"I'm afraid there's something wrong with what General Lin said."
Military Advisor Li stood up calmly, stroking his beard.
"As we all know, war is a continuation of internal affairs, and when fighting foreign affairs, we must first settle the internal affairs. Otherwise, if the court is in chaos, the Ministry of War and the Minister of Household Affairs will be distracted. It is not easy to fight a war when no one is without food."
"Now the Japanese pirate army is approaching fiercely, and Ishikawa Taki is even more desperate to capture Huayang County. Today's Dinghai Pier can be described as the calm before the storm."
Having said this, he cupped his hands towards Feng Haohan who was sitting upright.
"And when I, the Central Army Corps, first arrived in Huayang County, I was not familiar with the place, and I was overwhelmed by everything. The legion was faced with numerous affairs and difficulties. The general always had a lot of opportunities, but now that the enemy is approaching, he has to concentrate on defending and retreating from the enemy. The method is even more exhausting. How can it be compared to a mere county lieutenant of the Mo family?"
"At this time, if we still have to worry about the changes in the court at the rear, which will lead to the untimely supply of food, grass, and medicine to the soldiers, then we will be too powerful as a general and will not be able to do anything at all. This may be detrimental to the enemies who come down from outside the country."
A bunch of generals and military advisors nodded in agreement.
"That's what Commander Li said."
"The general looks great on the surface, but it's actually not easy to be a general."
"That's right. We are all officers and soldiers of the Central Army Corps. We all suffer when we gain glory and when we suffer losses. Only when the Army is good can everyone sitting here sit back and relax, and in the future will it be possible to gain promotion and return home in glory."
"General Lin's family is well-connected and popular, especially since the Hou Mansion plays an important role in Xingji City. There may be some special channels to learn about the news within the palace. If the general really knows what is happening in Xingji City now, why not tell him Come out and let everyone discuss it together.”
"That's right." Someone coughed and quickly took over the conversation, "At the same time, the general suddenly remembered something."
"As we all know, during the landing of Doi Yongren last year, General Lin led our front troops to Dinghai Pier and fought bravely on the battlefield to fight the enemy. He repeatedly repelled the enemy's attacks. He is worthy of being a queen of a famous family."
Speaking of this, his tone changed.
"Unfortunately, at that time, the former army's baggage was lacking and the soldiers were exhausted, and other brother units were fighting independently and lacked cooperation, which resulted in our front army suffering heavy casualties, even though it won, it was especially defeated."
"General Lin, you were not in Star City at the time, so maybe you don't know something. His Majesty, Long Yan, was furious after hearing the results of the battle. He ordered the Ministry of War to thoroughly investigate the cause of the failure and to investigate those responsible."
"If the general had not shouldered the responsibility with his own prestige and military rank, the consequences would have been disastrous..."
Lin Hanmo listened silently.
These people kept chattering, just wanting to impress him with some affection and reason, or put a hat on him, but Lin Hanmo couldn't help but breathe a little heavier.
After all, Yun Chui has always been particular about repaying kindness by a drop of water and a spring of water.
Although he now disagrees with the Central Army Corps and is alienated from him, Feng Haohan did help him a lot last year.
After pondering for a long time, Lin Hanmo finally raised his head again.
"General," he cupped his hands with a solemn expression.
"For a long time in the past, perhaps because of family status or other reasons, the generals have been living in the illusion that everyone has touted, like a frog in a well who doesn't know how high the sky is. He is so ambitious and arrogant even though he is clearly not capable enough, and finally he just gets the upper hand. The true shape of the battlefield was revealed, resulting in the loss of troops and generals of the former army, and the reputation of the legion was tarnished."
"I feel ashamed. I would like to apologize to the general and all my colleagues. I am also very grateful to the general for his timely helping hand last year..."
snort!
Before Lin Hanmo finished speaking, Fang Yuanwu from the high ground on the left wing snorted coldly.
"I don't know. If a mere apology is useful, why should the empire's military discipline and national laws be used?"
"What General Fang said is true." Lin Hanmo's expression remained unchanged. "The empire's military discipline and national laws have been corrected and updated countless times. They are the standards of a country and nation. They must not be trampled and discarded at will, let alone a mere apology. offset.”
"It's just that the Japanese pirate army is attacking now. As a soldier of the empire, the so-called reputation and life and death have long been ignored. Everything is about defending against the enemy."
"When this war is over, if I am still alive by chance, I will take off my sword and go to the Ministry of War in person to plead guilty and confess all my mistakes when I led the troops last year."
