Zhao Changyu could not find rest either. After pondering for a long while, he struggled to rise despite his illness. "With King Hejian's demise, Chang'an has lost control, and Luoyang's western shield has fallen. I'm afraid the Qiang and Hu will take advantage and move south. By then, Luoyang will be in grave danger."
Zhao Changyu decided to propose a formal letter, suggesting that Prince East Sea deploy troops to Jingzhao County to defend against the southward advance of the Qiang and Hu.
Ji Yuan supported him as he sat by the desk, pondering, "But allowing Prince East Sea to station troops in Jingzhao means handing over all of Great Jin's lifeline to him, doesn't it?"
"Between two harms, choose the lesser. The immediate concern is to guard against foreign enemies. Internal strife..." Zhao Changyu paused, then continued, "Let's wait and hope that His Majesty understands and bears with it for now."
