Our family has been rebelling for generations, and you've become the top scholar in the imperia

Inside the palace.

After Qin Feng and his companion entered, they met Eunuch Miao, who had been waiting there for some time.

"His Majesty just woke up a little while ago, we can bring him in now. However, I need to go and inform him, so please wait outside!"

"Grandpa Miao said in a low voice."

He gestured to a young eunuch, who led Qin Feng and his companion to a side hall.

The Emperor has woken up.

However, although he had told the Empress about Qin Feng's entry into the palace, what would be the consequences if he told the Emperor now?

Grandpa Miao was unaware of the situation.

If the Emperor doesn't see them, then there's really nothing that can be done; he can't possibly bring Qin Feng and the other person inside.

Thinking about this...

Eunuch Miao pushed open the palace door and carefully walked in.

"emperor!"

Zhou Zhengde has lost a lot of weight and looks much weaker. He nodded slightly after hearing the voice.

"How are things at court these days?"

"Your Majesty, nothing much is happening in the court. We are currently contacting the southern prefectures to discuss the transport of grain after the New Year."

"Um!"

Zhou Zhengde remained silent for a moment, then reached out to sit up.

The empress, who was standing nearby, hurried over and helped the person sit up.

"go out!"

Zhou Zhengde glanced at the Empress.

Low voice.

"This concubine takes her leave."

The Empress was taken aback and quickly and respectfully withdrew.

"Draft an imperial edict to summon Qin Feng to the palace!"

These words were spoken.

Grandpa Miao took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, Lord Qin has already arrived in the capital and is currently in the palace. It was this servant who took it upon herself to allow Lord Qin and Grand Tutor Wang to enter the palace. This servant deserves to die a thousand deaths."

Zhou Zhengde frowned slightly.

Qin Feng has actually entered the palace.

Did you arrive on your own ahead of time?

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhengde couldn't help but smile, it seemed he didn't have that kind of thought anymore.

He knows his own body perfectly well.

It probably won't last long.

Even if he tried to handle matters in the court, he couldn't make any difference unless he could find a capable person willing to assist the Crown Prince until the birth of the imperial grandson and cultivate a new emperor.

Otherwise, the Great Zhou would be in danger.

"Let him in."

Zhou Zhengde took a deep breath and gestured to bring the person back.

"Everyone out! Let Qin Feng and Grand Tutor Wang come in!"

I thought about it.

Zhou Zhengde reminded him again.

soon.

"Your humble servant, Qin Feng, Prefect of Qin Prefecture, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"This old minister pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Qin Feng and Grand Tutor Wang entered the palace.

The eunuch Miao outside the door closed it immediately. As for the Empress, she was sitting in the side hall and could hear the conversation inside.

However, Grandpa Miao couldn't stop this from happening.

Although there are some things the emperor doesn't want others to know, the future empress is also a means of restraint.

"Clear everyone out of the side hall."

Just then.

The empress, who was in the side hall, was also removed.

Standing outside, he gazed at the palace with a complex expression.

The Emperor actually thought of that.

"Your Majesty, since the Emperor is unwilling to listen, why don't we wait outside?"

"Hmm, what do you think of the Ninth Princess? She's about the same age, so marrying Qin Feng shouldn't be a problem."

"This servant dares not make decisions on her own; everything must be done according to His Majesty's will."

"That's what Grandpa Miao said softly."

It's a bit too early to discuss the princess's marriage now.

It's hard to say how the talks went or whether Qin Feng was able to persuade the Emperor.

"I'll just wait and see!"

The Empress sighed softly.

They waited quietly outside.

……

Inside the palace.

At this moment, Grand Tutor Wang was supporting Zhou Zhengde, while Qin Feng sat to the side, dragging a stool along, seemingly quite relaxed.

"Your Majesty, the Great Zhou will not be in chaos. The grain from the south will be transported smoothly after the New Year. I can guarantee that."

Qin Feng sat in the chair and said in a low voice:

"If disasters continue after the New Year, I have a plan. We can send border guards into the grasslands to seize livestock and transport them back. At the same time, we can launch an attack on Goryeo to seize grain and wealth. We have enough warships to go to Japan and seize a lot of things there as well."

Grand Tutor Wang was dumbfounded.

This is the method Qin Feng came up with: to seize some neighboring countries.

"Your Majesty's thinking is simple: it's better for others to die than for the Great Zhou to die. Let's get through this crisis first. As for the court, Your Majesty is willing to assist the Crown Prince!"

These words were spoken.

Zhou Zhengde was about to speak.

Qin Feng continued:

"Your Majesty is probably well aware of the Crown Prince's situation. With the Grand Tutor and other senior officials no longer around, it's hard to say whether anyone can keep the Crown Prince in check. I am willing to be that person until the royal offspring grow up."

"These are the main matters I have discussed on my trip to the capital. As for Qin Prefecture, it can be handed over to Chen Xizhou as its prefect in the future."

"Your Majesty, a number of people will definitely need to be executed in the future. The corruption situation is too serious now, and this matter must be dealt with!"

"..."

The things Qin Feng mentioned had almost no connection to anything else.

Basically, I say whatever comes to mind.

Moreover, it wasn't explained in much detail.

However, Zhou Zhengde listened very carefully and did not say a word.

"It will take at least twenty years. Can the Great Zhou Dynasty remain stable for twenty years? Are you sure?"

"have!"

Qin Feng nodded.

"Your Majesty, Qin Prefecture can serve as a pilot area. In the future, it can be managed according to the system of Qin Prefecture. In fact, the people are easy to govern. The only difficult thing is to manage these officials."

"If I agree to your request, in the future..."

Zhou Zhengde looked at Qin Feng and asked, word by word.

He's been agonizing over this for so long.

It's actually right here.

The problems Qin Feng can think of, you probably can't think of.

When future cabinet ministers get old, will the officials who follow them continue to assist the crown prince, or will they sideline him?

Meanwhile, which officials have these methods?

It's not certain.

Qin Feng is a good candidate, but... the fear is that if he gains too much power in the future, he will sideline the Crown Prince, which would mean that the entire Great Zhou Dynasty would fall into Qin Feng's hands.

This is not something he wanted to see.

But the illness came on so suddenly that he was completely unprepared.

However, the fact that Qin Feng took the initiative to come to the capital and even went to the palace in person suggests that the other party is unlikely to rebel.

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. Your humble servant is willing to marry both princesses..."

Upon hearing this...

Zhou Zhengde was taken aback for a moment, then laughed.

"Very well, I grant your permission. You may marry both princesses!"

"Is everything you just said true?"

"It is true, Your Majesty. I told the Grand Tutor on the way that I am a leisurely person. If I hadn't had no other choice, I wouldn't have wanted to come to the capital. It's so tiring. Think about yourself. Over the years, have you ever had any time for yourself? Have you ever left the palace to travel? Life shouldn't be like this."

Zhou Zhengde fell into deep thought.

This was the first time he had heard such a statement.

"Grain in the South..."

"Your Majesty, I will send people over, or even go there myself. There will be absolutely no problem with the food. If you are unwilling, I will kill some people."

"Can!"

Zhou Zhengde thought for a moment, then whispered the instructions:

"The Crown Prince should not go to the Cabinet these days. Come to me. I have some things to tell him. Starting tomorrow, Qin Feng will enter the Cabinet and serve as Grand Tutor."

Qin Feng cupped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The matter is considered settled.

However, the emperor had no other choice. If he didn't trust him, who else could he trust?

Moreover... marrying the princess would tie him to the Zhou family; if the Great Zhou were to fall into trouble, it would be as if he were to fall into trouble.