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

Xiahou Ren's death silenced the Chu army.

Although they dared not speak out against Chu Ning's behavior, it was impossible for them to say that they were not angry in their hearts.

As a high-ranking official in the court, Chu Ning beheaded him without the approval of the court. This was too overbearing!

However, Chu Ning now has Su Cheng's 20,000 Great Zhou soldiers and Zhao Yu's 10,000 troops in his hands, so they dare not act rashly.

Coupled with the evidence Chu Ning had just produced, this made them dare not express their thoughts to his face.

Chu Ning looked at the extremely quiet scene, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"My fellow soldiers, perhaps you think that my actions are too harsh, but sometimes, you just have to be tough!"

Chu Ning's eyes swept over everyone, and he said indifferently: "Think about it carefully, if I hadn't made preparations in advance, would I still be alive here to talk to you?

I believe you are all very clear about the consequences of killing a prince. If Xiahou Ren's plan succeeds, although he will be able to control the military power, you will be the ones who suffer!

If I die here, my father will not do anything to Xiahou Ren, but he will definitely punish you!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the soldiers who were still resentful about Xiahou Ren's killing immediately reacted.

Yes, if the King of Chu died here, they would be to blame.

In order to shirk responsibility, Xiahou Ren will definitely find a way to put the blame on them.

In the eyes of the emperor, punishing them was certainly much easier than punishing the general.

Thinking of this, many soldiers looked at Xiahou Ren's body with some disgust.

Although they were brought up by Xiahou Ren and were willing to work for him, they could not accept being betrayed by Xiahou Ren in this way.

While everyone was thinking, Chu Ning said, "And last night he deliberately wanted to give food to the Yan army. Once the other side gets the food supply, they will definitely launch an attack!

If our army loses food and supplies, its morale will definitely drop. If one side's morale is high and the other side's morale is low, it will be clear who will win and who will lose.

You are the ones who really fought against the Yan army, and you are the ones who died. In Xiahou Ren's heart, your lives are of no importance!"

Although Chu Ning's words were unpleasant and harsh, all the soldiers of the Chu army could understand them.

They were still frightened by what happened last night. If Zhao Yu had not come with 10,000 soldiers and blocked the Yan army's retreat and intercepted their food supplies, they might have been defeated and killed by now.

Thinking of the danger last night, many soldiers couldn't help but show fear on their faces.

The generals promoted by Xiahou Ren were looking at each other at this moment.

They understand that it is time to express their attitude!

If they don't take the lead and express their intentions now, once Chu Ning starts to liquidate the remnants of the general, they will definitely be the first to be purged.

Anyway, Xiahou Ren is already dead, so there is no need to go against a prince for a personal matter.

The generals nodded to each other and then stood up one after another: "Your Highness the King of Chu is right. Xiahou Ren has brought this upon himself and deserves to die!"

"I support His Royal Highness the King of Chu in eliminating this evil for our army!"

"Xiahou Ren should be killed for colluding with foreigners and murdering the prince!"

As the generals stepped forward, their soldiers also shouted loudly:

"Xiahou Ren deserves to be killed!"

The shouts resounded through the sky, shaking the entire camp.

Chu Ning was very satisfied with everyone's performance, and nodded, "Don't worry, I know this matter has nothing to do with you, it was all done by Xiahou Ren alone!

When I return to the court, I will report this matter to my father in person. As for the merits of this battle, the court will also reward you accordingly!"

"Thank you, Your Highness the King of Chu!" Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and was completely relieved.

At the same time, many people also understood that it was fortunate that they had stood on Chu Ning's side just now, otherwise the credit would definitely be lost.

Although Chu Ning said at the beginning that he wanted to ask for credit, if they didn't express their stance just now, let alone ask for credit, Chu Ning would treat them as the remnants of Xiahou Ren and liquidate them!

Chu Ning looked at the people who were still frightened, and a satisfied look appeared on his face: "This matter ends here, everyone should do their duties and wait for the court's reward!"

After saying this, Chu Ning turned around and returned to the tent.

"Farewell to His Royal Highness the King of Chu!" Everyone saluted in unison.

After the King of Chu disappeared from their sight, everyone dispersed.

As for the three bodies at the scene, no one dared to deal with them easily without Chu Ning's order.

Inside the tent, Chu Ning sat in the main seat, and Zhao Yu, Ran Ming and Su Cheng came in.

"Your Highness, what should we do with the bodies of those three people?" Zhao Yu asked first.

Chu Ning thought for a moment and said, "Give Shen Hui a proper burial and return Yan Yucheng's body to the Great Yan Dynasty. As for Xiahou Ren..."

After a pause, Chu Ning narrowed his eyes and sneered: "Take their bodies back to Kyoto City!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Yu's face changed slightly: "Your Highness, he is a general after all. If he brings the body back, I'm afraid it will cause controversy."

Ran Ming and Su Cheng on the side did not speak.

Su Cheng was from the Great Zhou Dynasty and was relatively an outsider, so it was certainly not appropriate for him to speak at this time.

Not to mention Ran Ming, he is a rough man and doesn't think about too many problems.

But Chu Ning sneered and said, "I just want to cause controversy. This person has tried to kill me again and again. If I don't make this matter public, others will think that I am easy to bully."

Zhao Yu was stunned: "Your Highness, don't forget that Lord Feng is also under the command of the general, and the general's son also serves in the army."

Although Xiahou Ren is dead, he still has power in the army.

Not to mention the Minister of War Feng Anguo, Xiahou Ren's son Xiahou Yan alone is enough to cause some trouble for Chu Ning.

Chu Ning didn't know about Xiahou Ren's son. Hearing this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "Tell me about this person."

Zhao Yu said in a deep voice: "Xiahou Yan is currently serving as the Minister of War, in charge of the troops of Sizhou, and Jingdu City is also within the scope of Sizhou.

If you bring Xiahou Ren's body back to the court this time, it will definitely cause him to retaliate, and maybe even force him to rebel."

Chu Ning couldn't help but react after hearing this.

There were two assistant ministers in the Ministry of War, one was Feng Anguo and the other was Xiahou Yan, the son of Xiahou Ren.

It's just that Feng Anguo had never been valued because of his relationship with the Shen family, and the people in charge of the military power were Xiahou father and son.

Now that Xiahou Ren has been killed, Xiahou Yan will naturally not let it go.

But when it comes to forcing them to rebel, Chu Ning doesn't believe it.

"Rebellious?"

Chu Ning sneered: "If this man really has such ability, I would respect him as a man!

Humph, Xiahou Ren wanted to kill me, he deserves to be put to death. If Xiahou Yan doesn't know how to advance or retreat, I will have to wipe out his entire Xiahou family as well!

This king is going to bring Xiahou Ren's body back to the court to see what Xiahou Yan can do to this king!"

After saying this, Chu Ning suddenly stood up and ordered: "The entire army will rest for five days, and General Su Cheng will lead the troops back to Da Zhou in five days.

General Zhao Yu, I'm sorry to trouble you to stay here for a while, but you can't leave until I have dealt with Xiahou Yan.

Ran Ming, you and the White Horse Cavalry will follow me back to the court!"

After being out for half a year, he missed Shen Wanying very much.

Come to think of it, another Lantern Festival is approaching.

I must rush back to reunite with Shen Wanying before the Lantern Festival!