Being an emperor is not an easy job, at least that's what Zhou Heng thought.
You'll either be flattered like a fool, or you'll be verbally attacked to your face.
Almost no one would explain the current situation of Great Zhou to Zhou Heng with the same objective facts as Yang Cheng.
Although the language used was very bold, even mentioning changing the emperor, Zhou Heng did not feel offended. On the contrary, he felt that Yang Cheng was very genuine and at least did not treat him like a fool.
So Zhou Heng excitedly grasped Yang Cheng's hand, as if he had met a kindred spirit, and poured out his inner turmoil to Yang Cheng.
Yang Cheng subtly pulled his hand away from Zhou Heng's and said, "So Your Majesty need not blame yourself. As long as Your Majesty is alive, that is the greatest stability for the Great Zhou."
Just then, a young eunuch came and knocked on the door, saying cautiously, "Your Majesty, it's almost nightfall, and the ladies of the harem are all urging you to come. They want to ask which palace you're going to today?"
Zhou Heng's expression froze, revealing an extremely complex expression, but one that all men would understand.
After a moment, he waved his hand and said, "I'm not going anywhere! I'm a little tired from fighting those barbarians of the Golden Horde during the day, so I need to rest today."
After dismissing the eunuch, Zhou Heng turned around and saw Yang Cheng's calm expression, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
He was a really good-tempered emperor. If it were anyone else whose little secret had been discovered, they would probably have been furious.
But Zhou Heng just gave a wry smile: "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, my dear minister."
When you reach middle age, you're no longer in control of your own destiny; no matter how much tonic you take, you can't withstand it.
"You'll understand when you reach my age, my dear minister."
A thought suddenly struck Yang Cheng.
Although he had met Zhou Heng and even had a good chat with the emperor, he didn't think he could become the emperor's favorite minister and rise to power overnight.
Emperor Zhou Heng was mediocre and conventional, and he wouldn't easily court disaster. Naturally, he wouldn't rashly promote himself from a captain in the Imperial Guard to a very high position.
So you have to take things one step at a time. In short, it's always best to maintain a good relationship with the emperor for now.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to explain. I understand."
I used to have a master who was a Taoist priest and was most skilled at alchemy.
He once refined a Pure Yang Pill, which has a miraculous effect on this unspeakable ailment; Your Majesty may wish to try it.
"really!?"
Zhou Heng's face immediately lit up with excitement.
Yang Cheng remembered that among the purchase permissions in the Dragon City Conquest World was the Golden Spear Pill, a secret aphrodisiac from Portland Street. It seemed to have a very good effect, and only 10 Reincarnation Points were needed to buy a bottle.
At the time, Yang Cheng thought this thing was a bit funny, but now it seems to have some use.
Weapons beyond the limits of technological power cannot be used in this world, but aphrodisiacs shouldn't affect the world line mutation, right?
So Yang Cheng tried exchanging for a bottle, and surprisingly, he was able to take it out of his storage space.
Yang Cheng handed the glass bottle to Zhou Heng and said, "Your Majesty can have the people from the Imperial Medical Academy try it first to make sure there are no problems before using it."
Zhou Heng accepted it as if it were a priceless treasure.
The elixir contained in such a pure and transparent glass bottle, as clear as crystal, must be extraordinary.
Zhou Heng quietly put it away and coughed, saying, "My dear minister, you have done me two great favors today. I said before that I would reward you handsomely."
You are a captain in the Imperial Guard, and above you is that old fellow Han Jin.
Although this old fellow's abilities are mediocre, he has served me for so many years, and I can't very well remove him and hand over the position to you.
Therefore, I temporarily added the position of Commander above the Captain of the Imperial Guard, placing him above all other Captains and second only to Han Jin.
The Imperial Guard is my power, so I can bestow titles and rewards upon you at will. If I were to grant you another position, I'm afraid there would be some complaints.
"This is all the official rank and reward I can bestow upon you for now. As for the various treasures and artifacts from the imperial palace, you may choose whatever you like. I am not a stingy person."
Just as Yang Cheng had expected, although he had made great contributions and had a good chat with Zhou Heng, the emperor would not act recklessly and directly appoint him as a general or something similar.
Although Han Jin, this old eunuch, was mediocre in ability and had many schemes, he had served two emperors and had watched Zhou Heng grow up since childhood.
The emperor, out of consideration for past relationships, did not want to remove Han Jin from his position.
Yang Cheng did not push his luck. He pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I am passionate about martial arts. I wonder if the royal family has any places like a library or armory where I can go to observe and take out some martial arts techniques?"
Yang Cheng had previously had the ability to acquire internal energy cultivation techniques and similar items, but he did not choose to learn them.
It's very simple, because Yang Cheng doesn't think much of him.
With Yang Cheng's current physical strength and power, he really doesn't care about those ordinary cultivation techniques in this world; they would only be a waste of his energy.
Even using reincarnation points for visualization is a waste of points; it's better to learn other specializations.
However, the Great Zhou royal family has been established for more than two hundred years, so they must have some assets to their name.
Yang Cheng also wanted to see if the treasures of the Great Zhou royal family were worth his time.
Zhou Heng was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting that Yang Cheng didn't want any gold or silver jewelry, but instead wanted to go to the Scripture Pavilion to learn some kind of martial arts technique.
"No wonder you have such strength at such a young age, you are indeed a person who is obsessed with martial arts."
"Rest assured, my dear minister, you are free to enter and leave the Imperial Library of the Great Zhou Dynasty. In fact, many generals and commanders of the Imperial Guards who have rendered meritorious service to the Great Zhou have also been inside."
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