boyutpedia Chapter 289 You want the horse to run, but you don’t give it grass to eat?
Chapter 289 You want the horse to run, but you don’t give it grass to eat?
"Does Your Majesty also think that I should send you to deal with the Great Zhou Dynasty's dispatch of troops?"
Chu Ning came back to his senses and turned to look at the emperor sitting on the main seat.
Chu Ning didn't believe what others said.
Even if it came from the prince's mouth, Chu Ning still didn't believe it.
Upon hearing this, the prince's face suddenly darkened and looked a little ugly.
This brat doesn't give me any face at all!
While deep in thought, the emperor looked at Chu Ning deeply.
In fact, the emperor did show favoritism to his illegitimate son for a time, as compensation for having been used as a scapegoat last time.
But this time it also involves the safety of Da Chu. If it is not handled properly, the next target of the Great Zhou Dynasty will definitely be Da Chu.
For the sake of Da Chu, Chu Ning had no choice but to go to the front line.
Even if Chu Ning has to be sacrificed, it's worth it.
Using a prince in exchange for calming the anger of the Queen of the Great Zhou was a very good deal.
Anyway, there are many sons, and the death of one will not affect the Chu Dynasty.
But if the Great Zhou Dynasty were to devote all its strength to dealing with the Great Chu, the situation would be different.
After weighing the pros and cons, Chu Ning can only be sacrificed.
The emperor was a little apologetic, lowered his voice, and said slowly: "Chu Ning, it is indeed more appropriate for you to come forward in this matter.
Just as the prince said just now, it was you who was responsible for receiving Princess Gaoping. Now that Princess Gaoping is dead, you should indeed be held responsible.
This time you go to the front line, whether it is war or peace, it is up to you to decide!
However, if you go to war, you can only use troops from Bingzhou, and you will have to provide food and military pay yourself."
Chu Ning couldn't help but roll his eyes after hearing this.
This is like wanting the horse to run but not wanting to feed it grass.
You want me to send out troops but don't provide any pay or food. How could this be possible in the world?
"Father, how do you think others will view you if this order is spread?"
Chu Ning was not in a hurry to propose conditions, but asked slowly.
The emperor was stunned and looked a little embarrassed.
Not to mention that this matter would get out, even he would feel embarrassed to say it out loud himself.
It is indeed a bit unreasonable to let Chu Ning work without giving him any benefits.
The emperor glanced at everyone present, frowned, and asked, "My dear ministers, what do you think of this matter?"
This is an idea you agreed with the prince, and now you have to convince Chu Ning yourself.
I have to save my reputation, and I cannot speak about this kind of thing myself, otherwise it would be so embarrassing if it got out.
As soon as the words fell, the prince's eyes lit up and he said ecstatically: "Father, my eighteenth brother did not refuse to go to the front line. I believe he has a plan in mind!"
After a pause, the prince turned to look at Chu Ning, squinted his eyes, and asked indifferently: "Eighteenth brother, I have always known your temper, don't you just want some benefits?
Tell me, what do you want this time?"
Everyone reacted after hearing this.
Yes, Chu Ning did not refuse!
Judging from his attitude, he probably wants some benefits.
If that's the case, then things will be easy.
The Grand Tutor took the initiative to step forward and smiled at Chu Ning, "If His Royal Highness Prince Chu needs anything, the court will definitely not refuse as long as it can satisfy you!"
Chu Ning was very satisfied with the two people singing the same tune, but he still turned to look at the Prime Minister and said with a smile: "Does the Prime Minister mean the same thing?"
In the court, the power of the prime minister cannot be ignored, and many things cannot be avoided without this person.
Although the prime minister didn't know what Chu Ning's purpose was, he had no choice at this point.
With a wry smile, the Prime Minister bowed and said, "As long as the court can do what His Royal Highness the King of Chu asks, it will be fine!"
Chu Ning smiled and said, "Very good. Since both of you have spoken, I will not beat around the bush. As long as the court agrees to my two requests, I will take full responsibility for handling this matter."
This made the prince almost laugh out loud.
