Just when Lu Zheng was planning to capture the red-robed thief, the 800-li urgent military report of the Northern Frontier Army's defeat was sent to the imperial city in Yanjing. Emperor Yongning was so shocked and angry that he fainted on the spot. The entire court suddenly became a mess, and the turmoil even affected the entire Yanjing City. Fortunately, the Red Armor Guard and the Gold Armor Guard had received instructions in advance, so no disaster was caused.

In the bedroom of Emperor Yongning, several imperial doctors took turns to check the pulse of Emperor Yongning, but all of them had serious expressions. One of them looked at the man in black who was guarding Emperor Yongning, but unexpectedly, the other's eyes were like lightning, and he looked directly at him and said, "Imperial doctor, if you have something to say, just say it."

The oldest imperial doctor, Huang, was a little afraid and said, "The laws of our dynasty clearly state that your majesty's pulse cannot be leaked, so..."

Xuan Yi frowned and was about to say something when he felt someone pulling his sleeve. Emperor Yongning had actually woken up, but he was much weaker than before. Xuan Yi hurriedly helped him up.

Emperor Yongning waved his hand to let the eunuchs and palace maids leave, and then said to Doctor Huang: "My dear, please tell me the truth. How long do I have left?"

Several doctors knelt down in fear: "Your Majesty, spare my life!"

Emperor Yongning waved his hand in annoyance: "I forgive you, speak now."

Doctor Huang could only answer helplessly, but he chose his words carefully and said slowly: "Your Majesty's illness is caused by worry. Your pulse is tight and heavy. You should rest and take care of yourself carefully, but Your Majesty used a hair-growing medicine. Although it seems to cheer you up, it actually causes great damage to your body. In addition, you are now angry and anxious. This... is already beyond help. About... you have three months left."

"Three months..." Emperor Yongning was not angry, but rather a little stunned. After a long while, he noticed the imperial physician kneeling below. He said calmly, "Go down."

Several imperial physicians hurriedly thanked him and left while wiping their sweat.

After everyone left, Emperor Yongning said to Xuanyi, "Bring the medicine."

Xuanyi said anxiously, "Your Majesty, you can't take that medicine anymore!"

Emperor Yongning shook his head, "I still have three months, why are you so anxious?"

Xuanyi clenched his fists and knelt on the ground.

Emperor Yongning sighed, "The government is now in a precarious situation. The life and death of the King of Chu is unknown. If I fall again, the court will be in chaos. Xuanyi, I thought that you, the Xuanjia Guard, are ultimately for the Great Xia Dynasty. Don't make it difficult for me."

Xuanyi was shocked and could only hand over the medicine helplessly.

Emperor Yongning swallowed a pill, and finally a trace of blood appeared on his pale face. He opened the military report on the table and frowned. The defeat of the Northern Frontier Army was beyond everyone's expectations. In addition, the King of Chu was injured. Now it is necessary to send people to the Northern Frontier to stabilize the situation and even fight back against the Jie people. But the generals who had been clamoring seemed to have taken dumb medicine, and no one volunteered.

Emperor Yongning certainly knew what they were planning. Of course, everyone would rush to go if there was an advantage, but in the current situation, the Jie people used unknown weapons, the brave and warlike Northern Frontier Army was defeated, and the invincible King of Chu was injured. Who dares to go to the Northern Frontier to die?

Emperor Yongning was angry and helpless. He thought that the court was full of talents, but when it came to recruiting people, he simply couldn't find anyone. The only people who could lead troops in the court were Lu Xun, who had been stationed in Xiangyang County, and a few veteran generals. However, Xiangyang County was also a military stronghold, and Lu Xun couldn't leave for too long. The veteran generals were old and sick. Although there were a few newcomers, in Emperor Yongning's opinion, they were still a little short of the mark.

Emperor Yongning picked up the red pen in his hand and put it down again, but he couldn't make up his mind.

At this time, the eunuch said cautiously outside the door: "Your Majesty, Dali Temple Minister Zhao Jin wants to see you."

Emperor Yongning frowned, but soon relaxed. When Luo Hong and Lan Jingyi were killed one after another, I don't know how many people were eyeing the position of Dali Temple Minister. In the end, it unexpectedly fell on Zhao Jin. This was naturally considered by Emperor Yongning. But even Emperor Yongning didn't expect that Zhao Jin was not unlearned as rumored by the outside world. On the contrary, he was quick-witted and often said amazing things, but they made sense when you think about it carefully. In addition, the Zhao family did not take sides in the court, which made Emperor Yongning feel more at ease to use him.

The door of the Qinzheng Hall was opened, and a thin figure walked in slowly. He kept his back hunched, looking extremely respectful.

Emperor Yongning asked, "What do you want to see, my dear minister Zhao?" "

Your Majesty asked me to sort out the serious and important cases in recent years. I have sorted them out. Please read them." As he spoke, he took out a booklet from his arms and handed it to the eunuch beside him, who then handed it to Emperor Yongning.

Emperor Yongning then remembered that he originally wanted to reform the criminal law, so he asked Zhao Jin to sort out the cases, but he didn't expect that he would finish it so quickly. Emperor Yongning opened the booklet, which was also neatly organized.

