"Summon the armies of Qingxu at once!"
"Order Wen Qin to take personal command!"
Guanqiu Jian sat in the seat of honor. He had already changed into his official robes and looked imposing and majestic. The others stood before him, listening to his orders.
His words caused an uproar.
Even Lu Kang was taken aback.
He wanted to say something, but looking at Guanqiu Jian's resolute face, he hesitated again. He was not quite sure.
The local commandery governor was delighted. He had always felt these ignorant commoners were unruly, but had not known how to report it.
With everyone everywhere now promoting government through virtue, he was also somewhat worried that His Majesty would hold him accountable for failing to educate the people.
But now that the Grand Marshal himself had spoken, he no longer had to worry.
They ought to summon troops to keep watch over these laborers, but calling up all the armies of Qingxu... wasn't that going a little too far?
It wasn't as though they were actually going to rebel.
Guanqiu Jian's prestige was simply too great. As Grand Marshal, he already had the authority to mobilize armies throughout the realm. Thus, although everyone was somewhat confused by his orders, not one dared step forward to object.
Looking at the silent crowd, Guanqiu Jian continued, "The river is rising faster and faster."
"Within seven days, major counties will begin suffering flooding."
"I cannot sit back and watch that happen."
"I intend to summon the surrounding armies to take part in the flood defenses!"
This time, everyone immediately broke into an uproar.
Lu Kang was the first to frown.
The flooding had yet to fully develop. Although the waters were surging, that did not mean they could deal a devastating blow to the surrounding areas in