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

When Xiao Ce divided the cities of the Kingdom of Uz, he did not show favoritism but distributed them according to their respective territories.

Furthermore, they each allocated their natural defenses to the other's territory.

Xiao Ce's goal was simple: to reduce their desire for war as much as possible. After all, their natural defenses were located in the other country, which greatly increased the cost of starting a war.

"Everyone should understand what I mean! I want everyone to avoid infighting and internal strife... We need to develop ourselves."

"Because we grew up on the same land. We are one family! Our enemies should never be each other!"

Xiao Ce said calmly.

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, the group nodded repeatedly.

Baird asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, do you mean... that our enemy is someone else?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right!"

Baird and the others looked on with curiosity: "Who is it?"

Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I don't know the specifics either..."

The enemies Xiao Ce was worried about were those hidden dragons.

Since they are an organization, they probably have a purpose.

Xiao Ce had no doubt that the country was behind them.

As luck would have it, these three potential talents happened to be from the Turkic Khaganate, the Xiao Kingdom, and the Western Regions.

Their failure was all due to the appearance of Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce had been thinking a lot lately, if it weren't for his appearance...

Then all three of their potential "hidden dragons" will likely succeed.

The Hidden Dragon of Xiao Kingdom controls Xiao Kingdom, the Turks control the Turks, and the Western Regions control the Western Regions.

Once they have complete control, this entire country can be easily reclaimed by the country behind them.

Clearly, their scheme had failed.

They will then resort to force.

But who is the other party? When? Where?

Xiao Ce is currently completely unaware of this.

Seeing Xiao Ce's words, the others said to him, "Your Highness, no matter what, no matter who it is, no matter where it is, wherever you tell us to fight, that's where we'll fight..."

"Indeed... Your Highness, from now on, whenever you ask, we will certainly come out in full force..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Very good... However, I hope you won't just talk the talk."

After a pause, Xiao Ce continued, "This time, I want to especially praise someone, someone you've all probably heard of. It's my second brother, Xiao Yang..."

When Xiao Yang saw Xiao Ce call his name, he was immediately flattered.

Xiao Ce then recounted how Lou Yao had tried to bribe him, but he had refused.

After he finished speaking, Xiao Ce said to Xiao Yang, "Xiao Yang, tell everyone what you think?"

Xiao Yang gave an awkward smile: "I didn't really think about it. I just knew that following my brother would definitely be the right thing to do! The biggest mistake I ever made in my life was being my enemy. Fortunately, my brother is a magnanimous man... He gave me a chance, which is why I have the opportunity I have today."

"In short, it boils down to this: no matter how dire the circumstances, my elder brother can always turn defeat into victory! Therefore, when faced with provocation, as long as you believe that my elder brother will not lose, you can't go wrong!"

"As it turns out, it's true! My imperial brother has never lost...not before, not now, and never in the future!"

"Everyone, listen to me... Anyone who tries to incite you to betray my royal brother will die! Remember that!"

Then, pointing to Dilit who was being forced to kneel on the ground, he said, "Look at the example before us, it's right here."

After listening to Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce smiled and nodded, very satisfied.

This kid has made some progress, judging from the way he speaks and the actions he takes in his words.

Xiao Ce could see that Xiao Yang was intentionally imitating him.

And judging from the current situation, Xiao Yang is doing quite well.

Moreover, Xiao Yang has become quite intelligent.

He was able to read Xiao Ce's mind; what he just said was exactly what Xiao Ce wanted to say.

The people from the Western Regions nodded repeatedly as they listened.

After Xiao Yang finished speaking, Xiao Ce stepped forward and said, "Alright, we've said what we needed to say and done what we needed to do. Now, it's up to you to take care of your own homes."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Nan Xi's eyes revealed a hint of reluctance.

"Your Highness, are you leaving?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "That's right. The first thing I did upon arriving here was to help my Ninth Uncle fulfill his last wish. However, it's quite clear that this matter will be difficult to accomplish..."

