We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

"Your Highness, the Ninggu County City is ahead." Yan San said in a low voice.

Li Che didn't need to be reminded, his eyes had already fallen on the dilapidated scene in front of him.

The city walls were in ruins, with huge gaps everywhere, making them seem almost useless. Some people even built huts against the remains of the walls and lived in them.

Li Che took a deep breath and felt that his blood pressure was a little high.

Ninggu County City was originally a military stronghold that guarded the border and resisted barbarians.

Now it has fallen to this point, even the basic city defenses are gone, and the people can only survive among the ruins.

How sad!

Li Che couldn't bear to look at it any longer. The miserable situation of the refugees around him made him feel heartbroken.

He suppressed his grief and anger and asked in a deep voice, "Wang Liu, where is the entrance to that cave? Take me there directly."

Wang Liu did not dare to delay and responded immediately, leading everyone through the crowd.

Although Li Che rejected his subordinates' suggestion to bring too many soldiers, the number of people in the Royal Guard Battalion and the Crossbow Battalion alone was not small.

Hundreds of strangers walked into the county town together and went directly to the entrance of Qihuo Cave, which soon attracted attention.

More and more people gathered, holding axes and sticks in their hands, staring at Li Che and his group with vigilance.

When Wang Liu turned into the alley with the stone slabs, several men suddenly stopped them: "What are you doing?"

Seeing this, Wang Liu quickly took off his cloak and smiled: "Brother, it's me. We've met downstairs before."

The burly man took a closer look before recognizing Wang Liu. He asked unkindly, "What are you doing here again? Didn't Mr. Zhuge let you go?"

Wang Liu didn't take it seriously and continued smiling: "Brother, please take me to see Mr. Zhuge. I have something important to discuss."

The burly man looked at Wang Liu suspiciously, then turned his gaze to other people, and finally landed on Li Che.

I remembered that Wang Liu once said that there was a Ninggu County Prince who was about to be enfeoffed and could save the people from danger.

Could it be that this prince really came?

Compared with others, Li Che's face is too fair.

Moreover, the temperament that is a mixture of royal descendants and modern people is so outstanding that one can tell that he is of extraordinary status at a glance.

The man couldn't help but think in his heart: Could it be that the person in front of him is the Ninggu County Prince who is about to be enfeoffed as Wang Liu said?

He actually dared to disguise himself and sneak into the city. He was quite brave.

Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope ignited in my heart: Perhaps, he can really become a ray of light in troubled times and save thousands of people from danger?

"Come with me." The man said slowly, looking at Li Che, "However, not all of you can come in. Ten people at most."

Wang Liu was immediately anxious: "No! How can we guarantee the safety of ten people?"

"That's fine." Li Che said with a smile, "Ten is ten."

Wang Liu immediately looked at Li Che eagerly, winking wildly.

My dear prince, why did you suddenly speak? Isn't this an exposure?

Li Che remained calm and looked at the guide: "Young man, is this feasible?"

The man saw that Li Che was dignified and had no arrogance in his behavior, and he felt a sudden liking for him, but he still said reservedly: "Yes."

Li Che nodded, turned around and gave orders, allowing only Hu Qiang, Yue Yun, Wang Laosi, Yan San, Wang Liu and four personal guards to accompany him, and the rest of them to wait outside.

"Let's go." Li Che said to the man.

Seeing that he acted decisively, the man couldn't help but respect him and raised his hand to salute: "Please come this way."

I had just taken a few steps when I suddenly heard a burst of noisy sounds behind me.

When everyone looked back, they saw a team with the royal flag coming from outside the city, causing the people in the city to flee.

On the royal flag, the word "Ninggu" was clearly written.

The team did not stop, but went straight through the ruins and headed straight for the inner city.

The man was surprised and suspicious when he saw this, and his face suddenly turned cold: "Aren't you the Prince of Ninggu?"

Since the real Prince of Ninggu has already gone to the inner city, the person in front of him must not be him. So what are their intentions?

Could it be that he came here on behalf of Prince Ninggu to eradicate the Qihuo Cave?

Li Che's expression remained unchanged: "Brother, just take us to see Mr. Zhuge. I will explain it to you then."

The man's face was gloomy and uncertain. Although he had murderous intentions in his heart, he did not dare to act on his own because the matter was of great importance.

I could only snort coldly: "You'd better not play tricks."

Everyone walked down along the stone slabs. It was Li Che's first time walking in this ancient underground drainage system, and he couldn't help but look around curiously.

Although it was damp in the begging cave, it was unexpectedly not cold, at least slightly higher than the temperature outside.

Moreover, only a small part of them are ditches, and most of them are man-made caves. I think they should be the work of Mr. Zhuge.

Such a huge underground city has almost dug out one-third of the entire city. It is simply a miracle.

I don’t know where these people got the courage from. If they are not careful, the ground will collapse and the entire city will be destroyed.

Li Che appeared calm on the surface, but he had already started thinking about how to deal with this underground city after he took over.

Soon, everyone passed through the numerous ditches and came to a spacious cave.

The man outside the cave called out, "Mr. Zhuge, that guy from this morning is here again."

After a while, Zhuge Zhe's reply came from the cave:

"Let him go. The Ninggu County Prince has already entered the inner city. We have no room for maneuver."

After hearing this, Wang Liu couldn't help but said anxiously, "Sir, some things are better explained face to face."

Zhuge Zhe said indifferently, "What is there to say? If His Royal Highness the Prince of Ninggu wants to send troops to beg for the living cave, then let him come."

Seeing the men around him all with angry expressions, approaching step by step with swords in hand, Li Che did not care much and immediately stepped forward and said loudly:

"Mr. Zhuge, are you unwilling to even see me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, silence fell all around.

The huge cave was completely silent, and everyone stared at Li Che in amazement.

boom--

There was a sound of something falling in the cave, followed by a burst of chaotic footsteps.

Zhuge Zhe ran out barefoot.

When his eyes fell on Li Che, his eyes suddenly turned red: "Tell me, who are you?"

Li Che smiled lightly and said, "This prince, Prince Ninggu, Li Che."

"What's the proof?"

Li Che reached into the lining of his clothes and took out a square seal:

"Here is the royal seal. Sir, you will know it at a glance."

Zhuge Zhe took the royal seal from Li Che with trembling hands. After examining it carefully, his lips trembled slightly.

"Why are you here, Your Highness?"

Li Che's face became serious, he straightened his back, looked around at the ragged people, and bowed deeply in the astonished eyes of everyone.

"I have come here to apologize to the people of Daqing in Ninggu County."

"I'm late."