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

Therefore, no matter what Lannister Rambo says this time, they are determined to run away.

After Lannister Rambo realized he couldn't reason with any of the generals, he went to find Yin Pan'er.

Yin Pan'er said to Lannister Rambo, "Lord Rambo, don't worry, I didn't say anything!"

After listening to Yin Pan'er's words, Lannister Rambo smiled and then sat down in front of her.

"Miss Yin Pan'er, I know... you've been cooperating with us all along. As an agent now, what is your stance?"

Yin Pan'er glanced at Lannister Rambo, but didn't wait for him to speak.

Lannister Rambo spoke first, saying, "If I could, I'd like to hear the truth."

After listening to Lannister Rambo's words, Yin Pan'er said, "Lord Rambo, I should have advised you to go back after the first crushing defeat... However, seeing how confident you were at the time, I didn't say anything more. After all, on the battlefield, saying anything that could disrupt morale is a major taboo!"

After hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Lannister Rambo looked slightly embarrassed and said, "So, you mean..."

Yin Pan'er nodded to Lannister Rambo: "That's right, what I mean is, let's go...we can go now! If we don't leave now, we'll just be dying for the sake of dying..."

Seeing Lannister Rambo's expression, Yin Pan'er continued to ask, "Lord Rambo, do you understand now how they attacked? Instead of this, why don't we temporarily avoid their attack? We can say that there was an internal traitor, a betrayal... which led to your rebellion."

"And you escaped from those rebels in a fierce battle this time, annihilating them. I will testify for you... so that everyone can have a dignified ending."

Lannister Rambo's expression grew increasingly grim after hearing Yin Pan'er's words.

There was no reply for a long time.

He didn't speak, and Yin Pan'er didn't say anything either.

After waiting for quite a while, Lannister Rambo got up and left.

He left looking terrible, without saying a word.

This made Xiaoyue, who was standing next to Yin Pan'er, look uneasy. She said, "My lord, aren't you being too direct? He can't accept it. You can't listen to this mad Taoist priest!"

As she spoke, Xiaoyue leaned closer to Yin Pan'er and whispered, "He's not very bright..."

The method for doing this was indeed taught by the Mad Taoist.

The mad Taoist priest stood to the side and said calmly, "No matter how softly you speak, I can still hear you..."

Xiaoyue looked embarrassed.

Then Yin Pan'er asked the mad Taoist, "Taoist Master, are you so sure? He won't kill us if he gets angry."

The mad Taoist priest laughed and said, "First of all, I'm here. Unless I kill you, no one can kill you."

"Secondly, this Lannister Rambo is a man of considerable reputation. We've already given him a solution... and indeed, a very good and dignified way to exit the scene!"

Yin Pan'er asked doubtfully, "With his pride, can he accept this?"

The Mad Taoist laughed and said, "It's precisely because of his pride that he will accept it. What do you think he's doing now? He's just going to find those generals to hold a meeting and unify their statements."

Yin Pan'er looked at the mad Taoist priest's confident demeanor, still harboring a sliver of doubt.

The mad Taoist then said no more.

This mad Taoist priest really is incredibly prescient.

After Lannister Rambo returned and gathered his generals, he recounted the excuse that Yin Pan'er had given him.

After he said that, he quickly won everyone's unanimous agreement.

They had been looking for a way out for a long time, and this way out was not just about shifting the blame to the people of Xiao.

It also created the image of them as heroes.

They readily agreed.

Their only worry now is that Yin Pan'er might go back on her word.

They approached Yin Pan'er again, and Yin Pan'er, following the mad Taoist's instructions, asked them to put on a play.

Each family found scapegoats, tied them up, and then killed them, claiming they were all traitors.

Those at the top are eager to return home, let alone those at the bottom.

Moreover, these soldiers also had a sense of shame, so they made up an excuse.

This excuse is enough to make them all heroes if they go back, so everyone will be happy to accept it.

They reached an agreement in a very fast pace and then ran away.

...

On this day, Xiao Ce calmly prepared for his voyage.

Seeing Wei Wuji rushing over.

Xiao Ce saw that Wei Wuji was always very calm and composed, and watched as Wei Wuji hurriedly ran over.

That's quite unusual.

Xiao Ce smiled at Wei Wuji and said, "Wei Wuji, what's wrong? What happened? Why are you so worried?"

While catching his breath, Wei Wuji said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness...they...they've all escaped...they all retreated overnight...Should we...should we pursue them...or not..."

Xiao Ce was taken aback at first, then laughed and said, "They ran away, so they ran away! But didn't they act like they were going to fight us to the death?"

Wei Wuji nodded awkwardly: "That's right, I misjudged that..."

Seeing Wei Wuji's regretful expression, Xiao Ce said, "Wei Wuji, there's no need for this... They were just some defeated soldiers who ran away. They ran away, so be it... It's alright."

As Wei Wuji listened to Xiao Ce comforting him, his expression grew even uglier: "Your Highness, those that escaped were all big fish... It is said that those generals were from those ships. Please punish them."

Looking at Wei Wuji's expression, Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Haha, you little rascal, how can you be so thoughtful? First of all, there are no undefeated generals on the battlefield... Even if you fail, so what? If you fail, you fail... It doesn't matter."

"Besides, this isn't exactly a failure for you. In my eyes, it's a victory... a resounding one... They ran away, so be it... and I think it's a good thing those people ran away..."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Wei Wuji looked at him with doubt: "Your Highness, you don't need to comfort me... Didn't you say, 'If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring breeze.' If we let these people go this time, they'll definitely be a formidable enemy when they come back..."

