“General Lu, if you use this strategy, it will definitely not work, but it’s different for His Majesty.”
Wang Jin shook his head, a hint of reverence in his eyes. He said, "Everyone in the world knows that this is your Majesty's first time leading an expedition in person, and also your first time outside the palace. You have absolutely no experience in warfare. Especially since you've delegated military command to General Lu, the Baiyue people will undoubtedly believe that your Majesty is incompetent. Furthermore, since you've been indulging in pleasure all day, as I've said before, the Baiyue people will think you're a tyrant, not a good commander. As a result, they'll underestimate you and become complacent, thinking you have an opportunity."
"As for what the general just asked, yes, our spies have received news that the Baiyue army has been gathering in the past two days, and they are following the orders of the barbarian leader. Although we don't know the specific purpose, it is obvious that it is closely related to our Great Wei's southern expedition!"
"What? The Baiyue are already taking action, and is this the order from the Barbarian Lord himself?"
When Lu An heard these words, his face changed immediately.
Because the scouts he sent out had no news.
Now after hearing the other party speak.
Only then did I become alert.
It certainly won’t be easy if the Barbarian Lord leads the team himself.
Before this, Lu An had fought with this man several times on the battlefield, but he never gained any advantage. On the contrary, he suffered a lot of losses.
Therefore, he held the Barbarian Lord in high regard, believing that even within the Wei Dynasty, he would be considered one of the top military talents, and after all, he could surpass himself.
As for what Wang Jin said, he believed it very much, because the East Factory's ability to gather intelligence and information was known to the world.
The other party actually said this, so it must be true. For a moment, he began to get nervous.
Minister of War Lin Yuansong and Song Gongwen also frowned, feeling that the matter was of great importance.
Only Lin Chong was still looking at Wang Jin, wondering what he was thinking.
"Commander Lin, we know you still have doubts in your heart."
At this time, Wang Jin turned around and continued, "But the most crucial thing right now is how to respond to Baiyue's actions this time. We accepted your invitation for another reason. We hope that the commander-in-chief can strengthen the defense during this period. The Imperial Front Camp will protect His Majesty. His Majesty's safety depends entirely on you."
"And General Lu, now that the Baiyue have begun to act, we should also react now. Although we don't know when they will act, we think it will happen in the next few days."
At this point, he looked at the crowd and said in an extremely serious tone, "Everyone, Your Majesty has not hesitated to tarnish his own reputation, disregarding the dignity of the Son of Heaven, deliberately appearing to be seeking pleasure and acting like a tyrant in order to create an opportunity for this southern expedition. I hope you will seize it!"
Your Majesty has tarnished his own reputation, disregarded the dignity of the Son of Heaven, and acted like a tyrant, all to create an opportunity for the Southern Expedition...
When everyone present heard these words, they all fell silent.
Because they have been persuaded by Wang Jin.
Although there are still some doubts in my mind.
But thinking about it, since Your Majesty ascended the throne, he has hardly made any wrong decisions.
No matter which decision is made, it is for the country, for the people, and for the Wei Dynasty. I think what Wang Jin said is entirely possible.
Song Gongwen, in particular, felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He thought of Zhang Zhengming, the current Imperial Tutor and his own teacher, who, in order to establish His Majesty's authority, had deliberately contradicted His Majesty, disregarding his posthumous reputation.
Now, His Majesty has done the same...
Thinking of this, he walked out, looked at Lin Chong, and said, "Commander Lin, I believe what Eunuch Wang said. All of this is His Majesty's plan. If you still have doubts, then I suggest you wait a few days."
"Didn't Eunuch Wang say that the Baiyue have begun to gather? I believe they will take action soon. If he is wrong, it won't be too late to punish him then."
Although he was the emperor's father-in-law and the second-in-command, Lin Chong had no reason to obey his orders.
So I thought of persuading the other party at this time and making him accept it.
If it is just as Wang Jin said.
Then all doubts will disappear.
But if not, it’s not too late to consider it later.
As soon as Song Gongwen said this, the other two also turned to look at Lin Chong.
Seeing this, Lin Chong hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay, then let's wait a few more days."
Although he said this, in his heart, he already believed Wang Jin's words 80%, and felt that with Your Majesty's wisdom and bravery, it would not be difficult to formulate such a plan.
However, since the matter is of great importance, it is not the time to draw conclusions yet. It will only take a few days anyway.
"Thank you!"
Wang Jin nodded, then said, "But Commander Lin, don't forget what I just said."
"Of course not. There is no need for Eunuch Wang to remind me. It is my duty." After saying this, Lin Chong said nothing more.
Wang Jin turned his head and looked at Lu An, and said again: "I also hope that General Lu can strengthen the defense forces in the city from now on, and let all the troops be vigilant to prevent the war that may come at any time."
"rest assured."
Lu An nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "After this general leaves, I will immediately order the other defenders in the city to pay attention and take immediate action if they find any special circumstances."
As the commander-in-chief, although he did not have the power to choose to go to war, he could still ask the various troops to strengthen their defenses in the city.
Moreover, even if Wang Jin didn't confess, Lu An would have done so, because the barbarian leader was very difficult to deal with.
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