Seeing that expression on Huangfu Qing's face, it was clear she was filled with interest; it seems that her earlier distraction was truly pondering this matter.
Her status is not an issue, and although it's not appropriate for the Empress Dowager to personally lead an expedition, she can continue using the Vermilion Bird guise. Anyway, now that both governance and the church are unified, as long as that pesky apprentice issues an appointment, the Venerable can directly convert to a Great General. There was a time when it felt the disguise was useless, but now it's becoming more and more useful.
As for being out of military practice for a long time, that's also not a problem. Zhao Changhe is the one who truly knows nothing, yet everyone believes he should be the commander-in-chief, mainly relying on others' counsel. Huangfu Qing, at least, has a solid foundation, and once familiarized, she will undoubtedly be more suitable than Zhao Changhe.
