Upon hearing this, Huangfu Song and the others immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to Liu Hong.

Huangfu Song said loudly, "Your Majesty, as soldiers of the Han Dynasty, it is our duty to guard the borders of the Han Dynasty. How can you say we are wronged?"

Gongsun Zan and the others nodded in agreement with resolute expressions.

"Well said. With you and all the soldiers here, I and the people of the Han Dynasty can live such a peaceful life."

Liu Hong nodded with a broad smile at Huangfu Song and the others, his words full of praise and affirmation.

"By the way, those soldiers of the Third Battalion have guarded Liaodong for many years and have made great contributions. Although they have never been short of military pay, few people know about it, which is not good."

Therefore, I have decided that a small military parade will be held outside the Southern Palace before you depart.

"parade?"

Huangfu Song and his companions were taken aback, somewhat puzzled by the emperor's purpose in holding the military parade.

Liu Hong smiled and said, "It's just to let the people see the soldiers' demeanor, and at the same time, it can be considered as a farewell to the soldiers."

Huangfu Song nodded: "Your Majesty, I understand. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. After we return, we will immediately arrange for the soldiers to conduct drills."

Liu Hong smiled and waved his hand: "No need, just follow the usual training schedule. Let the soldiers get some rest these few days."

"promise!"

Huangfu Song respectfully agreed, then bowed and withdrew with Gongsun Zan and the others.

Watching the departing figures of the group, Liu Hong's eyes flickered as he pondered the bait Huangfu Song had mentioned.

After much deliberation, Liu Hong summoned a member of the Imperial Guard and instructed him, "Send someone to inform Jia Xu to go to Juyan."

"promise!"