Leopold II continued, "According to the latest news sent back from the Southern Netherlands, General Leao is counterattacking Liege with the assistance of the French people.
"With Blucher's forces currently suffering from low morale, General Leao is likely to achieve commendable results."
Joseph II nodded in relief, "Draft a commendation order for Franz Siegmund Leao for me, and also, dispatch another 4,000 troops to support him. Perhaps Austria is about to witness the rise of yet another military genius."
Austria was currently under significant troop pressure, so allocating so many soldiers clearly showed the Emperor's high regard for Leao.
As they were talking, State Minister Count Kaunitz hurriedly knocked and entered, holding a document in his hand.
Upon seeing his grave expression, Leopold II urgently inquired, "Did something happen in Silesia?"