We'll have you impersonate the Crown Prince and create a prosperous era for the Great Qian Dyna

To put it simply, only two people in this region can command all the generals.

One is Zheng Rong.

Another one is the former crown prince, now known as Prince Yan, Zhou Tiancheng!

Zheng Rong guarded the northern frontier for decades. He had his own trusted generals in the northern frontier, and the soldiers under him recognized and respected him.

Zhou Tiancheng promoted the new military system reform, balancing the interests of all parties involved. Many generals, including Fang Datong, were grateful to him.

But what are you, Lin Tong?

You are indeed a general in the northern frontier, and you certainly have prestige, but we are not your former subordinates. Do you even deserve to command us?

Previously, Lin Tong and Zhou Tiancheng had a good relationship, and Fang Datong and the others gave Lin Tong some face. Now that Lin Tong and Zhou Tiancheng have fallen out, they are too lazy to pretend anymore.

If you want to fight, or support Northern Xia, fine, produce your military orders.

You said you want the Central Military Commission to issue a military order?

I'm sorry, but of the thirteen military commanders in the northern border region, at least ten of them disagreed with sending troops.

You asked Zhou Rui for the military order from the Supreme Military Commission.

Sorry, you can bring it out first, then we'll send troops.

You said time was tight and the task was heavy.

Then I'm even more sorry, the imperial court's policy is to let Northern Xia hold the line, and Northern Frontier just needs to buy time.

Now that the Northern Xia and the barbarians are fighting, what does it have to do with the generals of the Northern Frontier?

In short, this is Lin Tong's current situation: normal military orders and missions can be issued.

However, when it comes to supporting Beixia, none of these people want to move.

When Zhou Tiancheng supported Beixia, he knew to send the National Protection Army and his own trusted generals to fight. But Lin Tong's suggestion to support Beixia made the generals of the Northern Frontier Military Commission risk their lives.

No one would agree to that.

Lin Tong looked at Kazan with sympathy.

"This is the current situation in northern Xinjiang."

Kazan was completely stunned.

You guys in Daqian really know how to have fun.

The Crown Prince is so amazing, he has made so many contributions, but in the end, you deposed him?

Or was it ruined at this critical juncture?

Is this a joke?

"I request that you send an urgent letter to the Great Qian Dynasty, so that Great Qian can immediately dispatch troops from the northern frontier."

"If we don't send troops soon, Northern Xia will be completely finished."

"Northern Xia is gone. Next year, it will be your turn."

Kazan wasn't threatening; he was simply stating a fact!

Lin Tong agreed with a gloomy face.

……

Into winter.

It hasn't snowed in Kyoto during the Great Qian Dynasty.

But everyone felt a chill.

On the Qiankun Hall.

Zhou Rui slammed his hand on the table.

"What does this mean?"

"Without Prince Yan, are the generals of the northern frontier incapable of fighting?"

The anger in his heart was beyond words.

He never imagined that simply deposing the crown prince would lead to the destruction of the Northern Xia kingdom!

Zhou Rui turned to look at Zheng Rong.

"Duke, you also come from the Northern Frontier, don't you have anything to say?"

Zheng Rong glanced calmly at the urgent messenger and calmly stated his analysis.

"That's normal."

"Your Majesty, the bravery of the barbarians is evident to everyone in the Northern Frontier. When ordinary soldiers from the Northern Frontier go to fight them, it often takes six or seven men to take down one barbarian."

"Even the strongest legion, the National Protection Army, only achieved the feat of exchanging 50,000 for 70,000 in the Battle of the Northern Xia Imperial Court."

"Under these circumstances, none of the generals in the northern frontier dared to fight against the barbarians."

"Winning would result in heavy losses, no credit, and even doubt from the soldiers; losing would mean punishment, and under the new military system, they might even face military court-martial. Who would dare go to the battlefield?"

Zhou Rui's eyes reddened with anger.

"Then abolish the new military system!"

Zheng Rong glanced at Zhou Rui, then quickly looked away.

"Your Majesty, if we abolish the new military system, our soldiers' combat effectiveness will be no different from that of the Northern Xia."

"To put it bluntly, abolishing the new military system is tantamount to opening the gates of the northern frontier and letting those barbarians march straight in."

The entire court was abuzz with discussion.

Because at this moment, the Great Qian Dynasty had re-established a crown prince, who was none other than the seventh prince, the son of Consort Yi.

Officials have already chosen to side with the new crown prince.

They stated that Zheng Rong was clearly exaggerating and spreading alarmist rumors.

Another group suggested that, if all else fails, the former crown prince should be given a position in the Central Military Commission so that he could first drive the barbarians away.

But Zhou Rui didn't want to hear any of these comments!

He had heard Huang Chen speak of it and had also read various battle reports. Lin Tong was still his confidant, and in Lin Tong's letter, the Northern Barbarians were practically invincible.

Under these circumstances, he knew the situation in northern Xinjiang was dangerous, unlike ordinary officials who were ignorant.

He also understood that this year it was the Northern Xia, and next year it would be the Great Qian's turn!

He can't just sit here and wait to die!

He ignored what the others were saying and looked directly at Zheng Rong.

"Old Duke, tell me, how can we change this situation?"

Zheng Rong sighed.

"It's too late to say anything."

"Previously, the former crown prince was still in the northern frontier. He would help stabilize the situation in the Great Qian Dynasty. He was the one who promoted the entire new military system. He had prestige among the soldiers in the northern frontier."

"But now, the former crown prince has already taken up the position of vassal king, and no one in the northern frontier, from top to bottom, has stepped forward. It's too late."

"By the time we send someone back to the northern frontier to oversee the situation, Northern Xia will have already been destroyed!"

"Next year it will be Daqian's turn, but compared to Beixia, Daqian's combat strength is slightly stronger, so it won't be in crisis so quickly. There's no need to worry too much."

There's no need to worry too much; this is from the perspective of former Crown Prince Jung Yong-hwa.

Because they are not emperors, they don't need to worry about too much.

However, Zhou Rui knew in his heart that by next year, the death toll in the Great Qian Dynasty would probably be very high, and even the northern border might fall, which would be a disgrace for him as the emperor!

"I hereby order Prince Yan to go to the northern frontier and lead the troops!"

Although he really didn't want Zhou Tiancheng to have any control over the military, Zhou Rui had no other choice but to do so.

Zheng Rong, however, showed no expression as she rose and bowed to Zhou Rui.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. I am getting old and have no son to inherit my title. I am also no longer interested in court affairs. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to retire."

He didn't mention returning to his hometown.

Because he wanted to go to Zhou Tiancheng's place.

His daughter, Zheng Ye'er, is still over there!

Zhou Rui's expression changed.

"Old Duke, you're only fifty-two this year, why are you already thinking about retiring?"

Zheng Rong gave a wry smile.

"Fifty-two is already very old."

"Besides, when I was young, I was reckless on the battlefield, and now my body is plagued by old ailments and I'm already exhausted. I just want to find a place to rest properly. I beg Your Majesty's permission."

Zhou Rui's hands began to tremble.

Are they all planning to quit?

He suddenly realized that as long as the people below him did not have ambitions for power, he seemed unable to control them!

Zhou Rui nodded with a bitter expression.

Because he knew he couldn't stop it.