"That is indeed a problem." After thinking for a moment, Qin Chuan decisively said, "In short, we must first eliminate the Japanese pirates. This is what we need to do right now. The Japanese pirates are harassing the coast, causing widespread suffering. In addition, there are constant natural disasters north of the Central Plains. When I came to the capital, I already saw that there were many refugees in the vicinity of the capital..."
The Empress sat on the dragon throne, rubbing her forehead with her hand: "Alas, to be honest, my great undertaking is already in dire straits..."
"It's alright, Your Majesty, all problems will be resolved," Qin Chuan reassured him instinctively.
After he finished speaking, he noticed that the Empress's gaze towards him was somewhat strange.
The Empress felt a warm current flow through her heart, thinking, "No one has ever dared to speak to me like this before, but I am very pleased..."
Seeing the Empress's expressionless face, Qin Chuan cursed himself inwardly for speaking carelessly, and quickly changed the subject, saying, "General Zhang Chaozong has been heading north for several days now. How is the situation in Ji Province?"
The Empress was taken aback. How could Qin Chuan be more concerned about the war in the northern border than she was? "Jizhou is safe. The Xiongnu only plundered a few counties and took away some cattle and sheep. They did not launch a siege... After General Zhang arrived, the Xiongnu withdrew from Jizhou and returned to the grasslands."
Zhang Chaozong was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding generals in the Great Campaign, and Qin Chuan had no doubt about this, at least from the reaction of the Xiongnu people.
The Empress had no further questions and casually waved her robe, saying, "I am a little tired, Mr. Qin, you may leave now. Tomorrow morning court, I will grant you permission to attend in plain clothes, and I will bestow upon you an official title."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After expressing his gratitude, Qin Chuan left the imperial study and walked out of the palace under the guidance of a eunuch in a python robe.
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