Chapter 18 Jiujiu Climbs on Emperor Zhaoning's Shoulder and Acts Wild

[This General Zhou is very powerful. The reason why he keeps losing battles is, firstly, because of the spy Concubine Wei, and secondly, because he was poisoned by the people around him and was controlled by them, so he keeps losing battles.]

[He didn't mean it. He is loyal to our Western Chu State.]

[He had three sons and one daughter, all of whom went to the battlefield and died there. His wife was also captured by the southerners. In order to prevent his wife from living in humiliation and to avoid betraying the Western Chu because of his weakness, he personally shot his wife to death. But he never said these things, and never took credit for them. He was a real man of steel.]

Emperor Zhaoning: “…………”

Did he really not know that Zhou Ye's son, daughter, and wife were all dead, and died so tragically? If Jiujiu hadn't reminded him, he would have been kept in the dark his whole life.

Zhou Ye, why doesn't he say it?

He also didn't tell us the reason for his defeat, and he also didn't say that he was not feeling well or had been poisoned by a poison.

How long will he have to bear it alone?

Emperor Zhaoning slammed the dragon throne beside him with a palm, his face looking very bad.

However, the court officials thought that Emperor Zhaoning was angry that Zhou had suffered a series of defeats and wanted to destroy Western Chu, so they all gave advice.

"Your Majesty, before the war with the Southern Kingdom, General Zhou won every battle and was known as an undefeated general. But when fighting against the Southern Kingdom, he was defeated again and again. I can't help but suspect that he has a rebellious heart and wants to destroy our Western Chu."

"Your Majesty, we in Western Chu cannot tolerate the existence of traitors. Please punish General Zhou in the same way you punished Concubine Wei."

Because of her fake pregnancy to steal military intelligence and her identity as a spy, Concubine Wei was sentenced to torture and hanging. Her head was cut off and hung at the city gate as a warning to everyone.

Now General Zhou has also been pushed to the forefront.

But the difference is that Concubine Wei is a real spy, but General Zhou is not.

[These court officials are really, they don't want to share the worries of their cheap father, they only instigate their cheap father to kill people. Killing people is not enough, but what will happen after killing people? Especially after killing a loyal minister? ]

[If Western Chu kills General Zhou, the ever-victorious general, the generals will be discouraged and there will be no one left to use. Ten years later, Western Chu will inevitably face the disaster of national destruction. The scene in the book will happen, with no one left to fight and the country at the mercy of others.]

【well--】

[I hope my cheap father has a clear mind and knows General Zhou’s loyalty and importance, and does not kill General Zhou.]

Emperor Zhaoning heard Jiujiu's thoughts and naturally understood them clearly. He patted Jiujiu on the shoulder and said, "Jiujiu, sit down. Father will take care of the affairs of state."

Jiujiu is seated.

Emperor Zhaoning said, "Prime Minister, the Dali Temple officials obey your orders."

The Prime Minister and the Supreme Court Minister stepped forward and followed his instructions.

Emperor Zhaoning said, "I order you two to investigate the reasons for Zhou Ye's successive defeats, and also investigate Zhou Ye's family members. After the investigation, you can deal with Zhou Ye."

"Put Zhou Ye in jail for now and send the head of the Imperial Hospital to treat Zhou Ye."

If Zhou Ye was really poisoned by a Gu, it would definitely be discovered.

If the court officials knew that Zhou Ye was poisoned and his family members were all dead, who would dare to say that Zhou Ye had rebellious intentions? Kill Zhou Ye?

Jiujiu was very happy to see that Emperor Zhaoning did not kill anyone, but she did not forget to complain.

[We need to send the deputy director of the Imperial Hospital. ]

[The chief minister, that idiot, is only good at gynecology. He is known as a gynecologist and a friend of women, but he doesn't know witchcraft.]

Emperor Zhaoning: "Send the deputy chief minister. The chief minister still has to look after the concubines in the harem."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Resign."

