Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Heshen said, "If we talk about reliability, then you, Mo Li, are also someone the emperor can trust." He said this with a sly smile on his face.

Mo Li said, "Hey, Lord He, how could you forget that I am a weak man appointed by the emperor. Even if I want to kill the enemy, I am unable to do so." His words were so logical that Heshen could not refute them.

However, He Shen was still very frustrated and said, "You are just a coward."

Seeing the two arguing, Emperor Gai Zhang said impatiently, "Alright, alright, alright, stop arguing. I'll think about it and make a decision."

He Shen agreed, "That's right. The Emperor knows who to send and who not to send. There's no need for you and me to worry about it."

The Emperor handed the urgent report to Heshen and said, "Take it and have a look."

Heshen took it and started reading it.

At this time, Fu Kang'an walked in, came to the front of Emperor Gai Zhang, bowed and said: "Your servant pays homage to the emperor. Long live the emperor."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Get up."

Fukang'an stood up.

Emperor Gai Zhang asked, "Does the Grand Council have any news about the war in the northwest?"

Fu Kangan said fluently: "There is the latest battle report from the northwest. The Luosha cavalry is only a few thousand."

Heshen looked down on them and said, "There are only a few of them." He then laughed out loud.

Emperor Gai Zhang stood up, waved his folding fan, and said, "Gansu cannot be in chaos. I have tens of thousands of troops in Xinjiang. All the military supplies and food we need must be circulated through Gansu. If we lose control, our army will be isolated and vulnerable. That would be the real crisis. Therefore, the Rakshasa cavalry must be wiped out in one fell swoop."

Heshen volunteered: "Your Majesty, please allow me to go to Lanzhou to handle this matter and relieve Your Majesty's worries."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Do you really want to go?"

He Shen said, "I have had this idea for a long time."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Heshen, although you were born into a guard family, you have never led an army. Being skilled in archery and horsemanship is different from leading an army into battle."

He Shen said resolutely: "I know, but to relieve the emperor's worries, I am willing to sacrifice my life. Please allow me to join the army and gain some experience."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Alright. I've been thinking about the northwest for more than a year or two. This is a good opportunity. Go home and pack up, and we'll go to Gansu tomorrow."

Heshen smiled and said, "I obey your order." Then he stepped back to Mo Li's side.

Mo Li said, "Master He, Mo Li would like to congratulate you on another great achievement."

He Shen looked at Li Qiye with a doting look on his face and said, "What do you mean? You sound so sour. If you want to go, no one will stop you."

Just as Mo Li was about to say something, He Shen said, "Alright, alright, Your Majesty, I have a small request. As you said, I've never fought in a war before, and leading troops is like a young woman getting into a sedan chair for the first time. I'm inevitably nervous. I hope Your Majesty will grant Mo Li permission to join the army and serve as a military supervisor."

Emperor Gai Zhang snorted coldly and said, "A few Russian soldiers are asking two Grand Secretaries of the Qing Dynasty to lead the army in person. Isn't this too much of a boost to their morale? Hey, didn't you say he was weak as a chicken? What's the point of bringing him into the army? Hahahaha... Go back and pack your bags quickly. When you're done, I have something to tell you when you come back."

He Shen saluted and said, "As ordered, I will take my leave." He Shen handed the urgent report to Fu Kang'an, who took it and nodded.

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Mo Li is back."

Just as Mo Li was about to leave, he quickly stopped, turned around, and said, "Your Majesty."