Pei Qingrong should be arriving soon.
After she left, several generals were still gathered in the council hall of the central army camp, their expressions gloomy.
“A woman like Princess Zhenguo is one of a kind in the whole world. How can we easily imitate her? I just don’t believe that Pei Qingrong can control us and so many soldiers,” Qiu Dezhong said coldly.
"Brother, what do you think we should do? Do you really want a weak woman to discipline us?" Qiu Deyi asked.
Qiu Dezhong stood up, pressed his hand on the sword at his waist, and paced anxiously for a few steps.
“Even the Princess Zhenguo has admitted that she is a nepotist. I think that Pei Qingrong is either incompetent or mediocre. She is not capable of shouldering great responsibilities, so how can she lead us old generals? I really don’t want to suffer that kind of treatment.”
"When the time comes, if she starts crying, we'll have to comfort her."
“But Princess Jian Guo made an agreement with us to test Pei Qingrong’s abilities over a three-month period,” Liang Heda said.
“Oh dear, you and I have been in the military for many years, so we know this all too well. Once real power falls into Pei Qingrong's hands, it will be too late. What's already swallowed can't be spit out, right? I bet the princess will put pressure on us, making sure we obey Pei Qingrong and have no more objections. Who cares how well the army is trained? As long as someone shares the burden with the princess and the military power is in our own hands, that's the most important thing.”
As Qiu Dezhong spoke, he then mocked himself, "She says she's here to serve as the commander-in-chief, but she probably won't take on any responsibility. All the tasks will fall on our shoulders, while the credit will go to her."
"We, a few experienced veterans, are going to be the ones to marry off a woman in her early twenties. It's not something we can accept."
Hearing these words, the others' resolve wavered even further.
“Princess Zhenguo has made this decision, and the military order has been issued. As her subordinates, we have no choice but to obey.” Qiu Deyi slammed his hand on the table.
Qiu Dezhong's face was dark and cold as he pondered what path to take next.
He now has a vague plan in mind.
"General Pei should arrive in the next day or two. Let's see what she's capable of before making a decision," Huo Liao said.
"General Huo, everyone says you're the most gentle of us, but even so, you're still a man. Are you going to take orders from a woman who's not as good as you?" Qiu Deyi laughed.
"I'm just telling the truth. If we really have that ability, what does it matter if we're men or women, or young? In the end, the main goal is still to train a fine infantry force to support the elite cavalry of Qingfeng Plain, as requested by the Princess Zhenguo."
“But I just don’t believe she has that ability.” Qiu Deyi was as resolute as his brother.
"Huo Liao, don't think that just because you have a princess who protects the country, all women are like her, mostly staying in the inner quarters, complaining and waiting for pity. Yes, she is the daughter of Pei Erye, one of the commanders of the Imperial Guards, and may have been influenced by a military family since childhood, but so what? In the army, you need to have real skills honed through hard work, otherwise how can you lead generals into battle?"
Liang Heda sat in a chair, patting his knees, unable to suppress the anxiety in his heart.
"Huo Liao's words are not without reason. We cannot draw conclusions and say that he is not good enough before we have even met him. It would be a way of giving the Princess Zhenguo face. Let's wait until he arrives before making any decisions."
“If she is not satisfactory, and Princess Zhenguo refuses to replace her,” Qiu Dezhong said, looking at him aggressively.
“Brother Qiu, I know that your uncle is the commander-in-chief in nearby Longzhou. You have always wanted to join him, but you couldn’t bear to leave us brothers behind. If you are really not satisfied with the new commander-in-chief, then go there if you want. We can transfer a team from there to fill the position. I believe the princess will be accommodating.”
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