Dressed as the prince's substitute? I took the throne

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

As Emperor Wu came to court, the court meeting officially began. The court officials knelt down and some of them came out to report on various difficult issues in the Wu Dynasty.

"My dear ministers, the Wu Dynasty now has the Northern Desert behind it and the Liao Kingdom overseas eyeing it covetously to the east. The Wu Dynasty cannot stand alone!"

"I have decided to send the Crown Prince to the Southern Kingdom of Liang to form an alliance with its princess in order to counter the armies of all sides!"

As soon as Emperor Wu finished speaking, all the court officials began to discuss the matter. After all, sending the crown prince abroad to marry was somewhat humiliating.

"Father, my Sixth Brother has only recently regained consciousness. If he encounters another unforeseen event, or something goes wrong, wouldn't that bring shame upon the Wu Dynasty?"

The Second Prince, Zhou Heguan, bowed and stepped forward, a sly glint in his eyes. "I, your son, have volunteered to go. I will certainly live up to the mission and enhance our nation's prestige!"

All the court officials looked at him sideways, with some speculation in their minds.

Zhou Heguan's move was nothing more than his desire for the beauty of the Princess of Liang. He also wanted to expand his own power and prepare for the future fight for the throne.

It’s a pity that the purpose of this behavior is too obvious. How could Emperor Wu do as he wished? He said in a deep voice.

"Second Brother, when did it become your turn to question my decision? Moreover, you have three wives and four concubines in your mansion. Do you think I don't know?"

"After marrying the Princess of Liang, where will you place your wives and concubines?"

Emperor Wu's words made Zhou Heguan lower his head instantly. He felt a burning sensation on his face and quickly bowed his hands to confess his guilt.

"Father, please forgive me. I know I am wrong!"

Emperor Wu then turned to Zhou Chuxuan and said, "Sixth Brother, do you have any objections to what I have said? If you have any requests, please feel free to ask. I will do my best to satisfy you!"

Zhou Chuxuan bowed slightly and said, "Father, I am going to Liang Country. The journey is long, especially in a foreign country. My life is not guaranteed!"

"I beg Your Majesty to allow me to select some men and go to Liang together!"

"Father, this is unacceptable! If our Wu Dynasty were to bring elite troops and powerful generals into the Liang Kingdom, wouldn't it cause misunderstandings? If we mishandle it, it would cause trouble and draw hostility from the Liang Kingdom. What can we do?"

Zhou Heguan quickly spoke out to stop him. If his sixth brother had more followers, wouldn't it be even more difficult for him to fight for the throne?

"What Lao Liu said makes sense. We will do as Lao Liu said. After the court meeting is over, we will immediately go to the Yulin Army Camp to select personnel! You can choose anyone below the centurion level!"

Emperor Wu waved his hand, indicating that this matter was okay. As for Zhou Heguan's words, he simply ignored them and felt even more disappointed with Zhou Heguan.

This kid is constantly showing his ambition for the throne. As an emperor, if he cannot control his thoughts and reveals his true inner thoughts at any time and place, then this emperor will not last long.

"Your son thanks you and accepts your order!"

After the court meeting ended, Zhou Heguan followed Zhou Chuxuan closely, his eyes cold and gloomy: "Haha, Sixth Brother, I'm afraid that this trip will be like the sea wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky high enough for birds to fly."

"Second brother, you are wrong. Even if I am in Liang Kingdom, I am still a Wu Dynasty person! I am always loyal to the Wu Dynasty and to my father. How can I say that the sky is high and the birds fly freely?"

Zhou Chuxuan smiled slightly and left without having much conversation with Zhou Heguan.

This so-called second brother of his coveted the throne, but his methods were so mediocre that he was not worthy of being mentioned in the public eye, and posed no threat at all.

When they arrived at the Yulin Army Camp, the soldiers who had received the imperial edict immediately lined up in an orderly manner, waiting for Zhou Chuxuan's selection.

However, there was a glint of disdain and contempt in the depths of his eyes. He held his head high and looked at the distant horizon, not even looking at Zhou Chuxuan.

He is just a foolish man, and now that his mind has just become a little clearer, he wants to choose them to follow him. How can they be willing to do this?

"What's your name?" Zhou Chuxuan came to a soldier with his head held high and chest puffed out, and asked in a deep voice.

"My name is Wang Tielin!" the soldier answered in a muffled voice, his fierce eyes full of defiance.

"Ah!"

Zhou Chuxuan couldn't help but chuckle, and glanced at the Royal Guards again. He found that everyone looked like this, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

It seems that my identity as a fool is so deeply rooted in people's minds that even the soldiers in the Yulin Army camp have heard about it.

"Sixth brother, this Yulin Army camp is not an easy place to get into! Everyone here is a hero, proficient in martial arts, and extremely strong!"

At some point, Zhou Heguan came up behind Zhou Chuxuan and sat leisurely on the high platform, sipping tea. "If you want these heroes to surrender, I'm afraid you'll have to show some skill!"

The captain who followed Zhou Chuxuan also remained silent, obviously agreeing with Zhou Heguan's words.

"Real ability? Surrender? Haha!" Zhou Chuxuan shook his head. He didn't have the leisure to do that. He was here to do things according to the emperor's orders.

Glancing at Zhou Heguan, Zhou Chuxuan slowly walked up to the platform, holding a command flag in his hand: "Everyone in the Yulin military camp, listen up! Anyone who wants to go to Liang State with me, stand under the flagpole, and everyone will pay five taels of silver for resettlement!"

"In addition, we will provide military pay of ten taels of silver every month!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the soldiers' pupils dilated wildly. Five taels of silver for resettlement expenses, and ten taels of silver for military pay?

They have been soldiers all their lives, and even a captain wouldn't get this much pay, right?

"May I ask, Your Highness, can you really come up with the military pay? Or are you just trying to scare us?" one of the soldiers asked doubtfully.

Zhou Chuxuan smiled slightly: "Anyone who comes, before I leave the capital, I will definitely arrange for the money to be in place!"

"Haha, doesn't that mean you can't take it out now? Sixth brother, you don't want to ask father for money, do you?" Zhou Heguan heard the hidden meaning and immediately put down the teacup and said sarcastically.

"Can't come up with the money? Your Highness, I'm sorry, I can't obey your order!" The soldier who was just a little moved suddenly shook his head and retreated back to the team again.

The rest of the soldiers were in a commotion for a while, and then fell silent.

Emperor Wu ordered the selection of soldiers. If any of them were really selected, they would naturally be unlucky and would have to find ways to slack off. However, no one stepped forward to go there on their own initiative.

It is a long journey to Liang State, and it is extremely dangerous abroad. It is uncertain whether you can come back.

Zhou Chuxuan was of course aware of this and did not take the initiative to select soldiers.

He appears to be insincere but is actually not in agreement with her, and she still has second thoughts when following him. If this continues for a long time, there will definitely be trouble. This hidden danger should not have existed from the beginning.

"You don't believe me? It doesn't matter! There must be someone who does!"

Zhou Chuxuan was not in a hurry. He sat on the chair, drank his tea slowly, and observed the equipment of the Royal Guards.

Although it is sharp, it is still far inferior to his firearm crossbow.

"Sixth brother, a forced melon is not sweet. I think you should just give up." Zhou Heguan looked at Zhou Chuxuan jokingly with a sneer on his face.

However, the next moment.

"Your Highness, I am willing to go!"