After receiving Cai Heng's report, He Zhiqiu fell into trouble. It was obvious that the Lin Lang family, whether intentionally or unintentionally, would have prepared to advance to the neighboring country in the south at the same time. Moreover, the time they chose was the traditional festival of the Tang people. It seemed that these two families had been greatly stimulated by the actions of the Maqi Khans and could no longer bear it. Perhaps the two families had reached a tacit understanding, did not disturb each other, and did their own ways.

According to Cai Heng's report, the armies of these two families will definitely take action in the next two days. The empire's access to intelligence at this time is no longer helpful to the overall situation. In this case, nothing can stop the action of the two families. Moreover, the empire's large number of troops are still confronting the Maqikhans on the southern front. These two families have a good choice of opportunities.

He turned his attention back to the map on the case. He Zhiqiu was frowning. The Lang family's target was naturally Myanmar. The territory of Myanmar was vast, but the national strength was weak. In addition, there were a considerable number of Tang people in the territory and had close contacts with the residents in Tiannan. Lang Yongquan must have been fighting against Myanmar for a long time. I don't know how much work I did in advance, and it seems that it is impossible to escape.

But the Lin family's object, the Ronesian Alliance, is not as simple as people imagine. First of all, the geographical and environmental conditions limit the development of large-scale troops. Even if there is an advantageous force, it may not be able to fully exert it. Moreover, Ronesia is backed by Machikhan and the South China Sea Alliance, so it is hard to say how these two families will react to this behavior. Under the pressure of the imperial army, the Machikhans may not be able to draw much power for a while. What about their two imperial corpses? Do you dare to use them to interfere in something? How will the South China Sea Alliance deal with it?

After thinking for a long time, even though He Zhiqiu had been through the battlefield for a long time, it was difficult to make an accurate judgment. It can only be said that the Maqihan and the Nanyang Alliance would never sit idly by, but it is indeed a bit difficult to predict which step their actions can reach. After thinking about it, He Zhiqiu decided to go to the palace overnight to report this major event to His Majesty the Emperor.

Situ Mingyue, who had just finished the meal, seemed very energetic, but when He Zhiqiu explained his purpose, His Majesty's forehead immediately wrinkled. After patiently listening to the situation of the Minister of Military Affairs, anger appeared faintly on his face.

"So, Lin Guoxiong and Lang Yongquan have completed military preparations for the attack on the south?" Situ Mingyue's face was completely dark, and no one would want to hear these annoying news at this time.

"Yes, according to the information, they each concentrated five to six divisions in the southern part of the two counties, which was enough to destroy the defenses of the Ronesian Alliance and Myanmar. I judged that the attack might be launched within two days today and tomorrow." He Zhiqiu's face turned a little pale, but was calm.

"What's the plan for the General Administration of Military Affairs?" Situ Mingyue breathed a long sigh of relief and asked weakly. The news that came at the wrong time really defeated him, making him feel like he swallowed a fly into his stomach.

"Your Majesty, I have only received this information. The General Administration of Military Affairs has no plan to respond. However, most of our troops are now stationed in Wuhu County and confronting the Maqi Khans. The Western Military Region now only retains one legion and three independent divisions stationed in Heshuo and Guanxi counties. And two of them are stationed on the border of the Principality of the Trilock to deal with the threat from the Kamans. There is really no extra force. Moreover, according to the current form, even if we have surplus troops, it may be difficult for us to mobilize and configure within a few days. We estimate that the war between Lin Lang and the two families will not exceed ten days." He Zhiqiu's voice was low.

"Then according to your opinion, the Empire can only stare at these guys like this and do nothing?" Situ Mingyue's tone had changed a little, and there seemed to be a hint of mockery and coldness in the middle.

The Minister of Military Affairs was sweating in cold sweat on his forehead. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he still didn't say it. He just quietly lowered his head and waited for His Majesty's holy verdict.

At this moment, the room seemed to be solidified. The two figures who could determine the fate of the entire empire were unexpectedly silent at this moment. Only the self-tone bell by the wall was still walking tirelessly.

At this moment, in the streets and alleys outside the palace, there are crowds of laughter and joy everywhere. People are crowding on the streets and using various activities to celebrate the annual festival of worshiping the arrival of spring. Because tonight means that the spring of the new year has arrived, and the new year of sunshine and revival is coming again. But in the center of this empire, they are immersed in an unspeakable silence.

It was unknown how long it took, but Situ Mingyue, who was sitting at the seat, muttered to herself in an unauthorized voice: "Is the empire really so weak? Let those traitors ignore me and do whatever they want?" Her tone was so empty and weak.

He Zhiqiu swallowed a bitter saliva hard, then slowly raised his head and looked straight into His Majesty the Emperor's eyes and said, "Your Majesty, foreign enemies in the Empire are everywhere, restricting the actions of the Central Committee of the Empire. This is not a night of change. At present, we can only endure it and wait until the time is ripe to make sense." Even He Zhiqiu himself felt a little reluctant to say that the Empire has been weak for a long time and has made too many enemies, but when he thought of His Majesty's emotions, he had to change the words and change to a more tactful tone to comfort His Majesty the overly stimulating His Majesty.

