"Hmm?"
Chongzhen raised his head as if he had just woken up. A trace of surprise appeared on his face. He put down the brush and ink in his hand and quickly went down the imperial steps to help Wang Cheng up."The loyal and brave marquis has finally returned. I was too focused on writing an imperial edict and did not notice you.”
"Your Majesty is busy with the affairs of the country. This lowly subject is gratified in my heart.”
"Actually…sigh…I feel sorry for you.”
Chong Zhen's face showed a rare look of regret."Great General has been fighting endlessly for Great Ming. Ever since the Forbidden City turned the tide, he has been constantly attacking Li Zicheng's rebel army and then exterminating the fake imperial court. I feel deeply guilty, tonight I specially set up a banquet to entertain the loyal and brave marquis.”
As he spoke, Chongzhen had the Yellow Gate carry two small tables and set them up in Yamato Hall.
Chong Zhen sat at the head of the table, and Wang Cheng sat on his right to show his respect.
However, when Wang Cheng looked at the dishes on the table, he still sighed in his heart. There was a grudge in his heart. So what if the dishes were exquisite?
It was dull.
Wang Cheng casually ate a few mouthfuls of food, put down his chopsticks, and cupped his hands."Your Majesty, I am deeply ashamed of what you said before. I am a military official. I have killed the enemy and made contributions. For the sake of the Great Ming Dynasty, what's the harm in doing my best? I often wish that I could split myself in half to make the Great Ming Dynasty better.”
"The loyalty of the loyal and brave marquis, running for my country, I have seen it all and remembered it in my heart.”
Chong Zhen sighed and put down his chopsticks. He stared straight at Wang Cheng, his eyes not avoiding his gaze at all. It was as if he had already made a decision in his heart.
"If the Great General overworked himself and collapsed, it would make Zhen even sadder. So Zhen thought for a long time all night and decided to arrange for someone to share the burden with the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. But don't worry, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is still the pillar of the Ming Dynasty.”
"I think…if I were to promote a general to assist the country, you would all work for me at the same time and help each other. The Great Ming Dynasty will definitely be as stable as an iron bucket, and there will definitely be a good story between us monarch and minister that will last for thousands of years.”
With that, Chong Zhen held his breath and stared straight at Wang Cheng. His eyes, which had been working hard for too long, actually emitted a faint sharp light.
The atmosphere in the entire hall was a little oppressive, causing Wang Chengen and the Brocade Guards to keep watching.
"I see…I think it's only right.”
Wang Cheng smiled and put a piece of deer breast into his mouth, chewing hard.
Then, Wang Cheng looked straight at Chong Zhen and asked,""But I wonder who has the qualifications to be the Grand General of the auxiliary country?”
"It's the Crown Prince's Junior Guardian, Marquis Nan Ning, and the Thief Suppressing General Zuo Liangyu. Great General Zuo had been guarding Huguang for many years. If not for his 200,000 troops stationed in Xiangyang to block the path of Li Zicheng, the Great Ming might have lost the entire south.”
As Chong Zhen spoke, he clapped his hands and a figure appeared from the side hall entrance. He was tall and had strong arms. His face carried a trace of ruthlessness, and his eyes always had a faintly discernible fierce light.
However, Zuo Liangyu knelt down in front of Chongzhen and lowered his body very low. However, the moment he kowtowed, his clear black and white eyes swept across the corner of his eyes and looked at Wang Cheng with a smug expression.
Zuo Liangyu's words were not slow. His tone was excited, flustered, and at a loss.
"I thank the government for promoting me. Although I can't repay you with ten thousand deaths, I'm not as capable as Great General Jinwu. I can only stop Li Zicheng. Without Great General's methods, I'm afraid I'll fail Your Majesty.”
However, Chong Zhen was very happy with this. He smiled and asked him to stand up. He comforted him,
"Marquis Nan Ning is too humble. If it wasn't for Marquis Nan Ning's role as a pillar of support, Li Zicheng would have long ago destroyed the entire world. Moreover, the Fuguo General had started from a small soldier and fought his way up to the position of the general of the bandits. How could he not have the ability? The general was too modest.”
Zuo Liangyu once again humbly knelt down towards Chongzhen,""Since Your Majesty doesn't look down on me, I can only sacrifice my life to repay Your Majesty's kindness and become Your Majesty's eagle dog.”
"This lowly subject will definitely fulfill his duties and be a good general assisting the country.”
Chong Zhen couldn't help but laugh. However, from the expression in his eyes, it was obvious that he liked Zuo Liangyu's attitude.
What was supposed to come had come.
Wang Cheng looked at Zuo Liangyu and felt a chill in his heart. Then, he stood up and cupped his hands at Chongzhen.
"Official, since the Fuguo Great General wants to contribute to the Great Ming so much, why not let him attack the rebel Zhang Xianzhong who is still active in Sichuan and Shu. With this subject in the capital, the world will be at peace.”
"That's a good idea." Chongzhen stroked his beard and thought for a moment before nodding."It's hard work for the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery to come back from a series of battles. It was not suitable for him to go out again. Moreover, my beloved minister has worked hard and is suitable to guard the capital.”
Zuo Liangyu's expression changed. Zhang Xianzhong was a beast that could even eat people. He did not care about his life in war. This was asking him to jump into a fire pit.
However, now was the time to hand over the pledge of allegiance.
Thus, Zuo Liangyu gritted his teeth and said," Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Although I don't have the ability of the loyal and brave marquis, I will definitely be able to pacify Sichuan and Shu for Your Majesty."”
When Chong Zhen saw this, his face was filled with joy. He kept patting Zuo Liangyu's shoulder and praising her.
After that, the few of them chatted a little more in the hall. Chongzhen sent the two of them off on the grounds that Wang Cheng was tired and had to go back to rest early.
Outside Taihe Palace, Wang Cheng and Zuo Liangyu walked out one after the other. Facing the cold night breeze, Wang Cheng tightened his clothes and armor.
Zuo Liangyu suddenly said arrogantly from behind,"
" Lord Zhongyong, you killed 30,000 of my soldiers that day. I can let it go now. Why don't we join hands and advance and retreat together? We can enjoy this great country and be the most powerful person in the world…"
Wang Cheng turned around and raised his arm.
Pa--
Zuo Liangyu's face was slapped in an instant. His arrogant smile froze and he staggered.
All the eunuchs and guards outside the palace door hurriedly turned their bodies to the side and looked away.
"You dare to hit me?"
Zuo Liangyu covered the burning pain on his face as if it was unreal.
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