Of course, when Emperor Yang Zhou mentioned this matter, it would not include Long Qian Xing and the few others who had already reached the rank of generals.
They were the exceptions.
When Emperor Yang Zhou voiced his concern to his minister, Prime Minister Lan suggested for him to discuss with Old Master Nan. No matter what, Old Master Nan was from that era when Fei Yang Kingdom dominated the battlefield and many people came up to become famous. There were not many people who were still alive from that time.
Old Master Nan was one of them.
Of course, asking Old Master Nan to lead the soldiers again would be highly impossible. Old Master Nan was already too old and his body was no longer as healthy nor as strong as he used to be.
Emperor Yang Zhou would not give such a stupid order. "How long is the possible break?" Emperor Yang Zhou asked and turned to look at Prime Minister Xian, the other prime minister aside from Prime Minister Lan. "A year of recovery should be possible," Prime Minister Xian replied. "During this period of time, we can recruit more soldiers and also increase food production."
But if it was any longer, it might be a bit difficult for them.
Emperor Yang Zhou nodded and then glanced at Prime Minister Lan. "Prepare the soldiers' recruitment. At least, increase their number so that it wouldn't be so few. Additionally, send more people to the southeast, Great General Long is facing some rebels there."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The two prime ministers then left to do their work. It could be said that they were busy during this period of time.
There were a lot of manpower that they needed to transfer to the areas in the southeast.
After all, they have just conquered a kingdom and the subsequent development required them to do many other things. Before long, Old Master Nan arrived in the Imperial Palace.
"Your Majesty," Old Master Nan greeted and bowed down.
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