This was because Yang Cheng had reserved some of his strength and hadn't unleashed his full power.
Otherwise, if it were to unleash its full power, its might would be astonishing.
He finally made the right bet this time; he didn't make the wrong choice.
Looking at the information on the longbow again, although this time we could still find out more than we could, there wasn't much information.
Name: Phoenix Hunter
Type: Weapons
Level: ?
information:? ? "
Apart from a name, all other information is blank.
Clearly, Yang Cheng has not yet truly mastered it; its true power is even greater.
With a sigh of relief, Yang Cheng put away the Phoenix Hunting Bow, turned around and went out to attend court.
With the thirty-six major bandits wiped out, the subsequent matters would have to be handled by the imperial court.
Upon entering the palace hall, Yang Cheng was met with strange looks from many of the officials present.
Yesterday, Yang Cheng's battle with the thirty-six bandits was so intense that they weren't deaf; of course they noticed it.
Back then, the Thirty-Six Great Bandits wreaked havoc in the Central Plains for several years. Who would have thought that once Yang Cheng emerged from seclusion, he would completely annihilate the Thirty-Six Great Bandits in less than a month, even causing them to abandon their army and rush to their deaths. It was truly miraculous.
However, the ministers present breathed a sigh of relief after the thirty-six bandits were wiped out.
Although the Golden Horde and the Northern Jurchens were also threats to the Great Zhou, they were both located on the frontier, so these ministers naturally felt little pressure.
On the contrary, the Thirty-Six Great Bandits were in the Central Plains, and they were afraid that they would be attacked by those bandits and plundered at any time.
Grand Tutor Cai stepped forward with a joyful expression and said, "Grand Commander Yang's annihilation of the Thirty-Six Great Bandits has eliminated a major threat to our Great Zhou. This is truly a cause for celebration."
"The Grand Commander truly lives up to his reputation as a pillar of our Great Zhou Dynasty. When he does act, he either breaches city walls or slays enemies—he is invincible!"
Grand Tutor Cai had no moral principles whatsoever. He had previously sided with Yang Cheng and received many benefits, so now he had become almost like Yang Cheng's sycophant. At every court assembly, this regent minister would shamelessly praise Yang Cheng.
Of course, Yang Cheng's achievements speak for themselves and are indeed worthy of praise.
Emperor Zhou Yuan hurriedly replied, "Grand Commander Yang has rendered such a great service to our court and should be rewarded accordingly."
Yang Cheng said calmly, "I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness, but I'll pass on those gold and silver treasures; they're useless to me."
This time, I was able to annihilate thirty-six major bandits, six of whom made great contributions in restoring order to the country. Therefore, I request Your Majesty to bestow upon them the title of Grand Commander of the Zhenwu Hall.
Two of them were the first to defect, and I have promised them a hereditary title, of any rank, but at least ensuring wealth and status for their descendants.
In fact, Yang Cheng's behavior was somewhat excessive.
Although the position of Grand Commander of Zhenwu Hall was decided by him as the Grand Commander, it was still a high-ranking official of the imperial court and had to be appointed by the court. As a result, Yang Cheng promised six of them at once.
There are also titles of nobility, which are controlled even more strictly by the Great Zhou Dynasty. After all, titles of nobility in the Great Zhou Dynasty are hereditary and cannot be replaced, so they must be treated with even greater care.
As a result, Yang Cheng promised to give away two more, which was a bit too presumptuous of him.
However, it's worth it to exchange six positions as commanders and two noble titles for the destruction of the thirty-six bandits. So it all depends on how the emperor sees it.
Zhou Yuan knew nothing about these things. In his view, Yang Cheng's failure to report to him in advance and obtain his consent was an overstepping of his bounds and showed that he did not respect him. Therefore, he looked somewhat displeased.
Seeing Zhou Yuan's expression, Zhang Xuansu immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Grand Commander Yang, if you can offer such high-ranking official positions and even titles to others, does that mean you can also give the throne to others at will in the future?"
And those thirty-six notorious bandits who plundered the Central Plains were nothing but a bunch of filthy bandits and thugs. It's already a miracle the court pardoned them; to expect official positions and titles? They were simply delusional!
Yang Cheng looked coldly at Zhang Xuansu: "Don't you know what the Great Zhou is like now? If people aren't allowed to have high-ranking positions and generous salaries, why should they rebel? By the time they get permission from all sides, the Thirty-Six Great Bandits will have already reached the foot of the capital!"
And I, Yang Cheng, am just as filthy a warrior. In my early years, I roamed the Jianghu and was a bandit. According to your logic, Marquis Anguo, am I not worthy to stand in this court?
Therefore, you, Marquis Anguo, should be sent to suppress the White Lotus Sect, and you should also be sent to deal with the Thirty-Six Great Bandits.
"You, Marquis of Anguo, why don't you actually establish a kingdom for me!"
Yang Cheng's aura continued to rise. Although no power leaked out, it still made Zhang Xuansu blush and dare not argue anymore.
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