Xiao Ce listened to Wei Wuji's words and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's actually a good thing... You know, once war is mixed with hatred, and such great hatred will make them lose their minds, which is actually a good thing for us."

Wei Wuji was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Your Highness, I understand!"

Xiao Ce said to Wei Wuji, "Next, go and do our work. Complete the training of the three island chains and the local army... Your task is very heavy."

Wei Wuji nodded: "Your Highness, please rest assured, we will definitely do our best. I will help you guard this last line of defense for our tribe..."

Xiao Ce looked at Wei Wuji and made a solemn vow without the slightest doubt.

Seeing Wei Wuji's expression, Xiao Ce said with a smile, "By the way, is there anything else?"

Wei Wuji shook his head: "That's all... I just let those big fish go. I'm here to apologize..."

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Now you know you don't need to, right?"

Wei Wuji nodded.

Xiao Ce said, "You've come at the perfect time. Do you know who those people are?"

Wei Wuji shook his head: "I really don't know..."

Xiao Ce glanced at Boudica after receiving the information from Brian Carter.

Boudica then relayed Wei Wuji's account of the people who had come.

In particular, he gave a special mention of Lannister Rambo.

Actually, Xiao Ce only learned about these things during his conversation with Brian Carter this time...

Xiao Ce asked Brian Carter why he wouldn't say.

Brian Carter said he only found out later when he inquired about it.

However, he was also surprised that the Lannister army had been defeated so badly.

Upon hearing this, Wei Wuji's face was filled with even greater regret...

"Your Highness...those people really are big fish...you should still convict me..."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "What kind of punishment are you talking about... So you just ignored everything I said to you earlier..."

Wei Wuji gave an awkward smile and didn't ask any more questions.

In the following days, everything here settled down.

Although those warships had sunk to the bottom of the sea, Xiao Yang had managed to gather a considerable number of water monster specialists from Fusang Prefecture.

These people are specifically responsible for salvage.

After surveying the area, they found that while most of the warships were beyond their reach, they could still salvage the items and weapons they were carrying...

They said they could even disassemble and salvage most of it.

After all, these things are still very useful for research...

...

As the salvage team arrived, their team of shadow guards also came.

Xiao Ce had dealt with some of these shadow guards before, but it hadn't been long.

Apart from the Shadow Guard captains, I didn't recognize any of the rest of them, which means they were probably all eliminated.

The Shadow Guard Captain was a man with a resolute face, and about the same age as him.

He was extremely excited when he saw Xiao Ce.

"Meet the prince."

He had indeed undergone rigorous training, but he still couldn't hide his excitement.

He knelt on one knee, placed one hand on his chest, and bowed.

The other shadow guards behind him all bowed in unison, following Xiao Ce's lead.

Xiao Ce stepped forward and helped him up, a smile on his face: "Get up, get up... Number One, it's been a long time!"

The shadow guards don't have names; they all use code names.

The shadow guard was somewhat surprised, because most of the time, they needed to wear masks to conceal their identities.

But at this moment, they are not wearing masks.

Moreover, they hadn't actually spent much time with Xiao Ce before.

The Shadow Guard Captain, Number One, was somewhat surprised: "Your Highness, you...you still remember me?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "Of course, I knew and had met all of you top ten Shadow Guards before... However, you were eliminated quite quickly, and now you're the only one left..."

The Shadow Guard Captain was even more moved after hearing Xiao Ce's words, initially thinking it was just polite talk.

But Xiao Ce's words moved the Shadow Guard Captain even more.

Clearly, Xiao Ce really did remember when he said that.

The Shadow Guard captain smiled and said, "Your Highness, those people weren't exactly eliminated... While we Shadow Guards are known for our resourcefulness, we haven't gone to this extent..."

"Basically, the top ten are very difficult to shake. Those people have all been transferred to the Shadow Guard Second and Third Teams, these reserve teams, as leaders... because General Yan Jia said before, a carriage runs fast, but it all depends on the horses..."

"Because they hold important positions in their respective teams, they weren't called up this time. Besides, the current top ten teams are in no way inferior to them..."

Xiao Ce nodded, saying that one could tell just by looking at their demeanor.

"Alright, for a long time to come, you will all need to follow me... We are going to a completely unfamiliar capital city, and we will face many difficulties... We will have to rely on you all from now on."

Xiao Ce bowed to them as he spoke.

These people all looked terrified and immediately prostrated themselves on the ground.

Xiao Ce glanced at Number One.

As expected of the captain of the Shadow Guards, he is very good at reading people's expressions and told everyone to stand up.

Everyone here listens to their captain very well.

They all stood up.

"Alright, everyone go and get some rest. We'll set off tomorrow... Number One, come with me."

The Shadow Guard Captain nodded, glancing only at the person beside him, before Number Two stepped forward to lead the team.

Xiao Yang then told them to go and rest.

Xiao Ce, accompanied by the Shadow Guard captain, went to a nearby residence and explained his plan to him.

Even before Xiao Ce spoke, the Shadow Guard Captain had already guessed Xiao Ce's concerns.

"Your Highness, do you think that we men are too heroic and murderous, making us look like slaves at first glance?"

Xiao Ce nodded.

Number One smiled at Xiao Ce, then said, "Your Highness, don't worry... we're all professionals..."

After Number One finished speaking, he made a slight adjustment to his posture, and his entire aura immediately deflated.

With a particular expression and look, the person looked utterly pathetic, like a slave.

"Your Highness, is it convincing enough? This kind of disguise training is also a required course for us..."