Chapter 564: Breaking the Fire Bull Formation (1)_1
In the room, only Chu Suifeng, Situ Gong, Si Jinhan, and Luo Heng remained. These four were definitely the top echelons of Border City. Under Chu Suifeng’s gaze, Lin Ziyin voiced her concerns.
After hearing her words, everyone was not surprised, but rather, all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lady, rest assured, Eastern City has already arranged suitable defenders. If the Tatars think they can surprise us by coming through the East City Gate, their plans are bound to fail," Situ Gong explained with a laugh.
Upon hearing this, Lin Ziyin understood. They had already anticipated a possible sneak attack from the enemy. Thinking about her unnecessary worrying, she couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed.
"Lady, your unique insights are admirable," Situ Gong explained with a smile, "The bandits on the mountain are Chu Wang’s men. The leader of the bandits, known as Hei Ye, is actually Chu Wang’s most trusted man. But, he is loyal to Daqin. Even if he is displeased with the Prince, he won’t join forces with the North Country people to fight us."
So, that’s how it was! Lin Ziyin exclaimed with understanding upon hearing the explanation.
"Chu Wang has great ambition. He has the support of half of the ministers in the Imperial Court and is the Crown Prince’s strongest competitor. He wouldn’t be foolish enough to hand over Border City to the Tatars," Si Jinhan explained lazily, "The princes in the court are divided into two factions, those supporting Chu Wang are no less than those supporting the Crown Prince. However, the most capable is our Prince. Both the Crown Prince and Chu Wang wish to win over the Prince and also fear him. Nonetheless, neither the Crown Prince nor Chu Wang would like Border City to be occupied by the Tatars."
"Knowing well that the bandits are Chu Wang’s men, yet the Prince chose not to eradicate them. Is it because he wishes to keep them under close watch?" Lin Ziyin asked.