Zongwu: Start as Jinyiwei, invincible and powerful!

Chapter 154 Returning to Beijing, the Emperor tests again!

The journey back to Beijing only takes about a month.

For Lin Fan, it wasn't very long, just a little boring.

However, when standing at the gate of the capital, it felt like I had arrived here in the blink of an eye.

"Sir, we're here."

The carriage stopped at the gate of the capital, and Dong Tianbao reminded respectfully outside the carriage.

Lin Fan opened his eyes upon hearing this and slowly got off the carriage.

"Well, Dong Tianbao, you did a good job in following me to the battlefield this time. Go back first. I will go to the palace to meet the emperor first, and then I will talk about your reward when I come back." Lin Fan said to Dong Tianbao.

This time, I have accumulated some merits for Dong Tianbao's promotion, so it's okay to get a promotion.

Dong Tianbao was overjoyed when he heard this. He knelt on one knee and said respectfully, "Yes!"

Lin Fan ignored him and rode his horse straight into the city.

Soon they arrived at the palace, and with the token in their hand, they walked all the way in and arrived at the door of the imperial study.

"Your Majesty, Commander Lin has returned to the capital and is waiting for your summons outside!"

Zhu Shou was reviewing memorials in the imperial study. When he heard this, a strange light flashed in his eyes.

He put down his pen, took a deep breath, put on a very happy expression, and shouted urgently, "Lord Lin is back?"

"Quick, call him in! Why are you stopping him? Lord Lin has risked countless lives for the Great Zhou. From now on, Lord Lin will not be stopped from coming to see me."

The eunuch guarding the door was sweating profusely. He lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Yes, yes!"

While shouting, Zhu Shou stood up and walked to the door.

The study door slowly opened.

After more than half a year, Lin Fan met the Emperor of Great Zhou again.

"Your Majesty!" He bowed with a slight smile on his face.

"Lord Lin, please get up quickly. You've been working hard on the battlefield, and you've just returned from a long journey. You don't need to bow."

Lin Fan looked at Zhu Shou's face, which showed genuine concern, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether he was pretending or acting, so he could only say, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then the two of them entered the study.

Zhu Shou first showed concern for the war, and then told him many words about his hard work. He also expressed his care for the frontline soldiers and said that he would give them rewards, etc.

Then he asked the imperial kitchen to prepare a lot of food and took him out to have a meal.

During this period, I asked him many detailed questions.

In the end, when Zhu Shou heard that the Turks and Goryeo had sent experts, he was so angry that he slammed the table.

"These Turks and Koreans are extremely despicable. Once I have pacified the Sui territory, I will make sure they know the consequences of opposing the Great Zhou."

Then he held Lin Fan's arm and said, "My dear, you have worked hard."

Lin Fan then told him that he had brought both Li Yuan and Dou Jiande with him, and had also brought back all the treasures in Li Yuan's palace, including the dragon throne, to present to His Majesty.

Zhu Shou also had some hatred towards Li Yuan in his heart. Not only did this guy collude with foreign invaders, but he also dared to declare himself king. He was simply seeking death.

Without saying a word, he gave the order to behead Li Yuan at noon the next day so that everyone in the world would know his fate.

Lin Fan didn't say much.

Next, comes the highlight.

Zhu Shou suddenly changed his tone and said, "Lord Lin, you advised us to seize the opportunity to attack the Sui Kingdom, and this time you led the troops to defeat Li Tang. Your contribution is truly great!"

"Ever since I received the victory report, I have been thinking about what reward I should give you."

"It's still a headache, so I might as well leave this problem to you! My dear, I will do my best to agree to whatever you want this time."

I'm coming.

Lin Fan smiled, lowered his head slightly, and replied, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I did not contribute much this time."

"If I could capture Li Tang, I would be considered the first to achieve this."

"The specific strategic planning and command of the troops were all done by Li Jing and Yue Fei. I really don't dare to claim such a great achievement."

Zhu Shou had originally intended to test what Lin Fan was thinking, but he didn't expect to get such an answer.

He was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

Lin Fan continued, "As for rewarding merit, it's too early now. We should wait until the war is completely over and the generals have returned to the capital to report on their work before making any plans."

Zhu Shou pondered for a moment and said, "You are right, my dear minister. I was not thoughtful enough. However, you are still too modest. I know how much you have contributed. If I don't reward you, I am afraid that the ministers will say that I am unfair."

It seems that he can't refuse this time. Zhu Shou has to test him no matter what he says.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "If Your Majesty wishes to reward me, I feel that the house I live in now is too small and uncomfortable."

"Also, I love to taste delicious food, but I can't find any great chefs. If Your Majesty could gift me one or two royal chefs, I would be grateful for your grace!"

Zhu Shou didn't expect that after asking for so long, he would hear such an answer.

After sitting in the chair and thinking for a while, he slowly said, "Lord Lin, do you really only want the house and the imperial kitchen?"

Lin Fan looked up with a sincere expression: "Your Majesty, I really want to live in a big house and eat better."

Zhu Shou's mouth twitched, and then he thought for a moment before asking a question that left Lin Fan a bit stunned: "My dear, I remember that I'm not married yet, right?"

Lin Fan was really not prepared this time.

He hadn't expected this to come up, so he quickly said, "Your Majesty, I have my own thoughts on this matter. I hope Your Majesty won't worry about it."

When a leader faces a crisis of control over his subordinates, he will always subconsciously think of using his wife, daughter and family to kidnap and control the other party.

Lin Fan knew that Zhu Shou was really worried about him now, so he tried his best to come up with a solution.

I didn't expect Zhu Shou to bring this up.

Zhu Shou continued with some regret, "Lord Lin, you are not young anymore. You should make plans early!"

"Weichen knows."

Zhu Shou didn't say anything more and could only say, "If that's the case, then I really shouldn't be stingy and treat you badly. Didn't I just raid my uncle's Hulong Villa last time?"

"It's empty anyway, so I feel relieved to let you, Lord Lin, live here."

At this point, he glanced at Lin Fan meaningfully, "My dear, you must truly shoulder the responsibility of protecting the dragon!"

"Also, I'll have Cao Shaoqin send you a chef from the imperial kitchen. He'll be responsible for cooking in your house. How do you arrange this?"

Lin Fan clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Almost everything that needs to be said has been said.

Zhu Shou seemed to be worried at the moment, so he asked Lin Fan to go back and rest first.

"By the way, Lord Lin, this time when my Great Zhou conquered the Sui Kingdom, I'm afraid the neighboring countries like Xiliang and Nanli will react."

"Currently, neither the East Factory nor the West Factory, nor the Embroidered Uniform Guard or the Six Gates have expanded their spies too far into other countries. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we prepare in advance."

"Nanli is the least informed. I'd like to trouble Lord Lin to make another effort and go to Nanli in person."