Chapter 544
After hearing Xuande’s message through Wang Chong, Zhu Qizhen fell silent. Zhao Bingde and other generals standing beside him watched Zhu Qizhen with tense expressions.
After long deliberation, Zhu Qizhen spoke with difficulty.
“I’ll need quite a bit of time. Meanwhile, have the soldiers prepare garrison grounds and training fields.”
“We receive your command!”
“And securely store the funds His Majesty sent, then establish thorough guards. Remember that these funds are essential regardless of the outcome!”
“We shall keep it foremost in mind!”
Receiving the generals’ military salutes, Zhu Qizhen entered the Liaodong Commissioner’s residence.
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After carrying out Zhu Qizhen’s orders, the generals gathered in Zhao Bingde’s command tent to discuss.