"Now?"
The Beiyang group all knew about this joint audience with the emperor. It was the result of mutual compromise between both sides.
Although the Forbidden City was the Qing Court's stronghold, capable of granting the Qing Court tremendous bonuses, even Yuan Shikai had only dared enter after bringing the supreme treasure that suppressed the army's fortune, along with his army permissions.
But those who had come this time were ultimately only "rising stars." Even if they were truly lost here once, it would not affect Beiyang's current absolute strength.
Furthermore, Yuan Shikai, who could come and go freely with the supreme treasure's permissions, had already entered the capital. The imperial capital had now entered a delicate balance.
Although Europe had already descended into chaos, a hot war had not truly begun yet. Unless the Qing Court had gone insane and wanted the foreign powers to reap the benefits, they should not make a move at a time like this.
The constant weakening of each other and the various Mission Spaces sabotaging one another were, frankly speaking, all meant to probe out the other side's hidden cards and weaken their strength before the final battle.
It could be said that neither side was yet prepared for a decisive battle.
Therefore, they were not afraid of entering the palace for an audience. They simply did not know why it had suddenly been moved forward.
"Please wait a moment. Allow me to ask."
Whatever else could be said of Yuan Keding, he was steady and cautious. He did not answer directly, instead first asking his father commander. Only after receiving a reply did he nod and say,
"Since it is His Majesty's wish, then I will trouble you to lead the way, little eunuch..."
"Heh, interesting."
After entering the imperial palace,