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

"it is good!"

After a long time, Lei Tong seemed to have made a huge decision before he uttered this word from the depths of his throat.

When the Prime Minister heard this answer that he had thought of countless times, he could no longer suppress the excitement on his face.

He knew very well that the value of Lei Tong's surrender did not lie in his own ability, but in the influence his surrender brought.

It can be said that the only loser if Lei Tong surrenders is Zhou Zheng.

As for the Prime Minister, Lei Tong and this decisive battle, they are all the winners.

He could no longer control his emotions. He slapped Lei Tong's shoulder heavily with his palm, then raised his head and let out a loud "haha" sound.

This hearty, hearty laughter made everyone outside the room slightly stunned.

Then a look of joy appeared on Huang Cheng's face.

He knew that there was only one possibility that could make the prime minister laugh so happily, and that was Lei Tong's surrender.

As long as the message gets out, it will surely inspire the three armies and cheer everyone up.

"but......"

Just when the prime minister was feeling proud, Lei Tong's face struggled, and then he slowly uttered a word.

The prime minister also restrained the smile on his face and said, "If you have any requests, just ask."

"I can satisfy you by giving you a promotion, or even making you a king or a prime minister. I can even allow you to leave your name in history and have the people bow down to you."

The Prime Minister knew that it would not be so easy to make Lei Tong truly surrender.

However, as long as Lei Tong made a request, it would be a good thing for the prime minister.

What he feared most was that Lei Tong would not make any demands.

"I have three conditions."

Lei Tong pondered for a while, but finally spoke.

Things have developed to this point. If I don't give in, I'm afraid the Prime Minister's patience will be completely exhausted.

If that were the case, it would not be the result he wanted, nor would it be the result Zhou Zheng wanted.

"Don't even mention three. Even if it's five or ten, I'll agree."

The prime minister was quite straightforward. He nodded without any ambiguity or hesitation.

Gold, silver, wealth, promotion and fortune, as long as Lei Tong dares to ask, he will give it.

After all, in the current Great Zhou, there is nothing that he, the prime minister, cannot decide.

As long as Lei Tong doesn't want to seize the throne, nothing else matters in his eyes.

"First, I don't want to fight head-on."

"In other words, I don't want to participate in the upcoming decisive battle. The most I can do is stay at your base camp."

After gritting his teeth slightly, Lei Tong finally spoke.

His first condition surprised the prime minister, who thought he would make an excessive request, but now it seems to be a very simple request.

Everyone knows the relationship between Lei Tong and Zhou Zheng. If they were to fight head-on, it would probably be more painful than killing Lei Tong.

Of course, if Lei Tong is willing, the Prime Minister would naturally be happy to do so.

Because, when Lei Tong stands at the forefront of the army and opposite Zhou Zheng, that influence will reach its peak and will have a truly fatal effect.

However, it is natural and completely understandable that Lei Tong disagrees.

"Okay, I promise you!"

The prime minister knew that this request was not excessive.

Although he could not achieve the perfect effect he wanted, as long as Lei Tong surrendered, he could expand his influence.

"Secondly, when the war is over, if possible, I want Shi Sui and Yan Pan to survive."

After pondering for a while, Lei Tong continued speaking.

Hearing this, the prime minister's eyes shone even brighter.

Unexpectedly, the second request kicked out by Lei Tong would be like this.

If he could get Shi Sui and Yan Pan, wouldn't it further prove that he was the true wise ruler, and Zhou Zheng was nothing but a fraud.

Without any suspense, the Prime Minister agreed on the spot and made more promises: "As long as the two of them are willing, they can enjoy the same treatment as you. I can let them show their talents in the Great Zhou and let your true talents be displayed."

"Not only these two, if Zhou Ping can surrender, then I can also guarantee that I will treat him well!"

When Zhou Ping was mentioned, the prime minister's eyes sparkled.

Zhou Ping is not that important, but behind him is King Zhou Yong.

King Yong of Zhou's fiefdom was independent and even had an army of 200,000.

As long as we can get Zhou Ping, it is equivalent to getting King Zhou Yong. This deal is a good deal in every way.

If it were in the past, he might not even dare to think about this possibility, but now with the opening of Lei Tong, he knew that everything was possible.

As long as one is a human being, he or she has his or her own weaknesses, needs, desires and ambitions.

As long as you find out their ambitions, bring out their desires, and satisfy their needs, then anything will be possible.

"anything else?"

Taking a deep breath, the Prime Minister's expression became much more serious when he looked at Lei Tong.

He knew that perhaps the third requirement was the most important and the most difficult to fulfill.

But he was also very curious about what Lei Tong's third condition would be.

"Third, I want three thousand taels of gold."

This time, Lei Tong lowered his head. His voice was very low, and even seemed to be trembling.

For a moment, even the prime minister was a little uncertain.

He thought of countless possibilities, but he didn't expect that Lei Tong would only offer three thousand taels of gold.

This amount of money is an astronomical figure for ordinary people, but in the eyes of the prime minister, it is a piece of cake.

Even some officials in the court had assets worth more than this amount.

The most important thing is that three thousand taels of gold is a number that can be easily given in the eyes of the prime minister.

If he wanted, he could give the money to Lei Tong now.

But why did Lei Tong only make this request?

"I once vowed to renovate Ci'en Temple one day."

"If possible, I will buy some property, start a family, marry some wives, and have some children."

"This life is without regrets."

Lei Tong's words were spoken with great emotion, without the slightest affectation.

This is the true appeal of an old man who has experienced many hardships.

Some people spend their entire lives just to return home in glory and to provide a shelter for their descendants.

No matter how powerful he is, no matter how strong he is, if he has no offspring, his life will be incomplete and full of regrets.

This is not just for Lei Tong, but what all men in the world think.

What they struggle for all their lives is naturally not just for themselves.

At this moment, the prime minister took a deep breath. He looked at the scarred man in front of him, and there was a hint of pity in his eyes.

He knew very well that all these were just a piece of cake for Zhou Zheng in the past, but now it seemed that they were a bargain for him.

"When the war is over, I will reward you with ten thousand taels of gold and make you a marquis and prime minister."

"I will personally send you ten more beauties, so that you can have many children and enjoy the happiness of family life."

The prime minister was very happy.

Even based on the original price of Thunder Copper, a higher price and reward were given.

It must be said that the Prime Minister knew how to return a favor. With just a few words, Lei Tong's eyes were filled with tears.

"Moreover, I will immediately appoint you as the Left General of this Northern Expedition, second only to the emperor and above all others!"

The prime minister took a deep breath and continued to increase the stakes.

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

"From now on, Lei Tong will serve you at all times!"

Lei Tong's heart was also beating fast. He didn't care about his wounds that had not yet healed. He knelt down in front of the prime minister with tears in his eyes.

"but......"

The prime minister helped Lei Tong up, but then he couldn't help but sigh softly.

The way he seemed to be hesitant to speak gave people the feeling that he was worried about something.

Seeing this scene, Lei Tong's heart moved slightly, but he couldn't help sneering in his heart.

They are all thousand-year-old foxes, and they are still pretending in front of me?

However, Lei Tong was smart. He knew what the Prime Minister wanted to do, but he did not expose him. Instead, he cleared his throat, and with a hint of concern on his face, he asked softly, "Does the Prime Minister have something to hide?!"

"If possible, I'd like to serve you!"

Lei Tong bowed deeply to the prime minister.

This is his commitment and his attitude.

Seeing Lei Tong like this, the Prime Minister's frown finally relaxed.

There was a gentle smile on his face, and his eyes also shone with light.

"You also know that there are countless eyes watching outside."

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