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In a blink of an eye, seven or eight days passed, and the 600,000 troops that set out from Hangzhou City finally arrived at Changshan City after rushing all the way.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived at Changshan!"

When the broad wall of Changshan City appeared in the field of vision at the front of the team, someone in the crowd immediately cheered.

"Notify the commander of Changshan City to open the city gates immediately and allow the army to enter the city!"

Zhao Gongming, the governor-general of Zhili, immediately gave an order and demonstrated his domineering power as a governor.

Xia Yun and others who were in the center of the army looked at the outline of Changshan City with a hint of emotion on their faces.

The last time they came to Changshan City, they were attacked by hundreds of assassins.

If they had not been well prepared that day, they would have probably died at the hands of the villain.

"Sir, do you think someone will try to assassinate us again this time?"

Chong Heihu, who was following Xia Yun, suddenly started a joke.

"Humph, if anyone dares not to live or die again, I won't mind chopping them into pulp!"

A fierce look instantly appeared on Zhao Xinlei's face.

The last time Xia Yun came to Beijing, he did not follow Xia Yun, but when it comes to hot temper, he is not inferior to Chong Heihu at all.

"You guys, behave yourself after entering Changshan City. I won't allow you to cause any trouble."

Hearing the laughter of several people, Qin Tianye spoke seriously.

He is not only the number one general under Xia Yun, but also the eldest brother of these generals.

"Brother Qin is right. Our trip to Beijing this time is different from the previous ones. Now our master is the famous Governor of Jiangnan. Even the Prime Minister of the Imperial Court would not dare to offend our master easily."

A smiling voice came out of Xu Wan'er's mouth.

All the way from Hangzhou City, the empress treated him very well. Not only did she allow her to stay on the dragon sedan chair, she also gave her the highest level of courtesy.

At this time, Xia Yun did not speak, but just rode in front, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.

For him, this trip to Beijing means that he will be truly involved in the vortex of power in the court.

Judging from the complex situation in the capital, the danger level is probably no less than the last time.

Soon, under the leadership of Zhao Gongming, the army marched into Changshan City in a mighty manner.

Afterwards, Zhao Gongming immediately arranged accommodation for the empress, Xia Yun and others.

It was none other than the Governor's Office in Changshan City.

After the last assassination attempt on Xia Yun, Zhao Gongming had to be extremely careful.

He doesn't want the assassination to happen again.

You know, this time in their team, there is not only Xia Yun, but also the Empress!

Xia Yun and his group were happy to accept it. After all, the safest place in the entire Changshan City was undoubtedly the Governor's Office.

Zhao Gongming then quickly gave another order, arranging for the kitchen in the military camp to start preparing meals.

During the seven or eight days of travel, the army was always on the move, and even when passing through some cities along the way, they did not stop.

Therefore, as of today, hundreds of thousands of marching troops, including the Empress and others, are already exhausted both physically and mentally.

noon.

When hundreds of thousands of troops had their hot meals, Xia Yun appeared alone in the backyard of the governor's office.

"Why did you call me here, brother?"

Under the pavilion in the yard, Xia Yun met Zhao Gongming who had been waiting for a long time.

Just now, Zhao Gongming sent someone to invite him.

"Xia Yun, now that you are here, sit down and talk."

Zhao Gongming, who was originally standing with his hands behind his back and looking up at the sky, turned around when he heard Xia Yun's welcome and a warm smile appeared on his face.

In an instant, the two of them sat down under the stone pavilion.

"I believe you already know that the northern barbarians are about to invade again, brother?"

Zhao Gongming personally poured a cup of tea for him, and without much nonsense, he went straight to the point.

Xia Yun was not surprised by this.

Zhao Gongming managed Zhili for more than ten years, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops and horses, and his intelligence network was naturally well-known.

If anything happens in the northern border, it will be discovered by Zhao Gongming no matter what.

"Well, it is precisely because of this matter that His Majesty asked me to come to the capital this time."

Xia Yun nodded.

When Zhao Gongming heard this, an expression of "as expected" immediately appeared on his face.

"If my guess is correct, His Majesty must want to use you as the commander in the battle against the northern barbarians."

Zhao Gongming continued.

Xia Yun was speechless for a moment. He carefully observed Zhao Gongming's reaction, trying to find some loneliness in it.

However, after he observed for a while, there was no change in Zhao Gongming's expression.

"Don't worry, my dear brother. I am relieved that you will be the commander of this war."

Zhao Gongming seemed to see the worry in Xia Yun's heart, and immediately spoke to comfort him.

He understands his situation better than anyone else.

As an official of the old party, he was able to be awarded the title of Grand Secretary of Wuying Pavilion and the title of Minister of War after the end of the Zhejiang War, which was quite good.

And ever since he received the intelligence from the Northern Frontier, he had never considered taking on the position of commander-in-chief.

He knew very well that even if the empress had this intention, the old stubborn people in the court would never agree.

"The barbarians have gathered an army of 500,000 to invade the northern border. You have more than 300,000 soldiers under your command, so you will certainly be a big part of this battle."

At this time, Xia Yun was still a little confused.

"I will not go to Beijing this time when I am in a quiet place."

At this point, Zhao Gongming finally said what he really wanted to say.

"Why?"

Xia Yun immediately raised his eyebrows.

After the great victory in Zhejiang, Zhao Gongming, as one of the commanders, should have entered the capital to celebrate.

"To be honest, I have only been to the capital a few times in recent years. Although the Zhejiang War was a success, many ministers in the court are still here. If I were to go to the capital, some people would inevitably feel uncomfortable."

Zhao Gongming waved his hand calmly.

"The invasion of the Japanese pirates in the northern border is imminent, and I must make some preparations early. When you take command of the three armies, I will mobilize all the troops in the city."

Zhao Gongming added.

At this point, Xia Yun suddenly realized.

Indeed, judging from the situation in the court and the country, it might be the best choice for Zhao Gongming to stay in Zhili this time.

"Also, after you come to the capital, if you encounter any injustice in this country, you can always send a letter to inform me."

"Now, the three of us are all important officials of the imperial court. We must not let those stubborn and uncivilized people look down on us."

Zhao Gongming continued.

Things are different now. Xia Yunsheng was promoted to Governor-General of Jiangnan, and Lei Zhenning was promoted to Minister of War. Even if these three of them stomped their feet, the entire Daliang officialdom would tremble.

"Haha, thank you very much, Brother Xian."

Xia Yun laughed and gladly accepted the other party's kindness.

With Zhao Gongming as his backer, he will undoubtedly feel more at ease when going to the capital.