“I want China to prepare for war. The Great Wall needs to be ready for an attack, our armies should be coordinated and ready to fight. Our days of peace may be at an end. But we cannot just invade Mongolia. If we do, then any tribes that have chosen to not participate in the invasion may find even more reason to align themselves against us. A small elite force needs to be sent in to deal with the people behind this. Hopefully, we can bring those hesitant to our side and demoralize our enemies in the process. The Five need to stay here to defend and keep morale up. If China’s most famous fighters suddenly disappear, then the public will become suspicious. Not to mention that there will need to be someone to remain behind and prevent any more damage from occurring. I’ll be the one going to Mongolia. I’m the only one with experience fighting them, the skill to handle it, and no one will particularly care if I die trying. Not to mention, the sooner I leave the country, the safer a lot more people will feel. The problem is that the nobles will no doubt try to prevent me from doing that simply because of who I am, regardless of how much good it can do. That’s why I need your help. I know which nobles will support my suggestions and which will oppose it but if the Five are backing me up then they at least might consider the idea to be sound. Perhaps it might be better if someone else suggested the plan as their own.” You explain as you take a seat and grab a small sandwich from the tray. You quietly play with it, not feeling particularly hungry at the moment but unsure of what to really do with your hands.

“I think it would be best that you present the plan as your own.” Hien admits. “Should anyone else do it, it will bring up questions. Why would Master Shifu suggest it instead of The Five? A criminal over China’s greatest heroes? It wouldn’t really make much sense. Although it might have some merit if we can figure out a way to make it seem like the more logical conclusion than sending the Five north. As for me, a question of my experience would be brought up even if hesitantly. I’ve never run anything official and it might be seen as some kind of naive plan on my part. Presenting it as your plan would fight with what the nobles expect of you. Glory hunting or violent tendencies or maybe even an attempt to redeem yourself. We could use that to our advantage of course. Make it seem like we’re merely humoring you to get rid of you.”