My subjects are too rebellious!

After Qin Chuan and his group came down the mountain, he seemed to have thought of something. Qin Chuan turned to Long San and said, "Go contact the Jinyiwei and ask them to find Chen Qingzhi and ask him to go to Pingliang Prefecture and wait for me."

Long San took the order and left. His figure quickly disappeared among the mountains and forests, and he went to the Jinyiwei base to convey Qin Chuan's order.

Long San acted efficiently and soon returned with the message.

Then, the four of them rode forward on horseback, the sound of their hooves echoing through the valley.

After three days of traveling day and night, Pingliang Prefecture finally appeared before their eyes.

From afar, the city is majestic and magnificent, the city walls are towering into the clouds, and the three big characters "Pingliang Prefecture" on the city gate are shining in the sun.

In front of the gate of Pingliang Prefecture, Cao Cao stood under the gate, surrounded by many civil officials and military generals.

Xun Yu, with a smile on his face, appeared calm and unhurried.

Guo Jia and Cheng Yu, two equally talented strategists, stood on both sides.

As for military generals, Dian Wei and Xu Chu, two powerful generals, stood behind Cao Cao like two iron towers.

Cao Zhang, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, as well as Zhang He, Yu Jin, and Zhang Liao stood on both sides.

As time passed, dust in the distance gradually rose up. Seeing this, Cao Cao immediately ordered the city gates to be opened and went forward to meet the enemy in person.

Cao Cao folded his hands in front of his forehead, bowed his head deeply, and said in a loud voice: "I am Cao Cao, the last general, and I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

As Cao Cao knelt down, a silent ripple quickly spread among the crowd.

Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and other civil officials, as well as Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He, Yu Jin, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Zhang Liao and other military generals followed closely behind him and knelt on the ground. Their movements were in unison, and they shouted in unison like a tsunami: "Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long, long live the emperor!"

This deafening shout echoed in front of the gate of Pingliang Prefecture.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan quickly stepped forward and helped Cao Cao up with his own hands.

"General Cao, my dear ministers, please stand up."

As Qin Chuan finished speaking, everyone stood up.

But when he stood up, Guo Jia glanced at Xun Yu, and Xun Yu also looked at Guo Jia with a little feeling.

.........

The Beiliang Palace, as an important mansion in the border town of the Wu Dynasty, is so magnificent that it is breathtaking.

The gate of the palace stands majestically, with a huge lion statue standing on each side.

They are majestic in appearance, like two guardian gods, standing tall despite wind and rain.

Passing through the heavy vermilion door, Qin Chuan and Cao Cao stepped into a spacious lobby.

What comes into view is a huge screen, on which are embroidered magnificent patterns of mountains and rivers, colorful and lifelike.

The interior of the palace is exquisitely laid out in a staggered manner, with pavilions, towers, waterside gardens and everything else you need.

The garden is shaded by green trees, filled with the fragrance of flowers, with flowing water under small bridges and winding paths, giving it the gentleness and elegance of a Jiangnan garden.

However, in this gentleness, it also retains the unique heroism and grandeur of the North.

The stacked rockeries in various shapes act like a natural barrier, isolating the palace from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Koi carps swim in the pond, adding a bit of vitality to the palace.

The roof design is particularly exquisite, mostly using hip roofs or gable roofs, with flying eaves and exquisite tiles and drips.

The roof is covered with blue-gray glazed tiles, which sparkle in the sun.

The decorative features of the palace are equally amazing. The door lintels, window frames, beams and pillars are all carved with exquisite designs, such as the Qilin offering good fortune and the pine and crane prolonging life.

The knifework is delicate and lifelike, showing the strength of the nine clans of craftsmen.

In addition, the interior of the palace is inlaid with a large number of murals and screens, and the courtyard is filled with various exquisite stone carvings, bronze castings, jade and other decorations.

Qin Chuan looked at the palace and nodded secretly.

No wonder the princes in ancient times had to be guarded against. With such standards and treatment, even ordinary people, being served by such people every day and fed with fine clothes and delicious food, would have thoughts that they shouldn't have.

.........

Cao Cao led Qin Chuan into the inner hall of the palace, where the light was soft and the air was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood and wine.

In the center of the inner hall, three long tables have been carefully arranged. The tables are covered with white silk cloths and placed with various exquisite tableware and utensils, reflecting a soft luster.

Each table was filled with a wide variety of delicacies, steaming hot and fragrant. They were obviously the best banquets that had been carefully selected and cooked.

Cao Cao stood in front of the table. He bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have specially prepared these three tables of banquets for you. Although they are not delicacies from land and sea, they are the best food that the Northern Liang land can offer. I hope Your Majesty will honor you and drink this cup with me and the soldiers, and discuss the great affairs of the world."

Qin Chuan smiled with satisfaction when he heard this.

He nodded slightly to show his approval, and motioned for Cao Cao and the accompanying civil and military officials to take a seat.

...

At the banquet, there was a wide variety of dishes that were delicious and tasty.

The cold-mixed mushrooms are bright in color and taste sour and spicy. The sweet and sour spare ribs have a crispy outer skin and tender and juicy meat inside, with a moderate sweet and sour taste.

This was followed by several hot dishes, including braised lion's head, steamed sea bass, and the Beiliang specialty roasted whole lamb.

There are also various snacks, such as glutinous rice balls, date paste cakes, etc.

As for the wine, it is even more of a vintage wine.

The wine has a mellow aroma and a long aftertaste.

It is a collection of wine that Cao Cao specially prepared for Qinchuan.

Of course, there is also the kumis unique to the north, which is milky white in color and has a moderately sweet and sour taste.

As everyone took their seats, the banquet officially began.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, laughter and joy echoed in the hall, and the atmosphere became more harmonious.

"Meng De, I have always seen your loyalty and talent. This time you are about to set foot on that unknown continent, and I have decided to give you an important mission." Qin Chuan's words echoed in the hall, attracting everyone's attention.

When Cao Cao heard this, he felt an indescribable excitement in his heart.

Because he had already received Qin Chuan's letter and knew the details.

He quickly stood up and looked at Qin Chuan, waiting for what to come.

"I allow you to establish your own country on that continent."

Qin Chuan's words were like a spring breeze, bringing a warm feeling to Cao Cao's heart.

But he immediately added, "But please remember that this will be a vassal state of the Wu Dynasty. You must always bear in mind the grace and majesty of the Wu Dynasty and not slack off in the slightest."

After hearing this, Cao Cao was so grateful that he could not express it in words.

He suddenly knelt on the ground, bowed deeply, and said with a choked voice: "Your Majesty's grace is so great that I cannot repay it even if I were to die. I will remember your Majesty's teachings, govern the country diligently, and never let your Majesty down."

Everyone in the hall was moved when they saw this.

Finally, Qin Chuan said: "I grant you the title of King of Wei, and from now on your vassal state will be called Great Wei!"