Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 626 - 627: Plotting_1

Chapter 626: Chapter 627: Plotting_1

It began in Wanjin County, followed by Qing Mountain County, and similar incidents also happened in Heping County. It gradually spread to the vicinity of the Provincial City, becoming more intense and violent. These people burned, killed, and plundered wherever they went, and panic began to grip the entire Lu County.

Every county in Fu County sent out cavalry several times to intercept them, but all attempts were unsuccessful. The areas the bandits occupied were too remote and the terrain too high, making it impossible to attack.

Even if there were a way to launch an attack, the governor of Fu County remained inactive. After all, would taking the bandits’ base really solve the problem?

Due to the ongoing war in the north, all of Fu County’s available troops had been withdrawn to the north. Left with no choice, Qin Kun submitted a request to the Emperor, asking him to assign ten thousand elite soldiers to Fu County to exterminate the mountain bandits.

Inside the Palace.

After reading Qin Kun’s memorial, the Emperor approved it without a second thought.

Several ministers came forward, appealing to the Emperor to reconsider, warning that the current military force in the Capital City was just enough to meet daily needs. Sending ten thousand elite soldiers to the south would put the Capital City at risk if a rebellion is to take place.

An elder minister even threatened to kill himself if the Emperor approved the plan. Nonetheless, the Emperor ignored his plea and ordered the old minister to be dragged out.

After leaving the imperial court, the elder minister did not commit suicide, but was incredibly frustrated, beating his chest, stomping his feet, and crying out about the peril faced by the nation. Eventually, he even took off his black-gauze cap in resignation.

The remaining loyal ministers felt hopeless. They presumed that the Emperor had grown accustomed to being manipulated by Qin Kun and no longer resisted his advice, regardless of how far Qin Kun was.

As for those ministers who did not oppose the Emperor’s decision, the motives hidden within their hearts were known only to them.

Minister Yan also strongly opposed the decision in order not to arouse suspicion, but considering his senior position and years of service, he knew how to maintain tact and diplomacy. Understanding that the Emperor was adamant about his decision, Minister Yan eventually did not further oppose.

Once the matter was approved, the Ministry of War began its planning.

Being elite soldiers, they had to be chosen carefully. The Minister of War Cai Siyuan, upon leaving the imperial court, began military preparations, assembling elite soldiers from every squad into an elite force filled with brave and skilled warriors.

After Cai Siyuan completed the preparations, he breathed a sigh of relief. Without further delay, he planned to send Xin Wen to lead the troops southward the next day.

That night, Cai Siyuan invited Xin Wen to his house for a drink and a chat about their future plans.

Cai Siyuan said, "Yesterday, I received a letter from your uncle. It stated that the mountain bandits have caused fear and panic. Therefore, I guess he has already proceeded to the third step of the plan. All you have to do is lead the ten thousand elite soldiers over there, and the banditry will naturally subside. Once you’re there, just follow your uncle Qin’s instructions."

Xin Wen nodded, "Thanks for the guidance, Minister Cai. Without your promotion, I might still be a horseman now, let alone at this position I’m in. To me, it doesn’t matter who sits on the throne, as long as I have a place in the military, everything else is negotiable."

Cai Siyuan nodded, "I feel the same. With the north embroiled in war, the Emperor is dull and incompetent. I initially did not intend to take such action, but ever since your uncle retired, he has been trying to undermine my authority, leaving me no choice. I owe my position as Minister of War to your uncle’s guidance, and I will always support him."