"My dear, you don't have to comfort me. I'm not a fool. I know very well what the current situation of the empire is, but I just feel it for a moment. Okay, now you should talk about your solutions to this matter." Only a little bit of feelings was revealed, Situ Mingyue soon returned to normal state, and her calm eyes fell on the Minister of Military Affairs.

"I have considered the cause and development of this matter on the road, and even thought of a solution to it. But I have a question that I have never been sure of. I must get the answer from Your Majesty to make corresponding countermeasures." He Zhiqiu is indeed an experienced military veteran. In fact, in just one hour after Cai Heng reported, He Zhiqiu had made two sets of response plans. Although it did not have much interest in the empire itself, these two completely different plans will have a great impact on the parties involved, and even influence the development of the war situation. Therefore, he must get the true view of His Majesty the Emperor.

Situ Mingyue's eyebrows were stretched out immediately, and she gently asked with a smile: "What do you have any questions? Even if you come, I will tell you everything."

The Military Minister bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I want to ask, in Your Majesty's eyes, is it the Maqi Khan or the Lin Lang family that poses a greater threat to the empire?" A pair of bright eyes stared at Situ Mingyue's face, obviously wanting to get a clear answer.

Situ Mingyue was shocked. He never thought that the Minister of Military Affairs asked such a question. However, the worldly-wise man immediately thought that the Minister of Military Affairs' mind must have something to do with the interests of these two parties, so he had to get his own exact answer. He calmed down and thought silently, without saying a word. He Zhiqiu was also very patient, without saying a word, just waiting quietly for His Majesty the Emperor's answer.

"My dear, your question really scares me, but in my opinion, the Maqi Khan should be more threatened." In the end, Situ Mingyue expressed his opinion with difficulty.

"Then why did Your Majesty think this way?" He Zhiqiu broke the casserole and asked to the end.

After taking a long breath, Situ Mingyue raised her head slightly and pondered for a moment: "Although the Lin Lang family was a major problem within the empire, it had a lot to do with the governance methods of the late emperor at that time. I am not convenient to say more. However, the two counties where these two families are located belong to imperial territory, and their residents are imperial subjects. Although the Lin Lang family had ambitions, it was at least impossible to have any direct adverse actions against the empire at the moment. In name, they still accepted the imperial orders. It should be said that the empire still had certain binding force on them.

After pausing, he said again: "The Maqi Khans are different. They are descendants of the nomadic barbarians. They still have barbarism and have greater ambitions. In addition, the empire's rebellion Lei Juetian has added fuel to the power. His strength has expanded very quickly. He has seized Jiemeiluo and Ankun in succession, and occupied Yuejing here. If they continue to develop, the fingers will probably point to the empire sooner or later. If they collude with the countries in the north, the empire's situation will be more difficult, so I think the Maqi Khans are more harmful. However, compared with the Lin Lang family, it is just a difference between tigers and wolfs." Situ Mingyue rarely says so much in her heart at once, especially when she is at her subordinates, obviously considering the seriousness of the matter.

"I wonder what my dear views?" After saying his own opinion, Situ Mingyue threw the topic back to the Minister of Military Affairs.

"I and Your Majesty have the same views. Although the Lin Lang family is a big problem, it will not happen immediately. However, the development momentum of the Maqi Khans is too strong and has endangered the empire's rule. They have successively annexed small countries, expanded their territory, and strengthened their strength. Moreover, these actions have seriously affected the empire's image in the region. If it is not curbed, the consequences will probably be more serious, especially it will greatly stimulate those hidden forces who have ambitions and hostility towards the empire." The Secretary of Military Affairs said more profoundly.

"Well, then my dear can talk about your countermeasures now." Situ Mingyue was anxious to hear He Zhiqiu's complete countermeasures.

"Your Majesty, it's actually very simple. If you want to stop the behavior of the Lin family and the Lang family, you only need to reach a peace agreement with the Maqi Khan immediately. Anyway, they have repeatedly requested a ceasefire to resume normal relations. When evacuating the troops stationed in the Wuhu area, the Maqi Khan who have made a move will never tolerate the behavior of the Lin Lang family. Naturally, the actions of the Lin Lang family will eventually end in vain, because the Maqi Khan has long included the Ronesian Alliance and the Burmese country, including the entire southwest area, into their sphere of influence. They cannot allow the Lin Lang family to change the situation. It's just that their main troops are now suppressed by the army on our southern line, and they are simply powerless." He Zhiqiu said his first thought easily.

This move is indeed vicious. If he followed his idea, the Maqikhans would certainly not be able to reach a peace agreement and withdraw troops from the border areas, and they would immediately put the huge elite troops on the northern front to the western front. The Lin Lang family's actions could be successfully implemented only with a big question mark.
Chapter completed!