As a modern person, Zhou Xian was somewhat disgusted with this kind of kneeling ceremony. But if he insisted on not kneeling for the so-called "dignity" at this time, he would be really stupid.

He suddenly remembered a book he had read in his previous life, "Heroics", which said, "The Emperor is the justice of the world. The emperor preached the orders on behalf of the heavens, demonstrating the supreme great justice of the world. Those who kneel down on the emperor are not kneeling on the emperor alone, but kneeling on the dignity of the 'world' and worshiping the people of the world."

In this situation, Zhou Xian could only comfort himself with such words. However, he was curious that if the emperor was executing orders on behalf of the heavens, then if the emperor enacted the wrong orders, it would be contrary to the people of the world. Then who should bear the blame?

Zhou Xian lay on the ground and heard a man walking towards him. He was getting closer and closer. From the corner of his eyes, he could only see the anthocyanin satin boots he was wearing on his feet. Wang Chengen's voice sounded, "Old Master, this is Zhou Xian."

Zhou Xian knew that what he saw must be when Emperor Chongzhen was today. He bent over again, put his palms on the ground, and arched his forehead forward to his fingertips. He put all his strength into his voice and said loudly: "Xiaomin Zhou Xian bowed to Your Majesty."

Zhou Xian saw the shadow in front of him move, and a very elegant voice said, "Get up! Come in."

Zhou Xian kowtowed again and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." He stood up respectfully, but at this moment he could only see the back of Emperor Chongzhen. He was of medium figure, because the dragon robe was wide, and he could not see how fat and thin it was. He walked very quickly, causing the jade beads on the crown to sway, and shone brightly in the sun. What surprised Zhou Xian was that the dragon robe on his body was actually bright red, not golden yellow. Although he knew that the Ming Dynasty was fire virtue and everything was mainly red, shouldn't the dragon robe be yellow?

Emperor Chongzhen walked straight to the seat, and Wang Chengen quickly presented a cup of tea. Emperor Chongzhen took a sip and looked at Zhou Xian and said in a quiet voice: "Zhou Xian, the youngest son of Zhou Tianhong, the youngest minister of Taipu Temple, is eleven years old, and is both brave and beautiful. If you give time, you will definitely become a pillar of the court. You are weak and gentle before, you have never praised someone so much, especially you are still such a young child. Look up and let me take a good look at you."

Zhou Xian didn't expect Yang Sichang to recommend him like this, and he was very happy, but on the surface he quickly bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, Lord Yang is so arrogant, it really makes you feel ashamed." At the same time, he also raised his head to look up at Emperor Chongzhen with bright eyes and handsome spirit.

Emperor Chongzhen wore a flat crown and a red dragon robe embroidered with twelve chapter patterns. Although his face was a little thin, he was quite majestic. He was serious, his face looked a little ugly, and his eye sockets were slightly dark. A little white hair could be seen between his cheeks, and there were several shallow crow's feet at the corners of his eyes. Under the sunlight, his fair cheeks looked particularly pale, making him look very haggard.

Zhou Xian's face changed slightly, and he was shocked to the extreme. You should know that Emperor Chongzhen was only twenty-five years old this year, how could he show such an old look when he was in his prime?

He heard Zhou Xian's answer, and his face flashed with a smile, saying, "There are many people who become famous at a young age, but most of them are often proud of their abilities and are extremely arrogant. You go out of the frontier as a young man, kill the captains, and finally get out of the body, but your personality is so humble. This kind of character is far beyond everyone! No wonder you are so weak and praise you."

Zhou Xian bowed and said, "Thank you for your praise. The reason why this trip outside the Great Wall was able to successfully bring Abnay back was not achieved by the villain alone. General Niu Qian, Wang Baihu, and those Ming soldiers who sacrificed their lives were the real heroes."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "Zhu Zhifeng has written a letter to me in detail about this matter. Don't worry, the soldiers who come back alive will be rewarded. If they die in battle, I will also issue an edict to order people to give good care of their families."

Zhou Xian's face was moved and said, "The villain thanks Your Majesty for his kindness on behalf of those soldiers."

Chongzhen smiled and waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me, this is what they deserve. If every Ming general is like them, why worry about the unfairness of the world and the restlessness of the four realms? You have successfully escorted Abunai and his son back to the Ming realm, which is also a great achievement. I will also reward you highly. Tell me! What kind of reward do you want?"

Zhou Xian hesitated for a moment, bowed to Chongzhen and said, "I hope to clarify the king for a small soldier on the Nine Borders." In the past, Lin Bao once asked his ambitions in person. At that time, Zhou Xian said boldly, "Guarding the family and protecting the people." From the moment he said this, Zhou Xian knew how to go in the future? But such bold words may not be able to please Emperor Chongzhen. At this moment, the first sentence, the first sentence, to serve the Nine Borders, was his goal, and he tried to embark on the road of joining the army. The next sentence was a means to please Emperor Chongzhen, hoping that he could help him realize his wish.

Emperor Chongzhen looked shocked and came back to his senses for a long time. "You are a child of an official, so why do you have to go to the bitter and cold place of the nine borders? You should know that the border is uneasy, and it is far from peaceful times, just go to gangsters to make military achievements. Those places will lose their lives at any time. Not to mention that even ordinary rural people like you will not be willing to go there easily."

Zhou Xian bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, the Tartars are currently on the border, and it is the time when men go out to serve the country. How can they cherish their own life and ignore the great justice of the world? Although Zhou Xian is small, he hopes to be a brick and tile on the nine-sided city wall to protect the safety of our northern borders."

Emperor Chongzhen was silent and looked at Zhou Xian seriously. After a long time, he said, "You are indeed different from ordinary people, but I cannot agree to you."

"His Majesty……"

Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and stopped Zhou Xian from continuing. He said, "The way of governing the world is to emphasize both civil and military affairs, and the same is true for ordinary people. I know that when you were in Wuyang City, you cooperated with the county officials to defeat the bandits. A few days ago, you killed the enemy and returned among the thousands of troops. This martial arts seems to be enough, but there are more courage than wisdom in it. Besides, you are still young and there are countless possibilities, so you don't have to limit yourself to the border. Once you die unfortunately, it will be more costly. And I have other arrangements for you."

Seeing Zhou Xian's face look ugly, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said, "In the past, Huo Cavalry led his troops to attack the Huns in the north at the age of seventeen. I promise you that before you are seventeen, you will definitely give you the opportunity to show what you hope in your heart. But before that, you just think that you are helping me and obeying my arrangements."

Zhou Xian murmured in his heart: "Since you have made arrangements, why do you ask me what kind of reward I want? Isn't this fart taking off my pants and doing it in a waste? Anyway, you will be the one who decides it in the end."

Seeing Zhou Xian's face unhesitant, Wang Chengen was afraid that he would offend Emperor Chongzhen. After staying by his side for a long time, everyone knew how changeable the emperor's personality was. He quickly reminded him: "Young Master Zhou, why don't you thank Your Majesty quickly."
Chapter completed!