The next day, there was an urgent report from Dongbei that the northeastern border was under attack, and the enemy forces were still amassing, ready to launch a major offensive at any moment.
The Emperor had anticipated this, "My beloved officials, do we have any candidates to lead the troops into battle?"
Everyone looked at each other. At this time, morale needed to be boosted; Prince Qin would be the most suitable, but he had not yet returned to the capital, leaving them without a good candidate for the moment.
Official Wu stepped forward, "Your Majesty, I think Prince Qin could be the one to lead the troops."
The Emperor said, "Prince Qin has been assassinated and severely wounded; he is not fit to lead troops."
There was a moment of silence in the hall, followed by a flurry of discussions. Prince Qin being wounded at this crucial juncture, no one would believe there had been no premeditation.
