Chen Ye only glanced at it roughly, then stopped looking closely. He casually closed the lid, handed the wooden box to Su Guang standing beside him to put away, and then respectfully retreated to the side.
Zhang Rang turned and walked to the main seat, lifting his robes to sit down.
At Zhang Rang's hand gesture, Chen Ye and the others took their seats one after another.
Zhang Rang looked at Cui Changfeng, his expression gradually growing solemn as he said, "General Cui, this one has come here this time primarily to deliver the imperial decree of reward, but there is also another matter that needs to be discussed with you in detail."
Hearing this, Cui Changfeng hurriedly stood up and cupped his fists, saying, "Please instruct us plainly, Your Excellency. This subordinate is all ears."
Zhang Rang said with a serious expression, "As for the current situation in Danfeng Prefecture, the General presumably has a clear grasp of it in his heart. The rebellion of the Heavy Martial Pavilion was originally just martial arts sects causing trouble; although the imperial court was angry, it did not warrant making a massive fuss, and the benefits promised to the various clans ultimately remained within our own walls. But now, the situation has changed."
He paused and continued, "According to the battle reports sent back by the various clans, the Northern Liang Kingdom has unexpectedly turned its back on the previous alliance, sending cavalry across the border to infiltrate the territory of our Great Jing Kingdom and collude with the rebels of the Heavy Martial Pavilion. When this matter reached the ears of His Majesty, His Majesty was extremely displeased."
Cui Changfeng knitted his brows tightly and asked in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, what does His Majesty intend to do now?"