[Ahhh, my father is truly wise and powerful, and knows how to find out the truth. He is completely different from the manic and blind tyrant in the book.]

【I also share the same thoughts with Jiujiu. 】

【Jiujiu wants to kiss his cheap daddy. 】

Jiujiu kissed Emperor Zhaoning.

Emperor Zhaoning was very happy, and the smile on his lips grew deeper and deeper.

·

After the deputy director of the Imperial Medical Bureau examined Zhou Ye, he came to report to Emperor Zhaoning on the same day. There was a worm in General Zhou Ye's brain, which was a poisonous worm and had existed for about a year.

Those who are poisoned by the poisonous insect become unconscious, controlled by others, and have no self-awareness.

Moreover, the head of the academy emphasized that General Zhou’s defeat had a lot to do with this poisonous insect.

Emperor Zhaoning was glad that he listened to Jiujiu's words and did not kill anyone in a hurry.

The prime minister also reported that all of General Zhou Ye's family members had died on the battlefield, especially his wife, who was killed by Zhou Ye himself after being captured.

After hearing this, Emperor Zhaoning asked, "Prime Minister, can Zhou Ye still be killed now?"

The prime minister knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, you can't kill him. General Zhou is a loyal minister of Western Chu!"

"Yes, we can't kill him, and we have to reward him."

"Appoint Zhou Ye as the general who protects the country. From now on, he will move to the palace to recuperate. Imperial physician, you must help Zhou Ye get rid of the poison in his brain."

Imperial Physician: "Yes, Your Majesty."

·

On the day Zhou Ye was released from prison, many ministers came to greet him.

Emperor Zhaoning meant that General Zhou must be welcomed back home with great respect.

Zhou Ye originally thought that he was going to die, but he didn't die. He was welcomed out of prison by the ministers. The emperor investigated the truth and did not hold him responsible for the defeat. He was so grateful that he didn't know what to say. His nose was sore and he almost cried.

But when he saw Qian Wenxin's face in the crowd, his tears stopped. He stepped forward and whispered in Qian Wenxin's ear: "I'm not dead yet. The emperor didn't kill me. He didn't do what you wished. Lord Qian, are you happy?"

"..." Lord Qian was the one who wished Zhou Ye would die the most, because if Zhou Ye died, he would have one less worry.

What a pity! The emperor did not kill Zhou Ye. Instead, he found out what happened to Zhou Ye and rewarded him.

This is very different from the emperor's previous style.

Qian Wenxin didn't understand why the emperor suddenly changed and became completely different from the one he remembered.

If this continues, all the ministers he wants to die will survive.

This is not good for him!

·

Imperial study.

Emperor Zhaoning found out what happened to Zhou Ye and was very happy. He said to Jiujiu: "Today I have saved a loyal minister. I am very relieved."

"Jiujiu feels very comforted." Jiujiu said with a smile while lying on Emperor Zhaoning's shoulder.

Jiujiu has felt the love and favor of Emperor Zhaoning these days, and has become much bolder. She even dares to step on Emperor Zhaoning's legs with her little feet and then lie on his shoulders to act wild.

Very audacious.

But Emperor Zhaoning liked it very much.

Emperor Zhaoning had many children.

But there has never been one who could be as close to him as Jiujiu, allowing him to feel the most ordinary joy of being a father.

After playing for a while, Jiujiu suddenly thought of something.

[Jiujiu was puzzled. Why did no one know about the suffering and pain General Zhou had endured? ]

[Logically speaking, such a big thing happened, even if General Zhou didn't say anything, my cheap father should know something! But looking at my cheap father's appearance, he has no idea of ​​all that General Zhou has experienced. ]

[Could it be that someone deliberately prevented this news from reaching my cheap father's ears? The purpose is to use my cheap father's hand to secretly kill General Zhou, a close minister? ]

After hearing this, Emperor Zhaoning was in a trance for a moment and immediately became alert.

What Jiujiu said makes sense.

Why didn't he think of that?