Just then, the coach came out.

"Your Highness, I have a request that I cannot make."

As the instructor spoke, Wuwei and Linbang followed him out.

"Your Highness, that's right...we both have a favor to ask..."

Looking at the three of them, Xiao Ce clearly had something to say.

They are not people who lack discernment.

Since they chose this setting and said these things, they must have had their own purpose.

Xiao Ce didn't waste any words and said to the instructors, "Generals, you're being too polite. Just say what you have to say..."

The instructor bowed to Xiao Ce and said, "Your Highness, we wish to stay here!"

Upon hearing the instructor's words, Xiao Ce smiled faintly to himself.

really.

He wasn't surprised, since what the fake Lou Yao Xiaodie said was that she hadn't actually seen anyone die.

Moreover, the instructor later went to the place mentioned by the fake Lou Yao Xiao Die, and dug out the skeletons of two corpses from it.

However, the two skeletons did not match Lou Yao and her child's physical characteristics at all.

This rekindled their hope that the two men might not be dead.

Instead, they lived in seclusion somewhere in the Western Regions, keeping their identities hidden.

Although Xiao Ce had already guessed it, he still needed to put on an act to keep them here.

"Oh? Stay? Why? Don't you want to come with us?"

The instructor shook his head: "No, Your Highness, we searched based on Xiaodie's testimony. We think that the King of Zhen's wife and children are very likely still alive... and very likely still in the Western Regions. We want to stay here and continue searching."

Wu Wei and Lin Bang nodded: "That's right, Your Highness. Now that there's a glimmer of hope, we can't give up. After you return, you can search in Xiao Kingdom. We'll search here in the Western Regions. King Zhen's dying wish was this, and I think it's necessary to search..."

After the three finished speaking, Nanxi smiled and said, "Your Highness... I think it's feasible. You're definitely going to take Da Lei with you when you go back this time, right?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "Of course, Da Lei is my treasure."

Nan Xi said, "If Da Lei is leaving, I can't possibly keep General Dan by my side. I also feel bad about separating the two of them... then we'll be missing two great generals..."

"You said you want to develop our side, and troop development is also a very big consideration. If the three generals, Instructor, Wuwei, and Linbang, can stay, it will be of great help to us!"

“They can find people here and help us at the same time. In particular, the instructor general can help us set up an intelligence organization for our Western Regions Alliance. The other two generals are first-rate at training troops. They can help us command our army. We can hand over military power to them and let them train our troops... Consider it a favor to you.”

Nanxi had already figured out how to use the three people.

In fact, Nan Xi did it on purpose. He knew very well that these three people were Xiao Ce's men.

Because Xiao Ce didn't receive any benefit from helping the Western Regions.

Giving three people military power was a way of reassuring Xiao Ce.

They are all smart people.

Xiao Ce didn't refuse: "Since that's how it is, then it's settled. However, there's no need to give them too much military power. After all, you've heard about what they did before. They helped Uzbekistan before, and now they're helping you? In the eyes of those soldiers, they're probably seen as fickle and treacherous..."

Nan Xi nodded: "Your Highness, please rest assured. I will mediate..."

Seeing this, Xiao Ce looked at Gulimiza beside him.

"Gulimiza, I'm going back? Would you come with me?"

Gulimiza smiled and said, "Of course..."

Xiao Ce then looked at Bairdda: "Are you willing to do that?"

Bairdda said with a smile, "It is her honor to be able to follow the prince."

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "Alright, then we'll have a chance to meet again in the future."

The group nodded, and Nanxi asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, when are you leaving? We'll send everyone to see you off."

Xiao Ce waved his hand: "Alright, stop with the act. You should know I don't like this! Let's keep a low profile."

Nan Xi listened and nodded, without insisting.

As they were talking, they were about to leave.

They only noticed then that Dilit was still kneeling to the side.

Nanxi asked, "Your Highness, what should we do with this good-for-nothing?"

