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

"So in the end, it all comes down to a very simple intelligence system!" Xiao Ce said slowly.

Wei Wuji was the first to react: "An intelligence system? So... Your Highness, your purpose in going to sea this time is to establish this intelligence system?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right... I told Yin Weiyong before that there are many organizations in Xiao Kingdom that collect intelligence and conduct counter-espionage... In fact, as long as we maintain an advantage in this intelligence system, we can maintain an advantage in all walks of life."

Wei Wuji nodded, seemingly understanding, then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I understand. I get what you mean... Next, I will work with Han Da and General Yan Jia to establish intelligence departments within the army..."

Xiao Ce nodded, looking at Wei Wuji with great satisfaction.

Many things really do fall into place once you understand them all...

Talking to this smart person makes things much easier.

Their victory celebration banquet was actually just eating hot pot.

They always loved the hot pot that Xiao Ce made.

In fact, it's completely widespread in Xiao Kingdom; it can be spicy or not.

Wealthy people can put delicacies in it, but poor people can eat simple dishes. Some cleaned offal can also be made into a delicacy by cooking it in a hot pot.

The next day.

They went to the area where the naval battle had taken place the day before; those warships had long since sunk into the deep sea.

Aside from some kerosene residue that can be seen everywhere on the sea surface.

I couldn't see anything else.

Seeing Wei Wuji shaking his head repeatedly, Xiao Ce asked, "Wei Wuji, what's wrong?"

Wei Wuji said with a pained expression, "So many warships... have sunk to the bottom of the sea... What a waste... what a waste..."

Xiao Ce burst out laughing when he heard Wei Wuji say that.

"It's alright, these things are only temporarily more powerful than us... We'll have them all in the future... Wait for me to go to the West! After I go to the West, I'll have all these things..."

Wei Wuji believed Xiao Ce's words without a doubt, and asked Xiao Ce with some concern, "Your Highness, when do you plan to leave?"

Just as Xiao Ce was about to ask if they wanted him to leave sooner...

Wei Wuji then asked Xiao Ce if he needed to find some capable people to accompany him.

Or, let them protect you in secret.

Wei Wuji assured that the people he selected were the elite of the elite.

There will absolutely be no problem.

Xiao Ce had indeed thought so before, but after going to the West, the appearance of these people would indeed become a problem.

If too many people from the Xiao Kingdom go by, they will not be able to provide any assistance.

On the contrary, it may become a burden.

After Xiao Ce expressed his concerns, Wei Wuji nodded in agreement.

Boudica, who had been following behind Xiao Ce, said, "Your Highness, if you wish to take him along, it's not impossible!"

Seeing Boudica's expression, Xiao Ce quickly asked, "Oh? What happened? Do you have a solution?"

Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness is good. I'll speak with you later..."

Xiao Ce said to Boudica, "Sure, how many people can you bring?"

Boudica said, "One hundred people is fine!"

Since Boudica had already said so, Xiao Ce did not press the matter further.

Instead, he looked at Wei Wuji.

Wei Wuji naturally patted his chest to guarantee it.

He told Xiao Ce that he would definitely give Xiao Ce a hundred of the most amazing things!

Yan Jia said directly from the side, "Actually, it doesn't need to be so complicated. We can just have the Shadow Guards do it!"

Then Yan Jia said to Wei Wuji, "Wei Wuji, my shadow guards are definitely more powerful than yours, right?"

Wei Wuji nodded.

Actually, they don't mention this shadow guard.

Xiao Ce had almost forgotten about this shadow guard!

Yan Jia continued to explain that these shadow guards were actually constantly being reformed. They were always selecting from various teams before enlisting.

The Shadow Guard always maintains a strength of one hundred people, and this team adopts a last-place elimination system.

Therefore, anyone inside who doesn't improve will be eliminated.

However, even those who were eliminated were highly sought after by their respective military units…

After he comes out, he will at least be a junior general.

Therefore, joining the Shadow Guard is the dream of every soldier.

After all, this promotion happened very quickly…

It could be considered a shortcut, but this shortcut is clearly not so easy to take.

After all, getting into the Shadow Guard isn't something you can achieve just by working hard.

Wei Wuji nodded, then said, "Although the Shadow Guards have left, aren't they all still in the capital? They've helped Prime Minister Yin. Now they're practically his right-hand men... If we rashly remove them..."

Yan Jia smiled and said, "I had already prepared for this matter. I have actually always set up a second Shadow Guard team. Those second teams are the reserve candidates who have been eliminated. They are also the elite among the elite. Their role is to fill in when the Shadow Guard suffers huge combat casualties."

"The pressure within Xiao Kingdom's territory has been greatly reduced. Since that pressure is gone, we can actually let the second team fill in... In fact, the pressure on His Highness at sea is even greater."

After listening to Yan Jia's words, Wei Wuji nodded: "Alright, General Yan Jia, you're right, that's indeed necessary! If that's the case, then that would be best!"

Xiao Ce asked Yan Jia, "Is the strength of the second team much weaker than that of the first team?"

Yan Jia naturally understood Xiao Ce's concerns and nodded, "Your Highness, the difference in strength is definitely significant... but these second teams are absolutely the most powerful. Yin Xiangyong is more than capable!"

Xiao Ce didn't mince words. The current situation in Xiao Kingdom truly meant that such a powerful person might not be necessary…

He agreed.

After drifting at sea for a while and observing for a while, their beehive returned and reported to Wei Wuji and the others that the Western troops who had escaped had not yet withdrawn, but instead had set up a defensive line there.

