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

Chu Ning opened his mouth loudly, shocking the whole audience.

The fiefs of the princes varied in size. For example, the fiefs of the second prince, the fourth prince, the eighth prince, etc. were about half of a state.

Other ordinary princes probably only had fiefdoms of about two counties.

Although there are some refugees, a lot of them have been given to Bingzhou last time.

Now they are asked to take out 10,000 refugees. How can they accept it?

Not to mention that they can't take it out, even if they can, they won't be willing to give it up.

As the Second Prince opened his mouth to refuse, the Fourth Prince's face darkened and he said in a cold voice: "Eighteenth Brother, this request is a bit too much!"

There are 10,000 refugees per person, so 17 princes means 170,000 people!

With so many people sent to Bingzhou, Chu Ning can definitely afford it given his assets there.

Once Bingzhou grows stronger, it will be more powerful in the court in the future.

The Eighth Prince also frowned at this moment and said, "Ten thousand refugees are indeed too many. Last time we sent most of the refugees to Bingzhou. Can Eighteenth Brother change his request?"

Compared with the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince, the Eighth Prince has always been the most aware of current affairs.

Chu Ning said indifferently: "No, this time you not only hurt the feelings of the soldiers on the front line, but also chilled the hearts of the people in Bingzhou!

If you don't replenish it, I can't guarantee that there will be enough refined salt in your house in the future.

Even if they go on strike, the supply of refined salt to the palace will be affected.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the emperor frowned.

This kid is putting pressure on me.

The emperor snorted coldly: "We must ensure that there is no problem with the supply of refined salt, otherwise I will never let you off easily!"

Chu Ning shrugged: "It depends on whether you brothers are sincere in solving this problem. As long as there are enough refugees, even if the people of Bingzhou go on strike, I can let these refugees take over."

I am determined and have no intention of giving in!

The emperor narrowed his eyes and remained silent.

Just now, Chu Ning was besieged and questioned by everyone, and I did not speak up to rescue him. Could it be that this kid is holding a grudge against me too?

Deliberately proposing such harsh conditions is not only to embarrass the princes, but also probably to make me express my position.

Otherwise, he would not have deliberately said that the refined salt supplied to the palace would be affected.

The emperor made a decision immediately, looked at the second prince and others, and said coldly:

"What Chu Ning said makes sense. If you don't give us an explanation for your doubts about the victory report from the front line today, it will be hard to convince us.

In order to prevent similar incidents from happening again in the future, Chu Ning and I have a request that you must agree to!"

The Second Prince and others were stunned.

The emperor actually agreed to Chu Ning’s request?

But then, everyone reacted.

This does not require your father to spend money or send people. As long as the people who suffer the loss are not your court, given your father's character, is there anything you cannot agree to?

When the second prince thought of this, his face changed drastically and he stood up to persuade him.

Unexpectedly, Chu Ning took the lead and said loudly: "On behalf of the soldiers on the front line and the people of Bingzhou, I would like to thank you, father!"

Chen An, who was standing by, reacted and bowed quickly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The emperor nodded slightly and waved his hand, "Since there is nothing else to do, everyone please leave."

"Your sons and we will take our leave." Everyone bowed and left.

After leaving Yingwu Hall, the prince's face turned pale and he left without saying a word.

The loss was so great that the prince no longer wanted to talk.

The second prince was standing in the yard, waiting for Chu Ning.

When the other officials saw this, they knew something big was happening and quickly quickened their pace to leave.

When the remaining princes saw that the second prince was blocking their way, they all stopped, each with their own thoughts.

Chu Ning looked at the Second Prince and others who were blocking his way, with an amusement on his face.

"Is the second brother waiting for the younger brother?"

Chu Ning stepped forward and said with a smile, "Brother, are you going to discuss the transfer of refugees and silver with me?

You can send someone to deliver the silver to my house later. As for the handover of the refugees, I will send someone to inform Lord Di Wenyao to take charge."

It would have been better if he hadn't said this, but once he said this, the Second Prince immediately became furious.

"How dare you, Eighteenth Brother, plot against us!"

The Second Prince gnashed his teeth and stared at Chu Ning: "Don't think that I'm afraid of you. If my father hadn't been here just now, I would never have agreed to your two requests!"

Chu Ning showed a look of sudden enlightenment: "So, my second brother is not convinced!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards Yingwu Palace.

The second prince's face changed drastically, and he quickly stepped forward to block Chu Ning's way, and asked gloomily: "What are you going to do?"

Chu Ning shrugged: "My second brother is not convinced. I'm sure he won't give me the money and refugees. In that case, I'll go and talk to my father."

Only Chu Ning could make the complaint sound so justified.

The second prince was angry, furious and shocked.

I'm just complaining a few words, and you're going to complain to your father?

The second prince became more and more angry the more he thought about it, so he suddenly clenched his hands, and his aura exploded, and a powerful momentum rushed towards him.

Chu Ning took a few steps back, holding his chest with his hands, with a look of pain on his face: "Hiss~ Second brother, you actually hit me."

Chen An, who was standing beside him, was terrified and quickly stepped forward to support Chu Ning: "Your Highness, are you...are you okay?"

The princes around looked at each other.

The second prince was also dumbfounded.

When did I become so powerful?

But he was just trying to show some strength to intimidate Chu Ning, how could it be so powerful?

This guy must be faking it!

The second prince was so angry that his hands were shaking: "I was just showing off my power, I didn't do anything to you at all!"

But Chu Ning looked out of breath, and said intermittently: "Second brother, you... you knew that my martial arts skills were very poor, and you deliberately used your momentum to shock me back.

No, this matter must be reported to my father.

General Chen, please help me to the palace."

Chen An didn't know Chu Ning's condition and actually thought Chu Ning was injured. He was so scared that he quickly helped Chu Ning walk into the hall.

The second prince turned pale with fright.

If Chu Ning enters Yingwu Palace in this state, I will definitely ask my father to punish me!

"and many more!"

The second prince clenched his hands tightly, and said unwillingly: "It's just 110,000 taels of silver and 10,000 refugees, I will give it to you!"

But Chu Ning looked surprised: "Second brother, this is what the emperor asked you to give to me, how come you turned it into alms?"

You didn't want to give it just now, and now it's not so easy for you to give it!

The second prince reacted.

This bastard is digging his own grave again!

"I just lost my grip and accidentally injured my eighteenth brother. I am willing to give him one thousand more refugees!"

"Only one thousand..."

"Two thousand, if you want it, take it. If you don't want it, I will leave immediately!" The second prince was immediately angry.

"Yes, of course!"

Chu Ning knew that the second prince was really angry, so he agreed immediately.

The second prince snorted coldly, turned around and left.

Chu Ning grinned and turned to look at the other princes: "My brothers, when will your money and refugees arrive?"

The fourth prince twitched his lips and said, "Don't worry, Eighteenth Brother. The money will be delivered to your house today. The refugees will definitely arrive in Bingzhou within a month!"

Chu Ning nodded slightly and said, "In that case, I will wait for your good news. Now that I am injured, I am sorry that I cannot accompany you."

After saying that, Chu Ning asked Chen An to help him leave.

Next, the Crown Prince of Zhao will definitely come to investigate the occupation of the frontline city, so we need to be prepared in advance!