"King Yan Nan guards the Southwest. How could such a major oversight have occurred?"
Several ministers of the Cabinet were discussing the matter together in the Imperial Study Room, their expressions grim.
"The rebels have been active for over a month, yet the news has only just reached the Capital City."
Chen Songshi stroked his beard and said thoughtfully, "Some time ago, King Yan Nan returned to the capital, and most of his attention was focused on the Nanhu captives. By that calculation, the rebels must have begun their operations only after he left the Southwest."
"I hear the rebels' offensive is fierce. It's clear they were well-prepared, just waiting for the right opportunity. After the battle of Long City, King Yan Nan led his personal guard back to the capital, which certainly gave them an opening."
