newbobooks Chapter 291 There are no privileges in the army
Chapter 291 There are no privileges in the army
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!"
"This humble subject pays respects to Your Majesty!"
When Ying Chen arrived at Chengde Hall, Marquis Dingfang and the others bowed to him.
Apart from Marquis Dingfang, who held the title of marquis, none of the others present held any official position or title, so they referred to themselves as commoners.
"Elders, there's no need for such formalities!"
Ying Chen smiled and waved his hand, saying...
He then sat down in the main seat.
"Sit down, everyone! These people are all my elders, there's no need to be so formal!"
"Upon hearing that my elders had come to see me, I immediately put aside my duties to come and meet you..."
These members of the royal family were somewhat nervous upon seeing Ying Chen's masked face, and stood there somewhat at a loss.
But after hearing Ying Chen's words, they felt a warmth in their hearts.
As expected, the Emperor still cares about them.
They were really ungrateful before.
"Your Majesty, we thank you for your understanding!"
Upon seeing this, Marquis Dingfang quickly spoke up.
"Your Majesty, I have brought people here today for one matter!"
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Ying Chen feigned confusion and asked.
Marquis Dingfang stood up, his face solemn, and bowed to Ying Chen, saying, "Our Great Qin follows the military merit system. As members of the royal family, we should set an example. Therefore, we have decided to send our younger relatives to join the army of our Great Qin, so that they can serve the country and set an example for the people!"
"I beg Your Majesty to grant my request!"
After saying this, Marquis Dingfang knelt down on the ground, trembling.
"We are willing to expand the territory of our Great Qin Dynasty and safeguard its peace and security!"
"I beg Your Majesty to grant my request!"
The members of the royal family quickly stood up, and then they all knelt down in a large group.
At the head of the table, Ying Chen's face showed a troubled expression.
"Elders, swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield. Are you really willing to send your sons to join the army?"
Ying Chen said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, this decision was made by the majority of the imperial clan. Over the years, the imperial clan has become too complacent, to the point that the younger generations have forgotten how our Qin ancestors rose to power..."
"Besides, as sons of the Ying clan, how could we abandon training our children just because we fear they might be injured or even die on the battlefield?"
"With so many armies and so many families in the Great Qin, if they are all like this, who will expand the territory of the Great Qin, and who will guard the borders of the Great Qin?"
Marquis Dingfang's tone was full of determination.
"Very well, as expected of the sons of the Ying clan. Since that's the case, then I agree. The main legions of my Great Qin all have cultivation level restrictions; it's impossible to join without the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul stage..."
"However, the second-line legions do not have this restriction; members of the royal family can enter the second-line legions first..."
Ying Chen said loudly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a look of excitement appeared on the faces of Marquis Dingfang and the members of the imperial clan.
Although I didn't join the main legion, joining the second-tier legion is not bad either.
Although second-line legions do not participate in major battles and do not earn as many military merits as main legions, they are safer!
Every time the Qin Dynasty went to war, its main army would sweep across the battlefield, while the second-line army would clean up the mess.
The risk is very small.
Moreover, the second-line army is much better than the third-line army.
After all, second-line legions might still have the chance to go to the battlefield, while third-line legions don't even have the opportunity to go to the battlefield; they are only responsible for guarding various cities.
Therefore, for them, the second-line army is the best choice, as it not only allows them to gain military merits but also ensures their safety.
"We, your humble servants, thank Your Majesty!"
Marquis Dingfang immediately led his clansmen to bow and express their gratitude.
"However, I must make this clear beforehand: those members of the imperial clan who join the army will only be able to start as ordinary soldiers, without any special privileges. If I find out that any member of the imperial clan is abusing their power in the army, I will not let them off lightly..."
Ying Chen said coldly.
"Here!"
Those members of the royal family quickly responded.
Cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
The Emperor's mood is truly fickle; he was so kind just a moment ago, but now he's so cold and unapproachable.
Indeed, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger!
However, they also took Ying Chen's words to heart. When they returned, they would definitely warn their descendants that the army was not like home.
Those usual little temper tantrums should never be used in the military, otherwise, no one can save them.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, we will definitely warn those disciples..."
Marquis Dingfang hurriedly replied.
"Yes! You may all leave! I have other matters to attend to..."
Ying Chen nodded, then waved his hand and said.
"Then we, your humble servants, will not disturb you any longer..."
Marquis Dingfang bowed to Ying Chen again, and then left the imperial palace with his clansmen.
Watching their departing figures, a smile appeared on Ying Chen's face.
"At least you haven't let my good intentions go to waste!"
Ying Chen murmured softly.
...............
Three days later.
Today is the day that Huo Qubing and Huangfu Zhan agreed upon.
Huo Qubing, accompanied by officials dispatched by the imperial court and his elite Imperial Guards, arrived in Huangfu Didu ahead of others.
The rest of the army took over the city from behind.
Today, the area outside Huangfudi Capital is packed with people.
These were all commoners of Emperor Huangfu's reign, and most of them looked dejected.
Because after today, the Huangfu Dynasty will cease to exist, and the Xuanxing Domain will only have one imperial dynasty, which is the Great Qin.
And they were no longer people of the Huangfu Dynasty, but people of the Great Qin.
Huangfu Sixuan and Huangfu Zhan also led the Huangfu family members to wait outside the city.
At this moment, the Huangfu family members were filled with worry, wondering how the Qin Dynasty would deal with them after they went to Xianyang.
After all, they are members of the royal family of the Huangfu Dynasty!
They are not like ordinary people.
Throughout history, very few royal families have had a good ending after the fall of a nation.
Boom~~
Just as they were still worried, the sky suddenly darkened.
Everyone looked up at the sky in terror.
A massive spatial rift appeared in the sky.
It almost completely enveloped the entire capital of Huangfu.
Tap tap tap~~
A crisp sound of horses' hooves rang out.
A large cavalry force emerged from the spatial rift.
These cavalrymen wore golden armor, and their blood-red cloaks fluttered in the wind behind them.
A chilling atmosphere immediately filled the air.
Looking at this large army, Huangfu Sixuan felt a mix of emotions.
Is this the army of the Qin Dynasty?
Their defeat was not unjust, and their surrender was not shameful.