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

Judging from his expression, he clearly believed that Xiao Ce would definitely take him there.

Xiao Ce directly stated his intention to leave.

"I'm returning to Kyoto this time, so I'm not bringing a single soldier with me."

Hearing Xiao Ce say this, some of the newer members didn't quite understand.

Han Da, Yan Jia, and Qian Lai were visibly shocked.

"Your Highness, this is inappropriate. You finally managed to escape from there; wouldn't it be too risky for you to go back now?"

“Yes, Your Highness. That’s the capital! You went through so much trouble to leave there, and now things are much better here. It’s too dangerous for you to go back. If you have something to do, there’s no need for you to go there in person.”

Han Da and Yan Jia were both military officers, so they spoke quite frankly.

Qian Lai said with a worried look, "Your Highness, the two generals are right. If you have anything to deal with, just tell us and we'll send someone to handle it! Didn't you say before that a wise man doesn't stand under a crumbling wall?"

"Our achievements are all thanks to Your Highness... If anything were to happen to you, the people of the four prefectures and thirty-nine cities in the northern desert would lose their support again."

Xiao Ce listened to their persuasion: "Since I have decided to go, I have a reason why I must go. Besides, I value my life more than you do. You just need to keep an eye on my territory!"

After Xiao Ce finished speaking, no one said anything more.

"Just remember, no matter what happens, firmly believe that I am not dead. You must trust me. Unless you see my body with your own eyes, do not believe any news, and do not send troops! Many disastrous defeats are not because the opponent is too strong, but because they begin with your own disarray!"

"Anyway, I'll do whatever the Princess says!"

Everyone nodded seriously after listening.

Han Da asked Xiao Ce, "By the way, Your Highness, have you forgotten about the Turkic royal family?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I remember, but I really haven't figured out what to do with them. Killing them would be a waste. Let's keep them for now!"

As he spoke, Xiao Ce asked Da Lei beside him, "By the way, speaking of those Turks, did you subdue that big guy you mentioned earlier?"

When Da Lei arrested all these Turks, the Ashina tribe's Fan Gang Ashina went mad.

More than a hundred soldiers couldn't get close to him. Later, Da Lei intervened, and the two fought to a draw.

Da Lei said that Fan Gang Ashina's martial arts skills weren't particularly impressive.

He is simply strong; as the saying goes, strength can overcome any skill.

Moreover, during the battle, it was discovered that this Fan Gang Ashina was not quite right in the head.

Da Lei then had the idea of ​​subduing this person. Once subdued, he would definitely become a master no less powerful than himself.

If he were taught some techniques, in terms of combat power alone, none of the Twelve Fiends would be able to defeat him.

Da Lei cupped his hands and said, "We sent Xie Zhi to try it out. That Fan Gang Ashina is a bit dim-witted. Some of Xie Zhi's methods didn't work on this dim-witted guy. However, he later negotiated with us, saying that if he was willing to work for us for a year, we could release one of his family members, and he agreed."

"However, even the Xie Zhi is unsure of its loyalty!"

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "The Xie Zhi is quite clever, how come it can't figure this out? If you can't handle Fan Gang Ashina, then go and handle his father. That Fan Gang Ashina is obviously very obedient to Ashina. Once you control Ashina and give orders to that Fan Gang Ashina, won't he be completely devoted to you?"

Da Lei suddenly realized, "Your Highness, it has to be you. I'll go and have Xie Zhi do it right away."

Xiao Ce nodded, telling everyone else to go about their business.

Watching everyone leave.

Xiao Ce then said to Yin Pan'er, "By the way, what they said is also true. Pan'er, before I leave, I still want to give you my treasure chest. In case I die, you just need to open that treasure chest and do as you say, and maybe you can become the first female emperor to create a new world..."

Before Xiao Ce could finish speaking, Yin Pan'er silenced him with her slender finger, her eyes red.

"I won't allow you to say that! You can't die! You promised me a lifetime of prosperity."

Seeing Yin Pan'er's pitiful appearance, Xiao Ce picked her up in his arms.

"With such a beautiful wife as you, I naturally wouldn't want to die."

...

Xiao Ce said he wanted to return to the capital.

However, he was not in a hurry to leave. On the one hand, he was preparing things, and on the other hand, he went to Longhu Village to see Uncle Zhong.

The business direction of Longhuzhai was adjusted again, and they were instructed to focus primarily on 'scientific research and innovation'.

Regardless of what they did, Xiao Ce had already handed over the atlas he had drawn.

How to make it is up to them.

As for the matter of the King of Zhen, Xiao Ce did not tell Lin Zhong.

After all, telling him would only cause him more worry.

Five days later, Xiao Ce arrived with Xiao Yang and a force of over a hundred elite soldiers.

This elite force was trained by Night Owl and his team, and equipped with the latest weapons by Xiao Ce.

One against ten is no problem!

They changed into the clothes of servants from the Second Prince's residence.

Xiao Yang was told early in the morning to change his clothes and wash up before being led out by Gui Jianchou to wait.

Because of the watchful eyes of the Ghost-Seeing Sorrow guarding them, he dared not act rashly, much less ask any questions.

When Xiao Ce came out, Xiao Yang respectfully kowtowed to him.

Xiao Ce stepped forward: "Xiao Yang, do you know what you're going to do?"

Xiao Yang prostrated himself on the ground: "Royal brother, I will do whatever you say. Whatever you say, I will do."

Xiao Ce said with a half-smile, "How about I take you back to the capital?"

Xiao Yang was shocked upon hearing this. A glint of expectation flashed in his eyes, but then he seemed to realize something and said in a trembling voice, "Brother, I don't want to!"

Xiao Ce squatted down in front of Xiao Yang, his face resolute: "No! You want to!"

Xiao Yang looked at Xiao Ce, his face twitching, almost on the verge of tears.

He prostrated himself on the ground: "Brother, please tell me where I went wrong, and I will correct it!"

Xiao Ce smiled enigmatically: "I'm going to take you back to the capital. Haven't you always wanted to be the crown prince? This time when we return to the capital, I'll help you ascend to the throne!"