Chapter 239: Transmitting the Throne to Prince Yongle

The intense heat of summer shone down, baking everyone at the military drill grounds.

Though canopies had been erected, the shade provided little comfort for the pampered chancellors, many of whom constantly dabbed at their sweat with handkerchiefs.

The soldiers on the field, however, stood stoic and imposing, their faces serious as they watched the person directing them—their General.

The long spears in their hands reflected a cold light under the blazing sun.

Pei Qin glanced again at Emperor Chu Wen's ruddy complexion, retracted her gaze, and raised her long spear, "Begin!"

The motionless soldiers sprang into action at once.

The sound of gunshots thundered across the drill grounds.

All the moving targets were punctured.

A flock of pigeons was released, and as the gunshots echoed, one by one, pigeon carcasses dropped to the ground; only a few lucky ones managed to escape.