as Furukawa.

The only truly safe place now is Xia Yun's side!

……

As time passed, the empress disappeared, and the news that the Japanese pirates launched a large-scale attack on Southern Zhili from Huwei Mountain finally reached Zhejiang.

The news first reached Hangzhou.

Inside the Hangzhou prefectural government office, Xiao Haiyang, sitting on a royal chair, listened to the narration of the soldiers who had escaped from Chengtang County, his forehead already covered in sweat from panic.

"That is to say, Your Majesty is being hunted by those 50,000 Japanese pirates, is that right?"

After listening to the narration of the escaped soldier, Xiao Haiyang was extremely shocked.

He never imagined that an army of 50,000 Japanese pirates would suddenly appear in the border area between Zhejiang and Nanzhili.

You should know that he sent two thousand soldiers to escort Your Majesty's safety on this trip to Southern Zhili.

But compared with the number of 50,000 Japanese pirates, the escort force he sent was too weak.

"To reply to your Excellency, it is like this. General Zhao Daxun's whereabouts are unknown, and your Majesty and his entourage are fleeing to Ningdu City."

The soldier was trembling and his face was very pale.

He originally served under Zhao Daxun.

But when he was in Chengtang County, he accidentally got separated from the main force. Since he was not familiar with the terrain of Southern Zhili, he could only choose to ride all the way back to Hangzhou City.

"Damn those pirates!"

The more Xiao Haiyang thought about it, the more frightened he became. He suddenly stood up and slammed the table.

If something really happens to Your Majesty, the entire Daliang Dynasty will be plunged into turmoil!

Xiao Haiyang subconsciously planned to gather troops and head to Nanzhili.

But soon, his gaze turned to Wangbei City.

Now all the troops in Hangzhou city added together only number several thousand people.

Supporting Nanzhili with only a few thousand troops would be nothing more than a drop in the bucket.

Right now in Zhejiang, the only ones who are truly capable of rescuing Your Majesty are the two governors in Wangbei City!

"Gather all the soldiers and follow me to Wangbei City immediately!"

Soon Xiao Haiyang gave the order.

After gathering more than 4,000 cavalrymen, they immediately rushed towards the north city in a hurry.

Before the empress left, she asked Xiao Haiyang to keep her incognito visit secret.

But at this moment, keeping secrets has obviously lost its meaning!

……

After more than ten hours.

Xiao Haiyang and his companions, who rode all the way from Hangzhou City, finally arrived at the foot of Wangbei City.

The defenders in Wangbei City originally thought that the thousands of cavalrymen who suddenly appeared were Japanese pirates because it was dark at night.

Fortunately, Xiao Haiyang revealed his identity in time.

After some verification, the general defending the city let down his guard and let Xiao Haiyang and his 4,000 cavalrymen into Wangbei City.

Soon, Xiao Haiyang woke up Zhao Gongming and Lei Zhenning who were sleeping soundly.

Inside the Chinese army's tent.

Zhao Gongming and Lei Zhenning, who were still a little sleepy, looked at the Hangzhou prefect who suddenly appeared in front of them, their faces full of questions.

"Master Xiao, you are not in Hangzhou City. Why did you suddenly come here?"

Zhao Gongming asked with a puzzled look on his face

"Could something have happened in Hangzhou?"

Lei Zhenning also shook his head, trying his best to stay awake.

However, what neither of them had expected was.

As Xiao Haiyang's next words came out, the sleepiness in the two people's minds instantly disappeared.

"Your Majesty, I am reporting to the two governors-general. Your Majesty went on a private visit from Zhejiang to Nanzhili. In Chengtang County, he was surrounded and intercepted by a 50,000-strong Japanese pirate army. His life or death is unknown now!"

Xiao Haiyang didn't have time for too much pleasantries and went straight to the point of the matter.

Zhao Gongming and Lei Zhenning were stunned at first when they heard this, but when they suddenly realized what was happening, their eyes were filled with shock.

Your Majesty is going on a secret visit?

When did this happen?

Chengtang County?

Why are there 50,000 Japanese pirates?

A myriad of thoughts suddenly emerged in the minds of the two governors.

But one thing is for sure.

Xiao Haiyang rushed to Wangbei City late at night with four thousand cavalrymen, definitely not to have fun with them.

Therefore, what Xiao Haiyang said was undoubtedly true!

"Xiao Haiyang, do you know what you are talking about now?"

Zhao Gongming frowned, and even though he had already made a judgment in his heart, he still had to ask again.

"Don't worry, sir. Everything I said is true. Your Majesty is currently in the territory of Nanzhili and is being chased and intercepted by a large Japanese pirate army. I hope the two governors will send troops to rescue Your Majesty immediately!"

Xiao Haiyang spoke sincerely.

As Xiao Haiyang finished speaking, Zhao Gongming looked at Lei Zhenning again.

Lei Zhenning nodded with an extremely solemn expression.

"Your Majesty is in imminent danger. The two of us must dispatch troops immediately!"

Lei Zhenning did not doubt Xiao Haiyang too much.

First of all, he was very clear about Xiao Haiyang's character. Lei Zhenning served as the Governor of Zhejiang for many years.

He knew what kind of person Xiao Haiyang was.

Secondly, Xiao Haiyang has now joined Xia Yun's army, so he has no reason to lie to them.

It was at this time.

An old man walked in from outside the central army tent.

"teacher?"

Zhao Gongming looked at Yang Wenzhao who had suddenly arrived, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

After all, it was late at night, so he did not inform Yang Wenzhao.

"I have heard about it. I just received a secret letter from the court. Your Majesty did go on a private visit and arrived in Hangzhou a few days ago."

Yang Wenzhao's face was full of gloom, and his eyes were extremely solemn at this moment.

This sudden incident was completely beyond his expectations.

Your Majesty is being hunted by Japanese pirates in Nanzhili. If this matter were to be reported back to the capital, it would surely cause a shock to the entire court!