This peace and stability was also what the Zhou Family had wished to see for generations.
Now that it had been achieved under his command, Zhou Shixiong had no lingering regrets.
Seeing their indignant expressions on his behalf, Zhou Shixiong smiled. "This is a good thing. It means the border city is secure. Besides, with the Zhou Family's military merits, I certainly won't be treated poorly upon my return.
Then I can finally take a break, become a wealthy idler, and enjoy a few comfortable days."
Gu Wenheng didn't believe for a second that the Emperor was summoning him back just to let him go on vacation. "Brother Zhou, aren't you being a bit too optimistic?"
"You know, there's a pack of old foxes waiting in Shangjing."
'To be honest, I really don't want to go back,' he thought. 'And even if I do, I don't want to hold a position in Shangjing.
Bickering with those powerful old foxes is far less appealing than going to a local post and getting some real work done.'
