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Chapter 1246
Once the siege of Baozhou was lifted, the atmosphere in the city was completely different from the past.

The soldiers and civilians saw with their own eyes that Li Xia's dragon flag forced Brother Yi to retreat as soon as it came out, and they had greater confidence in this new dynasty.

The Northern Expedition has reached its final stage, and the next step is obviously to encircle Yanjing.

Under such circumstances, the soldiers were gearing up one after another, their morale was high, and the city was full of enthusiasm.

On April [-]th, only three days after Baozhou was relieved of the siege, a group of carriages slowly entered the city from the south gate and drove straight to the Lianchi Bieyuan, or now called the Lianchi Palace.

Yuan Yan was also among this group of officials going north, had an audience with Li Xia, and after reporting on her effectiveness in appeasing the hearts of the people in the north, he did not leave the front hall like other officials.

Because Li Xia said to her: "You did a good job. By the way, Wen Jing wants to see you, she is waiting for you in the backyard..."

The weather was fine that day, and the scenery beside the lotus pond was pleasant.

Yuan Yan and Zhang Wenjing walked side by side by the pool, both of them looked like gentle ladies, as if blended into the painting.

"Before my father was alive, he often talked about wanting to live in the Wanjuan Library for a long time." Yuan Yan looked at the tall building across the lake, smiled, and looked much brighter than before, "Finally, we have recovered Baozhou. so good."

"Father, the second brother is ill."

She took two steps, but looked back at Zhang Wenjing.

Yuan Yan said again: "Don't worry, let him torment, as long as his merits are not so high as to act recklessly, and he won't cause trouble because of it, this old man will only be healthy if he has hope."

After all, it was sent out as a proton, so how much distress can there be.

Zhang Hongyi turned his head and took a look and said, "Brother Eleven, do you have something on your mind?"

"That's great." Zhang Wenjing also laughed, and said, "It's like going back to my childhood, but it's even better than when I was a child."

I think it's nothing more than hoping that the Zhang family will make more contributions, accumulate power, and help Zhang Wenjing ascend to the next position in the future.Of course, it's still too early to say these things, and Li Xia won't allow any infighting. What Zhang Rou is looking forward to is a long time later, even if he has passed away for a long time by then.

But Zhang Rou was more polite, and always insisted on the courtesy of his ministers, trying to make Li Xia's every move pleasing.

"Ha." Zhang Hongyi leaned closer to Zhang Hongqing's ear and said, "You are also very afraid of father, right?"

"Is it nice to see your father and brother?"

Zhang Wenjing was stunned for a moment, but she didn't expect Yuan Yan to say such words.

"I'm just a little worried about my father." Zhang Wenjing said, "Sister Yuan knows that since I entered Baozhou City, I only met him twice in a hurry. It seems that he is busier than Your Majesty."

Zhang Hongqing couldn't help being surprised, and somewhat admired the younger brother's courage.

She never dared to speak out, only dared to confide in Yuan Yan, and whispered: "I never thought of fighting with Sister Gao."

"Why?"

"It's all about earning meritorious service."

"The old minister has more prestige than Liu Lang. If the old minister is here, many people will be swayed by the old minister's thin face. It will be beneficial to the war. Even if it can speed up the great cause of His Majesty's unification of the world."

"Ok?"

Zhang Hongyi muttered like this, then turned around to call someone else, but on the way he saw Zhang Hongqing with one arm.

"It's fine if you don't say anything." Yuan Yan put his hands behind his back habitually, and said, "I've been shopping with you for a long time. I'm still busy, so I'm leaving."

He has begun to regret a little, realizing that being used by Dong Wen this time has hurt him a lot.The original crime can at least survive, but now if people find out, Zhang Rou is afraid that she will kill herself first.

"Really? The second brother is not here today. Could it be that his father wants to look for him? It's so good."

~~
After returning to Zhang's mansion, Zhang Rou's expression became more and more excited, even less old-fashioned.

It is not difficult to guess what Zhang Rou is thinking.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty knows it well." Yuan Yan said: "The world is so big, can Old Marshal Zhang take all the credit alone? The Zhang family made the first contribution to breaking Yanjing, and it will always be returned." Someone needs to destroy the Song Dynasty, not to mention the vastness of the world."

