Zhao Huan clasped his fists towards the man in green and said, "Thank you for saving me, brave man. May I ask your name, hero?"
The man waved his hand boldly: "No problem, my name is Zhan Yunpeng."
Wu Ge was deeply impressed by the martial arts skills of the blue-clothed man named Zhan Yunpeng: "Hero Zhan, your martial arts skills are amazing."
Unexpectedly, Zhan Yunpeng just snorted: "You're too kind! Are you the commander-in-chief?"
Wu Ge nodded.
Zhan Yunpeng said: "I don't like to interact with government officials. Goodbye!" After saying that, he clasped his fists and turned around to leave.
"Wait!" Zhao Huan stopped him.
"What's wrong?" Zhan Yunpeng turned around.
Zhao Huan smiled and said, "Mr. Zhan, you are a master of martial arts. Why don't you serve the court? I am not very talented, but I can recommend you to seek a position in the government. What do you think?"
Zhan Yunpeng sneered: "The government has always oppressed the people, and the officials protect each other. I like to travel around the world and don't like the flattery of officials. I'm sorry that I can't accompany you."
Zhao Huan added, "Brother Zhan's self-improvement is truly admirable. But now the Jin invaders are invading our Song Dynasty. A true man should serve his country by fighting on the battlefield. Master Zhan, you have unparalleled martial arts skills. Why don't you join the army and serve your country?"
Zhan Yunpeng angrily said, "I wouldn't be angry if I didn't mention this. Yesterday, I went to the army to sign up. That villain, Qian Tong, the commander of the imperial guards, made things difficult for me at every turn, and I gave him a good beating. This emperor is incompetent, and treacherous ministers are in power. I have great ambitions, but I have no way to serve my country. The people of the Song Dynasty are suffering because of this bastard emperor..."
"You, how outrageous!" Cao Dongsheng interrupted Zhan Yunpeng.
Zhan Yunpeng sneered, "You're also a lackey of the imperial court, aren't you? Even if I curse you, what can you do to me? Besides, rumors are circulating that the new emperor is incompetent and is known as the Dog Emperor. Can you stop the people from talking nonsense?"
Cao Dongsheng was about to rebuke him, but Zhao Huan stopped him. Zhao Huan smiled and said, "Brother Zhan is criticizing the emperor for his poor selection of personnel. He is truly a tyrant. I have connections with the imperial guards and will have someone report Qian Tong to the emperor. Lord Li Gang is currently in charge of the defense of the capital and is recruiting troops. How about I recommend Brother Zhan to Li Gang's staff?"
Zhan Yunpeng laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, let alone Li Gang, even if the emperor invites me, I won't go."
Zhao Huan was also slightly angry. Ever since I ascended the throne, I've been constantly accused of being a tyrant. It was truly unfair. He said, "Whether this emperor is truly incompetent or not is a matter of opinion. It's said that the emperor quickly executed the six traitors, and the people of Bianjing rejoiced. It's not fair for Brother Zhan to conclude that the emperor is a tyrant based solely on folk rumors."
Zhan Yunpeng sneered again: "Forget about joining the army, I wouldn't even want to be the emperor's personal guard. Unless the emperor personally invites me to serve him, otherwise, forget it."
Zhao Huan was waiting for this sentence: "If the current emperor asked you to be his imperial guard, would you be willing?"
Zhan Yunpeng rolled his eyes and said, "If the emperor really asks me to be his imperial guard right now, I can agree."
"I request Brother Zhan to be my sword-bearing guard. If I am really a tyrant who brings disaster to the country and the people, Brother Zhan can eliminate the harm on behalf of the people of the world." Zhao Huan bowed to Zhan Yunpeng.
Zhan Yunpeng was a little puzzled: "You, who are you?"
Cao Dongsheng said: "This is the True Dragon Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, the current emperor."
Zhao Huan smiled and said, "I am Zhao Huan."
Zhan Yunpeng was full of suspicion: "Are you the emperor?"
No one would believe that the emperor of the Song Dynasty would appear at the door of a brothel.
"Brother Zhan is a hero, and he always keeps his word." Zhao Huan smiled and said, "Come on, I will take you to the palace."
After saying this, Zhao Huan walked towards the palace without looking back. He was extremely happy today. He had gained a highly skilled guard. Although Zhan Yunpeng was a man of the martial arts world and a bit unruly, he was loyal and always kept his word. He had used his words to pressure him. This kind of chivalrous man valued loyalty and integrity above all else. With such a master under his command, wouldn't he be able to rest easy?
Wu Ge made a 'please' gesture to Zhan Yunpeng, and then the three of them followed Zhao Huan to the gate of the palace.
They didn't go through the main gate. The emperor would enter and exit the palace from the west gate in disguise to avoid gossip. Zhan Yunpeng was still full of doubts. He still couldn't believe that Zhao Huan was the current emperor.
When they arrived at the west gate of the palace, the palace guard immediately knelt down and greeted Zhao Huan when he saw him.
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
Zhan Yunpeng, a dashing, unrestrained hero just a moment ago, now tiptoed around like a young rural woman who had just arrived in the city, feeling uneasy. He saw everyone kneeling on the ground, hesitant, unsure whether he should kneel down too. In the blink of an eye, Zhao Huan and the others had already entered the palace. Zhan Yunpeng hesitated, then followed.
When everyone arrived at the Wende Hall, palace maids and eunuchs had already come over and escorted Zhao Huan into the inner room.
After a long time, Zhao Huan came out. He was wearing a dragon robe and a golden crown. He had resumed his imperial attire.
The palace maids and eunuchs behind him had already prepared tea and cakes. Zhao Huan sat on the dragon throne, accompanied by Cao Dongsheng. He looked at Wu Ge and Zhan Yunpeng below.
Wu Ge had already knelt down and shouted "Long live the Lord!" Zhan Yunpeng lost all his pride. He knelt down as well, saying nothing, only kowtowed vigorously.
Zhao Huan smiled, thinking that this unruly lion had been tamed by him.
"Zhan Yunpeng, get up. You are a hero of the martial arts world, and you are a master of martial arts. I cannot restrict you with too many palace rules. In front of others, you must give me some face and kneel when you should. When there is no one around, I will relax a little and just treat you as if you were in the martial arts world."
For some reason, Zhan Yunpeng no longer possessed the arrogance of his time in the martial arts world. Completely captivated by Zhao Huan's imperial presence, he spoke with a certain reserve, "Your Majesty, I am merely a wandering wretch. I am grateful for Your Majesty's favor and the privilege of serving by your side. I shall follow Your Majesty till death."
Zhao Huan smiled and said, "Well, Cao Dongsheng. Take Zhan Yunpeng to the inner treasury and have the clothing officer change him into the clothes and waist badge of an imperial guard. Let him follow you first, and teach him more about the rules of the palace when you have time."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Cao Dongsheng took Zhan Yunpeng to change clothes.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Yunpeng stood there without moving. He looked at Zhao Huan and said, "Then, then, that emperor. If you become a tyrant who brings disaster to the country and the people, I, I can eliminate this harm on behalf of the people of the world."
Zhao Huan smiled and said, "As I say, if you think what I'm doing is harming the people, you can tell me. If I don't listen, you can kill me on behalf of the people of the world."
"Your Majesty, absolutely not!" Cao Dongsheng and Wu Ge were terrified and knelt down to beg for mercy. This emperor must be crazy, how could he allow his guards to kill him?
Zhao Huan ignored him and said, "I allow you to be a real sword-bearing guard in front of the emperor."
Zhan Yunpeng gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, Your Majesty. Zhan Yunpeng's life will be yours from now on."
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