122: Sitting in a county

"The Northern Region has three Prefectures, namely Beixue Prefecture, Hanshan Prefecture, and Tie Jun Prefecture, totaling 36 Counties."

"I grant each of you governance over six of these Counties, how about that?"

The Emperor on the high seat had clearly thought out the distribution long ago.

"Your son accepts the order!"

In the eyes of the powerful Sixth Prince, a hint of relief flashed.

Compared to the other Princes, he, who had a large number of military generals following him, was undoubtedly like a fish in water on this battlefield!

The other Princes, including the First Prince, all expressed their stance.

However.

However, when it was the Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's turn, he slowly shook his head: "Father Emperor, six Counties are still too few for your son."

"Your son believes he can handle nine Counties!"

"Whoa!"

When Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's words came out, the entire imperial court was in an uproar.

"The Third Prince wants to defend nine Counties?"

"Perhaps the Third Prince doesn't know the severity of the war situation in the Northern Region?"

"Reckless, so eager to show off, yet not thinking about the consequences."

The court officials discussed among themselves.

All of them thought Third Prince Sheng Tianlong was too arrogant and conceited.

But no one noticed the hint of mockery that flashed in Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's eyes.

Who said he was going to the border to fight?

"Nine Counties?" Sheng Fang looked at Third Prince Sheng Tianlong again: "Have you thought it through?"

"Your son has thought it through." Third Prince Sheng Tianlong did not hesitate in the slightest.

"Hahaha, good, my Sheng Country should have a Prince with such spirit!"

The protagonist is indeed the protagonist; in this situation, he not only showed off but also regained the Emperor's favor.

Sheng Changge stood aside, remaining silent.

However, the System sound that rang in his mind made his heart jump.

"Ding ~ Please, Host, take over a Prefecture."

Task completed: One random gift package

Task failed: Daily task difficulty doubled

Ye Tian's voice left no room for negotiation.

On the high seat.

Sheng Fang looked at the other Princes: "The remaining 27 Counties will be handed over to you, are there any objections?"

As soon as he said this, the others silently nodded, indicating there was nothing to say.

But just then.

Among the Princes, a handsome Man wearing black and red robes walked out.

Sheng Changge bowed to Sheng Fang on the throne and said: "Your son believes he can independently take over a Prefecture!"

The moment his neither humble nor arrogant voice fell.

Everyone in the entire Fengtian Hall instantly focused their gaze on Sheng Changge.

"This is the Fifth Prince, right?"

"Take over a Prefecture? Isn't this a joke?"

"This old man has never heard of the Fifth Prince having any means, he can't even compare to the Seventh Prince, and now he wants to surpass the Third Prince in this matter?"

Compared to the Third Prince's arrogant act of taking over nine Counties.

At this moment, Sheng Changge's action, in everyone's eyes, was utter nonsense!

The Third Prince Sheng Tianlong frowned even harder, looking at Sheng Changge with dangerous eyes; he had never encountered someone who would steal his thunder in public like this.

The words 'Take over a Prefecture' made Sheng Fang on the throne fall silent: "Do you have the confidence?"

"If your son cannot defend it, he will commit suicide to atone for the crime!"

Speaking such words in front of the entire court of civil and military officials, everyone's impression of Sheng Changge was refreshed.

"Good!" Sheng Fang's admiration was evident in his eyes.

In contrast, the other Princes' faces were gloomy, some looked at him with respect, and some were mocking.

Taking charge of a Prefecture, this was not just talk.

"There is one more matter, I shall announce it here as well."

Sheng Fang looked at the crowd below and waved his hand.

Eunuch Wei behind him understood and brought out a tray covered with a red cloth.

"Over the years, I have shown great care to all the Princes, but recently I realized I have only neglected the Fifth Prince."

Sheng Fang said, sighing deeply: "To compensate the Fifth Prince, I hereby announce in Fengtian Hall today that I appoint Sheng Changge as General Changge, and he may command an army of 200,000!"

As his words fell, Eunuch Wei brought the tray to Sheng Changge.

When the red cloth was unveiled, the military command token inside was clearly imprinted in everyone's eyes!

At this moment.

Except for Sheng Changge, Eunuch Wei, and Sheng Fang, who already knew the whole story, no one could remain quiet!

The entire court of civil and military officials felt this appointment was too childish and had not been discussed with them at all!

The Seventh Prince, who was the least scheming, immediately stood out: "Father Emperor, wasn't this military command token given too hastily?!"

His words were exactly what the other Princes wanted to say.

Having worked hard to govern for so many years, why didn't they get such good compensation?

If it was said that this was compensation for being neglected and owed, they would have been willing to live at the border since childhood.

The authority to command 200,000 troops! This was something all the Princes dreamed of!

"Your Imperial brother received such a reward, as an Imperial brother, aren't you happy?" Sheng Fang glanced at the Seventh Prince.

These words made the Seventh Prince's expression stiffen.

"Father Emperor, I am not convinced! Why can Fifth Imperial brother get the authority to command 200,000 troops?" The Sixth Prince stood out, his eyes full of defiance: "I defended the south for Father Emperor for three years, why can I not receive such a reward?!"

Yes, defended the south for three years.

In terms of achievements, how could Sheng Changge compare?

Pitiful, he didn't know Sheng Changge's stratagem of self-inflicted injury.

If he were to complain emotionally and vividly in Fengtian Hall now, and threaten with suicide, he might truly be able to get something out of Sheng Fang.

But clearly, the Sixth Prince, this crude person, would not.

And speaking like this in front of all the civil and military officials, he was clearly not giving Sheng Fang a way out.

The consequences...

"Defending the border for Sheng Country, isn't that the duty of you, a Prince?" Sheng Fang's face turned ashen: "Shouting and yelling about a small achievement in this imperial court, what kind of decorum is this!"

"Your son is just not convinced!"

"Bang!" Sheng Fang slammed the dragon throne, his anger surging: "Guards! Drag the Sixth Prince out!"

As two Imperial Guards lifted the Sixth Prince, whose face was stubborn, and left.

The others in the imperial court trembled with fear.

They didn't expect that the Emperor left no room for discussion on this matter.

This attitude also made the faces of the other Princes turn quite ugly.

The First Prince and Seventh Prince, who were originally somewhat mocking because Sheng Changge was taking over a Prefecture, no longer had their initial ease.

That military command token almost instantly caught up with the meticulous plans these Princes had made for so many years!

"The day after tomorrow, all the Princes will go to the Northern Region to take up their posts. If there are no other matters, you may withdraw."

Looking at the people below, Sheng Fang left wearily with the support of Eunuch Wei.

"Ding ~ Host has completed the task, obtained one random gift package, and currently possesses two random gift packages."

Ye Tian's words made Sheng Changge exhale a breath of stale air.

"Imperial brother, congratulations."

The First Prince passed by Sheng Changge, his expression very warm.

"This is a smiling tiger." In his mind, Ye Tian said bluntly to Sheng Changge.

"Hehehe, thank you." Sheng Changge nodded, quite agreeable to the System's words.

On the other side, a Man dressed in flashy clothes and the Seventh Prince, whose face was unpleasant, walked over: "Fifth Imperial brother, no, I should call you General Changge now, shouldn't I?"

The one speaking was the Fourth Prince.