Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 207 - Let the Second Prince Also Go to the

Chapter 207: Chapter 207 Let the Second Prince Also Go to the Frontier Pass for Training

Chapter 207 -207 Let the Second Prince Also Go to the Frontier Pass for Training

In Murong Jiu’s previous life, although news that the Xiongnu possessed secret weapons had reached the Capital City early on, people did not take it seriously.

Based on imagination alone, who could know that “Fire-thunder” would possess such terrifying power?

“Fire-thunder” might sound inconspicuous, but it is actually like an explosive pack. When ignited with a firestarter and thrown into the enemy crowd, it could kill or injure more than half of them instantly, with bodies being blown to pieces.

With “Fire-thunder” as their weapon, the Xiongnu could be said to be invincible. They also deliberately concealed it, using it only when they intended to leave no one alive.

Thus, people on the Great Yan side could only hear the explosion, but could not imagine the terrifying power it held.

When the news reached the Capital City, it was even more disregarded. People were just angry at the soldiers on the Frontier Pass for being incompetent, losing fort after fort, with messages of defeat coming every few days.

But after Murong Jiu told Jun Yuyan about the power of “Fire-thunder,” he made many arrangements that very day. He not only sent a message to General Fu but also secretly ordered people in the Capital City to spread rumors about the Xiongnu’s secret weapon.

As more and more people discussed, revealing further just how terrifying the Xiongnu’s weapon was and how many lives one explosion could claim.

The power of public opinion is great; in recent days, the tea houses were packed with people discussing the Xiongnu weapon.

Some said that if the Xiongnu continued their invincible rampage, they would eventually flatten the Central Plains, and even the Capital City would not be spared.

Keep in mind that it had been less than a month since the war started, and Hexi had already lost six cities, with hundreds of thousands of civilians fleeing. At this rate, it would eventually reach the Capital City.

Such statements immediately made everyone feel endangered.

Moreover, the price of grain in the Capital City had already risen. Winter had not even started yet, and grain prices were only going to get higher. Now with the war underway, grain had to be supplied first to the soldiers on the frontier, and the price of grain would multiply by then.

Even…

If the war did not end, people might not be able to buy grain even with money, and there could be a famine among the civilians.

The civilians in the Capital City were increasingly panicked, and the officials had also heard about it.

That is why, in today’s early court session, some officials proposed peace through land concessions.

Though some officials did not speak up, in their hearts they agreed with this proposal. The secret weapon of the Xiongnu was so powerful, no matter how many soldiers Great Yan sent, they would be blasted into mincemeat. How could flesh and blood withstand the terrifying “Fire-thunder”?

However, everyone at the early court session did not expect Prince Ling to suddenly speak up and request to join the fight.

After knowledge of the Xiongnu’s secret weapons had spread to the Capital City, many military officers were afraid to go to the battlefield, fearing a one-way trip.

The Emperor was also surprised.

But he was gratified. He did not agree with the proposal of peace through land concessions. Great Yan had achieved too many victories over the years, occupying the lands of other nations. If he were to concede land for peace while he reigned, it would certainly leave him with an infamous reputation.

The Emperor cared about his reputation, so he could not possibly condone a peace deal involving land concessions.

As for Jun Yuyan stepping forward, it was just right, effectively silencing that civil official.

The Emperor nodded with satisfaction, raising his voice said, “No matter what powerful secret weapons the Xiongnu have, I believe my Eldest Prince will surely repel the Xiongnu! Yu Yan was once the War God of Great Yan, and he still is! Drive those petty bandits of the Xiongnu back to their bullet-sized territory in the Northern Desert!”

The Second Prince was also present in the court today, and upon hearing this, his heart overflowed with joy.

Although the Third Prince was his biggest enemy, Jun Yuyan was also his rival. With the Xiongnu’s menacing approach, if Jun Yuyan were to die on the battlefield, that would be more than welcome.

Even if he didn’t die, he could take advantage of his absence to win over his power and bring Murong Jiu into his fold.

