Mo Shu cast a cold glance, "Has no one thought of this?"
Pri Minister Wen imdiately said, "Princess, just now this old minister has already discussed this issue with everyone."
"And what was the conclusion?"
"The Northern Territory is famously stable, why is it that just when we redirected our forces back to the Central Plains, Hulong Country and Southern Border Country suddenly beca bold enough to attack?" Pri Minister Wen was certain, "I suspect there is a traitor on the northern border!"
Mo Shu laughed, "This traitor might exist, or might not. If there is one, so be it. Now that the Northern Territory is under attack, this traitor would inevitably seize the chance to betray us. But if there isn’t one, speculating needlessly here would surely dishearten the border soldiers, wouldn’t it?"
Everyone frowned.
General Song said, "The Princess makes a good point, and this is precisely my thought as well."
Marquis Xuan Yuan also spoke, "The Princess is absolutely right, and at the sa ti, the Western Border is indeed not incapable of sending troops to reinforce the defenses, but there might be a conspiracy."
"Indeed," Mo Shu nodded, speaking slowly, "According to this Princess’s speculation, the other party probably has another plan. We know the border is unstable due to troop movents, but the common people are unaware. What would they think if such news spread?"
The assembly frowned at this.
Xuanyuan Yichuan spoke up, "The people have always depended on the governnt, and they have great trust in General Song at the Northern Territory. If the true state of the battle is revealed to the public, it will surely cause chaos among the people. Then, even before any external enemy arrives, there will be panic internally, which could lead to an uncontrollable situation."
"Young Marshal believes that Young Master Xuan Yuan’s words are reasonable," Song Gu said, "Although I trust my uncle’s capability, sudden events can’t be entirely predicted by anyone. However, as long as we give my uncle and the soldiers a bit of rest, they will surely reassemble into an elite force."
Mo Shu nodded and said, "Therefore, Father, the first thing we need to do is to reassure the people. In such circumstances, only by calming the populace can we defend against foreign enemies with peace of mind."
The Emperor nodded, "That is very true, and consistent with what Minister Zhong just said."
Mo Shu looked toward the Minister of War.
Minister Zhong, already old with graying hair and a goatee, cupped his hands in respect, "Your Majesty’s insight is unparalleled, and the Princess’s comprehensive consideration is a blessing to Mo Yan. I wonder, what does the Princess think we should do next?"
The heavy ministers in the Imperial Study Room all looked at Mo Shu.
Pri Minister Wen typically looked down on won.
Even though this Princess was renowned, she was still just a girl from the boudoir.
Not ntioning her absurd conduct of having a child out of wedlock or her self-initiated marriage pursuit, her wisdom was, however, comndable.
Thus, at this mont, he remained quiet, wanting to see what good strategy Mo Shu might have.
Faced with so many eyes, Mo Shu appeared particularly composed, speaking slowly, "The enemy is evidently prepared, intending first to invade the Northern Territory to disturb our populace. Therefore, the first and foremost task is to reassure the citizens. Pri Minister Wen, I hope you can be responsible for calming the ministers, as all of you who hold key positions in various departnts are the backbone of our nation."
Pri Minister Wen made a bow, "The Princess is absolutely right."
Mo Shu nodded, "Secondly, I presu the enemy has long anticipated the emptiness of the Western forces, but given the great distance between Hulong Country and the Western Border, I believe they will not attack the West. Instead, they will withdraw from the Northern Territory and concentrate their forces on attacking the East."
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