Faced with factions that remained stubborn even after diplomatic mediation and harbored hostile intentions toward the Great Qing, Su Ran felt the heavy weight of responsibility and dared not slacken for even a moment. He keenly realized that an imminent war might already be looming over the Great Qing like a dark cloud; therefore, the Great Qing had to go all out, remain on high alert, and make every possible preparation.
Ignoring the fatigue of travel, Su Ran personally embarked on a journey to the border regions, focused solely on inspecting military defenses. He traveled slowly along the long and vital frontier, leaving his solemn presence at every military outpost. He sat down for heart-to-heart talks with the stationed generals, discussing the details of every defensive strategy in depth and letting no factor that could influence the outcome of a war slip by. During this meticulous inspection, he used his keen insight to quickly detect several weak points in the defensive lines that could not be ignored. Upon identifying these problems, Su Ran made a prompt decision, immediately ordering a comprehensive overhaul of these vulnerabilities without allowing any delay.
To ensure that the defenses in key sectors were rock-solid, Su Ran carefully mobilized a group of battle-hardened and experienced generals. These commanders had achieved repeated successes in past campaigns and possessed exceptional abilities to handle complex combat situations. Entrusted with heavy responsib…
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