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

After all, Bairdal was right in front of them, blocking their way...

Xiao Ce's purpose was also to use them as a shield.

Even if Bairdda knew Xiao Ce's purpose, she would still agree willingly.

Therefore, it can be considered a win-win situation.

Nanxi said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid the Kingdom of Uz might have really been able to unify the Western Regions... But your appearance completely thwarted their dream!"

Xiao Ce shook his head and said to Nan Xi, "Don't be too happy now. When two armies are facing each other, do you know what's most taboo?"

Nanxi paused for a moment, then shook his head.

Xiao Ce said to Nan Xi, "The worst thing you can do is open champagne halfway through the game..."

Nanxi was dumbfounded once again.

Because he could understand every single word Xiao Ce said, but when they were put together, he couldn't understand them...

Before Xiao Ce could explain, Hu Yidao said with a hint of boasting, "It means they're holding a victory celebration banquet before the war is even over..."

Upon hearing Hu Yidao's explanation, Xiao Ce nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean..."

Nanxi said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, the Northern Desert King, your plan seems perfect to me... there shouldn't be any problems."

Xiao Ce said, "Let's hope so..."

Xiao Ce was actually unsure of himself.

After all, his goal has always been very clear since he came here.

When he first came to the Western Regions, his goal was very clear.

His first purpose was to help Nanxi seize control of the Western Regions, which would be a great help to him in the future.

Another task is to fulfill the last wish of the King of Nine Uncles Town and help his widow...

However, after six months of investigation into Lou Yao, he has received very little information.

Moreover, the people he secretly sent to infiltrate the capital of Uzbekistan did not bring back any useful information.

It's just that Diliti controls the little emperor and such...

These messages were not as useful as those from Otog.

The most strange thing is that Wuwei and Linbang had agreed on something.

Once they have a clear understanding of the situation, they will contact Xiao Ce.

At that time, Xiao Ce and his men rescued Lou Yao, as well as Uncle Jiu's son...

However, they did not contact Xiao Ce.

They were actually helping Uzbekistan conquer its territory.

All these circumstances have left Xiao Ce still unaware of who his enemy is...

However, he wasn't one to complain or blame others...

Now, it remains to be seen how Bairdda performs.

...

After they retreated, Baird remained in the city that Xiao Ce and his men had ceded to them.

He issued a declaration to save the nation.

The gist of it is that they have now established a firm foothold, and the Shanshan Kingdom is helping them defend their twelve cities.

They called on the scattered troops to return.

Anyone who returns to save the country will receive money, and their family will be exempt from taxes.

They also called on the people in the occupied cities to be ready to welcome them at any time.

They could launch a counterattack at any time.

Following Xiao Ce's advice, they spread the word that the people should stockpile water as soon as possible, as they would continuously poison their water sources.

They offered an exorbitant price, telling the soldiers of Uzbekistan that if a centurion came to join them, he would become a commander-in-chief and be rewarded with a hundred gold pieces.

The commander-in-chief surrendered and will be rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold.

A general who surrenders will be rewarded with ten thousand gold pieces. Furthermore, they can be informed in advance that the Gaochang Kingdom will first attempt to rescue their families.

Those who surrendered afterward were all promoted one rank...

...

The effect of these messages was quite noticeable.

As luck would have it, during this time Wuwei and Linbang had both suspended their attacks and gone back to report.

Therefore, the troops of the Uzbek Kingdom within the Gaochang Kingdom were filled with apprehension.

Moreover, Baird also adopted Xiao Ce's advice.

They secretly sent people to bury gold in their encampment and spread the word that it was gold that the royal family of Gaochang had hidden away before they left.

Sure enough, some Uzbek soldiers learned of this and began searching...

Once the soldiers were found, they naturally wouldn't say anything, but having money, they couldn't stay idle and wanted to spend it.

As a result, rumors began to circulate that some people had secretly defected.

As a result, many people in Uzbekistan began to have their own ideas.

After all, they were all very willing to fight the Xiao people before.

However, now that they're fighting among themselves, they're losing interest...

As a result, many people secretly contacted Bairdda.

Their purpose was to surrender.

...

At this moment, Bairdar, who was in Chaoxia City, which Xiao Ce and his group had ceded, was overjoyed.

Although his country and family have now fallen.

However, the series of good news made him very happy.

"Your Majesty, today the enemy has sent letters with more than ten centurions and two commanders expressing their intention to surrender to us."

"Your Majesty, the Uzbek army dares not drink water from normal rivers, so they have no choice but to drink well water... They have too many people, so there are constant internal conflicts..."

"Your Majesty, according to our proclamation, more than 50,000 of our scattered troops have returned! We are currently reorganizing them and taking count!"

Bairdar nodded repeatedly as he listened, "Good...good...good...This Prince of the Northern Desert is truly a remarkable person...I really have given Nanxi a treasure!"

Thinking of this, Bairdar slapped himself in regret, cursing himself inwardly: "I'm so incredibly stupid... If I had seen the extraordinary qualities of this Northern Desert King and treated him like an honored guest, I wouldn't have ended up like this... I might already be able to unify the Western Regions by now..."

At this moment, Gulimiza said from the side, "Father, we are fortunate amidst misfortune... We received help from the King of the Northern Desert... Actually, we should thank the Kingdom of Uz. If it weren't for the Kingdom of Uz attacking us and causing our crushing defeat, we would have learned our lesson!"

“If the Kingdom of Uz doesn’t attack us, we will definitely see the development of the Kingdom of Shanshan and thus have a conflict with the Kingdom of Shanshan... At that time, we will be enemies with His Highness the King of the Northern Desert... That would be a sure thing.”

"At least we're listening to His Highness the King of the Northern Desert now! Then we can get back everything we've lost. We've also gained the King's trust; it's not too late!"

