Hearing this, Xiao Ruoling immediately became anxious: "Father, how can you let the heir go to announce the decree?" The world outside is too chaotic and dangerous.
He is the heir, with many guards and a grandmaster, but that doesn't mean he's not in danger. Why not stay safe in the inner city?
His cultivation is improving so quickly. If he stays in the inner city for a while longer and advances a few more realms, then I can feel more at ease when he goes out of the city." Chu Zhiyuan frowned, puzzled, and said: "This doesn't seem right. This matter shouldn't be the responsibility of our Ministry of Rites, but the Ministry of War, right?"
"Regardless of which ministry's decree it is, announcing decrees is the business of our Ministry of Rites." Xiao Youping sighed, "If you don't go, then one of us old guys will have to go."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "Is it because of my identity as the heir?"
Xiao Youping sighed, "Only the heir and the princes can quickly quell the soldiers' anger and boost their morale."
After the defeat, and because of such a reason, which of Li Haoyuan's soldiers isn't angry and frustrated?
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At this time, without someone of sufficient status and weight to appease them, going to announce Li Haoyuan's crimes will be difficult to calm these soldiers down, and may even lead to their collapse, causing them to desert directly.
Chu Zhiyuan's expression turned solemn.
He never expected to leave the city so quickly. He always thought that he wouldn't leave the inner city in a short time, and that the errand of announcing decrees in the outer city wouldn't fall to him.
"When do we depart?" Chu Zhiyuan slowly asked.
"Two days later," Xiao Youping said.
Xiao Ruoyu hurriedly said, "Then what about the martial arts competition with Li Hongzhao?"
Xiao Youping slowly said, "Postpone it. We'll hold the competition after you return to the capital."
Replacing the heir would be a blow to his reputation, adding insult to injury. It would also be a loss in terms of benefits.
Going to the Northern Border isn't that dangerous, as a grandmaster will accompany him. Not going would mean missing an opportunity to make a special contribution.
This achievement is worth at least a sixth-rank or even a fifth-rank official position. If done well, a fourth-rank position is also possible.
Chu Zhiyuan urgently needs merits to exchange for cultivation resources, and missing this opportunity would be a pity.
"Then, Heir, are you confident?" Xiao Ruoyu hurriedly asked.
His heart was hanging in the air, feeling nervous.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "I can only do my best."
Xiao Ruoling's deep, bright eyes flickered, shining brightly, obviously thinking quickly, trying to find a way to get rid of the trouble.
She whispered, "Pretend to be sick?"
"This time, we can only advance, not retreat," Chu Zhiyuan said, "These little tricks won't work."
He knew without guessing that the current emperor was very angry.
If it were normal times, playing some clever tricks wouldn't be a big deal, and the emperor wouldn't pursue it even if he saw through it, but that's not the case now.
Playing clever tricks will only make the emperor angrier.
How will we get wool from the sheep in the future?
Xiao Ruoling sighed, "According to the Ninth Princess's temperament, she will never let up and will definitely try her best to defeat you."
As a princess of Great Meng, now is of course the time to take advantage of the victory and pursue the attack, taking advantage of the low morale of the Great Jing court and the public, and stepping on them hard to make the Great Jing courtiers lose their fighting spirit. Li Hongzhao will never let go of this opportunity.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded.
The disciples of the Phoenix Sword Sect are fierce and domineering, and they will never be soft-hearted at this time, but will instead be more excited and tougher.
Great Jing and Great Meng are enemies, and they must try every means to defeat or even kill each other.
Chu Zhiyuan looked at Jian Ruoling: "Ruoling, if Li Hongzhao invites you again, delay it for now until after the martial arts competition."
"Okay," Jian Ruoling's bright eyes flashed.
She guessed Chu Zhiyuan's worries.
Jian Ruoyu looked at them in confusion.
Xiao Ruoling said, "I'm just afraid that the Ninth Princess will use underhanded tricks to distract the Heir by dealing with me."
"Wouldn't that be too much?" Xiao Ruoyu said in surprise: "This is a martial arts competition. Isn't it supposed to be a fair and square contest in front of everyone? Would a princess like her use such insidious tricks?"
"Naive!" Xiao Ruoling laughed: "On the surface, it's fair and square, but in private, if you can use insidious tricks, you still have to use them... Do you want the imperial court to add some small troubles to the Ninth Princess's side?"
Xiao Ruoyu hurriedly asked, "What small troubles should we add?"
"Let the imperial court send people to harass her, such as the Town Guard Division and the Surveillance Division," Xiao Ruoling said: "Presumably, there are many spies around the Ninth Princess. Letting the Surveillance Division wipe out some spies may affect the Ninth Princess's mood. Also, on the Town Guard Division's side, let some experts attack the Four Directions Inn."
"Attacking the Four Directions Inn won't work," Chu Zhiyuan said: "It will damage the prestige of our Great Jing. Martial arts experts cannot be used.
A rabble is too easy to ruin things.
He had read many records of the Surveillance Division and the Tongtian Pavilion, and deeply understood one point: martial arts experts must never be relied upon.
If you want them to accomplish something, the result is often a mess. No matter how powerful the force is, if there is no strong restraint, it will often fall apart, making a mess. Not only can it not accomplish anything, it can even ruin things.
"Then let military experts disguise themselves as martial arts experts?" Xiao Ruoling said.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "Wiping out spies is good, but as for attacking the Four Directions Inn, with two grandmasters sitting there, it's difficult for the Four Directions Inn to be thrown into chaos."
"It's difficult to clear out spies in a short time," Xiao Ruoling said, "Instead, the latter method is simpler and faster."
Chu Zhiyuan put down his chopsticks: "For the Surveillance Division, it's not that difficult."
His understanding of the Surveillance Division is far deeper than others, and he knows how wide the Surveillance Division's network is, especially within Great Jing. The same is true for Yujing.
It's not difficult to arrest a batch of Great Meng spies in a short time.
Xiao Youping chuckled and said, "You two... Just forget about these little tricks. The imperial court disdains to use them. However, Ling'er, it's indeed not appropriate for you to go out again, lest someone take advantage of the opportunity."
"Yes," Xiao Ruoling agreed.
Chu Zhiyuan stood up and said, "Then I'll go back first, Father-in-law, I'll take my leave first."
Xiao Youping didn't try to keep him: "Ling'er, see him off for me."
"Okay," Xiao Ruoling agreed.
The two walked out of the front hall side by side, heading towards the gate.
Xiao Ruoling whispered, "Be careful of the Ninth Princess, she is also deeply hidden."
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded.
Xiao Ruoling sent him to the gate of the Anguo Duke's mansion, watching Chu Zhiyuan wave his hand and gradually disappear into the distance, surrounded by guards. She immediately felt an emptiness in her heart.
As soon as Chu Zhiyuan returned to the Prince's mansion, he saw Huang Cheng in purple robes drinking tea in the front hall.
Chu Minghou and Bai Ning霜 were not there, and Chu Yi would not come, so only Feng Xi was accompanying him, and the two were chatting very enthusiastically. Huang Cheng brought the emperor's decree, as well as inquiries, soliciting his opinion.
Whether to postpone or bring forward the martial arts competition with Li Hongzhao. The competition venue will be arranged outside Qitian Palace.