Emperor Yongning could not help but praise him, "My dear Zhao, I have always been very confident in your work."

"I dare not, but it is just a small matter, and I have the help of my colleagues in the Dali Temple, so I can live up to your trust."

Being able to do things without taking credit, Emperor Yongning's evaluation of him was a little higher. Thinking of the headache he was having now, he said inexplicably, "My dear Zhao, although you are a civil official, there are many outstanding military generals in the Zhao family. In your opinion, how many military generals can be used in this court?"

Zhao Jin knelt down and said, "I dare not speak nonsense."

"I told you to say this. No matter what you say, you will be forgiven."

Zhao Jin then carefully considered, "The most outstanding general in the court is naturally His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu, followed by several veteran generals and General Lu Xun who is now guarding Xiangyang County."

Emperor Yongning nodded. This coincided with what he thought, and he couldn't help but say, "Go on."

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is now in the northern border, General Lu is in Xiangyang County, and although several veteran generals are experienced, they are limited by their age and may not be able to do the job well. Apart from these, the commanders of the three guards, Liang Kai, the commander of the Gold Armor Guard, is brave and good at fighting but not good at strategy, and Luo Xian, the commander of the Red Armor Guard, is wise but a little too cautious. As for the Black Armor Guard, they are naturally there to protect Your Majesty's safety, so they are not among them."

When Emperor Yongning heard what he said, his brows couldn't help but frowned. However, Zhao Jin acted

as if he didn't see it, and continued, "But apart from these people, there is another one who is brave enough to be as brave as ten thousand men, and more strategic than Zhuge Liang. Although he is younger, he is not impetuous." Emperor Yongning suddenly became interested: "Who is it?" Zhao Jin slowly spit out a name: "Marquis Zhongyong, Jian Yu." "You are so brave!" Emperor Yongning shouted angrily. Everyone in the Qinzheng Hall knelt down, and Zhao Jin kowtowed and said, "I know my crime." Emperor Yongning looked at his head, his eyes unclear. After a long time, he said softly, "Zhao Jin, I thought you were the most understanding and loyal. Please don't let me down." Zhao Jin said, "I have always only cared for your majesty and didn't dare to think for him." Emperor Yongning was silent for a long time before he slowly said, "Everyone, go down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhao Jin stood up and walked out, followed by the eunuchs and palace maids. Everyone looked at Zhao Jin with admiration. Apart from His Majesty, the only person who could escape unscathed after angering His Majesty was probably Prince Chu.

But Zhao Jin turned a deaf ear to them, brushed off the dust on his robe, and slowly walked out.

In the Qinzheng Hall, Emperor Yongning suddenly spoke up, "Xuanyi, what do you think?" Xuanyi

walked out from the dark, knelt on the ground

and said, "The identity of the Loyal and Brave Marquis is sensitive, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for him to go to war." Emperor Yongning sighed, "How could I not know?" He paused, then continued, "Everyone knows that he was abandoned by me, and they are afraid to avoid him. Zhao Jin has nothing to do with him on weekdays, so it's fair to say this."

"Even so, what if his identity is leaked..."

Emperor Yongning shook his head, "Nothing can be perfect. In fact, apart from him, I really can't find anyone else to use. In addition to his identity, he is indeed very suitable. In fact, if it weren't for his identity, he would be a sharp blade I left for the new emperor, and I wouldn't have resorted to such a bad idea and passed the throne to Rong Zhen."

"Your Majesty..."

Emperor Yongning said calmly, "Write it. I have been forced into a desperate situation now."

Xuanyi sighed softly, "Your subordinate... obeys your order."

A few months later, Jian Yu returned to Yanjing again, but it seemed like a lifetime ago.

Luo Xian went to greet him as soon as he returned and even set up a banquet at Zuixianju. Jian Yu would naturally not let him down.

Luo Xian drank a glass of wine, as if he had put down a heavy burden, and said to Jian Yu: "Commander, finally your hard work has paid off."

Jian Yu took a glass of wine, but just played with it in his hand, and did not drink it. After listening to Luo Xian's words, he did not comment: "It can be considered as the right time, right place and right people."

Luo Xian had a lot of questions to ask him, not only about how he was related to Zhao Jin, but more importantly, why did he know that the Northern Frontier Army was defeated, and how could he be so sure that His Majesty would let him lead the troops? Of course, Luo Xian also knew that Jian Yu would not tell him these things even if he asked, but this made him more in awe of this former commander.

Jian Yu didn't care about Luo Xian's psychological changes, but said lightly: "You pay attention to Liang Jue."

Luo Xian was startled: "What's wrong with him?"

Jian Yu shook his head: "Nothing, I just think his identity is a bit strange, you keep an eye on him for me."

Luo Xian immediately patted his chest and guaranteed: "Don't worry, commander... Oh, no, now I have to call him General Jian." Jian

Yu's lips flashed a smile, but it quickly disappeared. He poured the glass of wine into his mouth, and a flash of ambition flashed across his eyes.