Bab 1217: A Different Way of Using Military Strength to Bolster Authority

Since they were all on the same side, things would be easier. The 18 Stockaded Villages could reorganize the An Yang Army and guard the southern border, while the Zhan Yun Army would take over the southern border.

Even if his father did not abdicate, the imperial court would be under his control.

However, the internal conflicts at the eastern border were severe. He felt bad asking Qian Jiyun to handle them.

The disasters were severe. There was no guarantee that the relief efforts dispatched by the imperial court would resolve the situation entirely. Besides, what sort of person was that minister appointed to oversee the disaster relief?

Qian Jiyun's men would definitely go and take these things into their own hands.

He would also have to spend a large sum of money.

"I wanted to take control of the eastern border, but…"

"The old Emperor won't agree," Qian Jiyun finished his sentence.