"Yes!" Several Hall Guards received their orders and hurried out of the royal hall.
"General Wen Feng..." the prime minister called again.
General Wen Feng hurriedly rose and clasped his fists. "This general is here!"
"Take the Military Tally and mobilize the troops stationed everywhere. Hold the territory we have already conquered. Take no action for now and await the monarch's next command!"
"This general obeys the decree!" General Wen Feng answered and departed.
The prime minister called again, "General of Cavalry..."
"This general is here..."
"Lead the troops under your command to guard the vicinity of the Royal Palace. Beware the Jiang Kingdom remnants launching a sneak attack amid the chaos..."
"Yes..."
"General Hao Hu..." Just as the prime minister was about to issue another command, the monarch spoke first. "Lead all the ministers to Qingxin Hall to rest. Then join the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue to discuss countermeasures. I will first discuss matters with the prime minister and join you shortly!"
"This general obeys!" General Hao Hu received the order, pressed a hand against the treasured sword at his waist, and strode first to the hall doors, coldly eyeing the assembled officials.
Seeing the monarch return to normal and issue orders with calm composure, the Prime Father smiled and slowly sat back down in his brocade chair.
The many ministers climbed up from the ground. Some had doubt in their eyes, some wore panic on their faces, some were full of confidence, and some remained as steady as before. Slowly, they withdrew from the royal hall and followed the crowd elsewhere.
"All of you, withdraw!" The monarch glanced at the Hall Guards around him, as well as the trembling palace maids and eunuchs, then waved his hand. "No one may remain within thirty meters