After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

Chen Futu looked at Liu Longyue, who was somewhat on guard, with a smile.

Actually, the scandals involving the Northern Martial Royal Family were revealed by my mother in private.

Of course, I don't know much either. I only know that Liu Longyue and the Empress are almost irreconcilable, and her trip to the capital of Daqian is more about avoiding trouble.

There is also a legend that Empress Dugu of Beiwu was cruel and vicious, and hated everything associated with her. When Liu Longyue's mother was young, she competed with her for favor, and later she was used against her and turned into a human pig. In fact, Empress Dugu is very similar to Empress Lü of Liu Laosan.

The tent was quiet. Liu Longyue straightened her robes and her expression returned to calm. "Your Highness, the affairs of Beiwu are none of your business. I agree to cooperate with you. I can do anything you ask. I only ask that you stop prying into the secrets of the Beiwu royal family."

"No problem, I was just asking casually. I'll leave the contact in the capital to you."

After Chen Futu finished speaking, he walked out of the tent, giving her a chance to be quiet.

“Your Highness, Samo is very stubborn and refuses to confess no matter what.”

Li Xiuning had just returned to report. She had tortured Samo, who was a tough nut to crack, and it was also obvious that there were still Longman followers around Longcheng.

"I'll go see him in person."

When Chen Futu arrived at the prison, he saw Samo sitting inside, covered in blood, but still with a stubborn expression.

Chen Futu clapped his hands and said, "You are indeed a brave warrior of the Dragon Barbarians. It is a pity that a person like you did not die on the battlefield to serve the country, but instead traveled thousands of miles to Dragon City to kill me, just to gain the trust of the new emperor. I really feel sorry for you."

"Chen Futu, stop talking nonsense in front of me. You know I still have people in Longcheng, so what? Don't even think about me betraying my troops! They will definitely take revenge on me and kill you sooner or later."

Samo is still being threatened even after being imprisoned.

Chen Futu fetched a chair and sat down beside the cage, then poured himself a cup of wine and leisurely asked, "Would you be interested in serving under this young master?"

"You're dreaming!"

"Don't be so quick to refuse. I see you as a loyal person, which is why I have some appreciation for your talent. Have you ever thought about how your parents, wife, children, and the rest of your family would cope if you were to die?"

Samo didn't take Chen Futu's earlier words seriously, but the last sentence made his expression change drastically.

Without its pillar, the former mansion of meritorious officials will likely become easy prey for the hungry wolves of the Western Regions.

Chen Futu deliberately teased, "Let me guess, what will happen to your wife without you? Aren't there slave markets in the Western Regions? Will she become a slave? No, wait, you are a warrior of the Dragon Barbarians, highly trusted by the former crown prince. Your wife must be very beautiful. Tsk tsk tsk, such a beauty must have many people coveting her, right?"

"Stop talking!" Samo suddenly roared, his eyes turning bloodshot.

"Why not speak up? Let's just discuss the matter at hand."

"I told you to shut up! You can kill me with one strike, but if I even flinch, I'm not a Dragon Barbarian Warrior!"

Samoyed gripped the cage, shouting and screaming as if in a frenzy.

Chen Futu got up and went to the cage. Samo suddenly reached out and grabbed his collar, looking as if he wanted to eat him.

Li Xiuning immediately drew her sword, but Chen Futu waved his hand to stop her. Then, looking at Samo's crazed face through the cage, he asked, "Are you angry? Or are you just in a fit of impotent rage?"

"Chen Futu!"

"Don't shout so loudly, I'm not deaf. You say you're a Dragon Barbarian Warrior, who would believe that?"

Chen Futu's casual remark left Samo speechless.

Yes, who recognizes him?

The king is dead, and the crown prince is dead too.

"You can neither kill me to avenge the Crown Prince, nor protect your family, wives, and children. You are a failure."

Chen Fu's killing was both physical and psychological. Samo felt as if all his strength had been drained away. He let go of Samo's hand in a daze and then slumped back down.

Chen Futu squatted down and continued, "You can seriously consider working for me. If the time is right, I will send someone to bring your wife and children back to Longcheng so that your family can be reunited. I can also give you an important position so that you can shine for the rest of your life and even have the opportunity to be remembered in history."

“Why should I believe you? You’re a butcher,” Samo asked gloomily.

"I only kill my enemies. My subordinates all know that I am the easiest person to get along with. As long as you are loyal, you will be rewarded for your merits."

"I need to think about it some more..."

Samo's psychological defenses crumbled.

Chen Futu was telling the truth. Normally, who would send their own general deep into enemy territory to assassinate the enemy's lord?

The third prince clearly had no intention of letting him return alive.

When a whale falls, all things are born.

His death would allow power to be distributed among the supporters of the Third Prince.

Seeing that the time was right, Chen Futu took Li Xiuning and left the prison.

After leaving the house, Li Xiuning asked suspiciously, "The young master has many strong generals under his command, so why does he still need to recruit more? I don't think he's the kind of person who submits easily."

Chen Futu smiled and said, "The more talented people the better. Samo is in a very bad situation now, and he has no choice. If I asked you to charge into the hands of the Emperor of Daqian, what would you think?"

"Whatever my lord commands, I will do. Even if I die, I will have no complaints."

Li Xiuning's answer was straightforward.

Chen Futu stared wide-eyed as she listened, realizing that she was a personality condensed by the system, imprinted with absolute loyalty from the moment she appeared in this world.

Not to mention her, even Qin Liangyu, Guan Yu, Ma Chao and others would give the same answer.

I shouldn't have asked her that question.

In short, keeping Samo is useful. He holds a certain position in Longman, and we might be able to use him, along with Zhao Xier, to open a trade route to the Western Regions.

The following day, Chen Futu stayed in the military camp and found it quite interesting to watch Li Xiuning train the troops.

As evening fell, Li Xiuning brought over a sumptuous dinner.

Chen Futu said strangely, "There's no need to be like that in the military camp. I'm not as delicate as you think."

“This is not a time of war. Since the Crown Prince has come to my place, I should naturally do my best to be a good host.”

Li Xiuning jokingly poured the cup herself.

As for Liu Longyue, she's been hiding in her tent all day, and nobody knows what she's doing.

After a few drinks, Chen Futu became slightly drunk. He then grabbed Li Xiuning's hand, and she did not struggle, leaning against him.

Holding the soft, fragrant body in his arms, Chen Futu looked down at her beautiful face and asked, "A-Ning, would you be interested in becoming a concubine or something in the future?"

Li Xiuning raised an eyebrow, flashed a charming smile, and said, "I'm no less capable than Sister Qin, am I? Why not make me Empress?"

"Forget about it. Anyone but the Empress is fine with you."

Chen Futu pinched Li Xiuning's chin, and she giggled. Suddenly, she got up, straddled his lap, and hugged Chen Futu's neck, saying in a carefree manner, "Alright, since the young master has already seen my body, today is just right. Let me, your humble servant, relieve your fatigue."

"Is this effective for relieving fatigue?"

"Take a guess."

Li Xiuning lowered her head and offered a kiss, and Chen Futu was instantly captivated by her.