The capital of Zhong’s imperial capital, Shouchun.

Since the founding of the country and becoming emperor, Yuan Shu has stayed in his palace every day, drinking and enjoying himself, and taking pleasure in getting.

When he was not an emperor before, he could at least manage government affairs and manage various matters.

But since he became emperor, he didn't even ask about government affairs and handed over all his ministers to his subordinates. He only cared for pleasure. As a concubine, he married nearly a hundred people.

This was not only to demonstrate his great deeds, but he specially ordered people to build a very large bedroom. The Qin Palace cost a lot of money and almost consumed all the national treasury, causing complaints from the people, and everyone was very angry.

When he heard the news that Lu Bu came to attack, he was a little panicked, but after just a moment of panic, he handed over the matter to Ji Ling to handle and continued to enjoy himself.

In his imagination, he had hundreds of thousands of troops as many as Lu Bu's, and it was impossible to defeat him, so he was not worried at all.

Today, he is still enjoying his bedroom as usual.

Looking at the singing and dancing, he was very happy, and he only felt that he was the happiest person in the world.

However, this sense of happiness did not last long before it was broken by a sharp cry.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!"

A eunuch with a panic look came from outside the bedroom.

Yuan Shu frowned, looked at the eunuch outside the door, and said unhappily: "If there is anything, hurry up and say it. If there is no other major event, you will disturb my good mood. I will execute you!"

The eunuch was stunned for a moment, then quickly knelt on the ground and hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty has something big. The front military report said that General Ji Ling was defeated and lost 150,000 troops. Now Lu Bu's army is heading towards Shouchun!"

"What!" Yuan Shu glared at the ears after hearing this, and immediately stood up from the table. He asked in disbelief: "What did you say? Ji Ling was defeated?!"

The eunuch nodded in fear, and then said sadly: "The news just received in front of him was that General Ji Ling and Lu Bu were ambushed in two consecutive ambushing Lu Bu, losing 150,000 troops. Now, Lu Bu's army has come to Shouchun."

"I was ambushed in two consecutive ways?" Yuan Shu suddenly widened his eyes and shouted: "What is Ji Ling doing for? He actually got two tricks from slaves from three surnames. Is he really smart?"

The eunuch knelt on the ground, not daring to move or respond without authorization.

Yuan Shu was almost so angry that he was about to go crazy. After walking back and forth in the lobby several times, he suddenly looked up and asked, "Ji Ling, where is Ji Ling others?"

"General Ji Ling, I rushed back to Shouchun this morning. Now I am kneeling outside the hall and waiting. Your Majesty will leave." The eunuch knelt on the ground and replied truthfully.

"Notify all civil and military officials to gather in the hall, and I will personally interrogate the defeated general!" Yuan Shu almost roared, and then walked quickly towards the hall.

The eunuch didn't dare to say anything, so he could only follow Yuan Shu timidly.

When the two arrived at the hall, all the civil and military officials had already gathered together.

Obviously they had known the news of Ji Ling's defeat. At this moment, the civil and military officials seemed very anxious and whispered to each other, discussing the direction of the development of the matter.

When they saw Yuan Shu's figure, they were stunned at first, then they knelt down and shouted long live.

Yuan Shu nodded expressionlessly, then looked at the civil and military officials and asked, "Where is Ji Ling? Where is this defeated general? Bring him to me!"

With Yuan Shu's voice, someone quickly pushed Ji Ling up from another place.

When Ji Ling arrived at the hall, he was already covered in ropes, and blood kept flowing out through the ropes.

Looking at Yuan Shu, Ji Ling knelt down without saying a word.

He said sadly: "Your Majesty is guilty. All the troops that Chen handed over to you have been lost. Please give up your crime!"

"Of course you are guilty, and you have a great sin!" Yuan Shu roared, slapped the table and stood up, glaring at Ji Ling and said, "I handed over the 200,000 army to you, but you lost 150,000 army to me, and also put Lu Bu's army in the face. What should you do if you blame me?!"

Ji Ling knocked his head to the ground, without saying a word, just waiting for Yuan Shu to sue him.

Yuan Shu looked at the other party's appearance and was furious. He roared: "Drag him out and behead me!"

Listening to Yuan Shu's voice, two soldiers immediately walked to the hall and acted to drag Ji Ling away.

Seeing this situation, everyone hurriedly knelt down and pleaded for Ji Ling.

"Your Majesty, although General Ji Ling was defeated, please forgive him this time for his past military achievements!"

"Your Majesty, Lu Bu's army is approaching now, and it is time to use people. If you kill General Ji Ling, the morale of the army may be unstable."

"Report to Your Majesty, I think it would be better to let General Ji Ling lose his merits and punish him, let him resist Lu Bu and send Lu Bu back to his hometown."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please spare General Ji Ling this time and let him resist Lu Bu."

Everyone was asking for mercy for Ji Ling.

Although Yuan Shu was foolish, he was sometimes quite wise. Now, after reminding all civil and military officials, he understood the current situation.

Now the generals under him seem to have no one to resist Lu Bu's army except Ji Ling.

So even though he wanted to kill Ji Ling, it was not the time now.

Yuan Shu pondered for a moment, then looked at Ji Ling and asked, "I will give you another 100,000 troops, are you confident of resisting Lu Bu's attack?"

Hearing this, Ji Ling's eyes lit up, he suddenly raised his head and said excitedly: "If Your Majesty is willing to give me a chance to make a fortune and commit crimes, then I will definitely repay you with death!"

"Unless Lu Bu stepped over my body, I would never let him go further!"

Yuan Shu looked at Ji Ling's promise, and he nodded and said, "Then I will trust you again. If you are defeated this time, you don't have to come back to see me again."

Ji Ling was so grateful that he burst into tears. He knelt on the ground and said sadly: "I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's trust. If you lose this battle, you don't need your Majesty to order me to behead you in front of the formation!"

Only then did Yuan Shu nodded with relief, and then said, "Ji Ling, it depends on you."

Ji Ling nodded, then walked out with big strides.

The civil and military officials in the court all breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts. With Ji Ling helping them guard the border, they felt a little more at ease.

Yuan Shu and civil and military officials were almost in the same mood, and he actually trusted Ji Ling very much.
Chapter completed!