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

Xiao Ce watched as more and more young people joined the grain transport effort.

This was still an unexpected surprise.

He had originally planned to 'brainwash' them after arriving in the desolate northern desert.

As it turned out, there was an unexpected bonus.

Xiao Ce looked at the young men and said, "Do you know what you're doing with me?"

The young man kneeling before Xiao Ce pleaded, "Your Highness, aren't we fighting those damned Turks? Your Highness, I'm not afraid of death! I'm just afraid of dying without knowing why. You said that even if I die, I'll still receive a year's worth of military pay, is that true?"

Xiao Ce said, "Of course it's true! But can't you be a little more ambitious? Go to the battlefield and kill the enemy! Wouldn't it be better to earn military merits and money?"

The young man said, "Your Highness, I was just thinking about the worst-case scenario. Your Highness, please let me work for you. I've done manual labor all my life... Look at my body..."

Seeing the young man trying to take off his clothes, Xiao Ce quickly stopped him, saying, "No need!"

"Gentlemen, those of you who wish to join the Northern Desert Army, please register with Uncle Zhong during the rest period! However, you will still need to transport these provisions for me. Your military pay will begin from the date of your registration!"

"Long live the prince!"

The grain transport team cheered loudly, some even overly excited, saying:

"Your Highness, you are so wise, why do the people of the capital call you a good-for-nothing?"

After he said that, he looked at the soldiers from the northern desert region around him, who were so hot they looked like they were about to breathe fire.

He knelt on the ground with a thud: "Your Highness, I didn't mean that! It wasn't me who said it... it was the people in the capital who said it..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Then do you think I am?"

The person kneeling on the ground shook his head and said, "Of course not. If a wise person like you, Your Highness, is a good-for-nothing, then there is no one in the world who isn't a good-for-nothing!"

Xiao Ce still wore a smile: "That's right! I don't care what others say about me. I will prove with my actions who is the most indispensable person in the Great Xiao Kingdom!"

"Alright, have them register here. Let's continue transporting the grain as quickly as possible!" Xiao Ce said, waving his hand.

Everyone returned to their respective positions.

Han Da and Yan Jia followed beside Xiao Ce.

Aren't you going back to take a look?

Han Da cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, all three thousand Northern Army soldiers have left. How can your safety be guaranteed? We should stay."

Yan Jia said, "Yes, Your Highness, we have offended the local gentry. Going back would only be asking for trouble."

After listening to Yan Jia's words, Xiao Ce turned to them and said, "By the way, don't make a fuss about my conscription! Also, those who have offended the local gentry should be careful when they go back."

Everyone bowed and obeyed.

After speaking, Xiao Ce looked at Yan Jia and Han Da and said, "Alright, it's good that you're not going back! Don't these young people who transport grain want to join us? Take advantage of this time to go and choose some."

"Han Da, go and select some men with good physical fitness to form a cavalry unit. Then begin training them."

"Yan Jia, can you ride a horse?" Xiao Ce asked.

Yan Jia replied, "Your Highness, of course. My greatest skill is actually archery and horsemanship."

Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction and said, "Alright, then go and select the archer candidates. I hereby appoint you as the deputy commander of the cavalry archery battalion, leading three thousand men. You will establish a system for this, and you can select the candidates when the recruited troops return."

"Han Da, you're the same! You're forming a cavalry battalion, also with a strength of three thousand men!"

The two men became excited upon hearing this: "Thank you, Your Highness! We will certainly not fail in our mission!"

Xiao Ce could tell at a glance whether someone had organizational skills or not.

Yesterday, these two men each led a thousand men, and they seemed to handle it with ease.

"Alright, then you can go. Choose any of the five thousand men here! However, I have only one condition for these two battalions: I will not accept inferior men. I need elites! Absolutely elites! I will have great use for you then."

"Also, go and buy some horses for each of the cities you pass through along the way. If you need money, go talk to Uncle Zhong!"

The two bowed and agreed.

Xiao Ce yawned and said to Da Lei, "Are there any spare carriages around here? I need to catch up on some sleep."

Da Lei nodded and said, "Your Highness, Uncle Zhong made the arrangements yesterday."

With that, Xiao Ce followed Da Lei into the carriage.

Although last night was exhausting for Nie Bing, it also left him quite tired.

After getting into the carriage, he swayed and fell asleep.

...

A few hours later.

Inside the Yuelai Inn, after the effects of the medicine wore off.

Nie Bing gradually regained control of her body and straightened her clothes.

My whole body felt like it was about to fall apart.

Upon seeing the red stain on the bed, Nie Bing's resentment intensified.

"Xiao Ce! I'm going to kill you!"

I washed my body.

Seeing the bruises and welts on her fair skin caused by Xiao Ce, her killing intent intensified!

She straightened her clothes and went out, her body weak.

She rode off on her horse and gave chase.

She wasn't afraid of not being able to catch up, because Xiao Ce and his men were a large force of nearly ten thousand people, and their daily route was well-preserved.

