Capital.

Hundreds of Jin Yiwei gathered together and marched toward the city gate in a mighty manner. Wherever they passed, people lined the streets to see Hu Fei off and wished Hu Fei another triumphant victory.

Hu Fei sat on his red horse, looking at the pious faces on both sides of the street, and suddenly felt a little unreasonable excitement in his heart.

When he went to the northern border, he took almost everyone he trusted with him, even Han Jiang.

Just as hundreds of people were walking to the city gate, Hu Fei saw at a glance the crown prince Zhu Biao standing at the city gate, surrounded by a group of personal guards.

Seeing Zhu Biao, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Zhu Biao would go to the city gate to see him off in person.

After being stunned for a moment, Hu Fei hurriedly dismounted, passed through the crowd, quickly came to Zhu Biao, and bowed respectfully.

"There is no need for so many etiquette between you and me."

Zhu Biao put his hand on Hu Fei's wrist and said seriously.

"I didn't expect that the emperor would come to deliver it in person, which really shocked me."

Hu Fei smiled and said slowly.

"This trip to the north is extremely difficult and dangerous. Whether we win or lose, you are the key. I have to come to see you off."

"But regardless of victory or defeat, you must promise me that you must come back alive. The future of the imperial court cannot be separated from you."

Zhu Biao grabbed Hu Fei's wrist and said seriously.

"Brother, don't worry, this battle will be won, and I will definitely come back alive!"

Hu Fei nodded and said decisively.

"good!"

"On the day of your triumph, I will personally take care of you!"

Zhu Biao nodded heavily and said in a deep voice.

“It’s a deal!”

Hu Fei smiled, bowed his hands, and was ready to officially set off.

"etc."

But Zhu Biao suddenly spoke again.

"Brother, do you have any other advice?"

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment and asked slowly.

"My father has received the letter of challenge from my fourth brother. I would also like you to inform him of my father's reply after arriving in Beiping City."

Zhu Biao said slowly.

"What did the emperor say?"

Hu Fei was stunned for a moment and asked slowly.

He didn't expect that Zhu Di would take the initiative to ask for a fight.

"Eight words, recharge your batteries and stick to Peiping."

Zhu Biao said in a deep voice without thinking.

"Understood."

"The road ahead is long, it's time for me to set off, my dear brother, please come back."

Hu Fei nodded in agreement, bowed his hands, and then turned around and mounted the red horse. With a wave of his hand, he led hundreds of Jinyi guards and walked straight out of the city gate.

Recharge your batteries and stick to Peiping. His eight-character reply was enough to explain the difference between him and King Zhu Di of Yan. Sure enough, in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, a son is always a son. No matter how capable others are, their lives are not as important as the prince's.

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It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang rejected Zhu Di's request to fight, but in fact he was protecting Zhu Di and worried that Zhu Di would be in danger in the north.

But Zhu Yuanzhang was not so worried about him, the so-called Duke of An Guo and his consort, and just wanted him to complete his mission, regardless of life or death.

Thinking of this, Hu Fei couldn't help but sneer in his heart, but he didn't get angry.

Zhu Biao watched Hu Fei's back as he led his people out of the city in a mighty manner, with a solemn expression on his face, and he did not leave for a long time.

...

Northern hinterland.

Yuan army garrison.

In a large tent, Pingzhang Nai'er Buhua was sitting in the middle with a slightly red face. The table was filled with fine wine and delicacies.

Although he lost the first battle and was chased by the Ming army all the way, causing numerous casualties, but now due to Chunqiu Tang's intervention, the battle situation has been successfully reversed, and he couldn't help but be happy in his heart.

Beside Nai'er Buhua, an old man with a black scarf on his face was standing quietly, with a strong murderous aura all over his body. He was the killer of Chunqiu Hall, and was also responsible for the assassination of the Ming army general.

The person in charge of the action.

At this moment, a deputy general walked in quickly from outside and bowed respectfully to Naoerfuhua, who was toasting with a toast.

"Sir Pingzhang, I just received news that the Ming Dynasty has sent a large number of Jinyiwei masters and are on their way to the north!"

The deputy general said loudly while saluting.

Hearing the deputy general's words, Nai'er Buhua and the old man in black frowned at the same time.

"Who is the leader?"

After Nai'er Buhua's expression changed several times, she asked in a deep voice.

"Commander of the Jinyi Guards, Hu Fei, Duke of Anguo!"

The deputy general said without thinking.

Upon hearing the word "Hu Fei", Nai'er flicked her wrist and the wine glass in her hand fell to the table with a splash, her face full of panic.

The name of a person, the shadow of a tree, and Hu Fei's name are the most feared existences for Beiyuan, just like the Japanese.

Just based on the fact that Hu Fei committed murder and arson in the northern border last time and left without any injuries, and the fact that the Jin Yiwei made a big fuss in the Japanese capital and killed Prince Huaiyu, everyone in the world knew about it.

Among the surrounding countries, the two people most feared by the Ming Dynasty, apart from the brave and capable Duke of Wei Xu Da, were the commander of the Jin Yiwei Hu Fei!

"You've come just in time! I've wanted to meet him for a long time!"

But at this moment, the old man in black standing aside snorted coldly and said disdainfully.

"This man is highly skilled in martial arts, wise and brave, and is definitely not easy to deal with. Your Excellency, please do not underestimate him!"

Nai'er Buhua turned to look at the old man in black and said solemnly.

"Hmph, if he dares to set foot in the north, I will make sure he never comes back!"

The old man in black snorted coldly and said confidently.

"We can't wait for him to enter the northern border. Once he joins the Ming army, the consequences will be unpredictable. It's best to kill him before he joins Xu Da! Otherwise, the Ming army will be even more powerful!"

Nai'er Buhua shook her head and said through gritted teeth.

"I know what I know!"

The old man in black said in a deep voice, without hesitation, walked straight out of the camp.

Watching the old man in black leave, Nai'er Buhua swallowed her saliva and directly picked up the wine bottle and took a few sips. Cold sweat had already appeared on her forehead.

...

Peking City.

Prince Yan's Mansion.

In the main hall of the front yard, King Zhu Di of Yan was sitting on a chair with a solemn expression.

The letter requesting war has been sent to the capital for many days. Logically speaking, there should have been news from the capital long ago, but there has been no news.

As time dragged on, Zhu Di gradually lost hope in his heart.

He could probably guess his father's decision.

At this moment, Shen An quickly walked into the hall.

"Your Highness, there is news from the capital!"

Shen An said while saluting respectfully.

"What's the news? Tell me quickly!"

Zhu Di's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly.

He thought it was his father's reply that finally arrived.

"His Majesty has sent Duke An Guo to lead hundreds of Jinyi guards to the north to help Xu Da's army fight against Chunqiu Tang and Beiyuan!"

Shen An replied loudly.

Hearing Shen An's answer, Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, but he clearly showed a hint of disappointment.

He had long expected that Hu Fei would be sent to the front line, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.
To be continued...