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Li Bangyan and his two companions offered further praise.

They also knew that Zhao Yuan intended to use this money to help them settle down.

If they are discovered, they will lose their lives.

This 10,000 guan was his life-risking money.

However, they were not worried about being exposed.

They were all high-ranking officials in the imperial court.

There was also an imperial edict in his possession.

Those who arrive in the three capitals before news of the conflict spreads from Tokyo...

The garrison commanders of the three capitals dared not doubt them.

Zhao Yuan added, "The outside world is in chaos and turmoil."

"The journey is likely not going to be peaceful."

“I will assign ten personal guards to each of you as bodyguards.”

The three of them knew that the people Zhao Yuan had sent were there to monitor them.

But he dared not refuse Zhao Yuan.

One by one, they feigned deep gratitude and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "After the three of you leave the palace, head straight for the three capitals."

"No lingering in the city is permitted; travel day and night on the road."

"To prevent the news from leaking out."

The three men were immediately escorted by three squads of ten guards to the three capitals.

Zhao Yuan stood outside the main hall.

Gazing at the city gate in the distance.

Look at the sunset over the western mountains,

I couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Yesterday, he sent his personal guards back with a message.

Ma Jun could reach Tokyo in a single day.

But there's still no news.

Could it be that it was intercepted midway?

If intercepted by the Song army,

The Liang army was unable to arrive in time.

The affairs of the palace have been leaked again.

That would make things difficult to deal with.

As Zhao Yuan was pondering,

But then they heard hurried footsteps behind them.

Turning his head, he saw a personal guard leading a travel-worn Hua Rong.

Overjoyed, he exclaimed, "You've finally arrived!"

Hua Rong clasped his hands and said, "I've kept Your Majesty waiting."

"Zhang Qing and I brought two thousand men with us,"

"After entering the Tokyo area,"

"Don't go all out,"

"That's why we arrived a little late."

Previously against the Tenth Division,

Zhang Qing was shot in the arm by Xiang Yuanzhen.

Ma Jun was always led by Hua Rong.

Zhao Yuan heard that Zhang Qing had also arrived.

He couldn't help but ask,

"Has Zhang Qing's arrow wound healed?"

Hua Rong shook his head and said, "He's not fully recovered yet, but he's been recuperating in the camp."

"He did not return to Qingzhou, therefore he heard of the capture of Tokyo,"

"He insisted on bringing his troops."

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "No one wants to miss this battle."

"Isn't there only a thousand cavalrymen?"

Hua Rong nodded and said, "The generals are worried about the King's safety."

He then gathered all his cavalrymen.

"Let me and Zhang Qing bring it first."

"The generals and their troops should arrive by tomorrow evening at the latest."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Alright, where are the two thousand cavalrymen now?"

Hua Rong reported, "Zhang Qing and I were afraid of alerting the Song army in the city."

"We set up camp ten miles from the city."

"I entered the city first, and went to Li Shishi's place at Fanlou,"

"Entering the palace through the underground passage."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "I'll have Duan Chang lead you into the city first."

"You should rest at the main camp in the city first,"

"We'll enter the palace in batches after dark to avoid arousing suspicion."

The civil and military officials had already spent a day in the Chui Gong Hall.

Seeing Zhao Yuan and a weary general walk to the entrance of the main hall,

They couldn't help but look over.

Zhao Yuan called out at the entrance of the main hall: "Duan Chang."

Duan Chang hurriedly ran to the entrance of the main hall and said,

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Chapter 1713 Cavalry Enters the City

Zhao Yuan said, "Our Liang troops have arrived."

"Go and bring them into the city."

Duan Chang was already in the same boat.

Upon hearing this, he quickly replied, "Your Majesty, please rest assured."

The civil and military officials were astonished that the Liang army could move so swiftly.

Those who had other ideas also gave up their thoughts.

Zhao Yuan looked at the suddenly quiet hall.

I feel much more at ease now.

Although there are already 2,500 people...

But they were all exhausted troops.

The less trouble, the better,

Let's minimize their troubles.

.....

That very night, two thousand cavalrymen entered the palace in batches.

The palace was placed under strict lockdown.

A guard every three steps.

A sentry every five steps.

Zhao Yuan no longer needs to worry about the message being leaked.

The next day,

Messages were constantly being delivered to the palace by fast horses.

The Liangshan army was approaching the capital.

All the messengers who entered the palace,

He was then captured.

As Zhao Yuan was considering whether to seal off the city,

But then Yan Qing entered the palace through the underground passage.

Zhao Yuan asked, "How did Xiao Yi end up in the palace?"

Yan Qing reported, "After Your Majesty entered the palace, I had people keep an eye on the activity in the marketplace."

"The news has spread among the people that our Great Liang army is approaching the capital."

Zhao Yuan immediately said to Duan Chang, who was standing beside him, "In Zhao Ji's name, order your men to close the city gates."

"At the same time, martial law is declared throughout the city, and ordinary people are strictly prohibited from going out on the streets."

"Then they said that the Liangshan bandits were attacking the city."

"Then order was issued that all imperial guards in the city stand by in their camps."

"No one may leave the camp without a military order."

Duan Chang also knew that his time to prove himself had come.

He hurriedly replied, "Yes."

Duan Chang accepted the order and went out.

Zhao Yuan and Yan Qing then headed towards Xuande Tower.

Xuande Tower is the gate tower of the south gate of the imperial palace.

It was built very magnificently.

Climb Xuande Tower,

The wide imperial street in front of the palace

Several streets in the distance were clearly visible.

"dong dong dong"

Soon, alarm bells rang loudly in Tokyo.

All the city gates closed immediately.

Squads of Imperial Guards also appeared on the streets.

"The Liangshan bandits are attacking the city,"

"Martial law is in effect throughout the city; movement is prohibited."

With the shouts of the Imperial Guards