bookcurios Chapter 160 Rescue the Prince
Chapter 160 Rescue the Prince
At this time, the flanking troops were quietly approaching the bandits' rear.
They carefully crossed the mountains and forests, avoided the bandits' sentries, and finally successfully reached the designated location.
Following an order, they rushed towards the bandits like a tiger descending from the mountain, catching them off guard.
The bandits were suddenly thrown into chaos, as they did not expect the enemy to appear from behind.
Mu Chenye took the opportunity to command the frontal troops to increase the intensity of the attack, and the bandits were defeated one after another.
However, the bandit leader was unwilling to accept defeat. He led a group of the most ferocious bandits in an attempt to make a final resistance.
They took advantage of the terrain and set up various traps and obstacles, causing great trouble to the soldiers.
Seeing this situation, Mu Chenye personally led a team of elite soldiers and rushed towards the place where the bandit leader was.
After a fierce battle, the bandit leader was finally killed by Mu Chenye's sword. Seeing that their leader was dead, the other bandits laid down their weapons, surrendered and begged for mercy.
After wiping out the bandits, the soldiers began to look for the prince in the bandits' camp.
They searched every corner and finally found the weak prince in a hidden cave.
The soldiers were extremely excited and quickly reported the news to Mu Chenye.
Mu Chenye and Shen Tangan quickly rushed to the cave, and seeing that the prince was safe and sound, they finally felt relieved.
However, the prince was seriously injured and had been trapped here for many days without eating, and had already fallen into a coma.
Afterwards, Mu Chenye asked the soldiers to carefully escort the prince away.
On the way back, they remained highly vigilant to prevent the remnants of the bandits from attacking again.
After a difficult journey, they finally brought the prince back to town safely.
After the prince was safely sent back to the town, Shen Tangan immediately began to treat his injuries.
The prince was seriously injured and extremely weak. Not only did he have multiple external injuries, but he was also deficient in energy and blood due to not eating for a long time.
He ordered someone to clean the prince's wound, apply the best ointment, and then bandage it carefully with clean gauze.
She personally prepared some nourishing medicine and had it fed to the prince, hoping to restore his strength as soon as possible.
With careful care, the prince's physical condition gradually stabilized.
After several days and nights of unremitting efforts, the prince finally slowly opened his eyes.
When he saw his uncle and aunt guarding his bedside, tears instantly welled up in his eyes.
The prince said weakly, "Uncle and aunt, thank you for coming to save me. I thought there was no hope for my life, but I didn't expect you to be so persistent and go through so much hardship to find me."
"It'll be fine if you wake up."
Mu Chenye's eyes were indifferent. He was the crown prince and the heir to a country. It was his duty to save him and he could not just leave him alone.
However, it is really hard to describe that he volunteered to go south to provide disaster relief and ended up in such a miserable state.
The prince looked at his uncle's indifferent eyes, and the guilt in his heart surged like a tide.
He propped himself up slightly, his face gloomy, his voice full of self-blame: "Uncle, aunt, I was indeed too greedy and reckless this time. Going south to provide disaster relief is an important mission. I should have acted cautiously and carefully investigated the situation in various places. However, I was blinded by my eagerness at the time and failed to keenly perceive the conspiracy and intrigue of those corrupt officials.
I was too reckless and stepped into their carefully designed trap without any precautions, and even more so, I fell into their trap with the bandits. Not only did I put myself in such a desperate situation, but I also caused my uncle and aunt to go to great lengths to rescue me. I really regret it!"
Shen Tangan shook his head and sighed.
"Your Highness, please do not blame yourself too much. We are not saints, and we all make mistakes. Although this experience was dangerous, it is also a profound lesson for you. In the future, you must be more calm and cautious, and never be so impulsive. Every decision concerns the fate of the country and the people. You must always keep a clear head and think carefully before taking action."
The prince nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination, and his tone was sincere.
"What the Imperial Aunt said is absolutely right. I will definitely remember this lesson and always be vigilant. In the future, I will be more cautious and will not repeat the same mistake. I am grateful to the Imperial Uncle and the Imperial Aunt for saving me this time. I will remember this kindness in my heart.
I will work hard to improve myself, live up to your expectations, and become a truly responsible and wise monarch for the sake of the country and the people. I will take this incident as an opportunity to constantly hone myself, make myself more mature and stable, and be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country. "
Mu Chenye looked at the prince's sincere expression and his expression eased a little. He said earnestly: "Since the prince has understood his mistakes, that's good. This incident also shows us the rampant corrupt officials and bandits. They are willing to harm the country and the people for their own selfish interests.
In the future, we must strengthen governance in all regions, crack down on corrupt officials, eliminate bandits, and ensure the stability of the country and the well-being of the people. Only in this way can our country prosper and the people live and work in peace and contentment. "
The prince responded solemnly: "Don't worry, uncle. I will work hard with you for the prosperity of the country. I will devote myself to governing the country with more firm belief and determination.
I will strengthen the supervision and assessment of officials, select talented people to serve the country. At the same time, I will strengthen the military to ensure national security. I believe that with our joint efforts, the country will usher in a better future. "
Ever since the prince talked with Mu Chenye and Shen Tangan that day, he has devoted himself to recovering his health and learning how to govern the country.
Under Shen Tangan's careful care, the prince's health improved day by day.
He no longer lay in bed all day, but often took walks in the courtyard, feeling the warmth of the sun and the caress of the breeze.
Whenever the prince saw the busy and fulfilling figures of the people in the town, a strong sense of responsibility surged in his heart.
He knew very well that every decision he made might affect the lives of these people, and he had to work harder to live up to everyone's expectations.
The prince began to take the initiative to ask Mu Chenye for advice on how to govern the country.
Mu Chenye also generously passed on his experience and wisdom to the prince.
Together they discussed how to strengthen the country's governance, how to improve the quality of officials, how to develop the economy, and how to enable the people to live a better life.
The prince listened carefully to his uncle's teachings and raised his own opinions and questions from time to time.
Through such exchanges, the prince's thinking gradually broadened and he had a clearer plan for the country's future.
At the same time, the prince also actively participated in the reconstruction of the town.
He personally went to the construction site to comfort the craftsmen and laborers, and encouraged them to work hard for the beauty of their homeland.
He also communicated with the people, understood their needs and difficulties, and promised to solve their problems.
When the people saw that the prince was so close to the people, they were filled with respect and love for him.