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When Qian Dajun returned to Hangzhou, he not only planned to prepare a celebratory banquet for the triumphant army, but also brought back the account books of Blackwater Tower.

The reason why he personally handed the account book to Xu Wan'er was naturally for absolute safety.

The Black Water Tower can be said to be the most mysterious organization under Xia Yun’s command.

Except for a few generals, no one else knew.

After hearing Xu Wan'er's explanation, Xia Yun calmly waved his hand, signaling Xu Wan'er to put the account book away.

After a short while, the two of them began to count the military achievements of various generals in the lobby.

"During this battle, Chong Heihu led 40,000 cavalrymen and annihilated more than 38,000 Japanese pirates."

"Zhao Xinlei led 30,000 cavalrymen and annihilated more than 29,000 Japanese pirates."

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As time gradually approached evening, the hundreds of thousands of imperial troops led by Qin Tianye finally returned to Hangzhou city after hurriedly returning.

When these hundreds of thousands of soldiers entered the military camp in an orderly manner, Xia Yun appeared in the guesthouse and personally handed the military merit statistics book to the empress.

The statistical book covers all civil and military officials above the ninth rank who participated in the war.

"Your Majesty, the celebration banquet has been arranged. Please move to the military camp."

Xia Yun said instead.

The number of people participating in the celebration banquet reached hundreds of thousands, so Xia Yun decided to hold the banquet in the military camp.

"Alright, tell everyone to set up the Hangzhou military camp!"

The empress nodded.

As soon as the order was issued, a group of civil and military officials who had been resting in the guesthouse for a long time, led by the empress, headed towards the Hangzhou military camp in a mighty manner.

Since the empress rode on a dragon sedan chair, she attracted many cheering eyes from the people of Hangzhou along the way.

"Xia Yun, pass on my decree to exempt the people of Zhejiang from all taxes for three years."

The Zhejiang War had just ended, and the empress also showed her kindness as an emperor.

"I, your humble servant, thank Your Majesty on behalf of the people of Zhejiang."

Xia Yun clasped his fists and bowed.

In Xia Yun's opinion, it was not easy for the empress to make this decision, as Zhejiang has always been an important tax collection area for the imperial court.

And now the tax has been exempted for three years, which is enough to show the empress's determination to govern the country.

About an incense stick of time later, the empress and her entourage, who had been cheered by the people of Hangzhou along the way, finally arrived at the Hangzhou military camp.

But at this moment, a soldier at the city gate suddenly came to Xia Yun in a hurry.

"Governor, the governor of Nanzhili, Mr. Guhe, has arrived and is now waiting for orders at the city gate."

The messenger soldier reported hurriedly.

The order for Xia Yun to be promoted to Governor-General of Jiangnan has now spread throughout the city of Hangzhou.

"Tell Gu He that the celebration banquet is about to begin. Ask him to rush directly to the Hangzhou military camp."

Xia Yun nodded.

Although Gu He did not directly participate in the final decisive battle, he, together with Jiang Wenzhong and others, annihilated an army of 50,000 Japanese pirates in the defense of Ningdu City.

Although he was a civil official, his record was enough to make him stand out among the other military generals.

After receiving the order, the soldier who reported the news quickly returned to the city gate.

Soon, the empress and her entourage entered the military camp amid a grand welcome ceremony organized by Xiao Haiyang.

Tens of thousands of tables had already been set up in the vast military camp.

"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

All of a sudden, thunderous cheers of "Long live the army" rang out from all directions in the military camp.

The empress was very pleased.

Even though Xia Yun had an outstanding personality and used unconventional methods to do things, up to now, Xia Yun had never shown any disloyalty in his treatment of her.

After a while, the empress climbed onto the platform that had been set up in advance and began to deliver a celebratory speech in the presence of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

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Almost at the same time, the Southern Zhili Governor Gu He finally came in front of Xia Yun and others.

"Your humble servant greets you! Congratulations on your promotion to Governor-General of Jiangnan!"

The moment he saw Xia Yun, Gu He excitedly knelt down on one knee on the spot.

The reason why he hurried here from Ningdu City was because he received Xia Yun's order to attend the celebration banquet.

As soon as he entered Hangzhou City, he heard the news from the people who were talking about it that Xia Yun was promoted to Governor of Jiangnan.

"Gu He, you did a great job in the defense of Ningdu City. I have recommended you to His Majesty for the post of Governor of Nanzhili. I hope you will not let me down in the future."

Xia Yun smiled and patted Gu He's shoulder, motioning him to stand up from the ground.

"Your Excellency has given me a new life. I will live up to your trust and do my best to fulfill my duties as governor!"

Gu He was extremely excited.

Although Xia Yun had already promised him that he would recommend him to become the governor of Southern Zhili in the future.

But he never thought that this day would come so soon!

After a stick of incense had passed, the empress's passionate speech came to an end.

Amid the extremely lively atmosphere, Qian Dajun appeared at the celebration banquet. With a wave of his hand, exquisite and delicious dishes were brought out from the temporary kitchen on the side.

In order to prepare for this celebratory banquet attended by hundreds of thousands of people, Qian Dajun mobilized all his manpower.

But even so, there are still not enough people.

For this purpose, Qian Dajun urgently transferred thousands of cooks from Xia Yun's command, and with the cooperation of all of them, the meals were prepared on time.

As delicious dishes were served on the table, hundreds of thousands of troops immediately began to devour them.

At this moment, the empress no longer cared about royal etiquette and sat directly at the same dining table with Xia Yun, Xu Wan'er, Xiao Yan, Yang Wenzhao, Zhao Gongming, Lei Zhenning, Sun Maocai and others.

"Your Majesty, these are Huaiyang dishes carefully prepared by the top chefs of Hongyanlou. They are absolutely authentic!"

"In addition, this is Xiamao wine brewed by Xia's winery. Please have a taste."

At the banquet, Wei Erhu specially brought the latest brewed Xiamao wine, which was also what Xia Yun had ordered in advance.

In order to make Xiamao liquor famous nationwide, in addition to strong own strength, it also requires a good opportunity.

As expected, when Xiao Yan, Zhao Gongming and others heard that the wine just served on the table was brewed by Xia Yun's winery, they all became curious.

He immediately opened the jar and started drinking.

As the mellow and smooth liquor sipped into their mouths, everyone, including the Empress, showed a look of shock on their faces.

"Xia Yun, how did you brew this wine?"

After taking a gulp of Maotai, Xiao Yan subconsciously widened his eyes.

As a prince of the court, he loved wine and had tasted almost all the fine wines from all over the world.

But I have never tasted a wine as good as Xiamao wine, which has the ultimate taste.