"Jun Yan, the plan for the northern expedition has been finalized; you know about this, don't you?"
Shang Junyan was taken aback and then spoke earnestly, "Lord, has this matter been settled? This humble official was not aware. Has it been decided so quickly?"
Jing Jun looked at Shang Junyan's expression, unable to guess whether he really didn't know or was pretending ignorance, but it didn't matter anymore. He sighed lightly and nodded, "Yes, it has been settled. You know, a large army's advance must be preceded by provisions..."
Before Jing Jun could finish, Geng Yuan interrupted him, looking at Shang Junyan, "Minister Jiang means that since you have previously supervised the provision of grain at the Ministry of Revenue and prepared the finances, and your work was excellently done, he would like you to go and advise a few of your colleagues."
A private conversation can be had using people as a pretext, and advice is permissible.
Jing Jun: ...
