The 63 years of the Zhou Dynasty had not been peaceful.
However, the chaos in Dingzhou did not seem to have much to do with the distant capital.
The capital of the Zhou Dynasty.
The streets extended in all directions, and the streets were arranged neatly around the central axis of the Royal Palace.
There was once a poet who exclaimed, "Hundreds and thousands of houses are like a game of Go, and the 12th street is like a vegetable garden." There was also a saying, "Dragons hold treasures to cover the morning sun, and phoenixes spit out tassels to bring the sunset glow."
At night.
The gates of the Royal Palace had long been closed.
In the royal study, the Zhou Emperor was still reading through memorials.
Candles as thick as an arm were lit all around him. The flames were bright and did not smell at all when they burned. Instead, they carried a refreshing fragrance.
Using the resources of the world to serve the Emperor's favor.
This was the enjoyment of ancient emperors.
Even so, the Zhou Emperor still felt his back ache after bending over the table for a long time. He couldn't help but stop and rub his eyes.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your body."
A red-clothed eunuch serving beside him immediately came forward and massaged the Emperor's back.
"I am old after all …"
The Zhou Emperor sighed. "Grandfather won the world after a hundred battles. At that time, there were many years of war and the world was poor. It was not even possible to find four horses of the same color. After my father and the second generation's hard work, the world finally entered a prosperous era … I can finally face my ancestors in the underworld."
As the Emperor, he knew more.
Although the belief gathered in his body was too strong and there was no possibility of practicing magic, he would be able to enjoy honor and glory after death and become a god in death. All of this was closely related to the belief of the world.
Thus, although the previous Emperors were muddle-headed, they all wanted to govern the world well.
"The world has been prosperous for the past few years, and the treasury is full of money and rice. This is all because of Your Majesty …" The red-clothed eunuch thought for a bit and said some auspicious words.
"Yes … with food, the people can live on, and there will be no rebellion … scholars have higher demands, but with an official position, they are satisfied …"
The Emperor sighed.
In reality, this was still limited by his knowledge.
After the chaos, the world suffered heavy casualties, and large amounts of resources were emptied. No matter which dynasty came, as long as they did not make a major mistake and allowed the people to rest, they would be able to have a prosperous era.
"However, in such a world, why would anyone want to rebel?"
The Emperor's words were like ice, scaring the eunuch so much that he immediately knelt on the ground.
"Forget it … I understand that a slave like you doesn't understand. I hope that Ni Wutong and Miao Yu have some gains … Monsters, hehe … This is truly rare."
Just as the Emperor was shaking his head, a young eunuch suddenly ran in from outside, holding a document high in his hand. "Your Majesty … the Divine Arrester Office has sent a letter from a thousand miles away!"
"Bring it here!"
The Emperor raised his eyebrows and waved his hand.
The red-clothed eunuch immediately went down to receive the document. After carefully examining it, he presented it to the Emperor.
When the Emperor saw this, his face was as calm as still water, with a hint of unfathomable mystery.
"Could it be that there really are immortals in this world? Turning stone into gold, rejuvenation, is it real or fake? "
After a long time, the emperor let out a long sigh.
No matter what kind of emperor, general, or minister they were, they could not escape the knife of time.
At this moment, he deeply understood this sentence.
The vigor of youth was long gone. His body was slowly becoming sickly, telling him that he was indeed old.
And now, a ray of hope seemed to be placed in front of him.
"There has never been an Emperor who did not pursue immortality … I … still want to live for another five hundred years …"
The Emperor picked up the document again and read it word by word. When he reached the last few lines, where Divine Arrester Ni and his group died in battle on Mount Bailiang, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.
"This servant has gotten off lightly …"
If this person did not die, he would still be sent to prison when he returned. He did not even need to do anything. There would be nobles who would do such a thing.
Although the actions of that immortal had indeed displeased the Emperor, for the sake of immortality, he could endure it.
As for burning the bridge after crossing the river and settling scores after autumn, that was the instinct of an Emperor. There was no need to say more.
He immediately picked up a red brush and wrote a few lines. "Ni Wutong died in battle. His merits and demerits offset each other. As for the others, they will be compensated a little … Miao Yu will stay in Dingzhou to atone for her crimes …"
In reality, this meant that the Emperor was very dissatisfied with this assignment.
As for keeping Miao Yu in Dingzhou, it was to continue to investigate the whereabouts and news of that immortal.
"Your Majesty … An urgent report from Zhengyang Manor!"
At this moment, another eunuch came in with a report.
When the Emperor saw it, he immediately felt dizzy. "That traitor Wang Shun still dares to come out of the mountains? Not only did he come out of the mountains, but he also gathered thousands of people and conquered two counties. Now, Zhengyang Manor is already in ruins? "
He had no idea how a mere mountain dweller could have such power.
Fighting for hegemony was not child's play. It was a competition of raw power.
A mountain dweller from Bailiang Mountain?
If he really had the ability, he would have made a name for himself long ago in the last years of the previous dynasty.
"White apes, demons …"
The Emperor thought for a moment and suddenly ordered, "Draft an edict. Appoint Prince Jin as the military governor and lead an army of 20,000 to Dingzhou to supervise the battle!"
Prince Jin was the Emperor's favorite son and was vaguely a candidate for crown prince.
The head eunuch acknowledged and hurried to write the edict, watching as the Emperor used the imperial seal.
He thought to himself, "His Majesty is truly moved … demons, immortals … all sorts of demons and ghosts have come out of Dingzhou. He does indeed need someone he can trust to take a good look and suppress them …"
As the imperial seal was stamped, everything was settled.
The red-clothed eunuch held the imperial edict. He felt that this small item weighed no more than half a kilogram, but it had the power of a thousand catties.
"Prince Jin has always been of noble birth. When he was born, a fortune teller saw him and said that he did not have the bearing of a subject …"
"This is actually nonsense. Of course, a prince is not a subject."
"But it is true that the Emperor likes him very much. This time, he has become the military governor and rightfully holds military power. I'm afraid that when he returns, the position of crown prince will already be ripe …"
The eunuch did not know that there were some things that even he could not hear.
For example … the Flesh Restoration Pill that could restore one's youth!
After all, no matter how much the Emperor favored him, he was still a servant.
…
Prince Jin's Manor.
After the announcement of the edict, the entire manor was in a jubilant mood.
After all, as long as the master did a good job this time, he would be the crown prince, the future Emperor!
In a side courtyard.
"Dingzhou … demons … immortals …"
A middle-aged man who looked like a jianghu magician had a pensive look on his face. "How can there be people who have achieved Dao and become immortals in this part of the world? I spent so much effort to sneak into this family just to absorb the incense and fate to cultivate … there are actually immortals outside? I don't believe it! I don't believe it! "
"Mister Zhou, His Highness asks for you!"
At this moment, a servant girl outside spoke in a gentle voice.
This Mister Zhou was His Highness' trusted advisor. Although he did not hold any official position, His Highness relied on him a lot. His methods and schemes were outstanding, so the servants naturally had to treat him with respect.
"Got it …"
Zhou Zhu calmed himself down and walked out of the courtyard. "Dingzhou … I'm coming!"
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