Pang Bin's voice was steady: "Most importantly, these mountain people are very strong in both skill and stamina. With a little training, they will definitely be the best soldiers."
Yan Shujin paused for a moment before saying, "I understand."
Pang Bin was not disappointed by Yan Shujin's answer, nor did he bring it up again. He said, "However, these measures will not show results in the short term. I'm afraid the court will recover and take over directly, which would be a complete disaster."
Yan Shujin replied, "Don't worry, they can't spare any manpower."
Pang Bin didn't distrust Yan Shujin, but rather raised his own question: "What if General Shi finishes dealing with the affairs in the southwest and then turns to deal with the affairs in the south?"
Yan Shujin asked, "Do you think General Shi should rush back to the capital?"
Pang Bin was stunned for a moment and didn't react immediately.
Yan Shujin's expression was calm: "Back then, the disaster victims in Shu County rebelled under the instigation of the remnants of the previous dynasty, and it was General Shi who went to suppress them."
They all know about this.
“Now His Majesty is focused on reform and investigating Yintian. Even when war broke out in the southwest, he didn’t stop. He even sent the Prime Minister to manage the matter. However, because of the situation in the southwest, his methods are not particularly harsh.” Compared to others, Yan Shujin was more perceptive about these matters and better at understanding people’s thoughts. She said, “As far as I know, General Shi’s attitude towards the barbarians is much harsher, with killing as the main method. After the great victory in the southwest, General Shi’s reputation and prestige will be even greater than before.”
Yan Shujin's tone was indifferent: "Do you think those aristocratic families would be willing to let General Shi return to the capital? After he returns, what will the aristocratic families do to prevent General Shi and the Prime Minister from joining forces to suppress all those who oppose the reform or investigate Yintian by force?"
The first person the powerful families needed to eliminate was General Shi.
Pang Bin frowned, then understood and said, "His Majesty will protect General Shi."
Yan Shujin said, "We will protect General Shi, because General Shi is very important. We all know that and are certain of it. But what about General Shi?"
Pang Bin's expression froze, and he looked at Yan Shujin.
Han Jing sighed and said, "General Shi won't believe it, so he won't be willing to return to the capital, because he doesn't want to be His Majesty's weapon."
Cheng Zhi's voice was gentle, but her words were not so pleasant: "Back then, the princess offended the powerful families for His Majesty's sake and became His Majesty's weapon. And what was the result? His Majesty is still the princess's uncle, and with Prince Xuan around, the princess was still exiled to Fuzhou. Now, the Crown Prince is being used to control the princess in order to deal with the affairs in the south. Everyone has seen all of this. How can anyone dare to trust His Majesty?"
"Moreover, His Majesty sent me to the South." Yan Shujin nodded twice. "The South and the Southwest are so close. You are angry about His Majesty's decree that sent me here. What do you think General Shi will think? Especially when my father is still in the Southwest City helping to deal with the rear defenses."
General Shi would feel that Emperor Yan was wary of him, or rather, was trying to restrain him.
After all, Emperor Yan had risen to the throne through military power, from a general to his current position. Regardless of what Emperor Yan was thinking, General Shi would speculate whether Emperor Yan was worried that he might have the same thoughts, and therefore he was extra wary of him.
As a result, General Shi dared not return to the capital. He knew that during the period of reform, even if the powerful families wanted to slander him, Emperor Yan would not necessarily punish him. But what about after the reform ended?
Emperor Yan was not incapable of doing things like "discarding the millstone after it has served its purpose" or "discarding the bow after the birds are all gone."
Most importantly, there's another point. General Qian's defection to the barbarians was somewhat unclear. If it weren't for all these issues, General Shi wouldn't have thought much of it. But now, given General Shi's situation, he probably has to carefully consider even the smallest things.
Yan Shujin slowly exhaled: "Even if General Shi has the ability to resolve this war with the barbarians quickly, he probably won't resolve it too quickly or thoroughly, because what he needs is for the southwest to be inseparable from him."
It's possible that General Shi wanted to be like General Rong, guarding the southwest far from the capital. Although he was away from the center of power, he still held military power. General Shi might feel safer that way. After all, in the capital, it would be easy for Emperor Yan to deal with him, but in the southwest, Emperor Yan would have to put in more effort to deal with him.
Han Jing had spoken with General Shi beforehand, and he felt that the princess's guess was correct, especially after General Shi's last question to him: "Will the prince be in danger?"
“No,” Yan Shujin said with certainty. “Because General Shi is more concerned with self-preservation than with rebellion. At least, General Shi doesn’t have that thought right now.”
However, no one can be sure or guarantee what will happen in the future. What General Shi will end up with, and what she will end up with, will all depend on the situation at that time.
Often, the development and outcome of events are not something we can choose; there are many reasons involved.
Yan Shujin couldn't understand how she had gotten to this point. Some of it was beyond her control, while others were due to her ambition.
Author's Note: General Shi! A man with few appearances, but exceptionally important. Thank you all for casting your votes!
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