The army was prepared for war, and the new troops scattered around the capital were also assembled, totaling 38,000 people.

Unlike the Forbidden Army, which had imaginary numbers due to empty pay, there is no such thing as empty pay in the New Army, so they are all fully staffed.

Although these people suffered a lot of injustice in the capital, after meeting Ning Fu, most of them seemed to have found a backbone, and their originally decadent spirits began to cheer up.

Under Ning Fu's command, the army began to reorganize. At the same time, Ning Fu personally went to get back the various supplies and food owed by the imperial court to the new army. This also increased Ning Fu's prestige among the new army. Everyone

Everyone knows that only when Ning Fu is around can the interests of the New Army be guaranteed.

Three days later, nearly 40,000 new troops were ready and ready to set off at any time.

"Hutou, are you sure you won't regret it?"

The night before departure, Ning Fu found Hu Tou and asked him solemnly again.

"Brother Xiao Yi, there is no need to ask anymore. Do you and I, brothers, have any regrets?"

The tiger head said with a carefree smile.

When Ning Fu heard this, he also looked at his brother again. The tiger head used to look older, but he could still see a bit of childishness in the past. However, with the experience in the military in the past few years, the childishness on his body has faded, and his eyes have faded.

Zhong is also full of perseverance.

"Okay, then we brothers will give it a try!"

Ning Fu no longer hesitated and immediately patted Hu Tou on the shoulder.

Early the next morning, Ning Fu led an army of 38,000 people and set off for the expedition. Zhao Ji did not see him off, but sent officials from the Privy Council to hand over the army, and then let Ning Fu and others set off.

An army of nearly 40,000 people set off for the expedition, carrying an extremely large supply and baggage. In addition, the width of the official road was limited, so the army formed a long queue. It was not until noon that the rear army of the army completely left the capital.

"Alert to the officials, the new army has left Beijing!"

In Chui Gong Hall, Yang Jian reported to Zhao Ji.

Since Zhao Ji ascended the throne, Yang Jian, as the closest eunuch to him, naturally took over the affairs of the Imperial City Division. However, Yang Jian's mind was not on this and he rarely went to the Imperial City Division. But today, Ning Fu left the capital.

Yang Jian then sent people from the Imperial City Department to monitor the situation, which was also the practice of the Song Dynasty.

"Did he say anything before he left?"

Zhao Ji asked again.

"This... doesn't seem to say anything."

Yang Jian replied with some uncertainty. He just followed the rules and sent people to keep an eye on Ning Fu's army. As for what Ning Fu said when he left, Yang Jian really didn't know.

"That's all, I guess he won't say anything, but I also know that he must be dissatisfied in his heart, but as long as he can win this battle, even if he is dissatisfied with me, I won't care about him."

Zhao Ji waved his hand as he spoke, seemingly very generous.

However, anyone who is familiar with Zhao Ji knows that he is by no means a generous person.

"Guan family, Mr. Cai wants to see you!"

At this moment, a chamberlain rushed over to report.

"Please come in!"

Zhao Ji immediately ordered.

Soon I saw Cai Jing walking into the main hall and saluting: "See the official family!"

"There is no need to be polite. Ning Fu has already led his army to go on an expedition. Mr. Cai, you must also put the overall situation first. There must be no problems with the logistics of the army!"

Zhao Ji opened his mouth and warned.

He knew that the conflict between Ning Fu and Cai Jing was deep, so he warned Cai Jing in advance. After all, if the army's deployment was unfavorable due to logistics, the emperor Zhao Ji would be the unlucky one in the end.

"I will definitely put the overall situation first!"

Cai Jing also answered very obediently that he knew that Zhao Ji was petty, so when he saw Zhao Ji, he always tried his best to please him and never disobeyed the other person's wishes.

"How many days will it take for Ning Fu's army to reach Yanyun?"

Zhao Ji asked Cai Jing again. He really didn't know much about military affairs. He encountered a foreign invasion for the first time after taking the throne, so this made Zhao Ji very worried.

"If it's quick, it might be more than a month, but if something unexpected happens and delays the trip, it might be a little later."

Cai Jing answered truthfully.

"Why so slow?"

Zhao Ji frowned, now that the Liao army has reached Gubeikou, God knows when they will break through the city gate?

If Ning Fu and the others were still on the road, the Liao army would have already entered Yanyun, wouldn't it be too late?

"There is no other way. The army is going on an expedition, and there are countless supplies. Even if we go into battle lightly, we can't go too fast."

Cai Jing explained again.

Zhao Ji also seemed a little irritable when he heard this, but there was nothing he could do about it. After all, he couldn't let the army fly over with wings.

Cai Jing reported several government affairs to Zhao Ji, but seeing that the other party was worried about Yan Yun, Cai Jing finally wisely shut up and resigned.

In the evening, Cai Jing left the imperial city by car.

This is the busiest time in the capital, and the streets are full of pedestrians. Since Emperor Yingzong canceled the curfew, the entire capital has become a city that never sleeps. Every evening, people are not in a hurry to go home, and businesses also use this time to go around.

soliciting customers.

Cai Jing was demoted from the capital before and could not return to the capital until Zhao Ji ascended the throne. After returning to the capital, his favorite thing was to sit on a carriage and watch the excitement and prosperity on the streets.

"Have you heard that the Liao army is moving south in a big way, and the sixteen states of Yanyun that have just been recovered may be in danger!"

At this time, the voices of passers-by suddenly came from the street.

"It's okay, you don't know yet, Duke Yan has already led his troops to go on an expedition. With him here, Yan Yun will definitely be impregnable."

At this time another voice came.

Cai Jing's face darkened when he heard this. The imperial court did not publicize Ning Fu's expedition. It was also the intention of Zhao Ji and Cai Jing. After all, the more people knew about it, the greater the reputation Ning Fu would gain if he returned victorious in the future.

"With the Duke of Yan in our Song Dynasty, there will definitely be no problems in this country. You all should keep your hearts in your stomach!"

At this time someone said loudly again.

"That's not necessarily true. I heard that the current emperor doesn't like Duke Yan very much..."

Another voice said, but by this time Cai Jing's carriage had already gone far, and the rest of the words could not be heard clearly.

But even so, Cai Jing's face in the carriage became very ugly.

Although he didn't hear what those people said behind him, Cai Jing could guess that the finger of blame would definitely be pointed at him and Zhao Ji.

"What do these unscrupulous people do for a living in Kaifeng Mansion? They actually allow these people to discuss the government's affairs!"

Cai Jing said bitterly. When he spoke, he also made up his mind that he would definitely call the Kaifeng governor tomorrow and scold him severely. This wave of rumors in the city must also be suppressed.
Chapter completed!