kingnovel Chapter 15 Every one of you here is a coward!
Chapter 15 Every one of you here is a coward!
"Mulan, not everyone can enter the Ministry of War!"
On the street, Shen Wanying in the carriage lifted the curtain, revealing her delicate face.
But at this moment, his face was full of helplessness.
She was very touched by her good friend's concern.
But if this violates the laws of Da Chu, it will be disadvantageous to both her and the Shen family.
Especially now that she was assigned to be married to Chu Ning, she didn't want to cause trouble at this critical juncture.
What she has to do now is to make Chu Ning cancel the engagement himself!
Feng Mulan, who was riding a horse and leading the way, grinned, and her heroic eyes flashed with a hint of amusement: "Don't worry, we are not going to the Ministry of War!"
"The soldiers from the Ministry of War are stationed in the barracks in the south of the city. Chu Ning will definitely go there. You want him to cancel the engagement, so just tell him directly later."
Shen Wanying was silent for a moment, and finally let down the curtain.
The marriage must be cancelled.
Can't delay!
If it gets delayed any longer, by the time the wedding is ready, she won't even have a reason to cancel the engagement.
Although it was not appropriate to go to the military camp, with Feng Mulan leading the way, a lot of trouble could be avoided.
As the daughter of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, Feng Mulan had practiced martial arts since childhood and had many acquaintances in the military camp. She was able to enter the camp without even being informed.
A middle-aged man in armor stepped forward with a smile and asked, "I wonder if Miss Feng is here to choose an opponent to fight with?"
Feng Mulan usually came here to recruit people for a duel, and Captain Liu thought she was the same as usual.
But Feng Mulan frowned and said, "Captain Liu, where is Chu Ning? I'll recruit him!"
Captain Liu glanced at the back of the military camp and whispered, "His Royal Highness the Prince has summoned the people under your father's command, saying that His Majesty has transferred these people to the front line and is now giving them a lecture there."
Feng Mulan snorted coldly, her eyes full of murderous intent: "This abominable guy, Wanying, let's go find him now!"
It's a good time to settle old and new grudges together.
The two women arrived at the rear camp and saw from afar a group of soldiers lined up in an orderly manner, with three people in the front with their backs to them.
Among the three people, the ones on the left and right are tall, one holds a long sword and the other holds a long spear. Only the one in the middle is thin.
Feng Mulan curled her lips and said, "The guy in the middle must be Chu Ning. Humph, you are just dreaming if you want to subdue these people under my father's command!
Wanying, let's wait and see. When he gets humiliated and realizes his incompetence, it will be easy to get him to cancel the engagement."
This group of people have followed her father for a long time. How could Chu Ning, a powerless scapegoat prince, subdue them?
Shen Wanying's heart moved, and she nodded slightly, agreeing with Feng Mulan's words.
He and the Shen family cannot make any mistakes, otherwise it will be difficult for them to gain a foothold in Kyoto in the future.
Even if she wants to get married, she must marry a hero.
Although Chu Ning is a prince, he cannot guarantee the safety of her and the Shen family.
Born in the Shen family, she had no choice and could not be so hasty in her marriage.
While deep in thought, Chu Ning, who was not far away, looked at the more than sixty people gathered in front of him, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
They are indeed the elite troops selected from all over the country by the Ministry of War. Their physical fitness and spirit are far superior to those of ordinary soldiers.
Chu Ning glanced around the scene and asked calmly, "Who is the captain?"
A big man with a beard stepped forward and saluted: "Your Highness, I am Liao Yuan, a centurion under the command of Lord Feng from the Ministry of War!"
Chu Ning nodded slightly: "Since you are a centurion, I guess there are a hundred people here? From now on, you will be recruited as my guards and will be sent to the front line soon!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces changed drastically.
They immediately whispered to each other.
"What? We were actually requisitioned?"
"We still need to go to the front line? This... How is this different from committing suicide?"
"I won't go. I'm from the Ministry of War. How can I be conscripted?"
"I won't go either. If Your Highness wants to find a guard, you can post a recruitment notice."
They are all elite soldiers, but also arrogant and proud. No one wants to be Chu Ning's bodyguard, let alone go to the front line to die.
For a time, there was a constant stream of opposition voices at the scene.
This scene made Feng Mulan, who was watching secretly from behind, smile slightly: "I told you, this guy will definitely get humiliated!
This is going to be a good show. If he can't subdue these people, he will definitely become a laughing stock in Kyoto City.
A man like him actually wants to marry Wanying. He doesn't even look in the mirror."
His eyes were full of disdain for Chu Ning.
His tone confirmed that Chu Ning could not subdue the group of people in front of him.
Although Shen Wanying didn't say anything, the disappointment on her face became even stronger.
If Chu Ning had any chance of succeeding to the throne, she would consider it.
But now even the soldiers of the Ministry of War look down on Chu Ning. How can she marry such a man?
At this moment, Shen Wanying became even more determined to make Chu Ning cancel the engagement!
But, at this moment, Chu Ning swept away his previous lazy style, and the indifferent look on his face turned into indifference.
"Humph, I never thought that the elite troops selected by the Ministry of War from various armies are actually cowards. I overestimated you. Guan Yun and Zhao Yu, let's go!"
After saying this, Chu Ning turned and left.
But these words stimulated Liao Yuan and others!
As elite troops, they had never been humiliated like this before.
Liao Yuan's face was gloomy. He blocked Chu Ning's way with a quick step and asked angrily with his eyes:
"What does your Highness mean by this?"
Chu Ning stared at Liao Yuan, speaking slowly and emphatically: "I say you are cowards!"
"Hua La~" The hundred-man team was immediately furious and rushed forward in an instant to surround Chu Ning and the other two.
Guan Yun swung the sword in his hand and shouted angrily: "How dare you be so rude to His Highness!"
Liao Hua stared at Chu Ning and said, "If you take back what you just said, Your Highness, I am willing to apologize!"
"Otherwise, my brothers won't agree!"
"Why should I take back what I just said?"
Chu Ning snorted coldly, and his aura suddenly changed, as if he was an emperor looking down on everyone.
He extended his right index finger, pointed at everyone, and said coldly: "Every one of you is a coward!
You don't want to be my guard, it's just because you're afraid of going to the front line. You use this excuse to cover up your inner cowardice.
You are more shameful than the unarmed civilians.
As soldiers of the Ministry of War, you receive the best treatment and enjoy benefits that others cannot enjoy. However, at this time when the Great Chu is in danger, instead of thinking of serving the country, you shamelessly enjoy the salary of the Great Chu and act arrogantly in this capital city!
Although I am my father's son among the common people, I know that this battle is of great importance, and I am willing to rush to the front line even though I know that I will die.
Compared to me, and compared to the soldiers fighting bloody battles on the front lines, what are you if not cowards?
Now, if there are still people who do not agree with what I say, please stand up. I can make the decision to let you retire and go home to live in peace on your one acre of land!
If you still have blood in your veins, and you are ashamed of what you just said, then retreat and wait for me to prepare properly before rushing to the front line together to defend our country!"
The scene was completely silent.
The soldiers lowered their heads, their faces filled with shame.
Shen Wanying and Feng Mulan were deeply shocked when they saw this scene. They didn't expect that this scapegoat prince who was looked down upon by everyone would be so determined to die!