The civil and military officials promptly submitted their reports, offering various perspectives on the unfolding crisis.
Some advised caution to the new emperor, suggesting that hastily accusing the Third Prince of assassination and pursuing him relentlessly might lead to discontent from the General Manor. Such actions could potentially trigger resistance from the powerful institution.
Others argued that punishing the General Manor would be detrimental to the situation. Without their defense at the northern border, barbarian incursions were inevitable, leading to widespread devastation.
While other generals could potentially guard the northern border, their lack of familiarity with the terrain and the valiant barbarians made them less effective.
Conversely, some officials chose to flatter the new emperor and advocated for the pursuit of the Third Prince, advocating for a comprehensive solution by eliminating what they perceived as the root of the problem—the General Manor.
