As these words were spoken, dozens of commanders in the hall cast grateful, admiring, and respectful glances at Zhao Douan.
Everyone understood that without Zhao Douan's orchestration, the outcome would have been reversed.
"No wonder you ordered the collection of so many strange objects at the Lu Mansion. Was it for today's event? You feared the worst might happen, so you made preparations?" Mo Chou was not foolish. Upon recalling Zhao Douan's actions in supervising the grain for the past two days, she realized the truth.
However, Zhao Douan did not claim credit, smiling lightly: "It was merely a precautionary measure. Even I was not sure if it would succeed, but fortunately, the worst did not occur. The victory of this campaign should first be attributed to Your Majesty, a master among kings; next to everyone's concerted efforts; and then to the unity of the Capital Camp's officers and soldiers…"
