nycdaug Chapter 176: Behind the Scenes (Continued)
Chapter 176: Behind the Scenes (Continued)
At this moment, the atmosphere in the court suddenly changed. Li Deqing strode in, and the serious expression on his face made everyone present feel a strong pressure. "Princess, isn't it too hasty for you to gather everyone here? The current situation is precarious and must be fully considered. Acting rashly may lead to serious consequences." Yun Mengting took a deep breath, suppressed her inner tension, and smiled slightly, "What Li Aiqing said makes sense, but the situation in the northern border is imminent, and we must not sit idly by. The enemy has been waiting for an opportunity to move, and we must come up with a solution immediately." Li Deqing snorted coldly, his eyes slightly stern: "Princess, don't you want to work together with the old ministers in the court to govern? If you rashly send troops, it will only lead to low morale of the soldiers and a waste of resources." At this time, Shen Jingxuan felt the tense atmosphere and tried to ease it: "Li Aiqing, what my mother proposed is for the security of the country. We must unite as one to deal with the crisis in the north." "Prince, how can we implement the unity you mentioned now? Without a reasonable plan, empty talk will not benefit state affairs." Li Deqing continued mercilessly. Yun Mengting observed this and realized that if the situation wasn't changed quickly, Li Deqing would simply seize the opportunity. Deciding to demonstrate her resolve, she spoke firmly and calmly, "Ladies and gentlemen, as the princess, I am responsible for medical care and rescue efforts in the North. As a doctor, I understand the severity of the suffering caused by war. We must plan for the bigger picture to truly protect our soldiers and civilians." The ministers around her glanced at each other, seemingly moved by her words, though many remained skeptical. Li Deqing, however, remained undeterred. "While your words make sense, whether they can be effectively implemented depends crucially on mobilizing the generals and the people." "That's exactly what we need to discuss," Yun Mengting continued, unfazed. "We can ensure sufficient food and fodder by integrating resources from all sides, while also negotiating coordination with the generals. No matter what, let us work together to protect our people." At this moment, Jiang Feng smiled faintly, realizing that such a discussion could positively shift the atmosphere in the court. "I believe we all have a common goal, which is to defend the northern border. We need to look further ahead and work together to resist the enemy's invasion." A hint of dissatisfaction flashed in Li Deqing's eyes, but when he saw other ministers in the court began to nod, he actually knew in his heart that facing the reality, he no longer had a foothold. His voice softened slightly: "Then we need a practical and feasible battle plan." "Indeed, the plan needs to be completed in a short time. I will contact the generals in the northern border as soon as possible to ensure that everything is ready." Yun Mengting said immediately, but she knew that this would not be easy. At that moment, hurried footsteps echoed outside the door. A dusty guard burst in, his face tense and his voice hurried. "Princess, enemy forces have been spotted gathering along the northern border. We urgently need to mobilize forces!" "This is a wake-up call! No time for hesitation!" Yun Mengting declared resolutely, her gaze sweeping across the crowd, a sense of urgency evident. "We must respond immediately and formulate a specific action plan to ensure the safety of our soldiers." Shen Jingxuan followed closely behind, hastily mobilizing resources. "I'll send people to contact the generals in all directions to ensure the rapid mobilization of the northern troops." Jiang Feng nodded in agreement, "I'll also contact the northern generals immediately to ensure they can assemble as quickly as possible." Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the court suddenly shifted to one of urgency, and everyone bustled into action. Yun Mengting breathed a sigh of relief, feeling the power of finally gaining some cooperation. Just as she tried to stabilize the situation, she knew deep down that this power struggle had only just begun. Li Deqing would certainly not give up easily. The situation ahead remained complex and challenging. "Everyone, time is running out. We must act now! Protecting the northern border is not just our duty, it's our mission," Yun Mengting said firmly, her heart secretly resolved. Everything will unfold in the future. As a princess and a doctor, her compassionate heart constantly influences her path. To save as many soldiers and civilians as possible, she resolves to give her all, advancing step by step towards this unexpected battlefield.