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

When Da Lei saw Xiao Ce suddenly reveal his identity, he instinctively stood in front of Xiao Ce to protect him.

The young master in the lead was taken aback at first, then his disdain deepened: "Oh my, I thought it was someone else... So it's the useless crown prince that everyone in the Great Xiao Kingdom knows! You're making it sound impressive... You call yourself the King of the Northern Desert, but wasn't Your Majesty deposed you as crown prince and supposedly made the King of the Northern Desert, but in reality, Your Majesty exiled you to the frontier?"

Seeing this, Yin Pan'er finally couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward to protect Xiao Ce: "You are being insolent! The King of Mobei resigned from his position as crown prince after hearing that the Turks had repeatedly provoked him. In order to drive out the Turks and enhance our national prestige, he requested to be appointed King of Mobei to fight against the Turks! But you, who insulted the King of Mobei, what should your punishment be!"

Xiao Ce found it amusing to watch Yin Pan'er act like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

After hearing this, the leading young master scoffed, "What crime should I be charged with?! I am Chen Boshu from the Chen family of Runan. This time, I was recommended by the Second Prince and personally summoned by His Majesty to take up a post in the capital! What do you, an exiled prince, intend to do to me?"

The Chen family of Runan?

According to the original owner's memories, Xiao Ce did indeed have this impression.

The Chen family of Runan, the Guan family of Yinchuan, the Xu family of Hongshan, and the Liu family of Bashu are the four most famous families in the Great Xiao Kingdom.

These families are highly respected in the area, with many talented individuals among them, and are greatly admired by the locals.

To put it simply, these families were local tyrants.

So it was Xiao Yang's dog! No wonder it was barking so much!

However, seeing that Xiao Yang had only recruited these worthless people, Xiao Ce decided not to waste any more words with them.

If he helps Xiao Yang get rid of these mediocre people, wouldn't he be helping him?

Yin Pan'er wanted to say something more.

Xiao Ce stopped him, and he bowed, saying, "So you are Brother Chen from the Chen family of Runan... My apologies, you are right! I really can't do anything to you. You were personally summoned by the Emperor, so you must be exceptionally talented. It's understandable that you look down on me!"

Xiao Ce's favorite and greatest skill was using flattery to kill.

Xiao Ce said that.

Chen Boshu wore a smug expression: "Hmph... Good to know. If I had known you were that good-for-nothing, why would I have wasted my breath arguing with you? If word got out that I had debated with a piece of trash like you for so long, I'd be laughed out of the house!"

After saying that, he turned to the crowd of onlookers and said, "You should all disperse now. Don't listen to this good-for-nothing's bragging. If he were really capable, he wouldn't have been deposed as crown prince and exiled to that godforsaken, barbaric land of the northern desert!"

"I am aware of your situation. Once I arrive in the capital, I will certainly report this to the Emperor and then provide disaster relief!"

With that, he left with the group of scholars behind him, clearly disgusted.

He didn't even want to look at Xiao Ce again, feeling that looking at him would only taint his eyes.

Xiao Ce looked at the disaster victims who had not dispersed.

"Gentlemen, I never imagined that the famine in the Great Xiao Kingdom would be so severe! Rest assured, I didn't know before, but now that I do, I will definitely take action! You are all the cornerstone of our Great Xiao Kingdom!"

"I have come in haste, please allow me a moment! I will go into the city to buy some grain, and then set up a soup kitchen outside the city to distribute soup to everyone and alleviate your immediate needs. I will also find a way to solve your famine problem later, so that you will no longer have to wander around!"

After listening to Xiao Ce and Chen Boshu's words, the disaster victims couldn't help but feel a bit contempt for Xiao Ce!

However, upon hearing that Xiao Ce was going to distribute porridge, they were immediately filled with gratitude and knelt down.

"Thank you, Your Highness... Thank you, Your Highness..."

Xiao Ce looked at the teacher who was speaking. At first glance, the teacher seemed to be a learned and cultured person.

I think this person is useful.

"Master, may I ask your name?" Xiao Ce bowed to the master and said.

Upon seeing this, the Master immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness, I cannot accept such an honor. I am Xun Zixu."

"Master Xun, would you be willing to accompany me into the city to prepare for the porridge distribution?" Xiao Ce said to the Master.

Xun Zixu repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting: "I am willing to go, but I wonder if I can bring my grandson with me."

Xiao Ce then noticed a skinny, bony child who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old.

"It's natural!"

Xiao Ce then addressed the disaster victims beside him, saying, "Gentlemen, please inform each other. I will go and raise funds, and we will be able to distribute porridge to everyone by evening. If you have relatives or friends with you, please call them as well. I will stay here for a few days. As long as I am here, I will ensure that you have enough to eat every day!"

The disaster victims' eyes lit up when they heard Xiao Ce say that.

They all knelt down and shouted in unison.

Xun Zixu looked troubled as he listened, glancing at Xiao Ce, who seemed to be making empty boasts.

However, since the two were not familiar with each other, he couldn't say anything.

As they spoke, everyone continued to queue.

After the disaster victims went to report the news, Nie Bing walked to Xiao Ce's side with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

She said that just now because she wanted to embarrass Xiao Ce.

However, after listening to Xiao Ce's analysis, she immediately realized her own shallowness.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry... just now, I..."

Xiao Ce interrupted Nie Bing before she could finish speaking, saying, "I know you're all looks and no brains, I don't blame you!"

Nie Bing's face flushed red instantly after Xiao Ce's words, and her initial guilt was replaced by resentment.

Yin Pan'er said, "Your Highness, are you sure you want to distribute porridge? There are tens of thousands of disaster victims outside. You're asking them to notify others. If word gets out, it might attract many more disaster victims. If there are too many people, how will you handle the situation?"

Xiao Ce said, "I was worried about the lack of people... Don't worry, these disaster victims may be seen as monsters by others, but in my eyes, they are all treasures!"

As soon as Xiao Ce saw these disaster victims, he began to have designs on them.

He was overjoyed, especially when he heard that there were quite a few disaster victims.

You should know that the four prefectures in the northern desert he is about to go to are sparsely populated and lack people!

Years of rumors have demonized the four prefectures of Mobei. If it were any other time, ordinary people would probably refuse to go even if they were beaten to death.

But at this moment, even God was helping them, giving these disaster victims who couldn't even get enough to eat a life of peace and prosperity.

If Xiao Ce promised them that they could have enough to eat, these disaster victims would probably be scrambling to go.

Furthermore, if he were to consolidate his power in the four northern prefectures later, any attempt to recruit people from the Central Plains to these prefectures would undoubtedly provoke opposition from the emperor and his princes.

However, it seems that the entire Great Xiao Kingdom is now thinking of throwing these disaster victims away like a hot potato.

If Xiao Ce is willing to take it on, the Emperor will be more than happy to give it to him!

Xiao Ce might even be able to use this as an opportunity to ask the emperor for something else!

He was getting happier and happier the more he thought about it; even God was on his side!