However, the matter of the Minister of Punishments is not the most pressing issue; the most pressing issue right now concerns the Northern Region.
We must remember, the Beirong Prince is currently in the capital. No one can prevent him from sending news back to Beirong at any moment. If Beirong learns about the death of the King of Huainan, they might seize the opportunity to attack the crucial passes in the Northern Region.
If this leads to the destruction of the alliance, causing temporary loss of cities, it would have significant repercussions for the whole of Great Chu.
By then, under the cavalry of Beirong, who knows how many innocent souls might perish in the war.
Indeed, when Emperor Xuanming mentioned recommending a general to go to the Northern Region.
Few officials paid attention to the position of the Minister of Punishments.
That position was never likely to be immediately decided.
