Cao Chenyang was anxious. He was also enlightened and said loudly, "King Zhou, I will write down the decree on the imperial edict. This is our Great Liang's repayment and sincerity to you. King Zhou, you don't have to be responsible for our Great Liang. You just need to receive your stipend!"
Zhou Shu stopped in his tracks. Stipend?
This is good.
That bastard Great Qin emperor only gave me a title. I've yet to receive a single cent from him!
Although he had miners now, who would complain about having too much money?
A stipend was like a pension. It was fine to have it, but without it, one really didn't feel at ease.
Seeing Zhou Shu stop, Cao Chenyang struck while the iron was hot and said loudly, "From now on, King Zhou will be the Country Protector King of Great Liang. In the territory of Great Liang, King Zhou will enjoy the same power as me. Under one person and above millions—"