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Chapter 499 Without Wei Zhao, how could the country not be safe?
Inside the Golden Palace, officials stood solemnly, the air thick with tension.

The Minister of War stepped forward first: "Liang Yue has repeatedly invaded, his ambitions are obvious, he must be punished!"

Marquis Zhongyong sneered.

"Talking is so easy, all you have to do is move your lips?"

"Whom should we send? And how should we execute them? Do you even understand military strategy? Just because you hold this position doesn't mean you're a military general. You're a civil official! You've never led troops or fought in battle, so what do you know?"

"Among the Jin Dynasty officials who have fought Liang Yue the most, I'd say no one can argue with Wei Xiaobao, right? Given his current state, can you really let him go?"

The Minister of War choked.

He was very displeased that the Marquis of Zhongyong had embarrassed him.

He straightened his back and said, "Our Great Jin Dynasty is full of talented people. How could we not find military generals to go to the border?"

"So don't pretend to know what you don't."

The Marquis of Zhongyong found him an eyesore and pushed him aside, then bowed to Emperor Yingqian, who was sitting on the dragon throne with a displeased expression.

"With the Wei family army as a deterrent ahead, the mere Liangyue will only be taught a lesson by the Great Jin and forced to cede territory and pay reparations. But now they are coming with overwhelming force, clearly having calculated that the young Wei is unwell and unable to go to the border, which is why they have such audacity!"

It was calculated correctly...

Emperor Yingqian gripped the handle of the dragon throne tightly, his veins bulging.

“The border people must be protected, and the defense line must not be breached. I believe this battle must be fought and won.”

"Many neighboring countries are watching from the sidelines. If Liang Yue conquers the border, how can we be sure they won't try to take a share?"

The officials present all nodded in agreement.

How can the selection of candidates be ambiguous?

Can……

The floods are severe now, and half of the military officers in the court are leading troops to provide disaster relief.

Minister of Justice Yao stepped forward: "I recommend General Zhao Mao."

“The Zhao family’s army camp can reach the border to provide support in three days at full speed. Zhao Mao is a prudent man, and his combat experience over the years is not bad.”

Marquis Zhongyong sneered: "Does Lord Yao have ulterior motives? Zhao Mao is your nephew. It's fine if you want to promote him, but how dare you gamble with the border war?"

"If Liang Yue attacks, the next city to be attacked will be the four closest to the border, inevitably causing widespread devastation."

"The severe flooding in the four cities is already an internal problem. What if there are external threats as well?"

If someone says one thing, he'll want to say ten things in return.

Marquis Zhongyong snorted.

"Don't take offense at my harsh words. With Wei around, he's the one leading the troops in the toughest battles."

"I don't know if your nephew is safe or not, but he has been in danger several times when playing simple games."

Minister Yao's face turned bright red.

The newly appointed Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, Zhu Wei, bowed and said, “Your Majesty, I believe that Deputy General Chi Yu has followed General Wei for many years and is most familiar with the terrain of Liangyue and the border. It would be better to send him there.”

Marquis Zhongyong continued to refute: "Chi Yu? That kid is not bad. But the Wei family army is scattered in all directions, and even if they wanted to gather them, it would take time."

"Moreover, Chi Yu has already gone to the disaster area for relief efforts."

Emperor Yingqian's eyes turned cold.

He didn't believe that Wei's army had really disbanded.

After all, this was Wei Zhao's trump card.

The trump card that made him wary.

Wei Zhao hates him, so how could she...

Minister Yao: "Then let Chi Yu lead the troops from other military camps over there."

He glanced at Marquis Zhongyong.

Doesn't that old man have military power?
They haven't handed it in all these years.

"No."

Marquis Zhongyong said: "It is most taboo for a general to be unfamiliar with his soldiers and lack tacit understanding on the battlefield."

"Loyal and Brave Marquis!"

Minister Yao said coldly, "This won't do, that won't do, does our great nation not even have a capable general?"

Without Wei Zhao, how could the Jin Dynasty not be safe?

