Marquis of Zhenbei!

Commander of Zhenbei Pass!

Command an army of 200,000!

The number one general of Daqi!

Zhao Jingzhou!

The original body’s biological father!

This was the first time Zhao Lin saw this legendary figure in person since he came to this world.

Zhao Lin nodded at Zhao Jingzhou with a smile.

Sooner or later I will kill your whole family!

Zhao Jingzhou nodded slightly, thinking that this rebellious son was not as bad as the legend said. Maybe, as Ji An said, he was just making trouble in the He Mansion.

Naturally, the army could not enter the city. Zhao Jingzhou only brought a dozen people as guards into Shengjing Prefecture, and the rest of the troops were arranged in the military camp outside the city.

"General Zhao is truly mighty!"

Caoliang next to him exclaimed.

"Every time I see General Zhao, it's like seeing a god."

"Only people like this can stop the Northern Di and protect our Daqi land!"

People around talked about it.

"It's a pity that General Zhao has no successor, and the prince of Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is not capable of great use."

Suddenly someone interrupted and the surroundings immediately became quiet, with everyone looking at the person who spoke.

The man shrank back in fear, then said stubbornly, "Am I wrong? Lord Zhao is already the governor of the river at such a young age, and Prince Zhao is only a year younger than you, and he's still copying books."

Everyone then realized that this guy was flattering Zhao Lin.

"That's not true. Prince Zhao became a Hanlin at the age of seventeen, which is already very impressive. But he can't compare to Lord Zhao."

"Yes, Your Excellency is the youngest first-rank official in history."

"I didn't know what a genius looked like before, but now that I've met an adult, I know..."

These people quickly started to flatter Zhao Lin.

Zhao Lin didn't object either.

No one wants to flatter others.

These people also want to live a better life.

Wasn't he also trying to flatter Emperor Ping?

Zhao Lin scolded with a smile, "Alright, alright, stop filming and do your respective jobs. As long as nothing unexpected happens during His Majesty's birthday celebration, everyone will get a reward."

"Thank you, sir!"

Everyone smiled from the moment Cao Liang saw her.

Who dares to cause trouble at this time?

This is the capital city!

This reward is secured.

Zhao Lin then ordered, "Secure my boat. No one is allowed to board it. It is a birthday gift for His Majesty."

"Don't worry, sir. I will arrange people to take shifts to guard it for twelve hours. Not only people, but even a bird can't get through." Cao Liang said, patting his chest.

Zhao Lin nodded and said, "I will send someone to supervise it. It would be best if it is as you said."

Cao Liang quickly said, "If anything happens, I'll bring my head to you."

Zhao Lin nodded and rode back to the city.

It was just a minor incident before.

Now is the real confrontation.

Zhao Jingzhou, let me see how much weight you have in the eyes of the emperor.

…

Zhao Jingzhou first went to the palace to pay a visit to Emperor Chengping.

According to previous examples, as soon as Zhao Jingzhou returned, Emperor Chengping would immediately summon him no matter what he was doing, and the emperor and his subject would have a heart-to-heart talk, which would be very pleasant.

However, Zhao Jingzhou waited outside the Strange Stone Garden for more than an hour before a young eunuch came to inform him that the emperor was tired today and would see him another day.

Zhao Jingzhou's heart was immediately shrouded in a cloud of gloom.

Zhao Jingzhou thanked him politely and was about to leave when he saw Zhao Lin coming. The young eunuch hurriedly greeted him warmly: "His Majesty said that there is no need to report Lord Zhao's arrival. Just go in directly."

Zhao Lin said: "Etiquette cannot be abandoned. Please report to the eunuch and do not disturb His Majesty's important affairs."

The young eunuch smiled and said, "Lord Zhao is truly a role model for our generation. Wait a moment, I will go and ask for instructions from His Majesty."

The young eunuch left in a hurry, and Zhao Lin was waiting at the door.

Just on the left and right of Zhao Jingzhou.

Zhao Jingzhou pondered for a moment and said, "Zhao Lin!"

Zhao Lin said calmly, "Is Lord Zhao so unruly?"

Zhao Jingzhou's eyebrows suddenly raised.

Zhao Lin put his hands behind his back and said, "You should call me Lord Zhao!"

Zhao Jingzhou almost laughed out of anger. The little good impression he had outside the city disappeared without a trace. He said, "I am a mighty general!"

Zhao Lin said proudly: "I am the Governor of the River and hold the title of Minister, a first-rank official!"

Zhao Jingzhou's expression suddenly froze, and he shouted, "You are from the first rank? Impossible!"

Zhao Lin snorted coldly: "Nothing is impossible!"

The mighty general was also of the first rank, the same rank as Zhao Lin.

But in Daqi, civil officials are more respected than military officials. For the same rank, civil officials are half a level higher than military officials.

Zhao Jingzhou has to salute Zhao Lin!

Zhao Jingzhou's expression shifted. Just as he was about to speak, the eunuch returned: "Master Zhao, His Majesty wants you in. Please!"

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Zhao Lin didn't even look at Zhao Jingzhou and followed the young eunuch into the strange stone garden.

Only Zhao Jingzhou was left standing there.

Zhao Jingzhou was not angry. He pondered for a moment and did not leave the palace immediately. Instead, he turned left and right and came to a courtyard. He said to the eunuch guarding the courtyard, "Please tell the eunuch that I want to see Eunuch Zhu."

When the young eunuch saw that it was Zhao Jingzhou, he hurriedly said, "General Zhao, wait a moment."

The young eunuch came out shortly after entering and said, "General, please come in."

Zhao Jingzhou entered the yard and saw Zhu Zhongyan pruning branches.

Zhao Jingzhou laughed out loud and said, "Eunuch Zhu is so elegant."

Zhu Zhongyan cut off two extra branches, then turned around and said, "General Zhao, why did you come to our house instead of going to see His Majesty?"

Zhao Jingzhou said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, so I came to visit you."

Zhu Zhongyan was the personal eunuch of Emperor Chengping. He and Emperor Chengping were once rescued by Zhao Jingzhou, and the relationship between the two was very close in private.

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