Jie Anhuai drew close to Cha Fuli and lowered his voice. "Army Supervisor, my uncle said that since we've offended those across the river this time, we must go one step further. Li Qingxian must die."
Cha Fuli kept his expression neutral and nodded slightly, but inwardly, he was filled with helplessness.
Jie Anhuai really was an overly earnest fellow. Although Jie Linfu and Lu Liangsheng were currently working together, once Jie Linfu became chief chancellor, the two would have to draw a clear line between themselves.
Was collusion between the current assistant chancellor and the Demon Race something one could speak of to someone's face?
But on closer reflection, perhaps saying it hardly mattered. After all...
"Army Supervisor, we need your full support over in Taigu City," Jie Anhuai said.
Cha Fuli sighed. "The Northern Garrison Army nominally oversees Taigu City, but in practice, I can do nothing about Du Bo. He has extensive connections in the Five Armies Commandery, along with his ties to Assistant Chancellor Jie. I can barely get him to follow my orders. I knew absolutely nothing about his cooperation with the River Guard Army, the Marshal Army, and the Green Forest Army this time."
"My uncle will issue orders to old General Du Bo. But we still need you to put in a few words with some of the other generals in Taigu City, including the Might-Raising Army and the Might-Shaking Army currently on their way there," Jie Anhuai said.
A cold, starlike gleam flashed in Cha Fuli's eyes. "You've always treated me with sincerity, Brother Jie, so today I'll lay my cards on the table. Chai Qingtang of the Distant Might Army is on my side at heart, but Shi Yuanhao of the Might-Shaking Army harbors some divided loyalties. Shi Yuanhao is newly