Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

Chapter 165 Difficulties

Chu Ning killed Du Yuanji with thunder-like means, and intimidated the other four governors.

For this reason, in the next few days, the four governors did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and tried their best to follow Chu Ning's instructions.

And the effect was unexpected!

Three days later, Chu Ning was practicing shooting in the yard when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the yard.

Then, Liu Shouren's anxious voice came: "Your Highness, Your Highness, something big has happened!"

Chu Ning frowned, swung the spear in his hand, and it landed steadily on the weapon rack.

"What happened to make Lord Liu so panicked?"

Chu Ning reached out to take the silk scarf handed to him by the maid, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and asked with a smile.

Liu Shouren has been in officialdom for many years, and there are not many things that can make him look panicked.

"Your Highness, please go out and take a look. There are many people coming from outside the city!"

Liu Shouren smiled bitterly and said, "These people keep saying that they are here to join the army, and most of them are able-bodied men. I am worried that the Zhao army has mixed in with them and wants to attack the city when our army is not paying attention!"

Are there many people coming?

Chu Ning narrowed his eyes, threw the silk scarf in his hand into the basin, and said in a deep voice: "Go and take a look!"

The war has just ended, but the Zhao army still has a hundred thousand troops and should not be underestimated. This matter must be handled with caution.

Although Ran Ming and others were attacking the city these days, they also had to guard against the other side's sneak attack on Dingxiang City.

There are only more than 4,000 people in the city, and all the cavalry and Modao troops have been sent out. Once the enemy sneaks into the city, it will be difficult to defend the city.

Soon, under the leadership of Liu Shouren, Chu Ning arrived at the south city wall.

At this moment, the city gates were closed, and many men were standing in the yellow sand outside the city.

Looking around, there are at least tens of thousands of people!

At the same time, someone outside the city kept shouting, "Open the gates! I'm here to join the army!"

"Yes, we have come here to join the army after receiving the order from the governor. Let us in!"

"We have finally left our families and children behind to come here just to join the army, why won't you let us in?"

"We want to go in, we want to see His Royal Highness the Prince of Penglai!"

Being locked outside the city, the crowd was very excited, and some were even shouting and cursing.

Chu Ning took a closer look at the crowd and frowned, "Why are all these people so ragged and skinny?"

This king wants to find someone with immense strength and natural powers to supplement the Modao Team. If that doesn't work, those who know horse riding can join the White Horse Cavalry.

But now these people are as thin as firewood. Not to mention joining the Modao Team and the White Horse Cavalry, even the Shenji Camp is out of the question.

But Liu Shouren on the side smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, you don't know that the Zhao army has been plundering Bingzhou for a long time, making the people here suffer terribly.

Many people's property and food were taken away, how could they fill their stomachs? Now that they heard that His Highness was recruiting soldiers, many able-bodied men wanted to join. "

Chu Ning frowned: "Joining the army means going to the battlefield. Aren't they afraid of death?"

"Of course I'm afraid!"

Liu Shouren said helplessly: "Compared to dying on the battlefield, they are more afraid of starving to death now. Besides, they can get money after joining the army, and they can also support their families."

After these words were spoken, Chu Ning finally reacted.

Although I asked the governors of each county to recruit soldiers, I also offered generous conditions.

Anyone who is selected will not have to worry about food, will receive military pay, and will even be exempt from taxes for their families.

Such favorable conditions will naturally attract many people here.

Thinking of this, Chu Ning's face became a little solemn.

As the Governor of Bingzhou, if I cannot ensure the people's livelihood, how can I be worthy of their trust in me?

Look at this group of people in front of me, they are here just because they believe in me!

Taking a deep breath, Chu Ning waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Someone, open the city gate!"

Liu Shouren's face changed drastically: "Your Highness, what are you going to do?"

"This king is going to leave the city to appease everyone!"

"Your Highness, you must not do that. These people are hungry and if they have evil intentions..."

"Alright, I know what I am doing. If I don't have this much courage, I am unworthy of being a prince!"

Chu Ning was determined and went down the city wall after he finished speaking.

Soon, the city gate opened, and Chu Ning rode out slowly with a team of soldiers.

Liu Shouren immediately shouted to everyone, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Penglai has arrived. Why don't you guys salute?"

Everyone bowed and saluted: "Greetings, Your Highness!"

Chu Ning glanced at everyone. The two sides were very close, so he could see everyone's situation clearly.

Most of the people were wearing thin clothes, had thin bodies, and had a bit of tension on their faces.

With a long sigh, Chu Ning said in a deep voice: "I already know the purpose of your coming here, but I need to recruit strong and healthy people. You will be useless even if you are on the battlefield in this state."

Although the words are cruel, they are the truth.

Such people will only be cannon fodder on the battlefield.

But just as he finished speaking, someone in the crowd shouted, "Your Highness, if you can give me enough food, I can kill a cow with one punch!"

Once these words were spoken, it was like opening Pandora's box, and others began to echo them.

"If I were fed, I would be stronger than two cows!"

"Humph, if I'm full, three or four people can't get close to me!"

"Your Highness, I have been practicing martial arts since I was young. Although I am skinny now, as long as I have enough food, I can beat ten people!"

This scene made Liu Shouren frown: "Your Highness, don't listen to them. In order to join the army and have food to eat, they dare to say anything."

But Chu Ning didn't think so.

Bingzhou is located on the border and the geographical environment is not very good, but this also leads to the local people being tough and advocating martial arts.

Although these people may exaggerate, you cannot completely deny what they say if you are not well fed.

After pondering for a moment, Chu Ning narrowed his eyes and suddenly an idea came to his mind.

"Everyone!"

As soon as Chu Ning opened his mouth, the crowd that was originally noisy suddenly quieted down.

Under the gaze of everyone, Chu Ning said in a deep voice: "I understand what you mean, but I don't keep idle people here.

How about this, I will give you a chance. Everyone, have a good meal, and then take the test I set. Those who pass will stay, and those who fail will leave!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the scene cheered and shouted "Long live His Highness!"

Afterwards, at Chu Ning's instruction, a group of people lined up to enter the city to take the test.

But Liu Shouren beside him remembered: "Your Highness, once this precedent is set, many people will come here to eat and drink for free in the name of joining the army!"

Chu Ning said calmly: "This is easy. Ask them to leave their addresses and names during the assessment. If they come again next time, they will be severely punished!"

But even so, Liu Shouren smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, have you ever thought about how much food will be consumed if you give them a full meal every time someone comes?"

Unexpectedly, Chu Ning smiled mysteriously, "Don't worry, the imperial court will give us food!"

Judging from the time, the good news should have reached Kyoto City, and now it's time for the emperor to reward himself!