The other ministers, upon seeing this, also began expressing their own thoughts!
"Your Majesty, I think the same. Currently, the Martial Soul Hall and our Tiandou Empire are in a cooperative relationship, so they should not resort to backstabbing, otherwise, wouldn't it be intentionally provoking a war?"
"That's right, Bi Bidong wouldn't do such a futile thing, not to mention, the Xingluo Empire's team has also formed a collaboration with the Martial Soul Hall!!"
"Your Majesty, in my subordinate's view, although Pope Bibi Dong is insidious and cunning, she is not someone unaware of the broader situation. Under the circumstance of being surrounded by abyssal creatures, surely she won't choose to be enemies with our Xingluo Empire!"
Although the Xingluo Empire doesn't boast a large number of Soul Masters, their number of soldiers is almost unbelievably large!
Even if they are not the opponent of the Martial Soul Hall, they can at least cause them considerable trouble, making it difficult to handle the subsequent abyssal creatures!
Xue Ye glanced at them displeased, "Hmph, weren't you all just being silent one after another? How dare you speak now?"
These guys, once they see someone leading, they dare to speak; when there's no leader, they don't even dare to let out a fart, really annoying!
Faced with such ridicule, none of the ministers dared to raise any objections...
Everything they have comes from their predecessor, and with just one word, it could all vanish!!
Xue Ye took a deep breath, waved his hand and said, "Enough, since you all believe the Martial Soul Hall wouldn't dare do such a thing, let's just reluctantly trust it once!"
"However, sending people to search for the whereabouts of Xue Beng and others in the Aquipeia Forest cannot be abandoned!!"
At this moment, one of the ministers plucked up the courage and spoke out, "Your Majesty, why not let me lead a portion of soldiers to the Aquipeia Forest to search for Lord Xue Beng and others?"
This suggestion undoubtedly struck a chord with Xue Ye's thoughts; he nodded in satisfaction, "Granted, but for safety's sake, you must also bring some Soul Masters. After all, the Aquipeia Forest is the habitat of soul beasts and abyssal creatures; caution is paramount!"
The former was secretly delighted and quickly clasped his fists and said, "Thank Your Majesty, then I will take my leave now!"
As soon as his words fell, without any pause, he quickly left the imperial palace.....
This scene caused different thoughts to surface within the hearts of the other ministers...
"Damn it, this guy took the initiative, I was just about to speak"
"Forget it, such tasks, if done well, there's a reward, but if not, it could cost one's head!!"
"Hmph, truly knows how to seize opportunities, but you better pray that Lord Xue Beng and the others haven't encountered any danger!"
Xue Ye coughed to pull them back to reality, "Alright, before we receive news of Xue Beng and the others, I want to discuss with you on how to strengthen the overall power of the Tiandou Empire!"
The ministers all showed expressions of puzzlement...
Evidently, not quite understanding the intention of the other party!
Of course, it wasn't about the statement itself!
Xue Ye spoke again, "After some thought during this period, I believe, although the soldiers of the Xingluo Empire are brave and skilled in warfare, they ultimately aren't Soul Masters, putting them at a disadvantage in terms of physical quality. If they encounter abyssal creatures in the future, I'm afraid they might struggle to resist!"
"Therefore, I want to institute a reform!"
One of the ministers cautiously asked, "A reform? May I know what Your Majesty means?"
Xue Ye stared at the person, speaking each word with weight, "I want to recruit external Soul Masters by offering better conditions, and incorporate them into the Tiandou Empire's army!"
"Hmm... Your Majesty, this is no small matter, it requires careful consideration"
"Indeed, Your Majesty, recruiting Soul Masters to join the army is much harder than enlisting common people; the cost alone, in golden soul coins, is exorbitant"
"I think it's rather difficult, as strong Soul Masters are extraordinary, most of them are very discerning, and it's hard to attract them with this. Unless it's just recruiting some lower-level Soul Masters, but in that case, the disadvantages are bigger than the advantages!!"
"Your Majesty, I also believe this matter is unfeasible!!"
Recruiting Soul Masters with golden soul coins isn't impossible, but it's hard to move the stronger Soul Masters!
It's challenging to significantly enhance the combat power of the Tiandou Empire's army!
Xue Ye furrowed his brows, seemingly not foreseeing such a pessimistic outlook from these ministers, "So, by the sound of it, do all of you think there's no hope?"
"Your Majesty, it's not that we see no hope, but the Martial Soul Hall did such a thing many years ago!"
"Now, in the eyes of Soul Masters across the continent, if one were to truly join a force, it would certainly be the Martial Soul Hall where peers gather!!"
This statement received unanimous agreement from the ministers!
After all, if it were really possible to strengthen the Tiandou Empire's army with just some golden soul coins, the previous emperor would have done it long ago!
Xue Ye wanted to rebut, yet couldn't find words to say.....
But how could he give up so easily, "You... this matter is already decided in my mind, let's settle it like this!"
The Tiandou Empire must walk this road to become truly strong!
Even if just some ordinary Soul Masters are recruited, it's still better than common people!!
The ministers glanced at each other, knowing the other's attitude had made everything clear, and refuting it was meaningless...
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
...
The next day!
The people from the Martial Soul Hall hastily arrived outside the Aquipeia Forest!
The leader, a strong Soul Douluo level warrior, extended his hand...
In an instant, the Soul Masters from the Martial Soul Hall all stopped their steps, waiting for the leader's command!
The leader took a deep breath and shouted, "Everyone, pay attention! Ahead is the Aquipeia Forest, where we might encounter abyssal creatures and soul beasts, act cautiously!!!!"
"Additionally, our mission this time is to search for the Xingluo Empire and Tiandou Empire...."
However, before finishing the sentence, someone interrupted, "Wait, sir, look over there!"
The interrupted Soul Douluo warrior initially intended to rebuke angrily, but as he followed the other's line of sight...
He suddenly discovered something was amiss!
He narrowed his eyes, "There are so many people gathered ahead, they seem to be from the Tiandou Empire sent to rendezvous with the Xingluo Empire's team!!"
"Strange, weren't they all doing well outside the Aquipeia Forest? Why did Your Holiness ask us to search for their traces??"
Another Soul Master asked, "Sir, should we make contact with the Tiandou Empire's people?"
The leader sneered, "Hmph, since they are all staying here without issue, why waste time on contact? The priority now is to head into the Aquipeia Forest and find the Xingluo Empire's team!"
Searching for the Tiandou Empire's team is only incidental!!
The true purpose is to confirm the situation of the Xingluo Empire's team!!
If they are still alive, they will be brought out from the Aquipeia Forest!
"Leave two people to return to Martial Soul City to report the news to Your Holiness, the rest, follow me into the Aquipeia Forest!!"
Facing his order, no one voiced objections!!
"Yes!!!"