"Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Justice, how could you not have received a single word about such a huge hidden danger in the five counties of Mengzhou?"

The crowd knelt down, not daring to argue.

After calming himself down for a moment, Zhao Yunqi said coldly, "The five southern counties of Mengzhou are in complete chaos. Do any of you ministers have a solution?"

If the borders are unstable, and the sparks of internal uprisings get out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Li Xiao looked up and said, “Your Majesty, this matter cannot be forcibly suppressed. They were originally good people who were forced to rebel because they could no longer survive. The fundamental solution is to kill corrupt officials and rectify the atmosphere. If the culprits are dealt with, and the bandits still do not turn back, then sending people to suppress them will be beyond reproach.”

Zhao Yunqi agreed with him, "Then who should we send?"

The ministers exchanged glances, and Bai Fengmei spoke up, "Your Majesty, Prince Yuansheng is currently in Mengzhou. Why not entrust this matter to her?"

Zhang Rengui countered, "Prince Yuansheng must go to Beizhou and cannot delay his journey. Why not have the imperial court send an imperial envoy to handle this?"

Bai Fengmei insisted, "If the bandits don't turn back, they must be suppressed. Prince Yuansheng happens to be there, and speed is of the essence. If we send an imperial envoy from Shengjing, it will take at least half a month to arrive. If something unexpected happens then, will Lord Zhang take responsibility?"

Zhang Rengui glared at him, "Lord Bai is so eager, I wonder who instructed you to do this?"

Bai Fengmei smiled amiably, "I am speaking from the heart, and I am wholeheartedly considering the interests of the court. The unrest in Mengzhou must be dealt with swiftly. You must know that the negotiations between the three countries are still at a stalemate."

Zhao Yunqi turned the thumb ring and looked at the other ministers.

Huo Jindao said, "I second that. Prince Yuansheng is indeed suitable."

After a moment's thought, Duke Li also said, "I second that opinion."

Li Xiao glanced at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, this matter must be decided quickly."

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