The Crown Prince of the Great Ming Dynasty, Zhu Cilang, decided to raise an army to rescue the Emperor. However, problems arose one after another—first the troops, then the provisions. Under the clever manipulation of Ni Yuanlu, both issues were resolved. Yet, raising an army was a monumental task, and the group began discussing every detail day and night. After five or six days of deliberation, progress seemed to have been made, but in reality, it was minimal. The most critical decision—who would lead the troops—remained unresolved. The nobility wanted to lead, while the Donglin Faction recommended Ma Shiying. Both sides began infighting over military command.
Seeing that the conflict was going nowhere, Ni Yuanlu simply suggested dividing the rescue army into three routes.
"Three routes?" Zhu Gubi and Ma Shiying asked in unison, stunned.
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