Emperor Rongsheng pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Very well, it will be as you say. You will be in charge of this matter; you must select a reliable person."
"In your opinion, who would be suitable to send?"
Lin Muheng's words struck a chord with the emperor.
He had long wanted to send someone to the Northwest to take away the military power in the Jianghuai region.
Lin Muheng said, "Thank you for your trust, Father, but the selection of this person still needs your decision."
Lin Muheng wouldn't be foolish enough to actually recommend someone himself.
Lin Muheng actually had someone in mind, but he also knew that if he asked his father to go, his father would never use that person again.
That person's future was ruined by his own hand.
Emperor Rongsheng could easily see through his intentions.
"Fifth Prince! How about you go to the Northwest and fight alongside General Jianghuai?" Emperor Rongsheng asked.
Lin Muheng knelt down, "Father! It is not appropriate for your son to go."
"Why?" Emperor Rongsheng stared at Lin Muheng.
"I am the son-in-law of the General's Mansion. The General of Jianghuai commands 300,000 troops. Wouldn't my going there arouse suspicion among the court officials that I have ulterior motives?"
Lin Muheng was referring to the court officials, not the emperor.
Emperor Rongsheng laughed heartily: "Very good, very good, what you say makes sense. I will arrange for someone to go. Just wait for my good news."
Lin Muheng took his leave.
Having finally finished his probing, Emperor Rongsheng was in high spirits.
At least for now, the fifth brother doesn't seem to have any wolfish ambitions.
He gave up such a good opportunity.
Which prince wouldn't be envious of the command of an army of 300,000?
As soon as they left the palace gates, Lin Muheng was covered in sweat.
The Emperor is becoming increasingly suspicious.
If he agrees to go to the Northwest today, he will be intercepted by the emperor's men on the way.
After returning to the Prince's Mansion, Lin Muheng immediately locked himself in his study to think about his next plan.
He knew the emperor was very suspicious and that he had to act cautiously. Now, although he had identified his preferred candidate, he still needed to plan carefully to ensure the smooth implementation of his plan.
Meanwhile, the emperor in the palace was also considering who to send to the northwest.
He understood the importance of this task: he needed to keep the Jianghuai General in check while avoiding arousing jealousy and infighting among the other princes.
Just as the emperor was hesitating, Song Hao, the Minister of War, stepped forward.
"Your Majesty! In my opinion, Prince Yan is both brave and resourceful, and is most suitable to go to the Northwest to fight alongside General Jiang."
"Young Master Yan?" Emperor Rongsheng asked.
He didn't react for a moment.
“Guard Yan Yu’an!” Song Hao added, then winked at Yan Yu’an.
Yan Yu'an: ...
He really wanted to go to the battlefield and make a name for himself.
As long as he has military merits, he can rise rapidly through the ranks.
Only if he becomes successful will no one dare to bully his mother and sister.
He wanted to achieve great things and restore the Yan family's honor.
However, compared to all of this, Yan Yu'an could not ask for more than the opportunity to fight alongside the Jianghuai General.
That was the youngest general in the entire Daqing.
Yan Yu'an would have no regrets in this life if he could receive some guidance from him.
Most importantly, he is Jiang Chuwei's older brother. Being able to fight alongside him makes Yan Yu'an feel that he has taken another step closer to Jiang Chuwei.
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