Xiao Ce glanced at Diliti to the side and said, "Cut off his hands and feet, pull out his tongue... and then let him fend for himself."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Diliti trembled involuntarily.

It kept making "woo woo woo" sounds.

However, Xiao Ce did not linger at all.

Nanxi found a palace for Xiao Ce to stay in.

Xiao Ce then summoned Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang cautiously followed beside Xiao Ce, even though he was right next to Xiao Ce.

Those eyes kept scrutinizing Gulimiza.

After all, Gulimiza was exceptionally beautiful, especially under Xiao Ce's care.

With some guidance, she learned how to apply makeup and how to coordinate outfits.

His beauty reached a new level.

"Does it look good?"

After Xiao Ce sat down, he spoke to Xiao Yang.

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's emotionless remark, Xiao Yang turned deathly pale and knelt on the ground with a thud, stammering, "No...no...it doesn't look good..."

As he spoke, he started slapping himself in the face.

"Not good-looking?" Xiao Ce teased him deliberately.

Xiao Yang quickly shook his head: "No, no, no... It's beautiful... It's beautiful..."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Alright, get up. Look how scared you are. They're nice. Shall I ask Nan Xi to find you a few to take back?"

Hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang slowly raised his head.

He scrutinized Xiao Ce's expression.

After confirming that Xiao Ce was not angry, he nodded and said, "I will follow my brother's arrangements."

Xiao Ce raised his hand, gesturing for him to get up.

Xiao Yang then stood up respectfully.

"You've done a great service this time, but I didn't reward you. Are you unhappy about that?" Xiao Ce asked tentatively.

After asking the question, Xiao Ce stared intently at Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang, being stared at by Xiao Ce, nervously swallowed, then gave an awkward smile: "Brother, I'm not unhappy... how could I be unhappy? I'm overjoyed. Gaining your approval is the greatest reward for me."

Xiao Ce laughed out loud: "You little rascal, you know I don't fall for that, but you still insist on flattering me?"

Xiao Yang smiled and said, "Brother, I'm speaking from the heart. As long as I have your approval, what reward I receive is entirely up to you, isn't it? Even if you made me the emperor of the Western Regions, no one would object!"

Seeing the sincerity in Xiao Yang's voice, Xiao Ce said, "That's right, you've improved. You're no longer the short-sighted, brainless guy you used to be..."

Xiao Yang chuckled upon hearing Xiao Ce's words: "It's all thanks to your excellent guidance, Your Majesty... Your Majesty, you must have other matters to discuss with me this time, right?"

Xiao Ce nodded and said, "That's right. The reason I'm sending you back this time is to let you compete for the position of Crown Prince..."

Xiao Yang was genuinely surprised to hear Xiao Ce say this.

He had considered many possibilities, but he never expected it to be like this!

Xiao Yang scrutinized Xiao Ce, seemingly trying to determine whether Xiao Ce was sincere or not.

"Alright, stop staring at me... You've known me for a while now, do you think I'm the kind of person who likes power? If I did, I could be the Khan of the Turks, or the president of the Western Regions, whichever I wanted to be, right?"

Seeing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang smiled and nodded: "Brother, you mean... you want me to be your proxy, right? No problem... I'll go... But, that damn emperor seems to want Xiao Wenqin to become the crown prince? And, isn't Xiao Wenqin on good terms with you? This..."

"First of all, I don't get along with Xiao Wenqin! Besides, I feel that kid is not simple. He looks harmless, but I always feel that he is not so simple."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang nodded repeatedly: "That's right...that's right...Brother, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have dared to...I'll tell you..."

Bang bang bang!

Before Xiao Yang could finish speaking, there was a very urgent knocking on the door.

The door was then pushed open.

Da Lei, holding a letter in his hand, said to Xiao Ce with a tense and anxious expression, "Your Highness, a terrible thing has happened in Xiao Kingdom! The Emperor is critically ill!"