Mother, I have returned to the throne.

Ding dong…

The blacksmith put down his hammer and turned around in surprise.

"Who are you calling?" His eyes were filled with threats.

Mahan stepped forward.

Without waiting for Song Yuan's order, he knelt down in front of the blacksmith in front of him.

"I am Ma Han from the Imperial Guard, paying my respects to Commander Huo!"

"roll roll roll!"

The blacksmith picked up the unfinished iron tool in his hand and drove it towards Ma Han.

"Where did this madman come from, talking nonsense here? I'm the only blacksmith here, there's no General Huo!"

"General Huo, you must be joking." Despite being questioned in this way, Mahan still maintained his respect for him.

"Back then, the Tiger Guard Battalion you led returned to the court with the general to receive his title. You personally demonstrated the art of horseback archery on the parade grounds!"

"I was at the scene and witnessed the entire scene with my own eyes. How could I possibly have mistaken you?"

"General Huo, do you have something to hide?"

Hearing about the past glory, the blacksmith was slightly stunned, with a slightly lonely look on his face.

Behind.

Song Yuan touched his chin, his eyes flashing with fluorescence.

Judging from what Ma Han said, the person in front of him must have been a powerful general!

What do you lack most now?

Isn’t this the support of such a powerful general?

If we can subdue it...

Thinking of his plan, Song Yuan stepped forward immediately.

"Ma Han, who is this general? Tell me what the so-called Tiger Guard Battalion is."

"Return to your highness!"

In response to Song Yuan's inquiry, Ma Han immediately turned around and bowed.

"The Zhenbei Iron Army is famous throughout the world, and this Tiger Battalion is the best among them!"

"There have always been only 500 men in the Tiger Guards Camp. Each one of them has been carefully selected. Even if they were placed in the Zhenbei Iron Army, they would be brave enough to fight ten of them alone!"

Ordinary soldiers are so strong that they can become commanders.

Naturally, you can see the difference of General Huo!

In just a moment, Song Yuan finally made up his mind that the blacksmith named Huo in front of him was definitely a talent.

No matter what, I have to collect it!

However, looking at General Huo's reaction, Song Yuan vaguely sensed some difficulties.

The other party had just heard Ma Han address him with his own ears. The word "Your Highness" was enough to make others afraid.

In the imperial city, who can be called Your Highness?

Apart from the prince, who else can have such an honor?

But the blacksmith in front of him, although he knew his identity, still refused to kneel down.

There was some resentment in the look he gave him, and it was clear that he was unwilling to accept it!

Considering that he was the commander of the Tiger Camp, even if he retired, he would not have fallen to this point.

In just a moment, a guess came to Song Yuan's mind.

Could it be that this person's hostility towards me is related to his past?

In order to find out the truth, Song Yuan waved at Ma Han calmly.

He leaned over and whispered something in the other person's ear.

Ma Han took the order and stepped forward again. Under his pestering, the blacksmith surnamed Huo finally put down the hammer in his hand. After glaring at Song Yuan fiercely, he slowly told him about his past.

"A hero never brags about his past achievements. Even if I were the commander of the Tiger Guards, what good would that do? Now I'm just a poor blacksmith!"

"I only regret that I died on the battlefield. I witnessed countless tragic deaths. I thought the court would provide for my retirement, but in the end, not only was I kicked out, but even the rewards that were supposed to belong to me were embezzled by others!"

It turned out that with the rise of the barbarians, the Huben Camp suffered several devastating defeats.

The original glory was not lived up to, and in the end the organization was even disbanded.

General Huo was disheartened and prepared to retire and return home.

Who would have thought that just after returning to the capital and heading to the military headquarters, he learned news that chilled him to the bone!

The subsidies that were originally enough to buy a garden and replace a property were, in the end, cut off because of corrupt officials!

General Huo wanted to argue, but was kicked out by the military.

During that dispute, his legs were broken by a group of ruthless officials.

This is why he was forced to run a blacksmith shop to make a living and lived a miserable life!

"We're both useless people, but I never thought there would be someone like me!"

After hearing the last part, Song Yuan sighed.

As soon as these words were spoken, Commander Huo frowned slightly and couldn't help but start scolding.

"You, my prince, are you kidding me? If you really have the guts, you can just kill me. If you want to insult me, even if it means risking my life, I will definitely demand an explanation from you today!"

"What's wrong with what I said? Aren't you a useless person?" Song Yuan glanced at Commander Huo's right leg, and then his eyes dimmed.

"Besides, I'm just a useless person. You're in the imperial city, haven't you ever heard of me being called the Waste Prince?"

"You...you are the eldest prince?"

In the past two days, the news about Song Yuan's victory over the barbarians has caused a sensation throughout the imperial city.

The useless prince's previous actions became the topic of conversation before and after meals.

Commander Huo was naturally shocked when he heard the news.

The next second, he slowly bowed down in front of Song Yuan, dragging his crippled leg and kneeling on the ground.

"Your Highness, this is General Huo Jianchuan from the Tiger Guard Battalion!"

Song Yuan defeated the barbarians and regained the lost land. When the people heard the news, their blood boiled.

As a veteran, Commander Huo was even more emotional. He was kneeling not only to Song Yuan, but also to his own past glory!

"I originally thought that the entire court was full of useless people, and that only the eldest prince, risking his life, could be considered to have enhanced our nation's prestige!"

Looking at Huo Jianchuan's emotional speech, Song Yuan nodded secretly.

After hearing the introduction about Huo Jianchuan, Song Yuan had already anticipated this scene.

As a veteran of the South, if I don’t bow my head in front of the fact that I am a national hero, it would be a blasphemy to my military career!

Now, Huo Jianchuan at least still maintains the awareness of a soldier.

Song Yuan became more determined to bring it under his command!

Without any hesitation, he extended an olive branch to Huo Jianchuan.

"General Huo, since you know my name, you must know that it won't be long before I will go to the borderland and defend the territory as a prince and launch a counterattack!"

"I only ask you one question: are you willing to revisit this old place? Follow me, wash away the shame of the past, and sweep away the shadow of defeat. I promise that one day, I will take you to the land of the barbarians and trample those brutal enemies under my feet!"

Song Yuan spoke passionately, thinking that his enthusiasm could infect others.

But I didn't think about it.

Huo Jianchuan in front of him clenched his fists and his expression darkened.

Then he laughed at himself.

"Prince, are you kidding me?"

"I'm just a useless person now. How can I be qualified to go to the battlefield?"