"Father."

In fact, Li Xia agrees with this truth, and after thinking about it, there is no reason to reject Zhang Rou.

"understood."

"No."

She thought for a while, looked at Zhang Wenjing, and said, "You've always been smart, but this time you might be confused if you care about it. As far as Old Marshal Zhang is thinking, how can His Majesty not know?"

"Eleventh brother?"

"That's why people get bored."

"I just met you, and my father asked you to go to the lobby too, saying that if your injury recovers, you will get a civilian job to serve with the army in the Northern Expedition."

Walking to the lobby full of worries, Zhang Hongqing didn't dare to speak, and stood aside listening to Zhang Rou's lecture.

"He has been ill for 20 years, and he came out before he died." Zhang Rou stared wide-eyed, and shouted, "Go quickly."

But Zhang Wenjing could realize what was wrong.

Because Zhang Rou was old, a stool was set up in the hall for him to sit down.

He refused to go back to the room to rest, but sat down in the lobby, called the twelfth son Zhang Hongyi who was standing there shrinking his head, and said: "Go, call your second brother out, he hasn't shown up for a few days."

Suddenly a timid voice sounded from the hall.

"It must be enough to have the blueprint drawn by Mr. Zhang and Liu Lang to accompany the army. Why don't Mr. Zhang rest in Baozhou for a while?"

"The veteran still wants to implore His Majesty to allow the veteran to attack Yanjing with the army. Thinking about it, the capital of Jinzhong is already dilapidated. When the king's soldiers arrive at the city, Kublai Khan will stick to the new city of Yuan Dadu, and this city is under the supervision of the veteran."

"Don't mention it to Old Marshal Zhang. If you mention it, he will never admit it. He will only ask you whether it is wrong to serve the country wholeheartedly."

Zhang Hongyi had no choice but to turn his head to Zhang Hongji who had closed the door to thank the guests for a long time, but when he went to the small courtyard to ask, he heard that Zhang Hongji was not at home today.

He then agreed.

In the end, only Zhang Judao said: "Go and prepare for the expedition in three days."

Zhang Hongqing turned his head to look, only to see that it was Zhang Hongyi who spoke.

There was no one else around at this time, and Li Xia spoke very politely.

Zhang Hongyi glanced at Zhang Rou evasively, and said, "Can my son not leave the expedition? My son wants to go to Chang'an...begging...to study."

Yuan Yan waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Hongji was gone.

Zhang Hongqing was stunned for a moment, thinking of Zhang Rou's sentence a few days ago, "Whoever dares to stop him from doing meritorious service for his father will kill him", his face became more and more gloomy.

Zhang Rou was overjoyed and sent several other memorials one after another, such as donating many houses and fields to help the army, such as recommending many Hebei literati, all of which are urgent for Li Xia's immediate needs.

At this point, Zhang Wenjing restrained the smile on her face.

He's a guy who always knows everything.

"Ah."

Zhang Wenjing pursed her lips, showing dissatisfaction after all.

Yuan Yan pondered for a while, and said: "Old Marshal Zhang is willing to serve His Majesty, it is always a good thing."

~~
At this time Li Xia was seeing Zhang Rou.

Then thinking that Yuan Yan had met Li Xia before coming to see her, she couldn't help but wonder if Li Xia intended Yuan Yan to enlighten her.

Yuan Yan then asked: "What's on your mind?"

Zhang Wenjing shook her head, smiled helplessly, stopped talking about it, changed the subject, and said, "My second brother wants to see you. However, if you refuse, I will refuse for you."

As long as such thoughts are not clearly stated, no one can say that he is wrong.

"There are some, but it's not a big deal. It's just that the war has not stopped, and many things are in a hurry."

Sure enough, Zhang Rou was furious, and shouted: "What did you say?! Studying? Among the father and sons, you are the worst at studying!"

Zhang Hongyi was so startled that he trembled and almost fell to the ground.

But he insisted and said: "But... my sister and brother-in-law have promised me... that I can also take a, that, a different road..."

"What did you say?" Zhang Rou was taken aback, and asked back, "Who?"

(End of this chapter)