As soon as the words fell, Qu Yuan and Li Yuan bowed together and said, "Your Majesty, I obey your command."

After a pause, Mi Xiong warned with some concern, "Remember, you must pay close attention to the Qin delegation's movements, and report to me immediately if there is any situation.

At the same time, have Wu Qi prepare himself. I intend to launch a large-scale campaign in the near future to completely dissuade Jin from any thought of peace talks with Qin."

Upon hearing this, Huang Xie's brow furrowed even more tightly. "Your Majesty, it's already winter. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to launch a campaign now, with the weather freezing?"

Mi Xiong waved his hand and said, "Didn't our ancestor Emperor Wu also launch an attack on Qi during the cold winter? Back then, we were attacking Qi. Now, we're only attacking Qin. It doesn't matter."

Huang Xie understood warfare, and he knew very well how easy it was to defend and difficult to attack the Hangu Pass of Qin.

In winter, the city walls may not even be able to hold up siege ladders. In this case, how can we attack?

"Your Majesty, I think..."

Huang Xie wanted to object.

Mi Xiong frowned and said, "I have made it very clear. Tell Wu Qi to prepare well. I trust him. Don't let me down."

Having said that, Huang Xie didn't want to say anything more.

If he was determined to oppose, all the civil and military officials in the court would stand on his side.

But this is not something a qualified politician would do.

Because wouldn't that put himself in opposition to the emperor?

After the court was dismissed.

Huang Xie warned Qu Yuan, “I always feel that Qin’s sudden decision to seek peace with Jin is strange.

Today's people of Jin, under the instigation of the Jin court, all have a hatred towards Qin.

Sending an envoy at this time would be like walking a sheep into a tiger's mouth. Why did the Qin State suddenly make such a foolish move?

If Ying Yuan heard this, he would definitely laugh so hard that he couldn't stop.

Qu Yuan bowed and said, "Please rest assured, Lord Chunshen, after I arrive in Jin, I will keep a close eye on the movements of the Qin envoys. If there is any change in Jin, I will report it to Your Majesty immediately."

Hearing this, Huang Xie felt relieved and said, "At this critical moment, there can't be any chaos. As for Wu Qi...

My intention is to let him fight a random battle and declare a great victory. Otherwise, launching a large-scale war in winter would only be a dead end."

"But once Your Majesty knows about this situation, how will the Prime Minister deal with it?" Qu Yuan said.

Huang Xie said, "If a general is not in compliance with his master's orders while on the battlefield, that is Wu Qi's business. What does it have to do with me?"

Hearing this, Qu Yuan smiled bitterly.

He thought to himself that perhaps there would always be such open and covert struggles in the court of every country.