Chapter 192 Getting Smaller
Change of dynasty?
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If the consequences of a defeat are not controlled in time, the people will be in chaos, the refugees will take the opportunity to revolt, or the enemy will take advantage of the situation to re-enter. Will this lead to such serious consequences?
Xiaoying was dumbfounded after hearing this. She swallowed and said, "So, our target is not the refugees. The refugees can barely protect themselves right now and can't think that far ahead."
"It's the shop owners of the major shops, those people with some power, who are afraid that they will cause trouble."
“Only by stopping the people in the middle can we stabilize the situation.”
"After all, defeat may lead to chaos. What if..."
No, there won't be a chance.
Xiaoying suppressed the panic in her heart.
The matter was temporarily suppressed by Shen Wei, and no major incident occurred among the people. The refugees also gave her face because they had received her favor.
For a moment, the discussions gradually subsided.
Miss Lu was relieved when she learned about this. With her father's permission, she went to Shen Wei's house in person with gifts to thank him.
Shen Wei took the opportunity to ask about the Xiongnu: "Miss Lu, there is one thing I know I shouldn't ask, but I still want to say something. Will the Xiongnu continue to send troops to attack, or negotiate peace?"
Miss Lu didn't know much about the court affairs, but fortunately her father mentioned it to her before he came, as if he guessed that Shen Wei would ask this question.
After the ups and downs that Shen Wei had caused in the capital during this period, Changshou's business became prosperous, and finally a women's martial arts school was established. This made Lu Xiang, who had originally despised this, actually look at him with new eyes.
Not long ago, Shen Wei provided grain to help the poor and supported the weak. This kind of pattern led to her father's very good evaluation of her.
Miss Lu whispered, "This disaster is quite serious. If we continue to attack, we will have to mobilize food and fodder from all over the country."
"But this time, if we mobilize the food and grass, the victims will have no way to survive, and the emperor does not want to be known as someone who does not care about the common people."
"Moreover, it seems that the Huns are well prepared this time. Even if a fight really breaks out, it will be difficult for our country to win."
"So someone in the court wrote a letter, saying that rather than both sides suffer losses, it would be better to cede territory, make concessions, seek peace, and then slowly make plans."
This answer was within Shen Wei's expectations. On the surface, it seemed that this time it was indeed caused by a natural disaster, and there was nothing that could be done about it.
but--
Is it really just because of natural disasters?
Shen Wei changed the subject and asked, "I heard that General Gong Ming was injured?"
Miss Lu nodded:
"Yes, our country is in decline now."
"Except for General Gongming, there is no one else in the court who is capable of taking on the important task. I secretly heard... my father mentioned in the study that the defeat was actually caused by a disturbance in the army."
"Each faction wanted to compete for credit and create discord, so they stuffed some young masters who knew nothing into the position of commander. In the end, they fought secretly many times for this."
"Some of them were used to playing in the capital. They were originally there to gain military merit, but they were tricked by their enemy into seducing them with a beauty. Some information about the deployment of troops was leaked. As luck would have it, the beauty found by the enemy was actually a spy for the enemy..."
"I originally wanted to strike down a competitor, but I didn't expect it to ruin the whole thing. But this matter involves too many people, and it has been suppressed by various high-ranking officials. You must not tell anyone."
Shen Wei became even more worried after hearing these words.
The high-ranking officials of the imperial court only saw that little bit of power. For the sake of that power, they did not hesitate to send their spoiled offspring to gain military merits. However, this resulted in internal conflicts, allowing the enemy to take advantage of the situation and invade.