Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

"Chu Ning, from now on, you are the eighteenth prince of our Great Chu Dynasty!"

"I order you to lead an army of 100,000 and march to the border soon to resist the 300,000 troops of the Great Zhao!"

The imperial court of Great Chu, inside the Golden Palace.

A thin young man in coarse linen clothes was kneeling in the middle.

Civil and military officials stood on both sides, and in the front stood a dozen princes dressed in royal robes.

"Eighteenth brother, we are a family from now on. You have been outside the palace for so many years, now it is time for you to go to the front line and contribute to the royal family!"

"In order to train you, the emperor specially sent you to the front line to make merit. You must not let him down!"

"Chu Ning, even if you were born in the common people, you are of royal blood and should be responsible. If you are afraid of death and lose face for the royal family when you go to the front line, your father will punish you severely!"

"Chu Ning, why don't you thank your father for his grace?"

The princes sneered, their eyes full of contempt.

The tone is even more condescending!

From a commoner to a prince, even if Chu Ning goes to the front line as a scapegoat, he should thank the royal family!

All the civil and military officials in the court looked at the young man kneeling on the ground, with regret, indifference, and even gloating in their eyes.

The Great Chu and the Great Zhao had been fighting fiercely on the front lines all year round, but this time a severe drought in the Great Chu led to a shortage of food and grass on the front lines, the morale of the army was low, and the entire army was defeated.

The emperor decided to select a prince to go to the front line to stabilize the morale of the army!

But all the princes knew that this battle was a life-and-death struggle, and no one dared to go!

Fortunately, the prince's confidant found out that when the emperor was on a secret visit, a seductive woman seduced him and gave birth to a son, who became the abandoned prince of the royal family.

Under normal circumstances, no one would care about the royal bloodline that was scattered outside.

But it’s different now. Is there anyone more suitable than this orphaned prince to go to the front line and die?

Under the arrangement of the princes, Chu Ning was successfully welcomed back to the palace and was canonized as the eighteenth prince!

Chu Ning lowered his head and said nothing, but he sneered in his heart.

These princes are all greedy for life and afraid of death, and they all want to push him to the front line.

Do you really think he is a commoner who knows nothing?

As a time traveler, he knew very well that the struggle for imperial power was even more cruel than the front line!

The royal struggle is so fierce, he has no power and influence, and he doesn't want to stay here at all. Only by going to the front line can he have a chance of survival!

For other princes, going to the front line might mean a life-threatening situation.

But for him, it was a godsend!

However, if you want me to take the blame, you have to give me some benefits, right?

Looking up at the princes, Chu Ning pretended to be excited: "Thank you all for your kindness, it is my honor to help the royal family. Even if I die on the frontier for this, I will not hesitate to be buried in my horse's hide!"

"As a descendant of the royal family, I have never done anything for the royal family in the past eighteen years. This time I will go to the front line with all my strength and die in order to repay my father's kindness!"

The decisive tone and fearless attitude silenced all the princes and ministers.

Even Chu Huai, who was on the throne, couldn't help feeling a little guilty when he looked at his son whom he met for the first time.

He knew very well that his other sons did not want to go to the front line, so he deliberately found Chu Ning to be a scapegoat.

But Chu Ning is also a prince, why doesn’t he dare to compete with these people?

Although Chu Ning has not done anything for the royal family in the past eighteen years, the royal family has also not done anything for Chu Ning.

Now that Chu Ning has been found, he is asked to go to the front line to die!

But Chu Ning not only did not refuse, but was determined to do so!

Looking at the handsome face in front of him which was three-quarters similar to his own, Chu Huai couldn't help but think of the pretty face of the beauty back then.

Chu Ning's mother also followed me without hesitation back then!

I was just a passer-by in her life, but she regarded me as the most important person in her life.

Even though she couldn't see me, she still gave birth to my son!

But now, I have not fulfilled my fatherly responsibilities to Chu Ning, and I still want Chu Ning to go to the front line.

I owe Chu Ning!

"Chu Ning, you are indeed my good child!"

Chu Huai stared at Chu Ning with an encouraging look: "But it's extremely dangerous to go to the front line. If you need anything, just ask."

This is a reward for Chu Ning!

The Crown Prince Chu Wei's face changed slightly, and he quickly stood up: "Father, as a prince, it is my duty to help the royal family."

The fourth prince immediately agreed: "Yes, father, Chu Ning has just entered the palace and does not know the palace rules. How can we let him make requests at will?"

The Sixth Prince looked at Chu Ning with disgust on his face: "It is a great blessing for the Emperor to take him back to the palace and restore his status as a prince. Why do you need to make further requests?"

Other officials echoed this.

"From a commoner to a prince, Chu Ning should be grateful. Going to the front line is his chance to make contributions to the royal family!"

"Yes, he should thank His Majesty for giving him the opportunity to make meritorious service!"

"Eighteenth Prince, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and thank the Emperor and leave!"

Everyone's words made Chu Ning's already lowered head even lower.

He didn't know any of the civil and military officials in the court, and no one was willing to help him.

All he could take advantage of was the old emperor's guilt towards him and his mother.

If you fight, you will definitely not win.

The best strategy is to retreat in order to advance!

Sitting on the dragon throne, Chu Huai looked at the entire court and saw that no one spoke for Chu Ning. A hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes.

Looking at Chu Ning, who was unable to even raise his head because of what everyone said, Chu Huai sighed inwardly.

After all, this child came from the common people and had never seen the world. He was helpless in dealing with so many people harassing him.

But this is his own child after all, how could he be bullied by all the civil and military officials in the court?

You let Chu Ning go and die, and you can't even say a few nice words?

Besides, Chu Ning has already agreed to go to the front line. I just want to reward Chu Ning again to make up for my inner guilt.

But these people kept chattering and tried to stop it.

Chu Ning didn't dare to retort, but do you think that I, the emperor, am dead?

"enough!"

Chu Huai shouted angrily, slammed the table and stood up. The imperial aura on his body frightened the ministers, and they all knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty's forgiveness!"

Chu Huai glanced at everyone and said in a cold voice: "If Chu Ning goes to the front line only as a prince, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince everyone."

"Come here, pass on the imperial decree, conferring Chu Ning the title of Prince of Penglai, granting him the title of General Pingdong, and awarding him a mansion!"

The faces of all the princes suddenly looked a little ugly.

Although he was only conferred the title of a prince, this made Chu Ning's status and position almost the same as theirs, and he was qualified to compete with them for the throne!

Chu Ning seemed to be stunned by the reward and stood there at a loss as to what to do.

This silly child must have never seen the world!

Chu Huai glanced at Chu Ning and said, "Why don't you kneel down and thank me?"

Chu Ning reacted and immediately saluted: "Thank you, father, for the reward!"

Chu Huaicai nodded with satisfaction: "You have just arrived in Kyoto and are not familiar with many things. Stay in Kyoto for a while before going to the front line."

"If you have nothing else to do, please leave!"

Chu Ning grinned, "Father, this is my first time in the palace, and I brought a gift for you and my brothers!"

How could it be okay!

Those princes bullied me so much today, I must get back at them!

Besides, war costs money, and you can’t do it without money!