Although Eunuch De was close to the retired emperor, the retired emperor was now bedridden, and Eunuch De was already familiar with his job, so Qian Yeming appointed Eunuch De as the chief eunuch.
After receiving the emperor's gesture, Eunuch De, who was watching the show with great interest, immediately shouted at the top of his voice.
"Your Majesty, I have something else to report."
When Acting Prime Minister Ling Mingying heard that the court was about to be adjourned, he immediately stood up.
"Master Ling, what else do you want?"
"Your Majesty, you were in Xiliang some time ago, so you are not very familiar with what is happening in Nanyue. Please allow me to report a few things."
"Speaking."
"A general under the command of Dongfang Ming, the Crown Prince of Dongxiang, led a hundred thousand elite troops to attack the small town of Nanyue. Now the hundred thousand people there are living in dire straits. I implore the Emperor to act decisively and immediately dispatch troops to suppress the rebellion."
"Lord Ling, don't worry about this. Long before I returned, the 500,000 troops on the northern border had already detoured to the east to provide relief. I'm guessing the two sides are already facing each other. Dongfang Ming's 100,000 men are not enough evidence."
"What?" Ling Mingying's eyes widened upon hearing this, and he roared, "They've arrived? I...I'm in charge of this matter, why...why don't I know anything about it?"
"South Vietnam's military strength is limited to begin with, so dispatching troops requires swiftness. Under the command of General Pei, 500,000 men against Dongfang Ming's 100,000 men is a sure win!"
"General Pei? But the Emperor... no, didn't the Emperor Retired order General Pei to return to the capital first?"
Ling Mingying was confused and mad. He had been waiting, waiting for the Nanyue troops to gather in the east, and then Qian Yeyao would send troops to capture the capital.
He had been kept in the dark about such an important matter! How could he not be mad?
"Hehe." Qian Yeming laughed twice again and said, "Lord Ling, you also know that Murong Qingyu has already made preparations to force the emperor to abdicate. If the court concentrates a large number of troops in the east at this time, what should we do if Murong Qingyu suddenly attacks?"
"this……"
"So when I was in Xiliang, I sent someone to propose a plan to my father. I told him to delay the situation on the surface, while secretly sending General Pei and the northern troops to the eastern border from two directions at the fastest speed.
Speed is of the essence in war! I originally thought that by the time Murong Qingyu learned of this, the crisis on the eastern border would have been resolved. Even if Murong Qingyu were to take action, the eastern army could seize the opportunity to encircle Murong Qingyu's private army and cut off his retreat.
Isn’t this the best of both worlds?”
Ling Mingying lowered his head, but his pupils shrank at that moment. He cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, what a good strategy! Your Majesty has never led an army in battle, but he is thoroughly familiar with the art of war. I believe that under Your Majesty's leadership, Nanyue will surely create new glories!"
Qian Yeming was very pleased with Ling Mingying's praise. He nodded and said, "I think so too."
Ling Mingying: “…”
"If there is something to report, come forward. If there is nothing to report, leave the court—"
Eunuch De's voice rang out again, and the entire hall fell silent until the bright yellow in the front disappeared behind the hall. Only then did all the ministers breathe a sigh of relief.
Everyone looked at each other, and although the court had already left, no one dared to speak.
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