Wei Wuji said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, those Westerners are really bold. Even after all this, they haven't been scared or subdued..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Wei Wuji, "Isn't this a good thing? It gives us a chance to wipe them out completely... They probably don't know how we killed them before..."

The people on this side nodded in agreement.

"I'll leave the rest to you. I need to go and prepare for my trip to the West!"

Wei Wuji nodded.

Xiao Ce looked at Yan Jia and then...

Before Xiao Ce could even speak, Yan Jia said, "Your Highness, I understand! I will make the arrangements. The fastest news will arrive in three days, and they should be here within half a month..."

Xiao Ce nodded: "Alright... then you go and make the arrangements."

After returning, Xiao Ce said to Boudica, "Boudica, you said you had a way, what way is it?"

Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, actually, I discussed this issue with my uncle before... In fact, we could enter the West as merchants..."

"After all, there are quite a few people in the British Empire who travel to various countries to do business. Now, taking money back with them, and then bringing some back to the British Empire, is no problem! You can treat your shadow guards as slaves, that's perfectly fine..."

"Not only that, my uncle has also arranged for some Britons to come with us. These Britons are his trusted confidants, and since their families are here, my uncle said they can be completely trusted..."

“We’ve actually come up with a plan. The plan is for me to become the daughter of a merchant who has returned from overseas. My father was murdered abroad, so I’m bringing some people back to Britain… We’ll find a manor to settle down there first… Your Highness, what do you think?”

After listening to his words, Xiao Ce remained silent for a moment, then nodded approvingly: "Not bad...not bad...it's really not bad! Let's do it your way..."

Boudica only gave a brief explanation; in fact, he didn't expect Xiao Ce to agree.

However, to everyone's surprise, Xiao Ce agreed so readily.

Boudica asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness...you...you have no objections?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Your plan is excellent... I think it's very feasible!"

Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, do you have anything to add?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly upon hearing this, then said, "Additional information? No... Your uncle knows Britain best! Besides, your idea is excellent... We'll see what the specifics are when we get there... As it stands, I still think it's very good..."

Boudica was somewhat surprised to hear Xiao Ce say that.

Seeing Boudica's surprised expression, Xiao Ce asked, "What's wrong? Do you think there's a problem with your plan?"

Boudica gave an awkward smile, then shook her head: "No, it's not that. I just felt that, Your Highness, you always have multiple plans for whatever comes your way. Now that I've proposed my plan, you haven't given me any feedback... I was just curious... Besides, as you know, I usually need to have a very thorough understanding of the situation before making a decision..."

"As for the current situation, I'm not entirely clear on the specifics... so... based on what you've said so far, there shouldn't be any problems. Moreover, we're bringing a hundred shadow guards, and we can also bring enough money. Your uncle has also arranged identities for us... In other words, right now, we have money, manpower, and identities."

"I'm not afraid of going anywhere... We can deal with the specific issues after we get there! You're forcing me to make decisions... It's really difficult for me to make them right now!"

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Boudica nodded: "That's good... Your Highness, then regarding your status... I don't think it's appropriate to make you a slave."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "That doesn't matter... it's just a name... do you really intend to treat me like a slave?"

Boudica shook her head, then said to Xiao Ce, "Of course not, but we really can't treat you as a slave... that would be detrimental to our subsequent actions."

Xiao Ce looked at Boudica and clearly had something on his mind.

Xiao Ce said to Boudica, "Boudica, just say what you're thinking... You should know my temper, and besides, given our relationship, there's no need to beat around the bush."

Boudica smiled at Xiao Ce, then said, "Your Highness, that's indeed the case! Actually, it was your uncle who gave you this identity, but I feel it's not very respectful to you..."

Xiao Ce waved his hand: "Who cares about respect... Tell me, respect isn't important. First, let me see if this identity is useful. Whether this identity is useful or not is the key..."

Boudica nodded repeatedly as she listened, "Your Highness, that makes perfect sense... Then I'll be frank. My uncle wants you to become my male concubine..."

Boudica blushed slightly after saying this.

Xiao Ce asked in confusion, "Male concubine?"

Boudica then explained to Xiao Ce that the so-called male concubines actually existed in Western aristocratic circles.

It is actually particularly popular in circles of wealthy women.

Westerners are particularly open-minded, especially towards widows or divorced women.

Therefore, some widowed noblewomen would choose male lovers.

Male lovers in general only satisfy the basic physiological needs of some wealthy women.

However, some male favorites were still frequently taken by noblewomen to various places, and even served as their advisors...

Western men in general are unwilling to become male concubines; only those who are slaves in various ways would do so.

Therefore, in the West, someone like Xiao Guo could easily be considered a male concubine.

Firstly, it would conceal their true intentions, and secondly, Boudica could treat Xiao Ce as an extremely favored male concubine, so no one would be curious about anything.

Boudica said she was sorry, but she had actually thought everything through.

They're just being polite verbally! In reality, everything has already been arranged...

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "You're not embarrassed at all..."

Boudica gave an awkward smile, thinking that Xiao Ce was unhappy, and then tried to explain.

However, Xiao Ce stopped him, saying, "No need to explain! I was just joking with you. This status as a male concubine is indeed very good. Let's just agree to it."

Boudica said to Xiao Ce, "Won't Your Highness treat you unfairly?"

Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand, saying, "How could that be... You know I never care about these superficial things! As long as I get real benefits, that's all that matters!"