Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Xiao Ce nodded with a smile.

Then make Mingwu make way.

Watching their large group march in, Xiao Jiu felt somewhat indignant.

"Your Highness, he's too arrogant... Aren't you giving him too much face?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "If I teach you another lesson, do you think I'm at a disadvantage?"

Xiao Jiu nodded.

Xiao Ce asked, "Then what do you think he won?"

Xiao Jiu wanted to speak, but after thinking it over carefully, she realized that Xiao Yang had nothing to offer besides his verbal skills.

"Your Highness, it seems he only gained the advantage of words..."

Xiao Ce asked, "Don't you still have command of the three armies?"

Xiao Jiu laughed and said, "Your Highness, you can only fool them with those words. If you told everyone in Beiwang County this, they wouldn't believe you. They know very well that these Northern Desert soldiers are completely devoted to you... Even if you relinquish your military power, they will still be loyal to you!"

Xiao Ce nodded with a smile: "That's right, they gained the advantage of words. And after I tricked them into going to the northern desert, I can have Han Da secretly turn their ten thousand soldiers into our troops..."

"Not only that, I can also conjure up another army under Xing Daorong to garrison Maoming City, allowing my people to control the city. Once Maoming City is open, our trade with the Central Plains can be fully established."

"Furthermore, we can control Xiao Yang... By controlling Xiao Yang, we can continuously send the emperor the information I want him to know. Not only that, we can also use Xiao Yang to request supplies from the emperor..."

"Tell me, is it worth it for me to lower myself and lure them there...? How much benefit can I gain by lowering myself..."

Xiao Jiu's eyes lit up a little when she heard Xiao Ce's words.

"Your Highness, you are wise! What's wrong with your head? You're not human..."

"You are a god!"

Xiao Ce smiled and did not deny it: "Alright... let our men follow."

After entering the Yanmen Pass.

Xing Daorong said warily, "Your Highness, now that you've received the imperial decree, what about this..."

Before Xing Daorong could finish speaking, Xiao Ce beckoned to Mingwu and said, "Mingwu, from now on, all the garrison troops on your side will be under the command of the Second Prince!"

Mingwu stood ramrod straight and said loudly, "Yes, sir!"

Seeing this, Xing Daorong looked at Xiao Ce and Ming Wu, and then said, "Have your troops withdraw, and let my men set up defenses here!"

Mingwu subconsciously looked at Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang was very satisfied with Ming Wu's action: "I will follow General Xing Daorong's orders!"

Mingwu was very efficient. He directed the troops to begin the rotation of troops, and they quickly lined up in neat rows. Everything was in perfect order!

Even Xing Daorong looked on with admiration, ignoring Xiao Ce's presence: "It's such a pity that such a good team was left behind!"

Xiao Yang listened and said, "Uncle Xing, with you in charge from now on, they will surely be able to unleash their full potential!"

Xing Daorong nodded: "Second Prince, our people have already been stationed here. We can go to Lingxiao City, reorganize, and then we can attack the Turks!"

Xiao Yang nodded.

Xiao Ce stepped forward and said, "Second brother, General Xing, I'll lead the way! The carriage has been prepared for you!"

He then ordered his men to invite them into the car.

Before Xiao Ce left, Jiang Xing appeared beside him dressed in the tattered clothes of a commoner.

"Your Highness, when shall we make our move?"

Xiao Ce said, "We'll make our move tonight. Keep all those leaders under guard; they're all Xing Daorong's confidants. If Xing Daorong contacts them, you'll need them! As for the ordinary soldiers, those who are willing to surrender will be incorporated into your ranks! Those who are unwilling to surrender will all be incorporated into our Northern Desert Army. Remember, scatter them all!"

Jiang Xing nodded: "Then should we take advantage of this opportunity to take over Maoming City!"

Xiao Ce shook his head: "No rush! Wait for my news!"

After finishing his brief explanation, Xiao Ce left!

Shortly after they left, a large group of people with buzz cuts emerged from the Yanmen Pass in neat rows!

While those people were resting, they poisoned their food, posing as ordinary citizens!

He captivated nearly three thousand people without lifting a finger!

Then they were all tied up, and everything went very smoothly!

It was already past midnight when we arrived at Lingxiao City!

Xiao Ce invited Xiao Yang and the others to his Northern Desert Prince's Mansion, which was formerly Bao An's General's Mansion!

They saw this magnificent little palace-like building.

Xiao Yang cursed, "Damn it, Xiao Ce, no wonder you're reluctant to part with this. It's even more comfortable than Father Emperor's!"

