He knew that once this memorial reached the Empress, his plan would be half successful.
Once the capital's garrison is transferred away, he can take advantage of the situation and enter the city.
To realize his unknown ambition.
He gently stroked the brocade box, his eyes gleaming with greed.
It was as if he could already see the day he would ascend the throne.
On the throne in the Golden Palace, Chen Qingwan sat upright on the dragon throne, her phoenix eyes sweeping majestically over the people below.
Liu An, dressed in a scarlet robe and holding a jade tablet, stood respectfully in the center of the hall.
"Minister Liu, is what is said in this memorial true?"
Chen Qingwan's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true, and I would never dare to deceive you."
Liu An spoke calmly and neither servilely nor arrogantly.
"I have long heard of the wolfish ambitions of the Northern Xiang Kingdom."
"However, Shannan Prefecture is strategically located, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and Beixiang Kingdom will find it difficult to conquer in the short term."
"Why are you so worried, my dear minister?"
Chen Qingwan's tone carried a hint of doubt.
"Your Majesty is wise. Although Shannan Prefecture is easy to defend and difficult to attack, the Northern Xiang Kingdom has come with great force this time, and its military strength far exceeds that of our army."
"I am worried that Lu Yan, the garrison commander of Shannan Prefecture, is young and impetuous and may not be able to withstand the fierce attack of Beixiang Kingdom."
"Moreover, if the Northern Xiang Kingdom breaks through Shannan Prefecture, it can advance straight into the capital."
"By then, it will be too late to regret!"
Liu An's words were sincere and every sentence made sense.
After hearing this, Chen Qingwan felt even more uneasy.
Although she trusted Lu Yan, she had to consider the risks Liu An had mentioned.
"What you say is quite right, my dear minister. However, the garrison forces of the capital cannot be easily mobilized. In case..."
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