Meng Su stared at Cheng Yanzhao in silence for a long time before he could confirm that he hadn't misheard. He had always thought Cheng Yanzhao came to Yuezhou to borrow troops.
Meng Su asked, "Why is this?"
Cheng Yanzhao said, "The power shifts are in chaos. Today, the Emperor gives an order, tomorrow it could be Prince Qi and the Xu Family, and the battles will change with it."
"If we follow the court's orders, we might be sent to attack Prince Qi at one moment, and then led by Prince Qi to confront the Xu Family at another. The situation would lead to loss of troops and endless calamities for the people."
"The court's attacks on Prince Lu and Prince Qi have mobilized too many forces. Now, there are not many troops left to guard various places. Rather than being consumed in this way, it's better to guard our own ground, at least protecting the city's people."
Meng Su was still hesitant: "But... without this, Song Jiedu's support would be less."