Xing Daorong chimed in, "King of the Northern Desert, along the way we've seen people dressed in rags and starving, yet you live such a life of luxury! This is inappropriate!"

Xiao Ce smiled ingratiatingly, showing great patience. After all, these two were, in a sense, his benefactors!

"Second brother, I don't have the ability to build this. It was all built by your cousin Bao An! If you like, you can stay here!"

When Xiao Ce brought up Bao An again, Xiao Yang's expression darkened: "Hmph, you're the one who killed him. Aren't you afraid living here?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand, explaining that it was a misunderstanding. Before he could explain further, Xiao Yang waved his hand and said, "Shut up! If you keep talking, I won't be able to resist killing you!"

Xiao Ce smiled broadly, his expression remaining unchanged.

"Yes, yes, second brother, let's talk about something happy. I've prepared a fantastic program for you! I'm sure you'll like it..."

Xiao Yang became interested upon hearing Xiao Ce's words: "Oh? Really?"

Xiao Ce laughed: "Second brother, you come with me. If you're not satisfied, how about you chop off my head?"

Xiao Yang became interested when he saw that Xiao Ce had said this much!

I wanted Xing Daorong to come along, but Xing Daorong said he wanted to take over the army here.

As he spoke, Xing Daorong looked at Xiao Ce and said, "Your Highness, is it convenient for you here? Let your general hand over command to me. You said you wanted to put this army under my command, and I need to reorganize the troops according to my familiarity with them!"

As he spoke, Xing Daorong looked at Xiao Ce's expression, seemingly observing the changes in it.

Xiao Ce remained expressionless, completely cooperative: "No problem, it's only right. General Xing, it's just getting late, why don't you take a rest first?"

Xing Daorong waved his hand: "The military situation is urgent. As long as the Turks are here, I can't sleep a wink."

Xiao Ce listened to Xing Daorong, who spoke with a serious expression, as if it were the truth.

The Turks have been here for so long, and now he's in a hurry. It really proves the old saying: "When the child dies, you come to nurse; when the snot is in your mouth, you know to shake it off!"

However, Xiao Ce will not confront him at the moment in order not to arouse their suspicion!

He waved and summoned Han Da, who was following him.

"Han Da, you must fully cooperate with General Xing Daorong. You cannot resist whatever the general wants, understand?"

He then gave Han Da a meaningful look.

Han Da nodded respectfully!

He gestured for Xing Daorong to leave and led him away.

Seeing Xiao Ce's attitude, Xiao Yang didn't have the slightest suspicion.

They seemed eager to watch the exciting show that Xiao Ce had mentioned!

He then said to Xiao Ce, "Xiao Ce, let them get busy. Tell me what exciting program you have, and take me to see it! But let me tell you in advance, if you don't satisfy me... I won't be polite."

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Second brother, don't worry! I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Xiao Jiu then led them to a courtyard.

Xiao Ce's arrangement was that the seasonal girls would personally select the girls, and then he would personally train them according to his methods!

They have quite a few girl groups under their management.

This time, they sent what they considered to be the thirteen most accomplished members of their girl group…

This was the first time Xiao Ce had ever seen these thirteen beauties! He had only heard the ladies of the seasons mention them before!

After Xiao Yang sat down, Xiao Ce glanced at Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu clapped her hands.

As music began, the thirteen beautiful women appeared…

They wore revealing cheongsams and specially made black stockings, which complemented their stunning figures and faces.

Their appearance immediately attracted Xiao Yang's attention!

He kept praising it!

Seeing that Xiao Yang's gaze seemed to have bewitched him, Xiao Ce quietly left.

Let Xiao Jiu keep watch over things here.

Tell Xiao Jiu that if Xiao Yang asks, then come find him.

After saying that, Xiao Ce went out.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Yin Pan'er waiting on the side.

Seeing Yin Pan'er's worried face, Xiao Ce teased, "Pan'er, why do you look so pale?"

Yin Pan'er said anxiously, "Your Highness, I heard that you have handed over all the military power here? You are confused! This military power is the weapon in our hands! You have handed over the weapon that protects us to others! That Xiao Yang is a beast! He hasn't made a move yet because Xing Daorong hasn't taken control of our military power!"

“Once he has complete control, he'll reveal his murderous intent! Xing Daorong has been taking over Han Da's army overnight and has planted his people in the Northern Desert Army! He's trying to take complete control of the Northern Desert Army! You should withdraw your orders immediately; it's not too late!”

"Otherwise, it will be too late after Xing Daorong finishes!"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly and stepped forward to take Yin Pan'er's hand.

Yin Pan'er's little hands were still a little cold from nervousness.

"Don't worry! Everything is under control."