Deposed? I couldn't be happier! I wouldn't even be a dog to the crown prince.

The stables of the Xuanjia Army camp, though called stables, were actually more imposing than the main hall of an ordinary household.

All the horses kept inside were precious steeds purchased at great expense from the Western Regions.

The most eye-catching of them all was the black horse, Wuzhui, in the innermost, secluded stable, its coat as black as ink and without a single stray hair.

Sa Lu Zi.

Li Shimin's beloved horse during his conquest of the world was as fiery as a flame; no one except Li Shimin himself could get within three steps of it.

"Herod—!"

As soon as Huo Qubing approached, the black horse suddenly raised its front hooves, let out a violent neigh, and pawed the ground fiercely with its large hooves. Its eyes were full of unruly ferocity.

"Good horse!"

Huo Qubing looked at the spirited horse, his fighting spirit only increasing.

He loved wild horses as much as he loved the strongest liquor and the most formidable enemy.

"This little guy has quite a temper."

Instead of backing down, he approached step by step, his fierce and bloodthirsty aura, honed through countless battles, pressing down on him as if it were a tangible force.

Saluzi seemed to sense the threat, its hissing became even more shrill, and it even opened its mouth, revealing two rows of gleaming white teeth, as if it were about to bite.

"Your Highness, be careful!"

Xu Xiao, who was standing by, instinctively wanted to step forward.

Li Chengqian waved his hand, signaling him not to move, and watched the standoff between the man and the horse with great interest.

He wanted to see just how good this legendary champion was.

Just as Saluzi was about to suddenly attack and hurt someone.

Huo Qubing made a move.

He didn't use the whip, nor did he employ any means of appeasement.

With a simple, lightning-fast outstretched hand, he grabbed Saluzi's horse mane.

Then, with a clean and swift flip, he leaped onto the horse's back as lightly as a monkey.

"Hercules—!!!"

Sa Lu -

Zi has completely gone mad!

It frantically stood up on its back, spinning around in place, trying to shake off the audacious human on its back.

It suddenly sprinted forward, then stopped abruptly, and then suddenly kicked backward.

The entire stable was filled with flying sand and dust.

The few veterans who stayed behind were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they covered their mouths tightly, afraid that they would scream.

If he falls, he'll be crippled even if he doesn't die!

However, the boy on horseback seemed glued to the horse, remaining as steady as a mountain no matter how much Salu Zi struggled.

He even had the leisure to pat the horse's neck and let out a hearty laugh.

"That felt great! That felt great!"

"This is what a warhorse should look like!"

The stalemate lasted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Saluzi's speed gradually slowed down, her breathing became heavier and heavier, and her black fur was soaked with sweat, as if she had just been pulled out of the water.

It finally realized that the seemingly frail human it was carrying was more terrifying than anyone it had ever seen in its life.

Those legs were like two iron clamps, tightly gripping its abdomen, and no matter how much it struggled, it didn't budge.

The aura emanating from the other party made even the wildness deep within its bloodline tremble.

"Are you convinced?"

Huo Qubing leaned down and whispered in the wild horse's ear.

"Hercules..."

Sa Lu Zi snorted, her voice no longer carrying the previous irritability, but instead tinged with a hint of grievance.

It slowly lowered its proud head and rubbed its cheek against Huo Qubing's leg, as if it were being affectionate.

It has been tamed.

This prized horse, which even Yuchi Gong dared not approach easily, was completely tamed by a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy in the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"pretty!"

Li Chengqian couldn't help but cheer.

That riding skill is simply divine!

Huo Qubing dismounted with his usual graceful movements.

Instead of running away, Sa Lu Zi followed him closely like a little wife, occasionally nuzzling his arm with her head.

"Your Highness."

Huo Qubing walked up to Li Chengqian, slammed his spear on the ground, clasped his hands, and bowed.

This time, the previous contempt was gone from his eyes; instead, there was a recognition of a worthy opponent and heartfelt respect.

"This horse is quite good."

"Can I ride it?"

"It's yours."

Li Chengqian waved his hand, exuding heroic spirit, "A fine horse is for a hero. It'll just gather dust with my cheap old man. It's better to follow you and make a name for yourself."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Huo Qu-

A burning light burst forth from the patient's eyes.

He stroked Saluzi's glossy fur as if he were caressing his beloved girl.

"Your Highness, this humble general is convinced."

He raised his head, his sharp eyes fixed on Li Chengqian, filled with a longing for war.

"When will the war begin?"

"When are we going to fight the Xiongnu... oh no, I mean the Turks?"

Li Chengqian looked at this warmonger who seemed to embody the phrase "I want to fight" and couldn't help but laugh.

The people this system sends are all just right for me.

Bai Qi enjoyed killing, Yue Fei was loyal and courageous, and Huo Qubing was a pure war fanatic.

"Don't rush, you'll have your turn to fight."

Li Chengqian patted him on the shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

"And I guarantee you'll get a good beating."

"but……"

Li Chengqian changed the subject, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Before we set off, we need to upgrade our equipment."

"Your outfit may look cool, but in my eyes, it's no different from running around naked."

"Walk."

Li Chengqian turned around and waved towards the direction of the Eastern Palace.

"Big brother will take you to a great place, let me show you what it's really like—"

"Technology and ruthless skill!"