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Chapter 33 There is a Reborn Person in the Mansion 32
Yuan Linjie immediately reported the matter to the emperor, causing a great uproar at the morning court session.

The civil and military officials in the court were divided into two factions. One faction agreed with Yuan Linjie's statement, believing that the Northern Liang Hu Lu were wolves with ambitions and that plans needed to be made as soon as possible.

One faction believes that Yuan Linjie is making a mountain out of a molehill, making wild guesses without any evidence, which will shake public morale and damage relations between countries that have established diplomatic ties with Yuanchang.

Those who held opposing views were mainly led by Fang Chong, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, and Yan Beiqiang, the commander of the Anbei Army.

Fang Chong and Yan Beiqiang's opposition was not entirely due to their trust in Hu Lu of Beiliang, but mainly to oppose Yuan Linjie.

Yuan Linjie's Women's Army has cooperated seamlessly with the newly emerging Qin Family Army in recent years, achieving numerous military exploits, which has led to the Qin Family Army's commander, Qin Shuye, rising through the ranks and accumulating remarkable military achievements.

As the Yangtze River flows on, the new generation surpasses the old. Qin Shuye, a rising star, triumphs, while Yan Beiqiang, a veteran, inevitably feels a sense of crisis.

If they always gain the upper hand, then our own position will only be threatened.

Moreover, Hu Luguo received supplies from Yuanchangguo just two months ago; there's no reason for them to break the contract so quickly. Although the people of that country aren't exactly known for keeping their word, it's unlikely they'd go back on their word after only two months.

Due to a combination of factors, they found themselves on the opposite side of Yuan Linjie.

The Emperor sat high on his throne, head bowed and silent. He listened as his civil and military officials below vied for their opinions, creating a cacophony of chatter.

Seeing that the argument was deadlocked, Fang Chong turned to the emperor and stated his own views.

"Your Majesty, the weather is freezing cold today, and the temperature is extremely low, which is not good for our soldiers. The Northern Liang Kingdom has low temperatures all year round, and their soldiers are already used to fighting in cold weather."

If the Northern Liang, Hu Lu, and other states have no intention of invading, but our country rashly reinforces its troops on the border, it may worsen our relations with neighboring countries and turn a war that could have been avoided into an inevitable one.

"Your Majesty, I believe that remaining calm and observing the situation is the best course of action. Even if things are as General Yuan says, with the Northern Liang barbarians gathering to attack, our army only needs to send envoys for peace talks and allocate some supplies to avert this war and prevent further bloodshed."

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!" Yuan Linjie stepped forward, bowed, and said loudly.

"According to reports, the Northern Liang Hu Lu have contacted several neighboring small states this time, exceeding the scale of any previous invasion. This is not a simple communication, but a sign that they are about to launch a major offensive on the border."

Your Majesty, you only need to send troops to the border, fortify the city, and increase the garrison to take early precautions and seize the initiative.

Your Majesty, I believe this matter cannot be delayed. I request that Your Majesty issue an edict.

"Please issue an imperial decree, Your Majesty!"

Following Yuan Linjie, Qin Shuye and other officials all bowed respectfully and echoed her sentiments.

Yan Beiqiang and the others naturally objected and voiced their opposition in unison.

The Emperor sighed, and after a moment said, "Let me think about this matter and discuss it another day."

Having said that, he announced the adjournment of the court.

Although Yuanchang Kingdom enjoys a superior geographical location and a large population, it has long been plagued by friction with neighboring countries and has internal vassal kings who hold considerable military power, posing numerous hidden dangers.

In winter, not only did the Northern Liang Hu Lu suffer from a shortage of supplies, but Yuanchang's domestic reserves were also limited, and it had recently allocated some of them to the Hu Lu.

Buying peace with money is a last resort. If we give money and then have to fight again, wouldn't that be a losing proposition?
It's normal for the Emperor to have such concerns.

However, after the court session, Yuan Linjie and Qin Shuye walked together, expressing their concerns as they headed out of the palace.

As they talked, the two began to discuss Qin Shuye's younger sister.

"General Qin, I heard that your sister has been incorporated into the Women's Army Cavalry Archery Unit?" Qin Shuye was completely serious and proud at this moment, showing no signs of joking or worrying in front of Qin Shumeng.

He coughed lightly and said, "My sister has practiced martial arts since childhood, aspiring to serve her country and yearning for a career in battle. I can only follow her."

"Haha, like father, like daughter! General Qin, I believe your sister will become a general just like you!"

Qin Shuye quickly said modestly, "General Yuan, you flatter me. I was just doing my best and had no other desires. My sister is not a person who pursues fame and fortune; she just wanted to realize her ambitions."

(Yu Muhuai: No, I only wanted to kill.)
Yuan Linjie and Qin Shuye politely declined each other's invitations and parted ways at the palace gate.

After returning to the Women's Army camp, Yuan Linjie went to observe the mounted archer training camp.

She whispered to the instructor beside her, "Who is Qin Shumeng?"

With the instructor's guidance, Yuan Linjie focused her attention on Yu Muhuai, who was practicing diligently.

Unbeknownst to Yu Muhuai, it was Yuan Linjie's sudden attention that caused her training to become much more rigorous.

The military camp contained many sons of court officials, and during the initial training, if they did not identify themselves, no one would pay them any extra attention.

The military is different from the officialdom; here, everything is determined by strength and combat achievements. All new recruits are the same; no one is born superior.

The instructor misunderstood Yuan Linjie's question and instead of giving her more care, he thought she might be a promising talent and added a lot of extra training for her.

Fortunately, Yu Muhuai had become much more resilient after a month of training; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to withstand such extra ingredients and increased prices.

After that argument, the emperor never gave a direct answer to the question, which was tantamount to tacitly approving of Fang Chong and others' opinions.

However, half a month later, battle reports came from the northern and western borders at the same time: the Northern Liang Hu tribes were invading.

The border towns are putting up a fierce resistance, but the enemy is advancing aggressively and they may not be able to hold out for long. They have requested reinforcements from the imperial court.

When the news arrived, the imperial court was in an uproar.

Fang Chong quickly stepped forward and spoke before Yuan Linjie and the others could.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the weather is extremely cold, and the number of people from the Northern Liang, Hu Lu, and other countries is too large. They simply want supplies. We should send envoys to negotiate peace to avoid wasting resources and causing widespread suffering."

Qin Shuye stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Northern Liang and Hu Lu are both wolves in sheep's clothing. How can we easily talk about peace? Moreover, our country's military strength is strong and we are not without the ability to fight. I request to go to war!"

Decades ago, when Yuanchang Kingdom was experiencing internal strife, it also faced a joint invasion by many neighboring countries.

At that time, due to the somewhat turbulent domestic situation in Yuanchang Kingdom, it adopted a strategy of attacking distant countries and befriending nearby ones, and even signed agreements to pay tribute to foreign countries.

Although those countries were not entirely peaceful during this period, they only harassed the region sporadically. This large-scale mobilization of troops was the first of its kind in decades.

However, the situation in Yuanchang Kingdom is different now. This time, the emperor did not consider it for long and quickly issued an edict to announce that he would fight against the Northern Liang Hu Lu.

The Heroines' Army, led by Yuan Linjie, and the Anbei Army, led by Yan Beiqiang, marched north to fight against the Northern Liang Kingdoms.

The Qin family army, led by Qin Shuye, marched west to fight against the Hu and Lu states.

At the same time, strengthen the southern defense line to prevent Jiang Qiguo from taking advantage of the chaos to stir up trouble.

(End of this chapter)