Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1371

Chapter 1371: Chapter 1366: I Trust You

The intention of King Hancheng is that Bai Qingyan’s younger siblings all have military merits, and if they go, they should be able to intimidate those naval generals.

Bai Qingyan said to King Hancheng, "You needn’t worry too much. Minister Zhang has always been cautious and prudent. The reduction... will certainly be gradual, while recruitment will also be gradual, ensuring that the number of naval soldiers does not differ too greatly, only that their combat proficiency may not match that of the veterans."

"What Your Majesty said is correct, that their combat proficiency may not match that of the veterans, which would be a disadvantage in battle!" King Hancheng restrained his voice, nodding repeatedly.

Bai Qingyan rubbed her fingers back and forth and after a moment looked at King Hancheng: "What if I send you to recruit the old naval troops back?"

King Hancheng was taken aback and his eyes widened: "Your Majesty..."

King Hancheng’s throat churned. After all, he was a prince of Daliang! Bai Qingyan was not afraid that if he were to recruit the old troops, and had an army in hand, that he might rebel?

He had no children and to this day did not dare to have children with the princess, because he did not want his children to be used in the future. If he went to the coast to recruit troops, and Bai Qingyan only had the princess in hand, theoretically... she would not be able to threaten him. After all, someone truly capable of great achievements would not care about a wife, when success was achieved, would there be a shortage of wives?

King Hancheng stared at Bai Qingyan for a long time and choked back tears: "Your Majesty... are you not afraid that if I recruit the old troops and have soldiers in hand, I won’t be controllable?"

"I have said that I trust you. Once I’ve begun to rely on you, I will not doubt you..." Bai Qingyan looked steadily at King Hancheng, "You are a benevolent gentleman concerned about the people of Daliang, and rather than keeping you confined in Dadu City, it is better to let you lead the old troops to protect the coastal people. I know you care for the people no less than I do!"

The dazzling midday sunlight of Dadu City danced in and out behind the swaying carriage curtains, occasionally casting golden light on the face of the young emperor inside the carriage, which was like white porcelain. Her long eyelashes framed delicate and elegant features, calm and indifferent, yet her tone clearly calm, made King Hancheng feel that the trust this emperor had given him was far more than he had imagined.

Perhaps Bai Qingyan was already so strong that even if he rebelled... in her eyes, it was like striking a stone with an egg.

Yet he, a prince of a fallen kingdom, was lucky enough to have his life spared, and to be reused, able to do things he previously never dared to dream of.

"Your Majesty places trust in me, I am deeply grateful, willing to devote myself to Your Majesty’s service!" King Hancheng kneeled and bowed, raising his head with red eyes, "But Your Majesty, once Your Majesty allows me to gain military power, those who are restless may grow suspicious, and if someone under my command rebels, or someone charges and reports me..."

"I trust you, King Hancheng!" Bai Qingyan looked steadily at King Hancheng, "No matter what others say, unless... you come to me and say you have rebelled, otherwise I will trust no one! If you are willing to go... Auxiliary General had once tried to nurture elite naval soldiers on a small scale, though not many, they will also be handed over to you for command."

"Your Majesty..." King Hancheng’s tear-filled eyes were incredulous, not only were the original Daliang naval forces being handed over to him, but also the elite naval soldiers trained by the Auxiliary General, he choked, "What merits do I hold to deserve such trust from Your Majesty!"

Bai Qingyan leaned forward, and steadily looked into King Hancheng’s eyes, wanting to help him up, and solemnly said: "I know that the person in front of me is like the Bai family, someone who cares about the life and death of the people! Someone willing to forgo their own reputation and take the blame for the Emperor of Liang by bowing to another country certainly cares for the lives of the people and soldiers, so I trust you!"

King Hancheng shuffled backward on his knees to respectfully bow deeply to Bai Qingyan: "A scholar dies for those who appreciate him. I, taking a bold step, swear to Your Majesty, I will only acknowledge Your Majesty as my sovereign this lifetime, living solely for Your Majesty... and for the people, never to disappoint Your Majesty!"

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