Everyone nodded, the atmosphere somewhat grave.
The higher-ups would soon learn of this, but which general stationed along the Great River had not cursed Emperor Taining?
Yet as commander-in-chief, Li Qingxian could not simply ignore it. Thus, using He Bao's drunkenness as an excuse both protected He Bao and saved Emperor Taining some face.
Lü Wenhua said slowly, "Taigu City's foundations are not yet stable. Any gust of wind or blade of grass stirring could harm Taigu City. Everyone, mind your words and actions."
The generals all nodded.
"We are all loyal ministers of Great Qi, naturally."
"Yes, yes. We are all defending the Human Race. A few drunken words now and then cannot be taken seriously."
"We're all martial men, used to being rough around the edges. We didn't mean anything by it."
Lü Wenhua said, "Let us continue the simulation. Let us suppose the Demon Race suddenly produces an elite surprise force, breaches Worthy Prince City, and defeats Grand General King. What should we do then?"
The generals looked at one another.
Such simulations were originally perfectly normal. The banks of the Great River were ever-changing and Eerie, and all kinds of situations could arise. But conducting such a simulation at this moment carried a somewhat ominous implication.
"Commander Chai, tell us what you think," Lü Wenhua said.
Chai Qingtang said, "If you ask me, we retreat. Beneath Ancient Profound Mountain or within Heaven Momentum City, either will do. In the end, we can go to Far-Reaching City. If that still does not work, we head farther south."
Shi Yuanhao shook his head. "Doing that would be like sticking out our asses for the Demon Race to slaughter. Even if sparks flew from the soles of our feet, we could not outrun them. It is not that we