Chapter 504

"Father, this time I am willing to follow the army to the border to exterminate the Xiongnu."

Fusu said.

He knew that his father would not forgive him so easily for the mistake he had made this time.

The best way was to join the army together and thoroughly resolve the Xiongnu.

"Do you know that this decision regarding the Xiongnu means you won't be able to return for three to five years?"

Ying Zheng, after listening to Fusu's words, took his hand off his forehead.

He stared sharply at Fusu and then spoke.

"This son knows."

Fusu naturally knew this; otherwise, why had no one been willing to go every time the proposal to attack the Xiongnu was raised?

It was because the benefits gained from this matter were not worth the effort put in.

Those people in the officialdom—which one of them is not a cunning person?

How could they do such a thankless task?

Fusu had originally been unwilling to go to the border to suffer for three to five years.

But he knew he had been completely wrong this time; if he did not suffer some hardship, I fear it would not be beneficial for his future.

Looking at Fusu's expressionless face, Ying Zheng's gaze flickered.

"Even if I let you go, you would only be an ordinary soldier; are you willing?"

Ying Zheng spoke once again.

Upon hearing Ying Zheng's words, Fusu's complexion changed slightly.

Become an ordinary soldier?

This would mean he would lose the benefits his status could bring him.

Although the group of people below would not truly treat him as an ordinary soldier

and let him go through life and death alongside ordinary soldiers,

the conditions he would be in might be even more arduous.

Thinking of this, a trace of struggle flashed across Fusu's face.

As a prince, he had lived in a pampered environment for the first half of his life.

To truly disregard everything and suffer, he really found it difficult.

"I..."

"I am willing."

After hesitating for a long time, Fusu finally decided to agree.

Upon hearing this answer from Fusu, a glint of satisfaction flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes.

"You do not need to go for this matter."

"I have already handed the army over to General Meng Tian, and this time General Meng Tian will personally lead the great army to go and exterminate the Xiongnu."

"Return to your palace; do not come out unless there is something to do."

Ying Zheng closed his eyes and then spoke.

Fusu did not expect that he would still be ordered by Ying Zheng to return to his palace and be placed under house arrest.

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

He thought that by requesting to go to the battlefield from Ying Zheng,

the previous inquiry meant Ying Zheng had already agreed to his going to the battlefield.

Why was he still returning to the palace?

"Father..."

Fusu was just about to speak.

"Withdraw."

Ying Zheng directly interrupted Fusu's words, and his tone grew heavier.

Seemingly sensing the change in Ying Zheng's tone, Fusu could only shut his mouth.

However, fortunately, his father seemed to have dissipated some of his anger, so Fusu could only withdraw his thoughts.

After Fusu left the palace, the entire palace fell into silence once again.

"Do you know why I did not let him follow General Meng Tian to the border?"

Ying Zheng spoke.

"Since Your Majesty has done so, you naturally have your own plans."

Zhang Han beside him naturally knew that Ying Zheng was speaking to him......

Without even thinking, he answered.

After listening to Zhang Han's words, a smile appeared on Ying Zheng's face.

"You are as cautious as ever, as unwilling to make mistakes as ever."

"That's right, I did not let him follow General Meng Tian to the border; I naturally have my own plans."

"If he truly followed General Meng Tian to the border, even General Meng Tian would not be able to protect him."

Ying Zheng said slowly.

After listening to His Majesty's words, Zhang Han's complexion changed slightly.

"Your Majesty, do you mean that those people intend to make a move against Prince Fusu?"

The corners of Ying Zheng's mouth curled up again, but this time it was a cold sneer.

"If Fusu were not under my nose, I fear that group of people would not have tolerated him living until now."

"That group of people truly has great audacity."

"Back then they dared to make a move against Mo'er behind my back, and this time they actually dare to make a move against Fusu in broad daylight."

"If I do not thoroughly find them this time, it will be hard to dissipate the hatred in my heart."

Ying Zheng's gaze was icy, and his voice was cold.

"So that is why Your Majesty had Prince Fusu return to his own sleeping quarters."

"Your Majesty, are you not afraid that Prince Fusu will overthink it?"

Zhang Han said.

After all, Ying Zheng's tone just now was not very good; clearly, this could also be considered a form of punishment.

Although house arrest does not affect much.

"If I do not do this, how will those people shift their attention to me?"

A cold sneer was on Ying Zheng's face.

He naturally knew that every move he made would definitely be learned by people outside.

I fear that as soon as he reprimanded Fusu, those people would quickly receive the news.

Now that Fusu has been placed under house arrest by him, I fear that group of people has already learned of this news.

That group of people below will definitely speculate on whether he has already grown weary of Fusu.

As long as that group of people can shift their attention to him, he can proceed with the next steps.

Fusu, having been cast aside by him, will likely no longer be their target.

Zhang Han looked at the calm-faced Ying Zheng.

He seemed to see from Ying Zheng's face the confidence of someone who has mastered the overall situation.

It seems His Majesty is playing a game of chess again.

Only this time, it is unknown who is the chess piece and who is the chess player.

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