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

The messenger rode at full speed, traveling day and night, and finally arrived at Dingxiang City after a few days.

Upon hearing the news, Chu Ning brought civil and military officials to greet them at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion.

The messenger held the imperial edict in his hand and said in a loud voice: "I heard that the Prince of Penglai defeated the enemy's elite cavalry on the front line and killed the enemy's commander and generals. I am very pleased.

This battle has swept away the haze of our army and greatly boosted our army's morale. In order to commend the achievements of Prince Penglai and to better dispatch the troops on the front line in the future, Chu Ning is specially appointed as the Governor of Bingzhou to control all military and political affairs on the front line!

The rest of the civil and military officials at all levels will be promoted one level, and when they return victorious, they will receive another generous reward! "

"Your son (ministers and others) obey your order!"

Chu Ning led everyone in bowing, then took the imperial edict and said with a smile: "Thank you for the trouble, messenger. Come, take the messenger to rest."

After settling the messenger, Chu Ning glanced at the imperial edict in his hand, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Everything is under control. Now we just have to wait for food from Shen Wanying.

Although the battle was won and he brought a lot of food with him, the amount of food needed for an army of 110,000 was an astronomical figure, and this amount of food alone would not last long.

If we don't get some food while we're winning the war, once the war becomes stalemate, the men in Kyoto will not donate food.

But just when Chu Ning thought that things would develop according to his ideas, Feng Mulan beside him snorted coldly, turned around and left in an angry look.

Chu Ning came back to his senses, looking puzzled: "Why is Miss Feng angry?"

Feng Mulan glared at him fiercely: "You all got promoted and made a fortune, but I have nothing!"

Chu Ning and everyone else were stunned.

Yes, everyone was promoted to a higher rank, but Feng Mulan was a woman, so it was impossible for her to become an official.

How could this young lady not be angry?

Chu Ning's eyes rolled, thinking that he couldn't let Feng Mulan do anything weird at this time, as his men were training the formation at a critical moment!

"So it's because of this!"

Chu Ning smiled and said, "This is a simple matter. I will write a letter to my father and confer the title of Xiangjun on you. Is that all right?"

You can’t give him an official title, but it’s okay to give him a nobility title.

You should know that women were granted titles because of the status of their ancestors. In the Great Chu Dynasty, almost no woman was granted the title of a county lady based on her own abilities!

"That's what you said. I didn't force you!" Feng Mulan's anger immediately subsided.

Chu Ning chuckled, "Yes, yes, you didn't force me. I volunteered to ask for credit for you. Of course, if Miss Feng can train the soldiers well and put them to use in the next war, I'm afraid she won't just be given the title of a township lady, a county lady, a county lady, or even a county lady!"

This chicken soup made Feng Mulan's eyes light up.

If he could really be awarded a title based on his military achievements, his father would not have to rely on the second prince.

"I'll go train the troops right now!" Feng Mulan left with excitement on her face.

Chu Ning shook his head, then turned to look at everyone and said calmly: "Everyone, now I am the governor of Bingzhou, I can mobilize all military and political affairs of the six counties of Bingzhou!

Pass on my order to mobilize soldiers from all counties to come to Dingxiang City. In addition, each county should donate food according to its population. After my order defeats the enemy, the food will be returned to each county!"

The reason for wanting power is to command all the territories of Bingzhou, for food and county soldiers!

There are still more than 280,000 people in Da Zhao now, and such a powerful order cannot be stopped by 100,000 people.

Although there are not many soldiers in the six counties of Bingzhou, it is better than nothing. It is always a good thing to add more manpower.

Not to mention food, the amount of food consumed every day by an army of hundreds of thousands is astronomical.

However, Liu Shouren, the governor of Dingxiang, smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, you have just taken office and you are asking all places to hand over their soldiers and donate food. I am afraid the governors of the other five counties will not accept it."

"Dissatisfied?"

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, and a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes: "Lord Liu, Ni Heng, General Chen An, General Wu Lin, and Ran Ming, each of you will take 2,000 people to the five counties to pass on the order!

Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

In special times, drastic measures must be taken. Only in this way can we completely grasp the power of Bingzhou.

Although Liu Shouren was very worried, he did not dare to refuse. He could only bow and lead the army to set off with the other four people.

In the next three days, the five people arrived at the five counties respectively and conveyed Chu Ning's orders.

Although the five county governors were angry, they also knew Chu Ning's status. In addition, Chu Ning had just won a victory and was appointed as the Governor of Bingzhou, so they did not dare to refuse.

Three days later, the five counties each gathered 2,000 soldiers, and followed Liu Shouren and others to escort the food back to Dingxiang City.

On this day, Chu Ning was practicing his spear skills in the courtyard when he suddenly heard Liu Shouren's voice coming from outside the courtyard: "Your Highness, your humble servant Liu Shouren wishes to see you."

"It's Sir Liu, come in!"

Chu Ning was still practicing drawing and putting away his gun. He did not stop even when Liu Shouren and the other five people came in.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" The five of them bowed at the same time.

Chu Ning nodded slightly: "Tell me, what was the result of this trip?"

Liu Shouren said solemnly: “Your Highness, although the five prefecture governors had some complaints, they still did it. The five prefecture soldiers together have 10,000 people.

As for food, they have already provided a lot before, so they can’t give out too much now. The total amount of food in the five counties is only 500,000 dan.”

Chu Ning was not surprised about the food.

But there are too few soldiers in the county.

"The total number of soldiers in the five counties is only 10,000, with an average of 2,000 per county. That's too few!"

Chu Ning frowned, put away his spear and said coldly: "According to the custom of our dynasty, each county should have 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers!"

Liu Shouren quickly explained: "That's the rule, but because Bingzhou is close to the front line, General Chang has already recruited some soldiers from the counties. Now the five counties only have this few people."

Chu Ning nodded slightly after hearing this: "I see, never mind, they have already given me face, even if they will keep some county soldiers privately, it is also human nature."

These words made Liu Shouren secretly relieved, as he was afraid that Chu Ning would hold on to this matter.

After all, no one can guarantee that Chu Ning can defeat the Zhao army next, so of course he has to leave some county soldiers to protect his own safety.

Fortunately, Chu Ning is not a person who makes trouble without reason!

While thinking, Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly, with a hint of amusement on his face: "Next, let's see if Da Zhao will take the bait!"

Ni Heng's eyes lit up: "I wonder what clever plan your Highness has?"

Chu Ning looked at Nie Heng with a sly smile and said, "You have a part in my plan!"

At this moment, Ni Heng was completely convinced by Chu Ning. Chu Ning also reported his name for this reward. Now he is also an official of the Great Chu Dynasty!

You patted your chest and promised: "Your Highness, please give me your orders. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Chu Ning chuckled: "It's nothing, I just asked you to curse."

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.