Song Dekang and the other three vied with each other to say: "I'll go!" They were eager to see the northern frontier.
It had been twenty to thirty years since they last went to the northern frontier. At that time, war had spread to the north, and it was the Emperor who led Song Dekang and the other three to the north to quell the turmoil. Since then, they had never been to the frontier again. As Great Generals, the best destiny was to guard the border and protect the people of Great Zhou, rather than enjoying prosperity in the capital.
Song Dekang and the other three began to bicker again over the northern frontier.
"Enough." The Emperor interrupted them and instructed Sun Kui on the side, "Prepare four lots and let them draw."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Sun Kui hurriedly withdrew to prepare the four lots.
A moment later, Sun Kui presented the four lots to Song Dekang and the other three.
"Generals, please draw lots."
