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

"If Lord He is in trouble, then just pretend that I have never mentioned this matter."

Chu Ning suddenly looked painful: "Ouch, I don't know why, but I feel a little unwell. Zhao Yu, go to the palace and ask the imperial physician to come and take a look."

If we disagree, my body will ache.

This despicable and shameless bastard!

He Peng was so angry that his hands were shaking.

If he wasn't worried about the matter getting out of hand, he would have slapped him long ago.

How dare a mere powerless prince be so presumptuous in front of him, a second-rank official!

But no matter how angry he was, he must not report this matter to the emperor. Otherwise, not only would the emperor not forgive him, but the other seventeen princes would also kill him.

There’s nothing we can do, it’s Chu Ning’s fault that he is the only scapegoat!

He Peng took a deep breath, trying to calm his agitated mood, and said in a deep voice:

"Your Highness, please wait and call the imperial physician. Although it is a bit difficult to mobilize the craftsmen, I am willing to find a way!"

Chu Ning laughed secretly in his heart when he heard this. This old guy is really cunning. If he is not taught a lesson, he will not know how powerful he is.

Waving his hand to signal Zhao Yu to leave, Chu Ning said calmly: "Lord He, you have to think clearly. What I want is 3,000 craftsmen, which is not a small number."

He Peng laughed awkwardly: "Three thousand craftsmen is not a lot, but I want to know what you want so many craftsmen for?"

As if he was worried that Chu Ning might misunderstand, he quickly added: "After all, such a big commotion cannot be hidden from His Majesty and the other princes. I need to give them an explanation."

Although mobilizing craftsmen is not a big deal, 3,000 people are too many. If someone were to investigate, there would need to be a suitable reason.

What's more, He Peng was also confused in his heart. What did Chu Ning want with three thousand craftsmen?

Chu Ning sighed, his face showing a look of concern for the country and the people: "Lord He also knows that I am going to the front line. As a prince, if I go empty-handed, I am afraid that I will not be able to convince the soldiers on the front line.

I asked you for three thousand craftsmen just to ask them to help make some bows and weapons."

He Peng fell silent.

Although Chu Ning is despicable and shameless, he dares to go to the front line and is doing his best for the Great Chu.

He didn't believe that Chu Ning didn't know that going to the front line would be a life-threatening situation, but Chu Ning was still willing to go. His courage far exceeded that of other princes.

Putting aside the political stance, Chu Ning is still admirable in this respect.

Even though Chu Ning's methods were a bit despicable, he was powerless after all, and it seemed that he could only use this method to obtain some weapons.

As the Minister of Works, agreeing to this matter can be regarded as serving the Great Chu.

I am not just trying to understand this feud for the sake of that rebellious son!

Right, that is it!

He Peng prepared himself mentally before bowing to Chu Ning and saying, "Your Highness has devoted all his energy to the Great Chu State, and I will fully support you!

Three thousand craftsmen will be waiting for your Highness's arrangements at the Ministry of Works tomorrow."

The emperor would not say much even if he knew that craftsmen were mobilized to make weapons for the soldiers on the front line.

It can also help Chu Ning calm down and completely resolve the grudge with He Qingyun. Why not do it?

If this matter gets out, others will think that he, the Minister of Works, is serving the country!

But, Chu Ning obviously doesn't just want craftsmen.

Seeing He Peng taking the bait, Chu Ning suddenly sighed: "Master He, it's not enough to have only craftsmen. If there is no iron, this weapon cannot be forged."

He Peng was stunned on the spot.

It turns out after all this time, Chu Ning's real purpose is here.

Not only do you have to provide your own people, you also have to provide your own raw materials.

He Qingyun, who had been keeping his head down and didn't dare to speak, also reacted. His face changed immediately and he said indignantly:

"Chun Ning, don't go too far!"

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows, glanced at He Qingyun who had been kneeling for a long time, and snorted coldly: "I am discussing state affairs with your father, how can you have a say?

Zhao Yu, bring him to the gate of the mansion and make him kneel down!"

Zhao Yu outside the hall narrowed his eyes, his figure turned into a shadow, and rushed over before He Qingyun could react.

He Peng's face changed drastically, and he was about to try to stop him, but Guan Yun stood in front of him with a long knife in his hand.

The sharp blade made He Peng dare not act rashly!

He Qingyun sensed the sound of breaking air and was about to stand up to resist, but his legs went weak and he fell down.

I’ve been kneeling for too long and my legs are weak!

Zhao Yu seized the opportunity, tapped He Qingyun's body several times with his right hand to seal his acupoints, and then carried him out of the mansion.

"Father, save me!"

He Qingyun's unwilling roar came from outside!

He Peng's face was gloomy.

Kill the chicken and show it to the monkey!

Chu Ning has good tricks!

If I don't agree tonight, Chu Ning will never let my son go.

I still underestimated this person.

Although he was furious inside, He Peng did not dare to show it on his face. Instead, he looked calm and said in a deep voice:

"The Ministry of Industry does have some materials needed to forge weapons, but if Your Highness wants too much, I cannot agree."

Chu Ning held up three fingers and said slowly: "I only need them to forge 3,000 bows and crossbows!"

He Peng breathed a sigh of relief.

If it is just forging bows and crossbows, then it does not require too many raw materials, and given his status, he can definitely agree to this.

However, if we agree to this, it would be too easy for Chu Ning.

With a turn of his eyes, He Peng said in a deep voice: "If you only want to forge 3,000 crossbows, I can mobilize the materials in the Ministry of Works, but the craftsmen's wages will need to be paid by you, Your Highness!"

He dared to let his son kneel at the gate of the palace. If he didn't retaliate, it would become a joke if it got out.

I can agree to Chu Ning's conditions, but I must disgust Chu Ning once.

The wages of three thousand craftsmen is not a small amount!

Chu Ning raised his eyebrows.

This old guy is really good at calculating, even calculating himself on such a small matter.

However, in order to protect my life on the front line, I have to spend this little money.

"Craftsmen are also human beings. They also want to make a living. Since they are working for me, I will not treat them unfairly!"

Chu Ning nodded in agreement.

He Peng smiled secretly in his heart, but on the surface he saluted: "In this case, I will go down and make arrangements. As for the matter of my son and His Highness..."

Chu Ning chuckled: "Captain He was just joking with me. I fell down by myself. It has nothing to do with Captain He."

He Peng breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Your Highness. If there is nothing else, I and my son will take our leave."

After Chu Ning waved his hand, He Peng felt relieved. He immediately came to the gate of the mansion and left with He Qingyun, who was full of anger.

Chu Ning looked at He Peng's departing back, a hint of amusement appearing on his face.

But at this time, Guan Yun frowned and said, "Your Highness, three thousand craftsmen need a lot of space to forge bows and crossbows. Our palace cannot accommodate so many people."

Chu Ning nodded and said calmly: "I have already considered this point, so before that, I have to go see someone. Only she can help me solve this problem."

As he spoke, a beautiful figure appeared in his mind.

He believed that as long as he could deal with her, forging the crossbow would be able to proceed smoothly!