The situation this time is no worse than the last time when the Zhao army was approaching. If the negotiations fail, the other 150,000 troops of the Great Zhou Dynasty may attack at any time.
Chu Ning, Chu Ning, you don't really think that the Great Zhou Dynasty only has 50,000 soldiers and horses, do you?
They are just the vanguard troops fighting on the outpost!
This time, let’s see how you die!
Thinking of this, the prince pretended to be serious: "Tell me, what is your request?"
On the main seat, the emperor sat upright, staring at Chu Ning nervously, fearing that Chu Ning would make some excessive demands.
Chu Ning said calmly: "My first request is that if I can handle this matter properly, Dunhuang County will be under my jurisdiction from now on, and the treatment will be the same as Bingzhou!"
The prince was stunned. He didn't expect Chu Ning to make such a request.
Dunhuang County is located on the border and has high temperatures all year round, so no one wants to take care of that place.
Even the emperor was slightly shocked at this moment. He did not expect that Chu Ning's first request would be so low.
It can be said that this is not a requirement at all.
No one else wanted Dunhuang County, only Chu Ning was eager to get it.
The emperor frowned slightly: "You must understand that Dunhuang County is located on the border, the people are tough and difficult to govern!"
But Chu Ning smiled and said, "Father, it is precisely because this matter is difficult to handle that I want to contribute to our dynasty.
After all, it is the border of our dynasty. If you don't go and he doesn't go either, how can our Great Chu Dynasty become strong?"
These words made all the officials present lower their heads in shame.
If an official in the court only wants to go to rich places to reap the benefits, then wouldn't he be unworthy of being an official appointed by the court?
Although Chu Ning didn't say it, everyone could hear the sarcasm in his words.
Of course, the emperor also understood Chu Ning's meaning. Seeing Chu Ning's firm attitude, he nodded slightly and said in a deep voice:
"Since my son is so determined, I agree to this request. Tell me your second request!"
This first requirement is not really a requirement at all.
The emperor was eager to know what Chu Ning's second request was.
The eyes of everyone in the audience were now focused on Chu Ning, wondering what Chu Ning's second request was.
Chu Ning chuckled and said slowly: "This second request is a bit difficult. I have to deal with Bingzhou and Dunhuang County, so I will inevitably have to use thunderbolt methods.
If I make any mistakes in the future, and they are punishable by death, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Pardon the death penalty?
Is this kid setting a trap for me again?
While the emperor was deep in thought, the prince snorted coldly: "This is simply unreasonable. How can the death penalty be pardoned?"
Chu Ning shrugged, looking nonchalant: "In that case, let the matter be handled by the prince brother. I have a new love, Yan Er, and I really don't want to go to the front line."
Fighting for the Great Chu, can't it be exchanged for a pardon of the death penalty?
If that doesn't work, then let the court handle this matter itself, and whoever wants to go can go.
Upon hearing this, the prince's face suddenly became extremely gloomy.
Who wants to go to this front line?
The other ministers looked at each other, and finally the Grand Tutor took the initiative to stand up and said, "Your Majesty, I think this matter can be agreed to by the King of Chu."
The Prime Minister then agreed: "Bingzhou and Dunhuang County are indeed difficult to deal with. If His Royal Highness the King of Chu violates the law by using thunderbolts because of the things over there, it is not impossible to pardon him."
As soon as the two of them spoke, all the officials immediately echoed them.
After all, Chu Ning had already said that if they didn’t agree, they could handle it themselves. They didn’t want to go to the front line.
It’s better to agree to Chu Ning first!
As for if such a thing really happens in the future, we will talk about it then. Anyway, the right to speak is in their hands.
Seeing that everyone agreed, the emperor nodded slightly and said, "Okay, since everyone agrees, this matter is settled!
Come, give Chu Ning the golden medal of immunity from death."
Chu Ning took the gold medal, said thank you, then turned around and prepared to go to Dunhuang County.
The prince stared at Chu Ning's departing back, a sneer appearing on his face.
As long as Chu Ning leaves Kyoto City, I will go to Prince Chu's Mansion to let Yuan Tian leave.
Even...capture Shen Wanying!
He has been coveting the most talented woman in Chu for a long time!