They all knew the importance of this battle, and they also understood why Xiao Tianyang had delegated authority.
There was no doubt that it was extremely dangerous for a monarch in the rear to dictate to generals on the Frontline.
They could all understand why Xiao Tianyang had previously reclaimed part of the authority from the various Legion Commanders.
Moreover, after learning Xiao Tianyang's primary objective, they were even more astonished.
Now, Xiao Tianyang had entrusted them with command and decision-making authority without reservation. That trust alone was already a heavy burden.
The war council lasted less than ten minutes from beginning to end.
After leaving the meeting room, Xiao Tianyang returned directly to the Imperial Study.
Of course, he had no intention of picking up the memorials again. Instead, he went to the side hall, gazed at the sand table, and fell silent.
Bibi Dong emerged from the side and said softly, "Expanding the army can only ease the problem. It cannot solve it."
"You must have other countermeasures. You simply haven't decided on one yet..."
Without turning around, Xiao Tianyang nodded. "I have a plan, but the risk is enormous."
"And if I want to reduce that risk, the generals on the Frontline must be allowed to fight without restraint."
"As long as the two sides clash, the right moment will inevitably appear."
"The Void Faction will not make the same mistake twice. Therefore, I only have one chance."
He had noticed that his thoughts were becoming increasingly obscure, his intentions increasingly unpredictable.
By now, he no longer easily shared his inner thoughts with others.
Of course, Bibi Dong and the others were exceptions.
They were among the people he trusted most in this world. There was no need to hide anything from them.
Bibi Dong nodded. "No