"When the time comes, it will be up to the court to decide whether to kill or punish you. I will have no complaints at all."
Everyone's expressions changed drastically.
Feng Haohan was so frightened that he waved his hands repeatedly.
"No, not really."
"The conference room is a place where everyone gathers to discuss and talk. We were just joking, just a joke. I definitely didn't mean to blame you."
"Hanmo, don't take it to heart."
The conference room in front of me is not big, but the generals are shining brightly inside. Feng Haohan naturally has the highest military rank and authority.
But considering his background and family status, neither of them could match the Hou Mansion behind Lin Hanmo, let alone those cats and dogs of Military Advisor Fang Yuanwu and Li.
The most important thing is that Feng Haohan knows his family affairs.
The Central Corps was in a mess at this time.
As one of the eight generals, Lin Hanmo also knows a lot about bad things. Who knows what he will "confess" then?
Guan Yike kept sharpening his sword.
Lin Hanmo was noncommittal.
"General," he cupped his hands towards Feng Haohan again, this time his expression was more sincere.
"It is true that my subordinates don't know what happened in Xingji City, but as the secret letter in your hand says, it has become a fact that the crown prince has lost power and Prince Ning has ascended to the throne. No further investigation will change the outcome."
"My subordinates feel that you may no longer focus on the prince, but should use this as a starting point to re-establish the direction of the army's march. Otherwise..."
He said no more.
However, everyone including Feng Haohan's heart sank.
Feng Haohan's expression changed again and again, and his mind was spinning even more rapidly.
He reacted quickly and couldn't help laughing.
"Sit down first. We are all a family, Hanmo doesn't need to be so serious. No matter what happens, sit down and talk slowly."
"By the way, since you think it is necessary for the legion to adjust its direction, you must have already had your own ideas. Why not speak out and let everyone discuss it?"
Lin Hanmo was silent again.
It wasn't until everyone else could no longer sit still that he slowly spoke, but his answer was wrong.
"General, do you know anything about General Tian of the Yanhui Army and General Lu of the East China Sea Barrier?"
Feng Haohan was slightly startled, "Of course."
The five major armies of Yunchui influence every aspect of the empire, and their whereabouts are shared almost instantly with the commanders of the major armies.
Lin Hanmo smiled slightly.
"General Tian was criticized for his absence from the Dingxi counterattack, but now he still leads troops into the Xiliang Prairie. Fortress General Huo not only did not embarrass him or deprive him of logistics, but also fully supported him."
"As for General Lu, since he returned to the mainland last year, he has entered Dali Temple. What about now? Not only has he returned to Pinghai County safely, but he is still the unwavering commander of the East China Sea Barrier..."
"Are you telling the truth?" Fang Yuanwu sneered, "Not necessarily."
"General Fang is right." Lin Hanmo was not angry even after being refuted in person. "The commander of the East China Sea Barrier does have General Xiao. But I have some gossip that you may not know yet."
"What news?" Everyone couldn't help but pricked up their ears.
Lin Hanmo did not whet everyone's appetite and said bluntly: "The East China Sea Barrier will expand in size and be divided into two. One part will stay at home, and the other part will go to sea to expand its borders."
Buzz~
As soon as the meeting room leaked, everyone was excited.
Only Feng Haohan was stunned for a moment and then his expression quickly returned to normal.
He nodded, "The news is indeed unclear to me, but what do you mean by this?"
Lin Hanmo was silent for a while, then slowly uttered eight words, "Made up for the past and let bygones be bygones."
"What General Lin means..." Some people were confused.
"Prince Ning is different from the other princes or princes who grew up in the imperial capital. He started as a soldier and survived a narrow escape from death in the Rock Frontier Fortress and the Starfall Army. You can figure out his dislikes and preferences for yourself."
"At the same time, although General Tian and General Lu made mistakes, they corrected their mistakes and could still be reused..."
Lin Hanmo's words were concise and to the point, and he did not mention the military orders Tian Hongyan was forced to write and the other punishments Lu Fuhai received.
Everyone was thoughtful.
Soon many people's eyes lit up.
"General Lin means that as long as we fight this battle well, we can make up for our mistakes. Will Prince Ning hold us accountable for favoring the prince?"
Lin Hanmo remained silent, but smiled enigmatically.
Fighting the good fight is a must.
At the same time, the premise is that you are not corrupt, bending the law, and enriching your own pockets, otherwise no one can save you. (End of chapter)
