Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Lei Tong found Huang Cheng's suspicion at this time a little ridiculous.

"Why should I explain to you what your majesty does?"

"As you said, you are just a first-rank general. Your Majesty noticed you, knew you, and gave you a chance. You should be grateful."

"Besides, do you think His Majesty has other intentions towards you besides approving you?"

"If you really think so, then I can only say that His Majesty has misjudged you!"

Lei Tong could not accept other people's slander, accusations and suspicions against Zhou Zheng.

Of course Zhou Zheng didn't know about Huang Cheng's existence. After all, Huang Cheng had never been in the Zhenbei Army.

But Zhou Zheng did know Huang Cheng, not because of anyone else, but because of Su Xun'er.

There are many brothels in the capital, and Xun'er used to be the most popular prostitute. She knows all the twists and turns in these brothels very well.

Among the many brothels, Xu Meng from Chunfeng Pavilion was also noticed by Su Xun'er, who also secretly investigated a little.

It was because of this relationship that Su Xun'er learned of Huang Cheng's existence. It just so happened that Zhou Zheng wanted to uproot the aristocratic families and recruit talents from all over the world, so Su Xun'er happened to mention this matter.

Everything comes naturally.

However, in Huang Cheng's view, this great favor is now just a scheme?

This really made Lei Tong feel extremely disappointed.

Lei Tong knew better than anyone that when Zhou Zheng wanted someone, he didn't just want their ability, but also their character.

Over the years, if Huang Cheng had not been upright, Zhou Zheng would not have secretly helped Huang Cheng redeem Xu Meng.

But now it seems that this guy really has no memory.

"Huang Cheng, you must understand that His Majesty never expected you to do anything, nor did he ever intend to use this as a threat."

"If His Majesty hadn't valued your talent, do you really think you could have lived until now?"

With his fists clenched, Lei Tong looked at Huang Cheng with a hint of resentment and coldness in his eyes.

These words instantly made Huang Cheng's face turn pale. As his expression changed, there was a glint in his eyes.

He was not a fool, so he naturally knew that if Zhou Zheng really wanted to threaten him or do something to him, he wouldn't have to wait until now.

When Lei Tong pretended to be a prisoner, he could contact him secretly and use Xu Meng as a threat. He could even directly tell the Prime Minister about this matter. Given the Prime Minister's temper, he would definitely kill Huang Cheng immediately.

They really have no reason to delay until now.

"Why, why!?"

At this moment, Huang Cheng only felt his head buzzing.

In his life, it seemed that no one had ever cared about him except Xu Meng.

Even though he was promoted to general, he still had no real confidants or close friends.

"There aren't that many whys."

"Your Majesty, it's the Majesty of the Great Zhou. What he needs is someone who can serve the Great Zhou."

"No matter who wins the decisive battle today, the Great Zhou needs real talents."

"And you just happen to be one of them."

Lei Tong spoke coldly.

Today, if Zhou Zheng loses, all those who follow him will surely be massacred. If Huang Cheng can survive, it is not necessarily a bad thing.

As for how much more use Zhou Zheng could make of Huang Cheng if he won, Lei Tong didn't know and didn't care.

Because he has always trusted Zhou Zheng 100%.

"Your Majesty, do you have any requests?"

Taking a deep breath, Huang Cheng knew that now was not the time to talk nonsense. The gunshots fifty miles away had stopped abruptly, and he believed that the situation on the battlefield over there had also seen some reversal.

It is not a wise thing to waste time here.

He knew better than anyone that few of the soldiers around the prime minister had ever been on the battlefield. Most of them were just talking nonsense on paper. Those so-called elite soldiers were just bluffing and a group of scattered soldiers.

If he did not rush to provide assistance as soon as possible, the imperial court would have to pay a huge price even if it faced Zhou Zheng's 50,000 troops.

This is also not what Huang Cheng wants to see.

The fact that he took the redemption contract meant that deep down in his heart he still leaned towards Xu Meng.

However, he knew very well that there was no free lunch in this world, so he gritted his teeth. He knew very well that Zhou Zheng must have other requirements at this time.

As long as it is within his ability, he will definitely repay the favor.

even!

Even if Thunder Copper is released now, he can do it!

"no!"

"If there must be, then His Majesty also hopes that no matter how you develop in the future, you will not forget the people of the Great Zhou."

Lei Tong closed his eyes again. He was a smart man, so he naturally understood the significance of Huang Cheng's words at this time.

He obviously didn't want to wait any longer.

Once he brings the soldiers in the camp to support the prime minister, the entire battle situation is likely to be reversed in an instant.

But these are no longer something Lei Tong can control.

He could have made some demands at this time, including in exchange for his own life, but Lei Tong didn't. It wasn't that he couldn't, but that he didn't want to.

Zhou Zheng holds such a high position in his heart that he would never allow himself to do such a thing at this time.

As for his life, Lei Tong no longer cared about it.

Buzz! ! !

Lei Tong's response made Huang Cheng's head buzz.

His eyes widened, his face full of shock, and he even froze in place.

Since ancient times, the purpose of winning over generals has always been very direct. Moreover, under such special circumstances, he never expected that Zhou Zheng really had no requirements.

He couldn't even imagine that Lei Tong would have such an attitude.

Is this world of yours still the world you know? !

Human nature, or the human nature as you imagine it?

In Huang Cheng's eyes, the sophisticated egoists of the prime minister and the generals around him are what the world should really be like.

But Lei Tong and Zhou Zheng broke his cognition.

For a moment, Huang Cheng was a little dazed.

He looked at Lei Tong, his lips trembling slightly. He could see that Lei Tong was loyal to Zhou Zheng, but it was not the kind of loyalty that a death warrior would give his all, but a recognition from the depths of his soul.

"Why?!"

"What kind of magic power does he have?"

Taking a deep breath, Huang Cheng still couldn't hold back his curiosity.

He had never seen Zhou Zheng and had never had any contact with Zhou Zheng.

Therefore, in his opinion, no matter what rumors the outside world said about Zhou Zheng, to him, Zhou Zheng was not an emperor.

An emperor will eventually become what an emperor should be.

But now it seems that if this is Zhou Zheng’s true appearance, then he really feels quite unfamiliar.

"Because, Your Majesty, what you truly pursue is never wealth and glory, not the pinnacle of power, nor ruling the world."

Lei Tong slowly opened his eyes. His voice was not loud, but very firm.

"what is that!?"

Huang Cheng couldn't understand it. Wasn't this what emperors throughout history pursued?!

"It's the world!"

"The world belongs to all!"

Lei Tong's mouth corners curled up, and a hint of excitement and light appeared in his eyes.

He followed Zhou Zheng in the first place only because he owed a favor to the King of Zhenbei. Whether it was Lei Tong, Shi Sui or Yan Pan, they all knew that he was equivalent to a little master of theirs.

But the longer the time went on and the more time they spent in contact with Zhou Zheng, the more they discovered that the once inconspicuous boy, the foolish prince who was once despised by all the civil and military officials in the court, could make them willing to follow him through life and death.

The reason is simple: Zhou Zheng really has a dream.

This dream has nothing to do with him personally or his family, but with the people of the world.

He wants to create a world that is different from the past, a world where everything belongs to the people!

"The world belongs to all?"

"Everything belongs to the people?!"

"How can it be?!"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"How could there be such a person in this world? How could there be such an emperor?!"

Huang Cheng shook his head continuously after hearing this. His face was full of disbelief and his whole body was swaying.

This simply goes against common sense, goes against human nature, and is simply a pipe dream!

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