After listening, the subordinate nodded and said, "The general is right."
"Now that the rebels have marched south, after the Battle of Yanluo Mountain, some opportunists probably think that the imperial court has no way to deal with the rebels."
"But little did they know, this was a huge mistake!"
At this point, he looked at the army ahead, then turned to Xiong Qian and smiled:
"Since General Zhenguo consolidated the army, we are now strong and well-equipped. Let's use this rebel army as a test of our new force!"
Upon hearing this, Xiong Qian's lips curled into a slight smile, and he chuckled:
"Well said!"
"I have been training this army for a long time, and in my opinion, it is already one of the top armies in the country. I'm afraid only the Divine Machine Battalion of the General of the State can slightly surpass us."
"But in any case, the upcoming battle against the rebels, as you said, is precisely an opportunity to test the strength of our army."
At this point, Xiong Qian, brimming with pride, put his hands on his hips and declared loudly:
"Next, we're going to fight a brilliant battle!"
"Let's turn the tide of the previous defeats and vindicate the court through this battle!"
"Hmph, let me warn those treacherous officials and those troublemakers who intend to create chaos: none of them can turn the world upside down!"
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"Oh."
Inside the main hall of Prince Qing's residence, Jin Jianren listened to his subordinate's report and gave a cold laugh.
"A bunch of opportunists, switching sides at this time, do they really think they can survive by joining the traitors?"
"Once the traitors are executed, I'll settle this score with you!"
"Go down."
After his subordinates left, Prince Qing, who was standing to the side, took a sip of tea, then looked up at Kim Geon-in and said:
"When the rebels gain power, those petty villains will naturally turn against them. If the court wins, they will turn back again. This is understandable, so there is no need to be angry."
Jin Jianren scoffed disdainfully: "If they defect now, we'll naturally have to settle accounts with them later. Whether they are traitors or these defectors, their entire families should be exterminated, wiped out completely!"
Prince Qing raised an eyebrow and shook his head, saying:
That's not right.
“Jianren, you must not be too bloodthirsty. The traitorous family should be killed, but these opportunists cannot be killed indiscriminately.”
Jin Jianren frowned deeply. "Father, how can we not kill them? Who told them to be so blind as to go against the imperial court?"
Prince Qing chuckled and said, "If we kill them all, who will govern the city?"
"These people are quicker to change their tune than they are to change their faces. You can't kill them all. Even if you kill them all, the rebels will be wiped out, and you'll lose a lot of people in the big battle."
"There's still a long way to go."
"A person is always more useful when they're alive than when they're dead. Do you think the world is so easy to govern?"
After saying this, Kim Geon-in looked thoughtful.
Prince Qing then sighed softly and said, "Alas, I never knew things would turn out this way."
"Who would have thought that so much chaos would follow Qin Haotian's death? The Hu horses caused trouble, the Western Capital was in turmoil, and even Japan joined in the chaos."
"It seems that Qin Haotian died too young. He should have died a few years later." Prince Qing shook his head, a hint of regret on his face.
Seeing his father's expression, Jin Jianren shook his head and said:
"Father, if we had waited a few more years to make our move, I'm afraid Qin Haotian would have caused trouble."
"Although those people started to cause trouble after he died, it doesn't mean we can't do it without Qin Haotian."
"Ha, I can suppress those people just as well without him!"
Prince Qing nodded and then said, "Mm."
"If Qin Haotian had resolved the issue of the alien race more thoroughly back then, we would have been spared all those troubles today."
"Let him die if he wants to, but he had to be left behind. I should have just killed him."
Jin Jianren sneered: "Fine, we'll get rid of him sooner or later anyway, so let's eliminate him this time to prevent future troubles!"
Prince Qing stroked his chin, then changed the subject:
"You saw the people Jianzhong brought."
“These people come from various overseas countries. According to Jianzhong’s description, many of their countries are extremely wealthy.”
"Jianzhong's trip was actually quite useful."
Upon hearing this, Jin Jianren scoffed dismissively: "It's nothing special, I didn't see anything particularly remarkable about it."
"Our Great Gan region is vast and rich in talent and resources. How can these barbarians compare to us?"
“Jianzhong treats them like treasures. This kid, after two years of wandering outside, has turned himself into someone like a barbarian.”
Prince Qing laughed heartily: "Jianren, you need to broaden your horizons."
"Although I have been running the Shenji Battalion for a long time and have made a name for myself, the weapons that Jianzhong obtained from the barbarians are just as good in my opinion."
"They might be doing even better than us. This time they're coming to make a big splash, so it's a good opportunity to learn more about them."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Jianren frowned:
"Father, as you say, I think we should be careful."
“During the meal earlier, I sensed that these foreigners were not as loyal and kind as they appeared. Although Jianzhong is of noble status, these people come from different countries, yet they are all on such good terms with him.”
He stroked his chin and continued, "I think it's not necessarily because Jianzhong is good at making friends; these people probably have ulterior motives."
Prince Qing pondered for a long while, then smiled faintly and said:
"Yes, that makes sense."
"We still need to take precautions, but it's also possible that it could become a helpful force."
"Let's put the rest aside for now and focus on suppressing the rebels."
"Have you given Xiong Qian instructions regarding his engagement with the rebels at Baili Plain?"
Kim Geon-in was picking up his teacup when he heard this and laughed heartily:
"Of course, those are heavily armored cavalry, and many of them are soldiers I trained before."
"If I weren't currently focused on the Shenji Battalion, I wouldn't be willing to hand over this force to Xiong Qian."
At this point, Jin Jianren sighed again and said, "Alas, it's all my fault. I should have stopped Jiande from going to Yanluo Mountain. If he hadn't gone, I would have given Jin Mang another heavy cavalry unit..."
"I think he won't die at Yanluo Mountain."
"Although Xiong Qian was brave in battle, he was still a bit inferior to Jin Mang. It's a pity that fate played a cruel trick on him. Jin Mang died such a tragic death."
Prince Qing stood up, walked to Jin Jianren's side, patted him on the shoulder and said:
"Some people will always die; there's no way to avoid it."
"His death also gave us more information about the rebels. This time, let the traitors pay the price in Bailiyuan."
At this point, Prince Qing spoke with emotion, and his voice became low and somber.
"Back then, Qin Haotian was firmly in my grasp. Do you think you can escape my grasp now?"
The father and son exchanged a glance and both laughed.
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