The Emperor of Chu had already decided on these matters in his own mind; he simply didn't want to make them explicit, lest Chu Ying be credited with military merit.
Now, however, a golden opportunity had arisen for Chu Ying to offset his alleged offenses with this achievement. It was a chance to ensure Northern Yuan would not invade Great Chu for some time, and—most crucially—to see his precious son returned to Great Chu unharmed.
"Hahahaha, what a fool! A complete and utter fool! To turn his back on a true dragon, only to pick up a cowardly turtle!"
Chapter 433