Chapter 935: Deployment to the Capital

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General Su, it seems Zhao Xuanji couldn't bear it any longer. They might stage a coup against the Eastern Palace at any moment.

Li Chen's first words sent a shiver down Su Changqing's spine.

Su Zhendong smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured, everything is under my control. The East Palace won't have any problems."

Nodding, Li Chen said, “With General Su’s words, this palace is at ease.”

Looking again at Xu Changqing, Li Chen said in a deep voice: "Xu Changqing, your task over the next period of time will be the most important."

Xu Changqing was taken aback for a moment, then immediately said: "Your Highness, I am willing to die for you."

"As for your political duties, you need to shoulder more responsibility. Given the current situation, I can't promote you. Even if I did, the cabinet wouldn't accept it. It would create a bad reputation and make it difficult for you to work effectively. But I promise you, I will give you the position of Grand Scholar."

If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it.

Right now, Xu Changqing's position as the Left Servant of the Ministry of Revenue is indeed too low. And within the Ministry of Revenue, his authority is limited; he can't interfere in many matters.

But for someone like Xu Changqing, a close confidant of the Crown Prince, the Cabinet would absolutely not allow him to be promoted.

Just as Li Chen issued an imperial edict,

Zhao Xuanji has a way to make Xu Changqing famous but powerless, so it's better to seize the current power.

But Li Chen didn't let Xu Changkong imagine, the previous imperial concubine was just a signal, now this promise is the real benefit.

Xu Changqing was indeed excited. He said, "Your servant does not dare to ask for too much, only hoping to ease the worries of Your Highness."

Just take it as you hear it.

Li Chen wasn't going to nitpick. He continued, "Next, the cabinet will likely be paralyzed, and officials from the cabinet faction will pile up all government affairs. As a result, the imperial court won't be able to handle government affairs across the country, and many things will get stuck in the process."

"All you have to do is manage what you can, organize the officials under the East Palace and make them a united force. Only then will you stand a chance against the cabinet."

Xu Changqing immediately said, "I understand."

"Alright, you may go now. The political situation is turbulent and people are in turmoil. You should hurry and arrange things as planned. This will give the officials below direction and allow them to exert their efforts."

After Xu Changqing left, Li Chen looked at Su Zhen'ting again and asked, "In your opinion, General, if Zhao Xuanji stages a coup, about how large-scale would it be"

Only then, when Xu Changqing was gone, did Su Zhetong feel at ease and speak some truths.

He didn't seem as relaxed as before. He said, “Zhao Xuanji is much stronger than we imagined. Although we managed to identify a lot of people after getting that list last time, there’s no guarantee Zhao Xuanji doesn’t have other tricks up his sleeve. After all, he is Zhao Xuanji.”

Li Chen nodded, not thinking Su Zhen'ting was too cautious.

When facing such a formidable opponent as Zhao Xuanji, caution is always necessary, no matter how hard one tries.

"So, according to my worst-case scenario, at least thirty thousand."

Su Zhenting said in a deep voice, "And these 30,000 people are absolutely well-trained, with extraordinary strength, not comparable to ordinary soldiers."

"With Zhao Xuanji's inside and outside support, these 30,000 troops could lay waste to the capital within a day. With our current forces, we can hold for a short time, but it would be extremely difficult to sustain."

Li Chen tapped his fingers on the table and asked, "If we were to deploy troops from outside Beijing, in your opinion, which units would be suitable"aching a mutual understanding. They smiled at each other, both very pleased with the outcome.And Su Jinpa, who had also come to her senses, curled her lips and said, "Colluding with the enemy."In her...