Prime Minister Ning take a short breath, "However Your Majesty, I don't think 4000 soldiers will be enough help to the south border if we were to believe Commander Ou Lang's words that it was in disaster now."
"Hmm...it's true. Anyone else willing to lend their help?"
The emperor was waiting for the answer from his subjects in the hall. Both the princes and the government also, the military officers.
He glanced at General Yun, the protector of the North. However, General Yun left him with no response – He only blinked looking at the emperor.
'If Hun Gin people at the south, it means the North is safe but the possibility of the North being obligate by the Hun Gin is high too because they originated from the North.' The Emperor felt complicated with the situation however he respected General Yun's answer as he understands the situation well, 'If I force General Yun, it will be hard for General Yun and what if Hun Gin truly appeared there too...'
Several minutes passed, and there was still no response. It was the first time the meeting was quiet for that long.
Ying Jian patients ran out, so did Ou Lang. They looked at the officers and the emperor desperately, hoping they were willing to help. Ying Jian worried about his people. He felt unsettled because as time goes by, many more lives will be gone.
Ying Jian broke the silence, "Your Majesty, I have a request."
"...go on."
"Please approve Three Star to help us. Please, allow us, the south protector to use their power this time only, Your Majesty." Ying Jian bravely told the emperor knowing there might be controversy and trust among the officers. However, it was his only hope, his last hope to save his men and protect the border.
"What?! Are you out of your mind? You want to ask unknown people to-"
"Three Star? From Three Star Restaurant?" The war prince, Mang We Jing cut off the crown prince.
"Ye...yes, Your Highness." Ying Jian was startled by the sudden voice. That man who looked uninterest and stayed mute the entire time during the meeting spoke for the first time.
The officers who agreed with the crown prince were also startled thus immediately they remind silent – The war prince is not someone they can disrespect.
Without thinking further, Ying Jian braved himself again, he saw a glimpse of chance, " Your Highness third prince, I know Your Highness just back from the war. You and the soldier are still tired, but please, help us! I beg Your Highness!" He bowed desperately.
Ou Lang who watched his general sincere efforts act similar. He also begged the war prince.
"Fine."
Ying Jian and Ou Lang's expressions became brighter. 'We still have hope to save our comrades!' Their spirit lifted.
"Third prince, are you sure? You might not even be a help to them. Instead, you might be the burden. Your soldier must be still tired from the war, you do know that, right?" Mang Ze Lan said sarcastically.
The second prince and the fourth prince who also played muted all this time let out a tiny sigh - They knew the crown prince resented the third prince because the emperor trusts the third prince more than him, the crown prince.
The emperor was waiting for the war prince's answer, he sat still on his throne. He looked at him with earnest eyes.
"Your Highness Crown Prince doesn't need to worry. My people might be tired but we still can manage if there were helps from other forces."
His answer made the crown prince frown, "What do you mean from other forces?"
"Your Majesty, I guarantee my 2000 men can be a great help to the southern border if you agree with General Ying's request. Sent Three Star too, Your Majesty. With their force, the possibility of winning is high, we can save each other's back." Mang We Jing said confidently.
"Hah! You just back and now trust outer force to help us? What you had in your mind, third prince?" He squinted his eyes.
"Your Majesty, merely 6000 soldiers might not be enough, we all know how beastly and strong the Hun Gin is. While we are also not sure of their number, we need extra force. We must use everything we can, or else, we may fail to protect the south."
'Is he ignoring me?!' Mang Ze Lan gritted his teeth.
"Fine, I approve of it. I leave the leads in your hands, third prince."
'Damn!' The crown prince had nothing to say back, he shut his mouth closed. The sound of the teeth clashing each other could be heard in his head.
Mang We Jing bowed, he hid his smile under, 'A good chance…they kill Tuzai before, right? Let's see how strong they are that even the old man approved them…Three Star…seems like they're really not normal after all…'