To be honest, they didn't dare to speak up.
During the first few days of the emperor's ascension to the throne, officials in the capital were executed one after another. Even some of Murong Sheng's most powerful old ministers, threatened with death, remained unmoved.
They have lived in the borderland for a long time and are not very good at talking to people from the capital, for fear that they will lose their heads if they say a wrong word.
"Tell me, aren't you the one who usually talks the most?" A middle-aged general on the left winked at the young deputy general opposite him.
"Why didn't you say it? Didn't you blame me for snatching it from you? I'll let you go this time."
"You kid, is this all the courage you have?"
"If you're brave enough, go ahead!"
The deputy generals below looked at each other and winked at each other.
Yuan Lin pursed his lips, slapped the table and stood up, scaring Shen Qing.
Yuan Lin spoke first: "The northerners are coming at us with great force. We must plan this battle carefully to ensure that nothing goes wrong. If you have any ideas, please feel free to speak up."
Several people looked at her.
General, I thought you could tell me some solution first.
"Just say it, I'm not a tyrant." Shen Qing's voice broke the brief silence.
I killed so many people in the early stage, but now I have to explain everywhere that I am not a tyrant and I will not kill people casually.
Yuan Lin pointed at the map and said, "Your Majesty, according to our spies, the northern army is mostly composed of elite cavalry, and they are numerous. They are good at surprise attacks and are extremely fast."
The young lieutenant thought for a moment, then spoke before the middle-aged lieutenant could, "Our soldiers have set up multiple lines of defense along the border. They've dug deep trenches to stop cavalry charges. These trenches are often lined with spikes, making them difficult for them to cross. However, they haven't been used in days, so they need more repairs."
Shen Qing nodded and said, “These fortifications must be repaired as soon as possible without delay.”
"The storage of food and armaments is also crucial. After receiving the imperial edict, I have ordered to speed up preparations." Yuan Lin looked at Chen Qing and spoke.
"I have already sent people to prepare food and fodder."
She understood the principle that food and supplies must be sent before troops move.
Yuan Lin nodded in agreement, then said, "Regarding intelligence gathering, should we increase our manpower and go deeper into the north?"
Shen Qing pondered for a moment: "Intelligence is crucial, but we must also ensure the safety of intelligence personnel. Ask them to act with caution and bring back accurate and useful information."
The crowd discussed some details and did not disperse until it was getting dark.
After Shen Qing left, several deputy generals breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from their heads.
"Oh my god, this is the first time in my life that I've sat so close to the emperor!"
"Look at what you have accomplished."
"Humph, you have something to show for yourself. If you have something to show for yourself, why do you keep picking at that hand of yours?"
Yuan Lin smiled and said, "We should do what we need to do. His Majesty won't kill people casually. Let's get busy. This time, it's a tough battle."
At the eastern border, there is panic and a war is about to break out.
The soldiers were busy repairing trenches, moving antlers and chevaux de frise, and ensuring that they could be deployed smoothly.
On the training ground, the soldiers' shouts and cries of battle shook the earth. They were practicing formations, with infantry, cavalry, and archers working in close coordination, their steps in perfect sync and their movements expertly executed.
At the same time, the logistics team was also busy, with carriages loaded with food and military equipment being transported to the front line continuously under the escort of soldiers.
Inside the medical tent, military doctors are preparing various medicinal materials and medical equipment to treat the large number of casualties that may occur.
At night, the camp is brightly lit.
Shen Qing stood on a high place, looking at the busy camp, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.
Yuan Lin stood behind her, looking at her slightly thin but strong-looking back.
It's strange, I always feel safe standing behind her.
"Yuan Lin, have you ever thought about going home?" Shen Qing sighed imperceptibly.
"Your Majesty, the border is my home. If Your Majesty does not summon me, I will never set foot in the capital." Yuan Lin replied with a bow.
Shen Qing chuckled softly, and she knew that Yuan Lin was overthinking it. But she said nothing, just tilted her head back and felt the wind blowing across her cheek.
Jiang Zhuo came out of the tent with a cloak in her hand. After seeing Chen Qing not far away, she walked towards her.
Yuan Lin couldn't help but yawn quietly with his head down.
"General Yuan, go and rest if you're tired." Jiang Zhuo's voice sounded from behind her.
Yuan Lin was stunned. How could he be seen by this butterfly?
But she also knew that Jiang Zhuo had something to say to Shen Qing.
"I will take my leave."
Jiang Zhuo walked to Shen Qing, put the cloak on her, and said softly: "The morale of the soldiers is high. We will definitely win this battle."
Shen Qing raised his head slightly and looked at the starry sky, "Of course."
She just suddenly remembered everything from the past, clear and blurry, flashing through her mind frame by frame.
She could no longer tell what was real and what was imaginary.
Was the life in the past a dream, or is the life now a dream?
"Jiang Zhuo, I always feel like this is all a dream." Chen Qing said sadly, looking at the bright yet hazy moon hidden in the clouds in the sky. "Have I ever been to the capital?"
Did he get to know this group of people? Did he revive Scar? Did he marry him? Did he become the ruler of a country?
The seventh point noticed Shen Qing's abnormality, but it could not help her. This is the vortex that many chosen ones have to face. If they can't get out of it, they will face the collapse and disintegration of their spiritual consciousness.
Jiang Zhuo felt very distressed when he saw the broken feeling lingering around Chen Qing.
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