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

Hall of Valor.

Shen Wanying's words shocked everyone.

As Chu Ning's fiancée, she actually took the initiative to come to the emperor to seek reward?

The prince looked Shen Wanying up and down and sneered, "Princess Shen, this matter has nothing to do with you. Your father and the Ministry of Rites will make the decision."

It must be that guy Chu Ning who wrote the letter to Shen Wanying!

Humph, if you want a generous reward, just dream on!

The emperor also frowned at this moment, his face full of displeasure: "In our dynasty, women are not allowed to interfere in politics. It is inappropriate for you to come here. Don't worry, I will never let Chu Ning suffer any grievances."

Although he was unhappy, he still had to give Shen Wanying some face in front of everyone.

Chu Ning is such a real guy. If he wants something, just tell me directly. Why does he ask Shen Wanying to come here?

At this moment, the emperor, all the ministers, and princes thought that Shen Wanying came to plead for Chu Ning.

However, Shen Wanying shook her head and chuckled, "Your Majesty, I am not here today to seek a generous reward for Chu Ning."

"Oh?"

The emperor was a little surprised and asked in astonishment: "Then why are you here today?"

Shen Wanying said with a serious face: "Your Majesty, although Chu Ning killed four enemy generals in this battle and annihilated 10,000 elite cavalry of the enemy, this is far from enough!

Considering the enemy's 300,000 troops, this loss is just the tip of the iceberg. The enemy will definitely retaliate next!

If we don’t prepare countermeasures in advance, Dingxiang City will most likely be lost!”

It would be better if I can’t hold on!

It would be best if Chu Ning died in Dingxiang City!

The prince sneered.

But the other ministers looked at each other, and the joy on their faces turned into worry.

"If the enemy retaliates, they will surely attack the city fiercely. The enemy has so many troops that I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to defend it."

"Yes, we need to prepare a plan in advance for this matter."

"Princess Shen is right!"

Amid the discussion among the crowd, the emperor narrowed his eyes and a strange look flashed across them.

Only I and the ministers present know the good news from the front line. Shen Wanying was able to get the news, it must have been secretly transmitted by Chu Ning.

Then was it Chu Ning's instruction that Shen Wanying came to see me at this moment?

If this is the case, Shen Wanying's request is Chu Ning's request.

This kid is really something. If he has any requests, can’t he just tell me directly? Why does he have to let Shen Wanying come forward?

Although he was surprised, the emperor waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

"You have some truth in what you said. Since you dare to come to me, you must have some ideas in your mind. Why not tell me?"

The emperor took the initiative to give way.

Shen Wanying said sternly: "Your Majesty, the walls of Dingxiang City are high. If we are united and work together, it will not be easy for the enemy to break into the city!

We only need to gather the military and civilians and prepare for defensive offensives in advance, and the Zhao army will surely be defeated.

However, to achieve this, Chu Ning needs to have absolute power on the front line, not only to mobilize troops, but also to mobilize the surrounding people and officials.

Compared to these, I believe Chu Ning would rather not have the reward, but have the right to mobilize officials and people."

This time everyone finally understood.

Shen Wanying is here to ask the emperor for power!

The emperor suddenly realized.

It turns out this is what Chu Ning wanted!

Voluntarily giving up generous rewards in exchange for the right to mobilize officials and people is a brilliant move!

However, from what he said, it seems that Chu Ning really wants to fight the Zhao army to the death.

Logically speaking, he has completed the task I assigned to him and can actually return to the court!

Forget it, since Chu Ning wants to be at the front line, let him stay there for a while. Anyway, the county soldiers on the general's side have not yet completed their training.

Thinking of this, the emperor immediately made a decision: "Wanying's words are indeed reasonable, but if I give him the power, his reward will be gone. You should think about this matter carefully!"

As soon as he finished speaking, before Shen Wanying could say anything, the prince took the initiative to step forward and said with a smile: "Father, since Princess Shen took the initiative to volunteer for my eighteenth brother, we must give her some face."

Compared with the generous rewards, it is okay to give Chu Ning some power.

Anyway, the Great Zhao Dynasty will definitely counterattack, and Chu Ning will definitely die in Dingxiang City, and then the power will be returned.

I might as well take this opportunity to deliberately give Shen Wanying some face and let my father agree to this matter!

However, I cannot do it alone!

He glanced at the Second Prince, signaling him to stand up and speak.

The second prince hesitated for a moment, and finally felt that he could not reward Chu Ning!

"Father, I think what the Crown Prince said is right!"

The two leading brothers spoke, and the other dozen princes immediately echoed them.

The emperor stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and then looked at his ministers: "My Lords, what do you think?"

The Grand Tutor thought for a moment, then bowed and said, "This... since it is Princess Shen's idea, I have no objection."

The Minister of Personnel nodded and smiled, "Princess Shen came to Your Majesty in person to ask for your approval. It would be unreasonable if we don't agree to this."

Seeing that so many people agreed, the other ministers certainly had no objection.

Seeing that everyone agreed, the emperor nodded and said, "In this case, pass on my decree to appoint Chu Ning as the governor of Bingzhou and take charge of all military and political affairs on the front line!

In addition, the soldiers in this battle will be rewarded according to their merits. Each person will be promoted one level, and they can pass on the imperial decree! "

Shen Wanying breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Father. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Only after getting the emperor's permission did she bow and leave the hall.

Standing outside the palace, Shen Wanying looked towards the front line and muttered to herself, "As you expected, but what do you want the title of Bingzhou governor for?"

Shaking her head, Shen Wanying stood up and left with doubt.

She also has to prepare food and supplies for Chu Ning!

However, this time was much easier than the first time.

As long as the battle situation at the front line is spread, there will definitely be many noble families willing to provide food and silver to support the front line!

In the past, when they couldn’t win the battle, no one wanted to waste their own food and money.

But now there is a chance to win, and everyone wants to support Chu Ning and resist the attack of the Zhao army. Once they win, their interests will be preserved and they will also leave a good reputation.

Just after Shen Wanying left Yingwu Palace, the emperor also asked his ministers to disperse.

The originally bustling hall now only had the emperor and Zhao Ming.

The emperor put his hands behind his back and pondered for a long time before suddenly asking, "Shadow Guard, does Chu Ning have any letters for Shen Wanying?"

The shadow guard appeared silently from the pillar beside the palace.

"Your Majesty, Princess Shen did receive a letter from the front line today!"

The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "As expected, it seems that Shen Wanying's suggestion just now should be Chu Ning's intention. Do you know why Chu Ning wants power?"

The shadow guard lowered his head and said nothing.

The emperor snorted coldly and turned to look at Zhao Ming: "You say!"

Zhao Ming laughed awkwardly: "Perhaps His Royal Highness the Prince does not want His Majesty to be embarrassed by the reward, so he deliberately asked for a small official position."

"Is that all?"

The emperor raised his eyebrows, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed across his face: "Why doesn't this kid tell me directly if he has something to say, but instead goes through Shen Wanying?

Forget it, this kid has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, I'll just satisfy him first and see what he wants to do!"