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"My dear minister, please rise quickly. I have already said that you do not need such a grand ceremony here."

Upon hearing this, Yue Hua said, "Your Majesty, etiquette cannot be disregarded."

However, Yue Hua's success was largely due to Jiang Zhen's guidance, the seal, and the fact that Zhu Jiuyin himself wasn't particularly short-tempered.

Otherwise, even if he were reincarnated, Zhu Jiuyin would not be like this.

At this moment, Zhu Houzhao spoke directly in the main hall of the palace about many things, including the effects of Yue Lingzhu.

Finally, Zhu Houzhao directly instructed the eunuch beside him to read out the imperial edict.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

General Yue Hua, also known as Yue Lingzhu, served in the army for five years, conquered more than a hundred countries, and made great contributions to the country.

Now, by imperial decree, Yue Lingzhu is conferred the title of Duke Zhenyue, a first-rank official! The entire area surrounding Mount Hua is granted as his fiefdom…

Bestowed upon the Huashan Sect…

"Bestow..."

In an instant, various rewards appeared one after another, shocking many people and leaving them with expressions of astonishment and disbelief.

Even the ministers looked at Yue Lingzhu with envy.

However, even so, no one dared to object, after all, Yue Lingzhu's contribution was too great.

Especially the current emperor, who, with Yue Lingzhu's help, has not only regained power.

They also conquered cities and seized territories, more than doubling the size of the entire Ming Dynasty.

Even if they wanted to say something, they didn't have a good way to do so.

Moreover, this time, they all recognized it.

This time, although the emperor's decree was generous, it also indicated that Yue Lingzhu would no longer participate in court affairs or border battles.

That's the real reason they didn't show up.

As for everything else, those are minor matters.

However, when Yue Lingzhu heard the final words, the emperor bestowed all eight thousand of his iron cavalry upon him.

Yue Lingzhu instantly showed an incredulous expression.

However, he immediately followed up by saying:

"Your Majesty, no, you can also directly command these eight thousand Ironblood Cavalry."

Moreover, with them around, Your Majesty's safety is assured...

However, Zhu Houzhao shook his head and said:

"Lord Zhenyue, these eight thousand iron cavalry are a gift from me."

This is also to ensure the fighting spirit of these iron-blooded warhorses.

Moreover, the Ironblood War Cavalry is only truly Ironblood War Cavalry in your hands, Lord Zhenyue.

If this were in the capital, it wouldn't be anything special.

Alright, that's settled then.

Oh, by the way, after court, Lord Zhenyue, please don't leave yet!

Upon hearing this, Yue Lingzhu said nothing more.

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Soon, Yue Lingzhu arrived at the palace again.

At this moment, Yue Lingzhu's heart was filled with doubt and confusion.

"Teacher, why did this young emperor give me these eight thousand iron cavalry?"

You must know, these eight thousand iron cavalry are no ordinary men; if they perform well...

Even an army of 100,000 could be wiped out in one fell swoop.

Especially in my hands, it has destroyed countless countries. Its power is so great that it is simply the greatest weapon of the entire Ming Dynasty.

He just gave it to me like that, isn't that a bit...?

Jiang Zhen: "Hehe, here you go, you're overthinking it."

If I'm not mistaken, this guy is probably just giving you a title.

This guy is probably preparing for what happened before to repeat itself!

Yue Lingzhu: "Um... Master, I don't quite understand what you're saying!"

Jiang Zhen: "Hehe, the previous emperors of the Ming Dynasty had their power reduced to the extreme due to the problems with civil officials."

Even military power was seized by civil officials because of what happened to Yu Qian back then.

This is also the reason why imperial power has fallen into the wrong hands.

After Zhu Houzhao came to power, he took action repeatedly, even personally taking charge.

He appointed himself General Zhu Shou, all for the sake of military power.

So, this guy was probably scared and wanted to leave a trail.

And you are the most important choice.

Upon hearing this, Yue Lingzhu frowned and said:

"This...it can't be, Master! Your disciple is merely an outsider."

He's not the most suitable person at all. Isn't he afraid that something might go wrong with these 8,000 troops?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhen shook his head and said:

"I think there must be some scheming by the emperor in this. Do you remember the emperor's previous rewards?"

However, the Huashan Sect was specially granted a title.

Although it was not the state religion, it directly acknowledged the existence of the Huashan Sect and even bestowed special honors upon it.

I suspect there's a problem here.

Let's see later. However, these are not major issues. When the time comes, if it's acceptable, you can just agree to the Emperor's idea.

In this situation, the deeper your ties with the Ming Dynasty, the better for you.

Especially now, with your help, Zhu Houzhao has become someone akin to a restorer of the dynasty.

This situation would have easily allowed the Ming Dynasty to continue for another three hundred years.

Hearing this, Yue Lingzhu nodded.

Soon, after arriving at the emperor's room, Yue Lingzhu was about to pay her respects.

Then they saw Zhu Houzhao leading a child of about eight years old to this place.

"Lord Zhenyue, there's no need for such formalities!"

"Lord Zhenyue, this is my prince, and also my favorite prince."

"I wish to entrust the task of educating you, Lord Zhenyue!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Lingzhu was taken aback, then looked up at Zhu Houzhao and said:

"Your Majesty, I... am not versed in those grand principles, much less..."

However, Zhu Houzhao smiled and said:

“Lord Zhenyue, I understand what you’ve said, but that’s not what I want you to teach me.”

I only realized one thing after I became emperor.

Only an emperor who holds military power can be called a true emperor.

If I hadn't met you back then, I probably would have died at the hands of those civil officials.

I'm telling you these heartfelt words.

Although I have purged the court over the years, many problems still remain.

While I am alive, I am not worried, but after I die, that will be troublesome.

I am worried that my descendants will be unable to stop the ever-growing civil service.

To all of you, I want to leave my descendants an opportunity, a possibility, for the future.

And that possibility is you, Lord Zhenyue.

Your strength is unmatched, and you also have eight thousand iron-blooded war cavalry.

Even an army of 100,000 can be defeated.

And this is the true legacy I leave to my descendants.

As for the rest, well, those are just things that are on the surface!

Chapter 884 The Iron Cavalry of Lord Zhenyue, the Emperor's Last Trump Card!

Listening to the emperor's words, Yue Lingzhu vaguely understood something.

Zhu Houzhao seemed to understand, and then smiled and said:

"It seems that you, Lord Zhenyue, have already understood."

Indeed, I intend to place those eight thousand iron cavalry in the Huashan region where you reside.

And from this day forward, these eight thousand iron cavalry will forever be in your hands.

Even if you pass away, these eight thousand iron cavalry will continue to be passed down.

And all you have to do is sit and oversee Mount Hua.

If one day that situation were to recur in the Ming Dynasty, I think the emperor at that time would be in serious trouble.

Then, it was time for the eight thousand iron cavalry to be dispatched.

Moreover, I can only feel at ease with these eight thousand iron cavalry under your command, Lord Zhenyue.