After successfully escaping, they returned to the Heavenly Stellar Residence. When Xiao Chen and the others returned to the Heavenly Stellar Residence, the moment they entered, Xiao Wushuang, who was wearing a jade-green dress, entered the residence. She threw herself into Xiao Chen's arms.
"Brother, it's good that you're fine."
Although it had only been a short night, Xiao Wushuang was still worried. She had been worried sick. Now that Xiao Chen had returned safely, the little girl was finally able to put her heart at ease.
He gently patted Xiao Wushuang's back. Xiao Chen smiled and said, "You're already so old, yet you're still crying. I'm fine."
He gently comforted Xiao Wushuang. After a few words, Xiao Chen cupped his hands and thanked everyone in the Heavenly Stellar Residence. If not for everyone working together last night, it would have been impossible for him to kill the Fifth Prince.
After expressing his gratitude, Xiao Chen brought Chu Wuming to the courtyard where he was staying, which was his study. Xiao Wushuang obediently brewed tea for the two and then took the initiative to leave.
Xiao Wushuang? She was not stupid. On the contrary, she was very intelligent. She knew that Xiao Chen and Chu Wuming had something to discuss. Hence, she consciously chose to leave.
Wait for Xiao Wushuang? After Xiao Wushuang left, only Xiao Chen and Chu Wuming remained in the study. Chu Wuming looked at Xiao Chen and said, "Brother Xiao Chen, can you tell me where you want me to go after I leave the Imperial Capital?"
Previously, Xiao Chen had said that if Chu Wuming wanted to become the crown prince, he had to take the initiative to leave the Imperial Capital. When faced with Chu Wuming's question, Xiao Chen did not hide anything.
First, Xiao Chen told Chu Wuming where he should go after leaving the Imperial Capital.
"Hulao Pass," Xiao Chen said indifferently as he looked at Chu Wuming.
When Chu Wuming heard the words "Hulao Pass," he was stunned at first. Then, he said with a puzzled expression, "Brother Xiao wants me to go to Hulao Pass? That's the border, and it borders the Heavenly Wolf Empire. Why would Brother Xiao want me to go there? "
He couldn't figure out why Xiao Chen wanted him to go to Hulao Pass. Everyone knew that there were three empires and two sects in Dan Yang County where the Moonless Empire was located. There were five great powers. The Moonless Empire, the Heavenly Wolf Empire, and the Gale Empire were known as the Three Empires. The Celestial Equal Sect and the Qingyang Sect were known as the Two Sects.
These five factions completely controlled the lifeline of the entire Danyang County. Among them, the three great empires had been at war for many years due to various reasons. This was especially so for places like Hulao Pass. As it was located at the border between two great empires, it was the battlefield between the two empires.
One could say that Hulao Pass was a place where there was no profit at all, only war. War was definitely the main theme in Hulao Pass. However, when Xiao Chen asked him to go to Hulao Pass, Chu Wuming could not understand Xiao Chen's intentions.
Xiao Chen was full of doubts. Seeing this, Xiao Chen smiled.
"Your Highness only saw endless war in Hulao Pass. However, I would like to ask Your Highness, what else is there in Hulao Pass apart from war?"
"What else is there apart from war? This … "After hearing Xiao Chen's words, Chu Wuming pondered. However, after a while, Chu Wuming shook his head helplessly. Apart from war, Chu Wuming really couldn't think of anything else in Hulao Pass.
Seeing Chu Wuming shake his head, Xiao Chen said with a smile, "Hulao Pass has been at war for many years. In that case, does Your Highness know how many troops the empire has stationed at Hulao Pass?"
"I know. There are a total of four armies around Hulao Pass, with a total of more than a million soldiers."
"Since Your Highness is aware, I wonder if Your Highness has heard of this saying. Since ancient times, only those with troops have the right to speak in the struggle for power. Right now, Your Highness and your two brothers only have the military authority of the Battle Dragon Camp and the other two camps, with a total of only 2,000 soldiers. If Your Highness has the military authority of more than a million soldiers, what do you think will happen?"
After hearing Xiao Chen's words, Chu Wuming was taken aback. Chu Wuming naturally understood what Xiao Chen meant.
In Xiao Chen's opinion, instead of staying in the Imperial Capital to fight with Chu Wushuang and Chu Wuque, it would be better for him to head to Hulao Pass and firmly control the million soldiers there.
With the military authority in his hands, his words would naturally have more weight. Thinking about it, with the support of a million soldiers, who would be able to compete with Chu Wuming for the position of Crown Prince?
After understanding Xiao Chen's meaning, Chu Wuming sank into silence. Seeing this, Xiao Chen did not rush him. After a long while, Chu Wuming finally came back to his senses. He looked at Xiao Chen and asked with uncertainty.
"Brother Xiao Chen's words are correct. However, will Father allow me to take over the military authority of Hulao Pass?"
Chu Wuming thought that Xiao Chen wanted Chu Mu to issue a decree for him to take over the military authority of Hulao Pass. However, that was naturally impossible. How could Chu Mu allow Chu Wuming to control an army of more than a million soldiers so easily?
Xiao Chen smiled and shook his head as he replied.
"Naturally, it is impossible for His Majesty to issue an edict. Furthermore, there is no need for His Majesty to do so. What I meant by control is not just controlling the command of these four armies. Instead, I want all four armies to be under His Majesty's command. They will only be loyal to His Majesty. Of course, this is only the first step. Following this, Xiao Chen has other plans. However, everything still needs to go to Hulao Pass. That place is far away from His Majesty.
In the Imperial Capital, no matter how much Chu Wuming jumped around, he would not be able to achieve anything. Although the competition for the position of crown prince could be said to be increasingly intense, to put it bluntly, everything was still under Chu Mu's control. As long as Chu Mu was still alive, no matter how Chu Wuming and the other two fought for the position of crown prince, in the end, it all depended on Chu Mu's words.
Chu Wuming and the other two did not see through this. However, Xiao Chen did. That was why he suggested for Chu Wuming to leave the Imperial Capital. This would appear to be withdrawing from the competition for the position of Crown Prince. However, in reality, it was retreating in order to advance.
Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Chu Wuming gradually revealed a shocked expression. Xiao Chen did not only want the command of the million strong army in Hulao Pass, but he also wanted to completely take over the million strong army. Speaking frankly, Xiao Chen wanted to turn the million strong army into Chu Wuming's private army. They would only be loyal to Chu Wuming.
Secretly seizing military power was no different from a rebellion. However, if he could truly obtain the loyalty of the million strong army, Chu Wuming did not doubt that the position of Crown Prince would be decided with a single word from him. At that time, even Chu Wuming would not be able to refuse because he had the million strong army under him eyeing him covetously.
"Brother Xiao Chen, are you doing this to help me obtain the position of Crown Prince, or do you want me to directly ascend to the throne?" Chu Wuming asked in a daze as he looked at Xiao Chen.
"Haha, Your Highness is overthinking. What you want is Your Highness's matter. Xiao Chen is only responsible for removing obstacles for Your Highness," Xiao Chen replied with a smile after hearing Chu Wuming's words.
Hearing this, Chu Wuming was silent for a while. Then, he stood up and said, "I will enter the palace to see Father and discuss the matter of going to Hulao Pass."
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