One of the letters is a letter of appointment, appointing Shang Hong, 'Daxueshi of Zuochun House, left Shilang of the Ministry of War, and Youdu Yushi' to be immediately in charge of the major pass city defenses.
"Marquis of Guanjun misunderstood." Shang Hong clenched his fists casually and said, "I am just preventing the worst-case scenario, and mean no harm."
Li Xuan did not refuse directly, but smiled and put the two talisman papers into his sleeves: "This matter is significant, I need to consider it."
Shang Hong felt suffocated, the enemy is already at the front door, yet you're still considering it?
If it wasn't for the fact that Li Xuan's recent promotions were in charge of several key positions, Shang Hong would not waste time here.
But Li Xuan's approach was smart. He did not reject it outright but opted for a delaying tactic.
Otherwise, Shang Hong could directly refute the decree and present it to the Emperor.
