Zhao Muyun consoled him, then changed the subject, "Given the current situation, I'm afraid the fact that Prince Jin is seriously injured can't be concealed for much longer."
"Xiao Lie must have spies in Jinyang. Fan Wenjing of Beidi will definitely not give up after this defeat. We need to make plans early."
Mr. Zhou twirled his beard, his face filled with worry. "General Zhao is absolutely right. The Crown Prince has escaped this time, and Xiao Lie must be terrified. I'm afraid he'll be desperate and do something desperate."
"If something were to happen to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, the situation in Jinyang would be devastated."
Yinji raised his head, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes:
If anything happens to my father, I, Yinji, will be the sole heir to the Yin family! I must not let the foundation of Jinyang fall into the hands of Xiao Lie and the Northern Di!"
He looked at Zhao Muyun with a blazing gaze, "Master, I know I've made many mistakes before, but now Hedong is in danger and the Yin family is in decline. I beg you to help me!"
Zhao Muyun looked at Yinji, the once somewhat immature prince, who seemed to have grown a lot overnight after experiencing the ordeal of life and death and the blow of his father's dying breath.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Prince, Mu Yun has received the late emperor's great grace. He should support the country and resist foreign aggression."
"However, to secure Hedong, we must first stabilize Jinyang. The entire territory south of Jinyang to the Dahe River has now fallen into Xiao Lie's hands. Jinyang City is almost entirely populated by Xiao Lie's trusted associates."
"So what does Master mean?"
"Two-pronged approach." Zhao Muyun's eyes flashed. "Officially, you must immediately issue a proclamation in the name of the Prince of Jin, accusing Xiao Lie of colluding with the Northern Di Tartars and setting an ambush to murder the Prince and loyal officials. Call on the military and civilians of Hedong to fight against him!"
"This move could deprive them of their righteous reputation and shake the morale of their army and the people."
"Secretly," he lowered his voice, "we need to contact all forces in Jinyang City that are loyal to the Yin family or dissatisfied with Xiao Lie."
"The presence of Generals Zhang Huan, Wang Ben, and Li Mao will serve as the best bridge."
"At the same time, our Shuozhou army can deploy troops in Xinzhou to exert pressure, so that Xiao Lie will not dare to act rashly."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cheyun immediately said, "I still have some connections with my old subordinates in Jinyang. I am willing to sneak back to Jinyang and contact all parties!"
Zhao Muyun nodded. "General Xiao is familiar with the situation in Jinyang. This matter is best handled by you. But be careful. Xiao Lie must be searching the entire city for dissidents right now."
Several people discussed in detail the details such as contact methods and signals for the uprising.
Outside the window, the sky gradually brightens and a new day begins.
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