Hearing Gulimiza's words, Bairdha nodded and said, "That's right... Gulimiza, you're right... It's all God's will..."

Just then, Gulimiza's brother asked her, "Gulimiza, what do you think of His Highness the King of the Northern Desert?"

Gulimiza was taken aback by her brother's question, then nodded: "Brave and resourceful! Of course, that's excellent... What's wrong?"

A sly glint flashed in Gulimiza's brother's eyes.

"Gulimiza, you've always looked down on the men of our Western Regions... What do you think of this Xiao Ce?"

Gulimiza blushed upon hearing this, and then said, "Brother, what are you saying?"

At this point, Bairdda spoke up, "Gulimiza, your brother is right... This Xiao Ce is about your age! Moreover, he's no ordinary man! He doesn't have a woman by his side right now... and he's still a young and vigorous man, so naturally he'll need a woman... What do you think? Should we go get close to him and become his woman... That way, we'll truly have this ally!"

Gulimiza blushed as she listened: "Father...you...you're making me sell myself, aren't you?"

Baird shook his head and said, "Haven't you always looked down on young men from our Western Regions? If you could really become Xiao Ce's woman, it would be an absolutely good thing for you, and a good ending... What do you think of Xiao Ce?"

Gulimiza blushed and nodded: "He is indeed a very good man... but, Father, you're not quite right... He's never short of women, especially beautiful ones..."

As she spoke, Gulimiza recounted what she had witnessed that time, not to mention that Ling Chang had feelings for her.

As a woman, she could also see that even Empress Nanxi was very interested in him...

Not to mention, he saw some of the beautiful women from other races under Xiao Ce's command...

She considered herself exceptionally beautiful, but among those women, she suddenly realized that she wasn't so outstanding after all.

"So...even if I went there...he probably wouldn't even give me a second glance..."

Bairdah quickly waved his hand and said, "Gulimiza, happiness is something you have to fight for... How do you know you can't do it if you haven't even tried? Besides, I've already confirmed that the news in the Northern Desert is true. The real King of the Northern Desert of Xiao Kingdom is Xiao Ce."

"Xiao Ce also has a very good relationship with the Turks in the lands beyond the Great Wall... If he helps us unify the Western Regions now, then the Western Regions will become a great help to him... At that time, who can compete with him for the throne?"

"Even if you become just a concubine, we will still be blessed! And with his intellect, he's destined to be a great emperor... he'll definitely create an incomparably powerful nation..."

After Baird's illustrious promises, Gulimiza's gaze hardened.

"Father...you mean..."

Baird said to Gulimiza, "Father certainly respects your wishes... If you want, then Father will help you. Of course, if you don't want to... Father won't force you... But what I want to say is, this is an opportunity for you..."

"If you seize this opportunity, not only will your own future be secured... but the entire Kingdom of Gaochang will benefit from it..."

The princes standing nearby also tried to persuade him.

Just then, Gulimiza looked at everyone with disbelief and said, "Father, and my brothers, how could you change your attitude so quickly? Weren't you all unanimously looking down on this person before?"

As Gulimiza said, "We were all fooled by him before... but just look at what he's done; that's enough to prove he's no ordinary person..."

"That's right, he not only deceived us, but also most people in the world. Doesn't that prove it?"

Gulimiza looked at their family, a group of burning gazes...

His gaze was firm, as if he had made a decision...

He then said to them, "All I can say is... give it a try... but whether it will work out, I don't know... because I don't think he's the kind of man who can be seduced by women..."

Baird said, "Don't worry. I'm a man...he's a man too...we understand men. Even the most rational man has his moments of irrationality. As long as you seize the opportunity..."

Gulimiza nodded as she listened: "Father, I understand."

Baird said, "I will arrange for you to go there. Just tell Xiao Ce to have you contact me. That way, you will be able to have frequent contact with him."

Gulimiza nodded emphatically.

...

At this time, the Uzbeks occupied the city, and the people were filled with fear and unease.

With Wuwei and Linbang absent and their subordinates unable to control the situation, they even felt that the generals from the Uzbek kingdom were about to rebel.

Meanwhile, in the capital of the Kingdom of Uzbekistan.

Lou Yao listened to Wu Wei and Lin Bang's reports and nodded in satisfaction.

"You all did a great job, so why didn't you continue? Is there something you're worried about?" Lou Yao said calmly.

Wu Wei and Lin Bang bowed to Lou Yao, saying, "Your Majesty, the remaining Gaochang Kingdom has been occupied by the Shanshan Kingdom... Among the people of Shanshan is Xiao Ce! We are afraid..."

Lou Yao said calmly, "What are you afraid of? Are you going to provoke him?"

Wu Wei and Lin Bang nodded and said, "That's right, Empress Dowager! This Xiao Ce is no ordinary person... If it really comes down to a fight... I'm afraid we're..."

After listening to Wu Wei and Lin Bang's words, Lou Yao smiled and said, "Are you afraid... or have you been moved by their compassion...?"

Wu Wei and Lin Bang shook their heads repeatedly: "No...Mother, our suggestion is...could you also tell Xiao Ce what you told us?"

Lou Yao stared wide-eyed at Wu Wei and Lin Bang and said, "No! The reason I don't want you to go with him is... because I don't trust him... he's got too many tricks up his sleeve!"

As Lou Yao spoke, she looked at Wu Wei and Lin Bang: "You two, do you still remember what I told you?"

Wu Wei and Lin Bang nodded, their faces pale: "Of course!"

Lou Yao nodded: "Then cooperate with us obediently. As long as you cooperate, it will be a win-win situation for us... Of course, you can tell Xiao Ce to mind his own business... I will make sure he leaves alive!"

"If he insists..."

A voice rushed in from outside the door, interrupting her.