I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

His words, spoken with resounding force, echoed throughout the main hall.

Liu Ruoshuang was stunned.

She looked at the man before her, the prince who had once been ridiculed by the world as a useless prince incapable of cultivation, but now he radiated a breathtaking light.

He did not place all his hopes on Mo Yuqing's assassination, nor did he succumb to despair.

Instead, the first thing they thought of was the most fundamental, and also the most difficult, solution—mobilizing the people!

A glimmer of brilliance bloomed in Liu Ruoshuang's clear eyes.

Then, she revealed a genuine smile, one of relief and approval.

"it is good."

She uttered only one word, yet it was more resolute than any promise.

"As the dean, I am qualified."

Zhao Chen'an nodded, then turned to Li Qingluan beside him.

"Azure Phoenix".

"My husband, I'm here!"

Li Qingluan immediately responded. Coming from a military family, she had already been ignited by Zhao Chen'an's decisiveness.

"In your name, and in the name of my Prince Wei's Mansion, immediately contact all the Ministry of War officials in the capital, as well as those retired or unemployed veterans."

"Have them get to the Prince of Wei's residence as quickly as possible!"

"yes!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Qingluan turned around and strode out, her decisive and efficient manner befitting a daughter of a military family.

After arranging all this, Zhao Chen'an summoned a servant from the Prince's residence, who took a Wei Prince's token, a symbol of his status, from his waist and handed it to him.

"Go to the Prime Minister's residence immediately and invite Prime Minister Su Zongze to come for a meeting."

The servant took the token, his hands trembling slightly. He hesitated for a moment, about to ask what should be done if the Prime Minister did not come.

Zhao Chen'an seemed to see through his thoughts and added another sentence.

"If Lord Su is too busy with official duties to come, then go to the palace and find Eunuch Wei."

"Have Eunuch Wei go and invite him again on my behalf."

Upon hearing this, the servant shuddered and dared not utter another word. He bowed and hurriedly withdrew.

Eunuch Wei!

That was the head eunuch whom His Majesty trusted most!

Let Eunuch Wei go and invite him; there's no one in the world who would dare refuse!

Mo Yuqing, who was standing to the side, remained silent throughout.

She simply watched as Zhao Chen'an issued commands in an orderly manner, and for the first time, a genuine look of surprise appeared in his seemingly untouched eyes.

She had initially thought that he was just an ordinary prince who had gotten lucky and had some good fortune.

Now it seems that it's much more than that.

This composure in the face of danger, this courage to mobilize all available forces, already shows the beginnings of a powerful ruler.

One hour later.

The main hall of the Prince of Wei's residence was already packed with people.

On the left are civil officials led by several vice ministers of the Ministry of War. They are originally from Li Qingcang's lineage and are naturally close to the Prince of Wei's mansion.

On the right are several elderly men with white hair and beards, yet still standing upright.

Although they were dressed in civilian clothes, their battle-hardened, iron-blooded aura was impossible to conceal.

These people were all veteran generals who once dominated the Great Zhou army!

Standing at the very front was an elderly man in a purple official robe with a solemn expression; he was none other than the current Prime Minister, Su Zongze.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Chen'an, who was in the main seat.

Their hearts were filled with doubt and confusion.

Why would His Highness the Prince of Wei, who has always been a man of peace and tranquility, summon them here so urgently at a time of national crisis?

Zhao Chen'an looked around without uttering a single polite opening remark.

"Gentlemen."

He stood up, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"The current situation is critical, which I need not elaborate on."

"Our father is fighting and bleeding on the front lines. How can we, as subjects of the Great Zhou, sit idly in the rear?"

"I, the Prince of Wei, am of lowly status and little influence, but I always want to do something for my father and for the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"This requires your full cooperation!"

He looked at the officials of the Ministry of War.

"I have sent students from the Jixia Academy to various places to spread the word about the war and boost morale."

"I need the Ministry of War to cooperate immediately and, in the name of the imperial court, recruit new soldiers from all over the country! The more, the better!"

Then, his gaze turned to the veterans.

"Generals, your renown is known throughout the army. The training of the new recruits after their arrival in the capital will be entrusted to your care!"

Finally, he looked solemnly at Su Zongze and bowed slightly.

"Lord Su, you are the head of all officials and the pillar of the nation."

"Your Majesty has been exhausted by the logistical challenges of supplying provisions and supplies for the border army."

"But now, I implore you to put in a little more effort and make proper arrangements for the logistics and armor of these new recruits!"

Zhao Chen'an's order was clear, decisive, and went straight to the heart of the matter!

The officials of the Ministry of War bowed and agreed almost without hesitation.

"I obey Your Highness's command!"

The veteran military officers were so excited that their faces were flushed, and one of them suddenly patted his chest.

"Your Highness, rest assured! As long as we have a breath left, we will surely train a fierce and powerful army for the Great Zhou!"

For a moment, the crowd inside the hall was filled with excitement.

Only Prime Minister Su Zongze, after a brief moment of shock, fell silent. He narrowed his eyes, seemingly weighing something rapidly.

A few seconds later, just when everyone thought he was about to raise an objection, he suddenly spoke up.

"Your Highness's plan is good, but this old minister feels that it is probably not enough."

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent once again.

Zhao Chen'an looked at him with great interest.

"Oh? Then, in Su Xiang's opinion, how should we proceed further?"

Su Zongze took a step forward, and his aged but powerful voice rang out.

"First, recall retired veterans to the military!"

"With students from the Jixia Academy in charge of publicity, this will not be difficult."

"These veterans are not only elite, but also excellent instructors, greatly shortening the training time for new recruits!"

Zhao Chen'an nodded; the suggestion was very reasonable.

"What Prime Minister Su said is absolutely right."

"But that's not enough!"

Su Zongze's voice suddenly rose, and a chilling glint flashed in his cloudy eyes:

"This old minister has a second plan!"

"That means... conscripting guards, personal soldiers, and even suicide squads from the royal palaces, clan palaces, and major aristocratic families in the capital! Incorporating them all into the new army!"

After he finished speaking, the entire main hall fell into a deathly silence.

All the officials and military officers gasped in shock, looking at Su Zongze as if he were a madman.

This is hardly a strategy.

This is clearly putting a knife to the throat of all the wealthy and powerful!

Su Zongze seemed oblivious to everyone's reactions. He stared straight at Zhao Chen'an and spoke, word by word.

"This move will inevitably offend all the powerful figures in the capital and make His Highness the target of everyone's criticism."

"But the benefits are immediate!"

Zhao Chen'an remained silent. He glanced at the horrified faces of the people below the hall, and finally, his gaze returned to Su Zongze.

He suddenly laughed.

"Prime Minister Su".

He picked up the Wei King's Decree from the table and tossed it lightly in his hand.

"As expected of Prime Minister Su, it seems Father has long disliked these aristocratic families and wealthy clans!"

"That's true. In the past, they sucked the people's blood and sweat and enjoyed their wealth."

"Now that the country is in crisis, it's their turn to do their part!"

Before anyone in the room could react after Zhao Chen'an finished speaking, everyone had already spoken.

Su Zongze stared at him in astonishment!

This young King of Wei... is indeed not as rumored!

No wonder, no wonder His Majesty values ​​him so highly!