"If there is to be a change, let it start with me!"
Yun Zheng's words rang out with strength and conviction, echoing through the hall.
Hearing Yun Zheng's words, many felt a surge of bravery and admiration.
Several generals who had never interacted with Yun Zheng also showed a rare sign of approval.
After a moment, several of them spoke up.
"Your Majesty, I believe that with the possibility of war with Beihuan looming, if the Sixth Prince goes to the battlefield, it will greatly boost morale!"
"Indeed, Your Majesty! If the Sixth Prince, a member of the royal family, is willing to fight to the death, how can the soldiers of our Daqian Empire not follow suit?"
"Please grant the Sixth Prince's request to boost morale!"
As the generals spoke, more voices of agreement emerged in the court, especially from the hawks.
They didn't expect Yun Zheng to kill many enemies on the battlefield, but his willingness to fight could indeed boost morale.
For the northern region, which was on the brink of war, this was undoubtedly good news.
Listening to the voices, Emperor Wen nodded slightly.
After a moment, his gaze returned to Yun Zheng, "With such resolve, I am pleased. I will ask you one last time: Do you truly wish to go to the border?"
Just as Yun Zheng was about to speak, Xu Shifupu intervened again.
"Your Majesty, I believe this is still inappropriate."
Xu Shifupu bowed again.
"Why is it inappropriate?"
Emperor Wen frowned.
Xu Shifupu replied, "The Sixth Prince's courage is admirable, but the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly. If the Sixth Prince were captured, it would be a humiliation for our empire."
"Hmm..."
Emperor Wen paused, pondering again.
Xu Shifupu's concern was not without merit.
If a prince were captured, it would indeed be a great embarrassment.
Seeing that his plan might fail, Yun Zheng quickly thought of a countermeasure.
After a moment, Yun Zheng spoke again, "Your subject boldly requests Your Majesty to grant a sword!"
Hehe, Xu Shifupu's words helped him!
If he could obtain a sword bestowed by the emperor, it would be easier to take command at the border.
Though it wasn't an imperial sword, it was still a sword given by the emperor!
In times of need, it could certainly intimidate others!
"Why do you request a sword from Me?"
Emperor Wen asked, puzzled.
Yun Zheng adopted a solemn demeanor, "If ever captured, Your subject will use the sword bestowed by Your Majesty to commit suicide, preferring death over capture!"
"Do you not fear death?" Emperor Wen frowned, doubting Yun Zheng's courage.
"I do fear death."
Yun Zheng nodded.
Emperor Wen snorted, his face darkening, "Since you fear death, then why..."
Before Emperor Wen finished his sentence, Yun Zheng murmured, "Living in the world, one must face departures; dying and returning to the underworld, why fear? Both worlds are similar; consider it wandering in a foreign land..."
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The Unstoppable Sixth Prince
Historical FictionYun Zheng transmigrates into the body of the Sixth Prince of the Daqian Dynasty. He doesn't seek to usurp the throne or engage in palace intrigues; he simply wants to secure military power and live peacefully as the Sixth Prince. With military power...
