"Especially the training of the Modao troops and cavalry. Never slack off for a moment! Make sure there are sufficient food, fodder, and weapons!"
"Secondly, closely monitor Xiao Cheyun and Pan Ren's forces. If they make any unusual moves, attempt to collude with others, or forcibly seize power, you can deal with them decisively based on the circumstances, without asking for instructions!"
"But remember, don't initiate conflict unless absolutely necessary. Our current formidable enemy is the Northern Di and the impending internal strife!"
"Third, and most importantly: once we confirm that the Northern Di army is invading southward, resisting the Di will be our top priority!"
"All internal grudges must be put aside for now! Shuozhou can be in chaos, can be fought over, but it must not fall into the hands of the Di people! This is the bottom line!"
"Fourth, rear bases such as Yinzhou, Xiazhou, and Yanzhou should increase production, especially in fine salt, ironware, coal, and cigarettes. These are not only sources of revenue, but also important strategic materials and bargaining chips for the future."
"At the same time, we must strengthen our vigilance to prevent looting during the chaos."
"Also, the fireworks craftsmen that Tang Yanhai brought from Jinyang should be immediately placed in a secluded place near Yanzhou..."
Fan Bingbing quickly wrote it down and repeated it to confirm that it was correct.
"Now that no one notices me, I should leave!"
"Is there any news from Fan Tong? The Crown Prince and the Prince of Jin are fighting each other now, and no one is taking care of your father. You can ask Fan Tong to bring your father to me."
"I have a bunch of generals under my command, and I need someone to help me plan the overall situation."
Zhao Muyun said softly.
Indeed, the two civil servants under him, Huang Chang and Zhao Wen, really needed someone to give them advice.
And my mentor Fan Nan is a very good candidate.
"There's news, but I'm worried that my father won't leave without the emperor's decree. He's quite stubborn."
Fan Bingbing was extremely excited, but when she thought of her father's temper, she shook her head repeatedly.
"Fan Tong is really a good-for-nothing. Can't he just try to escape?" Zhao Muyun reminded.
"Why didn't I think of that?" Fan Bingbing's eyes lit up. "I'll send a message to Fan Tong right now and tell him to come up with a solution immediately."
"Go ahead!" Zhao Muyun smiled slightly. "After picking up my mentor, come directly to Yanzhou. I'll be waiting for him in Yanzhou."
"Yes, sir!"
Fan Bingbing took the order and left quietly.
Zhao Muyun was left alone in the flickering candlelight, his eyes once again fixed on the crude map outlined with clear water on the table.
The capital, Jinyang, Shuozhou... each point turned into a swirling whirlpool in his eyes.
He faked his death just to escape, temporarily avoid the prince's attention, and wait for the right opportunity.
However, they never expected that it would be like a drop of water thrown into boiling oil, indirectly detonating all the long-accumulated contradictions, causing the entire Dayin to slide into the abyss of full-scale civil war and foreign invasion at the fastest speed.
"This chess game is getting more and more chaotic."
He muttered to himself, his fingertips tapping unconsciously on the table, "The Crown Prince, the Prince of Jin, Beidi, Li Jingang... and me, a dead man... In the end, who will truly have the last laugh?"
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