When Wei Zhao and Liang Yue fought before, it didn't seem to be that difficult!
"Are we just going to stand by and watch Liang Yue break in?"

Why are you yelling at me?

The Marquis of Loyalty and Valor shouted even louder: "I was trained by General Jingyuan. I have never lacked the drums of victory, only the memory of dying on the battlefield. Even in my old age, I am still willing to fight."

"If it weren't for the fact that ten years ago, the barbarian's scimitar severed two of my ribs, I would cough up blood whenever it rains and the rust from the arrowheads remains in my lungs. I wouldn't even be able to mount a horse!"

"If I were to go to the front lines, would you even have the chance to jump around in front of me?"

He was indeed a military general; his cold glint was intimidating.

Minister Yao was so frightened that he took two steps back and fell silent. The gilded incense burner was swept off the steps by Emperor Yingqian, breaking the argument.

"What are you arguing about?"

Emperor Yingqian's figure was as cold as a weapon.

"The border is engulfed in flames of war, and the people are suffering terribly!"

He stood up coldly, flicking his sleeves.

"Anyone who dares to make a sound again shall be dragged out and given thirty strokes of the cane!"

The high-ranking officials were terrified and no one dared to utter a word.

Emperor Yingqian glanced at it.

"Fu Ju, what do you think?"

Gu Fuju, who had been silent, then stepped forward.

His voice rang out in the hall.

"I believe that the border is the most important line of defense for the Great Jin Dynasty and must not be breached. The people have had too many disputes with the court recently, and the natural disasters have caused widespread panic. The people can be both supported and capsized by the people, so we must appease them."

"It would be better to send three military generals, Zhao Mao, Dong Chu, and Liu Chen, to go together."

This……

Zhao Mao was cautious and good at defense, Dong Chu was adventurous and good at offense, and Liu Chen had been instructed by Wei Zhao.

"This...is not appropriate. Three military officers are bound to have disagreements in battle."

Gu Fuju: "Send a swift order to Chi Yu to go to the border, and all the generals will obey his command."

The crowd was in an uproar.

"How can you expect other generals to be commanded by a deputy general in Wei's army? Would they be willing to accept that?"

Marquis Zhongyong rolled his eyes.

Chi Yu was experienced in combat and was trained by Wei Zhao.

If Wei Zhao is not present, he can lead the Wei family army steadily and surely without making mistakes. If it really comes down to a competition, even the three of them combined would probably not be a match for him.

Those guys, bearing the name of a general, really think they're something special.

Gu Fuju ignored the expressions of these people and continued speaking to himself.

“Chi Yu is familiar with Liangyue and the border terrain. Apart from Wei Zhao, he is the most suitable candidate.”

"He won't make a mistake as an advisor."

"As for whether I'm convinced or not..."

"Why don't the court send someone else to accompany them? That way, the three generals will all obey orders, and it will also help Chi Yu stabilize the situation."

After he finished speaking, he returned to his previous position and said nothing more.

The suggestion has been made; as for who to send, that is Emperor Yingqian's business.

This person must be highly respected.

They also need to be of noble status.

The matter of appeasing the people is of utmost urgency.

The Grand Tutor's suggestion is the best solution.

But regarding this choice... many court officials secretly glanced at the three princes.

The second prince has a limp, but he doesn't need to go to the battlefield, so he can go.

The Fifth Prince has high prestige and can go.

The fourth prince is utterly useless, utterly incapable of uttering a single word. Ying Zhi and Ying Yin are both the best candidates.

It is unclear how Emperor Ying Qian was.

He closed his eyes.

"Everyone, stand down."

"Yes."

Emperor Yingqian: "Second son, fifth son stay."

The officials withdrew.

The one who agreed slipped away the fastest.

Upon seeing this, Minister Yao shook his head dismissively.

Zhu Wei then walked to Gu Fuju's side and walked alongside him.

"Grand Tutor, who do you think His Majesty will send this time?"

Gu Fuju remained expressionless, only smoothing his official robe.

"How could you or I possibly fathom His Majesty's thoughts?"