The court officials were in an uproar. Only a few who had participated in the "Present Village" project knew the specifics, while the majority of the officials questioned Meng Qingzhou's appointment as the commander-in-chief of the three armies.

As the court meeting dispersed, the officials walked along the imperial path, discussing fervently.

An elderly cabinet member, with white hair and leaning on a cane, loudly rebuked:

"I acknowledge Minister Meng's achievements and his position as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, but this battle concerns the fate of the nation. How can it be treated as child's play? Minister Meng has no experience in commanding troops. How can he be appointed as the commander-in-chief?"