Once he had such a guess, Du Fengju knew why there were such rules for the battle of leaders in the first field.
So, he couldn't help but look at Zhao Shuao and asked: "Pavilion Master, if... His Highness's team breaks into the top three in the first field, then will His Highness also leave Jingzhao to participate in actual combat?"
This was the first time he spoke in public since he was promoted to Mr. Ten of Wuge. Everyone present could not help but cast their eyes on him.
But what is more concerning are his words.
After hearing clearly what he wanted to express, several gentlemen couldn't help but feel their scalps tingle.
Yes, if His Highness Changding's team also enters the three arenas of A, B and C, what if it ends up becoming one of the top three teams?
Although this possibility is small, it means it will happen.
Her Highness Chang Ding is the beloved daughter of heaven. Although Concubine Jiang seems to have fallen out of favor now, Her Highness Chang Ding is the emperor's flesh and blood after all. If there is anything wrong with her in actual combat...
What to do about the competition? What should Wuge do?
Even Guo Chang, a gentleman who had always disliked His Highness Chang Ding, fell silent.
This time in the martial arts competition, too many unexpected things happened, and he could not say that His Highness Chang Ding would not be among the top three in the first field.
The situation in Dudu's words does indeed exist.
"Your Highness is also one of the soldiers taking part in the test this time. In this case, you should treat them equally and act according to the rules of the test." Zhao Shuao replied, his expression still solemn.
When he first received the emperor's instructions, he had the same worries, and couldn't help but ask the emperor for instructions on the spot, but the emperor said "Tianhuang nobles will treat everyone equally", so he had nothing to say.
No matter what the emperor's considerations were, he simply did not believe that His Highness could enter the top three in the first field, or he planned to let His Highness gain experience through actual combat. As the master of the martial arts pavilion, he could not be too biased towards His Highness Chang Ding.
Although he was worried about His Highness, he would not ignore the Emperor's wishes for his sake, nor would he change the rules for the leadership competition.
He also believes that only through actual combat can the most suitable talents be selected.
Moreover, most of the soldiers in Wuge are from the army, so no matter what situation they face, they should be the same.
Whether it is a competition in the martial arts pavilion or a real actual battle, life and death must be disregarded and all efforts must be made.
What's more, there is a premise for what Du Duan said, that is, His Highness Changding can become the top three in the A field.
Otherwise, all these worries and speculations are meaningless.
——At the moment, there is naturally no need to discuss it.
Hearing what Zhao Shuao said, Du Fengju nodded and asked no more questions.
Why did the emperor instruct Zhao Shuao to formulate such a rule? What did he want to do?
Based on his understanding of the emperor, even if he disliked Concubine Jiang, he would not be so disregardful of His Highness's safety and would not push His Highness into such a dangerous situation.
But this rule did form, which is puzzling.
The emperor's heart is indeed unpredictable.
Although he didn't understand what the emperor wanted to do for the time being, he could predict what would happen next.
If His Highness Changding does not enter the top three in the first field, then this actual battle will proceed as normal. Through this competition, the Wuge will select the most capable military talents.
If His Highness enters the top three in the A field... In addition to selecting talents, it will be aimed at dealing with His Highness!
He believes that the second possibility is more likely.
If someone is really planning something, they will definitely find ways to push His Highness to the top three positions in the field.
Thinking of the worst possible outcome, these people want to use the leader to fight and take His Highness's life!
Thinking of this, Du Fengju's heart suddenly jumped and his lips pursed tightly.
In response to this, Zheng Ji smiled and said: "So, it is certain that our palace will be among the top three in the first field?"
Her phoenix eyes were curved, showing no fear at all, and her tone was rather teasing.
It can be seen that I feel very calm and confident inside.
"Your Highness..." Du Fengju said helplessly, wanting to remind His Highness that he still needs to be careful, but he had to agree with His Highness's words.
Indeed, regardless of what is behind the actual battle, once this rule comes out, it will become much easier for His Highness to enter the top three in the field.
However, what makes this much easier is that it will face a greater crisis.
"Fengju, don't worry. This martial arts competition is already full of dangers. You and I have already prepared for it, so why worry about it?" Zheng Ji still smiled.
She did think so. In this battle of leaders, for the sake of her mother and concubine, and for Master Lu, she had to win a good ranking.
Therefore, whether it was a competition in the martial arts pavilion or a real battle away from Jingzhao, it was inevitable for her.
In this case, she could only face the difficulties.
Now that someone is helping her clear the obstacles ahead and reducing her mental and physical effort, of course she should be happy.
Besides, if she enters actual combat, she won't be a puppet in the eyes of others, letting others do whatever they want.
"Your Highness, I just..." Du Fengju sighed, embarrassed to say the words directly.
He understands the truth, he is just worried about His Highness and feels sorry for His Highness.
Doesn't he know that no matter what the rules of the battle of leaders are, His Highness has no way out?
However, it is indeed not his and His Highness's style to allow others to push him forward without any counterattack.
He closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then opened his eyes and said, "Your Highness, I will let Wei Yan go to you."
With Wei Yan's martial arts skills, he could still protect His Highness' life in dangerous situations.
If Wei Yan couldn't protect His Highness's life, unless he was in the midst of thousands of troops, then he... wouldn't have to think about anything.
Zheng Ji's smile faded, his beautiful face had a frightening oppression, and his tone was cold and indifferent: "Feng Ju, I don't like to hear such words."
Wei Yan was left by Master Lu to stay with Fengju. Protecting Fengju was his most important duty. How could he be left by her side?
Feng Ju said this, what a nonsense!
"..." Du Fengju's dark eyes dimmed and he said softly: "Your Highness, I said the wrong thing. Indeed, Wei Yan cannot appear next to Your Highness."
Indeed, Wei Yan cannot go to His Highness. This is the person left to him by his adoptive father, and he cannot move at will.
He had to think of another way, first of all to ensure the safety of His Highness...
Zheng Ji smiled and said: "Fengju, no one knows what will happen in actual combat. All you, or this palace, can do is prepare well. I think that before the actual battle begins, there should be enough Time to prepare.”
Although there is no more news about what this actual battle will be like, it cannot be airtight before it actually starts.
Especially when it comes to the deployment of troops and generals in the army, the replenishment of supplies, etc., any amount of news will leak out from my grandfather's side and Fengju's side.
While Zheng Ji and Du Fengju were preparing for actual combat, others were also taking action.
