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People exchanged glances, their faces filled with disbelief.
Recalling not long ago when the Wu Kingdom sent troops to aid the Liang Kingdom, even the Jing Emperor was taken by surprise. At that time, despite facing the combined forces of the two nations, he remained unafraid. However, now witnessing the fall of a city in his own territory left the Jing Emperor feeling as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been overturned within him, leaving him with a bitter taste. That city had always been regarded as a crucial strategic stronghold! Losing it was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the entire national defense system.
It is worth noting that the news of the city’s fall was not derived from thorough investigations but rather from hearsay. Yet even so, upon hearing this dreadful news, the Jing Emperor did not hesitate to swiftly dispatch a team of elite soldiers to investigate the situation on-site without delay.
Days later, after a long wait, those sent to investigate finally returned. They brought back solid evidence and detailed intelligence that confirmed the fall of the city, causing ripples of unrest in the already turbulent heart of the Jing Emperor. Although deep inside he was stirred by tumultuous waves, as a ruler, he understood that he must remain calm and composed at this moment.
Thus, he suppressed his unease and anxiety and urgently summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures. Inside the resplendent palace, an atmosphere of solemnity prevailed. The Jing Emperor sat upon his throne, which symbolized supreme power, his expression grave as he looked at the ministers lined up before him. He slowly began to speak: "Currently, we have over a hundred thousand troops stationed at our border with Liang Kingdom, maintaining mutual restraint for some time. However, I never anticipated that the Wu Kingdom would send an unexpected force to seize Uto City."
Facing such a situation, do any of you my loyal ministers have good strategies?
As soon as he finished speaking, a wave of low murmurs erupted in the hall. The ministers whispered among themselves, sharing their views on the current situation and offering suggestions for response.
At that moment, an elderly man dressed in Civil Official robes stepped forward. Despite his age, he was still full of vigor and spoke with a voice like thunder, strong and resonant. He respectfully bowed to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, our troops have been stationed at the Liang Kingdom border for over two months now, forming a standoff with Wu and Liang. Yet during this time, our forces have not been able to advance even a single step!"
In the opinion of a minister, rather than remaining in a stalemate, it would be better to temporarily withdraw the troops to preserve our strength.
Another official quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, now that Uto City has fallen into the hands of Wu Kingdom, it is an inseparable part of our territory. We should swiftly reclaim it!"
The Jing Emperor nodded slightly, indicating that he had heard the opinions of those present. He immediately expressed his stance by silently sitting on the dragon throne, his gaze slowly sweeping over the ministers below, seemingly waiting for more opinions and suggestions.
What was unexpected was that all the ministers in attendance remained silent, tacitly agreeing with the viewpoint just presented.
Seeing this, the Jing Emperor could not help but show a look of helplessness. With a light sigh, he said, "I understand your intentions, my my loyal ministers. Allow me to ponder this matter further."
Indeed, given the current situation, it was not optimistic. After careful consideration, the Jing Emperor ultimately decided to adopt the ministers' proposal. Thus, he decisively issued an imperial decree commanding the army stationed at the border of Liang Kingdom to immediately withdraw back to the capital.
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