As Nie Bing rode his horse, he felt something flowing out...

A surge of resentment welled up in his heart.

Those things all belong to Xiao Ce!

...

When Xiao Ce woke up, it was already completely dark.

After taking a nap, I feel much better.

He got out of the carriage and looked around.

"This is where?"

Da Lei, who was standing guard beside the carriage, said, "Your Highness, we are already a hundred miles away from the capital."

Xiao Ce nodded.

Da Lei chimed in, "Your Highness, aren't we moving too slowly? The capital is over two thousand li away from the four prefectures of Mobei. At this rate, we'll never get there!"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "No rush! I have my own plans! By the way, has Nie Bing returned?"

Da Lei shook his head and said, "Reporting to Your Highness, not yet. Miss Yin did come to see you twice, but I turned her down both times. However, the assassins haven't returned yet; they should be with Miss Yin, so they won't be in danger."

Xiao Ce nodded and asked, "Where is Uncle Zhong?"

"Uncle Zhong went into town with Han Da and Yan Jia to buy horses, and he hasn't returned yet!"

Xiao Ce nodded and walked to Yin Pan'er's carriage.

Hearing the commotion, Yin Pan'er got out of the carriage.

After coming out, he asked with a worried look on his face.

"Your Highness! Where did Sister Nie Bing go? You said she was resting, so she should have caught up soon. What did you do to her?"

"If anything happens to Sister Nie Bing, I will never forgive you!"

Xiao Ce said, "Don't worry, I've sent people to protect her..."

Before Xiao Ce could finish speaking, Da Lei beside him said, "Your Highness, they're back!"

Xiao Ce initially thought that Da Lei was helping her deceive Yin Pan'er.

Unexpectedly, just a few seconds later, the sound of rapid hoofbeats rang out.

Before long, several dark figures came over.

Xiao Ce didn't even need to see the person; just by looking at the swaying figure at the front, he knew it was Nie Bing.

After approaching the main force, Nie Bing slowed down, seemingly searching for them.

Not only did Xiao Ce recognize her at a glance, but Yin Pan'er also exclaimed excitedly, "Sister Nie Bing! Over here... over here..."

Seeing Nie Bing riding over, Xiao Ce still felt a little guilty and said to Da Lei, "You'd better keep an eye on him for me!"

Seeing this, Da Lei nodded, becoming more wary.

After Nie Bing rode over on horseback, the moonlight shone on her face, making her face appear even more aloof.

"Sister, you're finally back! I thought you..."

Nie Bing dismounted, and even his dismounting motion seemed a little unnatural.

Nie Bingqiang forced a smile and said, "I'm fine! Let's go inside and talk."

As she spoke, Nie Bing pulled Yin Pan'er into the carriage without even glancing at Xiao Ce.

The bodyguards protecting Nie Bing also rode over at this moment.

Upon seeing Xiao Ce, he immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness, everything went very smoothly."

"You've worked hard, go and get some rest."

...

Xiao Ce glanced at Yin Pan'er's carriage, but still didn't have the courage to get in.

After all, the scene of how he 'retaliated' and 'tortured' Nie Bing last night was still vivid in his mind.

Xiao Ce coughed lightly and said, "Da Lei, you must arrange for the assassins to protect me these days."

Da Lei clasped his hands in agreement.

...

Nie Bing, who was inside the carriage, heard these words clearly.

Yin Pan'er then grabbed Nie Bing's hand and whispered, "Sister, did he bully you? Are you alright? I was so worried about you!"

Nie Bing thought she could hold back; she had already mentally prepared herself along the way!

But never expected.

Yin Pan'er's words made Nie Bing cry with grievance.

Although she knew that Yin Weiyong was the one who killed her father, she was very clear that this matter had nothing to do with Yin Pan'er.

She regarded Yin Pan'er as her only family in the world.

She is strong, but she is still a girl who is not yet twenty years old.

Nie Bing's sudden breakdown left Yin Pan'er flustered.

Because Nie Bing always gave Yin Pan'er the feeling of being cold and very strong, and she remained calm no matter what happened!

"Sister, it's okay! I'm here! I'm here! How he bullied you... I'll get justice for you."

Hearing Yin Pan'er say this, Nie Bing became even more unable to control herself: "Pan'er, I'm so sorry... I... I... I was... done to by that beast..."

...

Xiao Ce took a few steps and then heard crying coming from inside the carriage.

He was also shocked and stood there in place. Could that iceberg cry?

On second thought, she realized that despite her cold and aloof demeanor, she was still just a young woman. If her father, Nie Yao, hadn't died, she would still be a young lady waiting to be married.

He did indeed humiliate her last night.

It is indeed difficult to accept that Nie Bing is a virgin.

Xiao Ce felt no remorse whatsoever!

She wanted to kill him, and he spared her life, which was already a great favor.

Thinking of this, a smug smile appeared on his face: "They're practically a victim alliance, so it wouldn't be bad to let them discuss my virility..."