At this scene, the ministers in the Imperial Court each had their own thoughts. Zhuge Quan sat there with the composure of an old sage, betraying nothing on his face.
Liu Zong offered Liu Yu a few more words of praise, then returned to the Dragon Throne and sat down.
"General, you have worked hard on this campaign. In the days ahead, we will need your help again in putting down the remnants of those rebels! Is there anything you need me or the ministers to do for you? Whatever it is, speak freely! I will grant your request."
The words sounded pleasant, but Liu Yu and the other ministers all knew Liu Zong was merely saying them.
Things were different now.
With great houses like the Wang and Xie clans in decline, the emperor's power was no small thing.
Make a request?
Sorry, but since Emperor Xiao Huai, no Han Emperor had likely wielded greater authority than the one on the throne now!
The emperor was the one who made demands of you. When had you ever made demands of the emperor?
That was exactly why Liu Zong wore such a broad smile and seemed to be in such a good mood. He felt that he, too, could restore the Great Han to its former glory!
In the future, perhaps he could even claim the title of Ancestor and stand enshrined alongside the Great Ancestor, Shizu, and Zhong Zu!
"Thank you for Your Majesty's favor!"
Liu Yu rose to bow, but Liu Zong waved for him to sit back down and asked with a smile, "General, your surname is Liu. Who were your ancestors?"
"I am a descendant of King Yuan of Chu, younger brother of Grand Ancestor Emperor Gao!"
Liu Yu bowed as he replied.
Ever since Liu