He had been indecisive about whether to kill Murong Jiu.

Now it was fine, he didn’t need to kill him. With Jun Yuyan not around, it was impossible to have so many people to protect Murong Jiu. If Murong Jiu was unwilling to follow him, he could just take her by force!

Jun Yuyan, oh Jun Yuyan, you didn’t expect you would actually be such a noble prince dedicated to your country and people, fearlessly heading to the battlefield. You are no longer the War God of the past, don’t even think about coming back.

Who has ever seen a War God with a limp?

However, the Second Prince did not speak up to flatter the Emperor along with the other ministers. He now needed to lower his profile to avoid displeasing his father.

But the more he wished to avoid something, the more it tended to occur.

The Emperor’s gaze fell on the Second Prince and he suddenly said in a deep voice,

“Second child, you have also reached the age of maturity. When your elder brother was just in his teens, he had already gone to the battlefield. By the time he reached your age, he had already earned the title of War God. Yet you remain nameless, as the legitimate son of the Central Palace, this is too mediocre.”

The Second Prince’s lips tightened, and he knelt down with his hands clasped: “The Eldest Prince fought on the battlefield to defend our family and country, creating these years of peace and prosperity, hence my mediocrity.”

The implication was that he wasn’t mediocre, but that there had been no chance for him to prove his martial skills over these years, thus making him seem mediocre.

“Now the Xiongnu are invading, and to temper you, I have decided that you shall join the army at the Frontier Pass. Serve at your elder brother’s side, starting as a junior military officer, just as he did back then.”

As soon as the Emperor spoke these words, the Second Prince’s complexion changed, and the Second Prince’s Faction also showed great alarm.

“Absolutely not, Your Majesty!” a member of the Second Prince’s Faction shouted loudly: “Your Majesty, going against the Xiongnu is too dangerous, and the Royal Family’s line of succession is not abundant. If one Eldest Prince has gone, and then a Second Prince goes as well, only the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince will remain in the Capital City!”

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“Exactly, Your Majesty, please reconsider! The Second Prince’s talents lie in court politics, not in leading troops into battle. There are still many matters in the Capital City that require the Second Prince’s attention.”

However, the kneeling of one minister after another did not change the Emperor’s mind. No matter what they said, the Emperor was determined to have the Second Prince undergo military training at the Frontier Pass, even saying that he would confer a title on him upon his return.

Yes, up to now, the Second Prince had no title, while the Third Prince had been conferred the title of Prince Rui, and just a few days ago even the Fourth Prince had been given the title of Prince Jing. Among the four princes, only the Second Prince was left out in the cold.

Now it was clear, only if the Second Prince went to the Frontier Pass and returned would he be conferred a title.

Not going was not an option.

The Second Prince had no choice but to grudgingly accept the imperial edict.

Deep in thought, Jun Yuyan’s eyes flickered slightly, but he said nothing to stop it. The Second Prince joining him at the Frontier Pass was just a start as a minor official; he didn’t have to worry about “Fire-thunder” being discovered. Even if the Second Prince didn’t go, he wouldn’t personally take “Fire-thunder”. Instead, he would order his trusted aids to proceed in secret.

Just as he returned to the Prince Mansion, Jun Yuyan saw Murong Jiu at the entrance.

The weather had cooled down, she was dressed in a light red long dress with a matching cloak draped over her shoulders, her black hair smooth and unadorned with makeup, yet possessing a breathtaking beauty. However, the frown between her brows added a fragile quality to her appearance.

Jun Yuyan dismounted quickly and took her into his embrace.

“Why are you here? Why aren’t you resting inside the Mansion?”

“I thought you would soon be returning from court, and as I had nothing pressing to do, I wanted to come greet you.”

She was anxious and forced herself not to worry too much, but still, she couldn’t help but feel concerned.

Thinking that Jun Yuyan would soon be going to Hexi, she wanted to spend as much time with him as possible, so she had been waiting at the entrance.

“Has father agreed?”