"However, I have another concern."

"Although the border defenses have been deployed, if the Xiongnu adopts a strategy of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, we may be caught off guard."

Ying Yuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and then he said: "Although the Xiongnu cavalry is highly mobile, they can't disperse too much strength."

"What they are best at is using the speed and impact of cavalry to break through head-on, rather than fighting in separate forces."

"As long as we concentrate our forces on the key fronts, we can resist their frontal attack."

Chen Ping agreed with this and said, "I understand. I will immediately send a message to the generals on the border to strengthen the defense of the main line of defense to avoid dispersing the troops."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, his eyes still full of calm analysis and decision-making.

"The threat from the Xiongnu is certainly important, but what worries me more is the situation in the court."

"Those neutral factions and the remnants of the aristocratic families have been watching from the sidelines. If we make any mistakes in the border war, they will definitely take the opportunity to counterattack."

Chen Ping frowned slightly, and then said, "Sir, these neutral parties and the remnants of the aristocratic families are indeed the current hidden dangers."

“Although they remain silent on the surface, they are secretly engaging with various forces to try to find the most advantageous position.”

"I suggest that we continue to exert pressure on these forces to make them feel uneasy and force them to express their stance as soon as possible."

Ying Yuan sneered, with a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

"They thought they could protect themselves by remaining neutral, but their hesitation only put them in greater danger."

“I want them to understand that there is no neutral option in this storm.”

"Either stand on my side, or perish with the remaining members of the aristocratic family."

Chen Ping nodded and said in a low voice: "My lord, what you said is absolutely right."

"We will continue to monitor the movements of these neutrals to ensure they do not have any chance to escape."

Ying Yuan's eyes were cold, as if he had seen through the hearts of these wavering people.

"Give them one last chance."

"If they don't speak up, make them pay for it."

"I won't give them any more time to wait and see."

Chen Ping's heart trembled, and then he whispered: "I understand. I will follow your instructions and make sure these forces have nowhere to escape."

Ying Yuan said coldly: "This situation is destined to be a thunderstorm."

"What I want is not only to defeat the Xiongnu, but also to completely eliminate the hidden dangers in the court."

"Whether they are the remnants of the aristocratic families or the neutrals, they all have to make a choice."

“And those who make the wrong choice are destined to be abandoned by history.”

Chen Ping nodded slightly, and then said: "My lord, you are wise. I will do my best to help you accomplish this great cause."

Ying Yuan waved his hand gently, and then said: "Go, get ready, and wait for the best time."

Chen Ping responded in a low voice, then turned and left.

Silence returned to the study room again.

Ying Yuan was still standing in front of the window, his eyes deep and firm.

He knew that this storm could not be reversed, and he was the one who controlled this storm.

Whether it is the Huns or the opposition forces in the court, they will gradually be destroyed under his control.

Just then, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

"Son!"

Xiahou Ying came hurriedly, his voice carrying a hint of urgency.

"Urgent news from the border!"

Ying Yuan's gaze suddenly turned to the door, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Come in!"

Xiahou Ying strode in, holding an urgent battle report in his hand.

"Sir, the Huns suddenly changed the direction of their attack, avoiding our main line of defense and raiding from the south!"

Ying Yuan's brows knitted together instantly, his eyes revealing a hint of cold analysis. "A change of tactics by the Huns?"

"It seems that they are more cunning than we expected."

Xiahou Ying looked solemn, and then said: "Yes, the Xiongnu cavalry suddenly broke through from the south side of the border and bypassed our defense line."

"Although the generals on the border have responded, the situation remains serious."

Ying Yuan was silent for a moment, then said coldly: "Order the Central Army to mobilize another 20,000 elite troops to rush to the south for support."

"At the same time, closely monitor the Xiongnu's movements and don't give them the opportunity to change their strategy again."

Xiahou Ying responded in a low voice: "I understand. I will arrange it immediately."

Ying Yuan stood in front of the desk, his eyes flashing with a calm light.

"The change in Hun's strategy shows that they have realized our deployment."

"But this is just right. The remnants of the aristocratic families in the south are most closely connected with the Xiongnu."

“This time, they can’t escape.”

After Xiahou Ying left, Ying Yuan sat down slowly, his eyes calm and composed.

The night enveloped the entire Xianyang. The lights in the palace were still on, but the world outside the city seemed exceptionally quiet, with only the sound of the wind echoing in the distance.

Ying Yuan sat at the desk in the study, holding the latest battle report in his hand with a stern expression.

"The Huns have changed their strategy and intend to break through our defenses from the south."

His voice was low, revealing a hint of murderous intent.

The Huns' sudden change of tactics obviously made the situation more complicated.

It was not only a threat to the border, but also involved those forces in the court who tried to take advantage of this opportunity to counterattack.

Chen Ping stood aside with a serious expression.

"Sir, this move by the Xiongnu was indeed unexpected. They took advantage of the weakness of the southern defense line and tried to break through it in one fell swoop."

"But more importantly, this change may be coordinated by the remnants of the southern family."

A cold light flashed in Ying Yuan's eyes.

"The remnants of the aristocratic families and the Xiongnu, they had planned this situation long ago."

"It seems that they not only want to use the Xiongnu to weaken the power of the Qin Dynasty, but also want to directly shake the foundation of the imperial court."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, and then said: "I am worried that this change of tactics is not just a military adjustment, but also a test of their internal and external collusion."

"They want to take this opportunity to see if Daqin can respond quickly in this situation."

"If we fail to respond in time, the opposition in the court and the remnants of the aristocratic families will likely take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

Ying Yuan sneered, his eyes cold.

"They think they can force me, Ying Yuan, to lose my temper in this way. How naive."

"Their actions this time just exposed their trump card."

"In that case, I will show them what it means to fight to the death."

Chen Ping was slightly startled when he heard Ying Yuan's decision, and then he said, "Sir, since the Xiongnu have joined forces with the remnants of the aristocratic families, do we need to speed up the pressure on the neutral faction and let them express their stance to avoid further turmoil in the court?"

Ying Yuan nodded calmly, his eyes full of thought.

“Neutralists really can’t stand by and watch any longer.”

“They want to remain neutral in this storm, and that’s impossible.”

"Pass the order down and put the final pressure on them."

"I need them to speak up immediately."

"If they still haven't taken sides, let them understand that those who waver are the most dangerous."

Chen Ping nodded and said, "I understand. I will arrange it immediately."

Ying Yuan was silent for a moment, with a hint of cold determination in his eyes. (End of this chapter)