Therefore, the Prime Minister had actually advised Poplar The First. In his opinion, Vankelus and Lu De, who were ineffective in frontline combat, should be dismissed and held accountable to set an example.
However, Poplar The First, concerned about having no one to rely on, chose to retain Vankelus and Lu De, who had no issues with loyalty.
Now, Vankelus continues to command the remnants of the 2nd Corps at the front, while Lu De, though recalled, has been assigned to lead the newly formed 3rd Corps.
The Elf Race rebuilt the destroyed 3rd Corps, and though they couldn't immediately replace all heavy weaponry, they had gathered nearly enough troops. This new unit is untrained and not ready for combat just yet.
"Let's not dwell on the past. What we need to consider now is how to mobilize our troops to gain an advantage over the Tang Army…" Poplar The First interrupted, displeased as the conversation veered back to previous frontline defeats.
