The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"The great task has not yet been accomplished; this humble general dares not ask for any reward for himself!"

"However, in these successive battles, the cavalry under my command have also suffered considerable losses."

"Although they have followed me for so many years, charging into battle without complaint, I still hope that, within my power, I can make the best possible arrangements for their affairs after their deaths."

This is not only to make myself feel better, but also to make those who are alive feel less burdened.

Upon hearing Wen Yang's words, Liu Bang waved his hand dismissively.

"Did you all hear that? Those who want to collect their rewards, come forward quickly. My elite troops have suffered considerable losses. After you have collected yours, I still need to arrange for the distribution of compensation to the rest!"

"Wen Yang, since the compensation is to be issued, it cannot be just for the soldiers under your command. You all served me, so at least in terms of compensation for those who died in battle, there should be no distinction between them."

"Send people to count the soldiers who have died in battle these days. After the rewards are paid out, use all the remaining silver for compensation and make sure it is delivered to their families!"

"Furthermore, the merits they made during their lifetime must be remembered. I am not one to forget my roots; their achievements will be inherited by their descendants!"

With the continuous support, apart from a few who still didn't trust the money and chose to leave with ten taels of silver, the vast majority of people were so excited that they couldn't stop trembling.

Those who survived and returned to the capital, achieving meritorious service, were all rewarded.

If you die in battle, you will receive a pension, and your merits can be inherited by your children. If you have enough merits, you can even earn a hereditary title for your descendants!

Who with any courage could refuse such a offer?

With such a generous emperor who treated scholars with respect and was completely unpretentious, what reason did they have not to serve him to the death?

After waiting quietly for hundreds of people to receive their rewards and leave, Liu Bang didn't even look at them. He simply waved his hand and ordered the remaining silver to be sent to Wen Yang's camp.

"Wen Yang, the remaining silver is yours to manage. I know it may not be enough, but it is all I have right now."

"But you can rest assured that all the spoils of war will be sent to your camp first, until the compensation for all the fallen soldiers is settled!"

"Of course, when it's time to pocket some money, don't be too rigid. You are my champion marquis, so don't live too shabbily."

These words made Wen Yang, whose eyes were red, laugh.

"Your Majesty, shouldn't you have instructed me to be honest and upright? Why are you telling me to pocket the money?"

Liu Bang waved his hand dismissively.

"Although I am not yet in power, I am not willing to send hungry soldiers."

"Do you know why I haven't issued the decree for your Marquis of Champion yet? Do you sometimes wonder if I'm just teasing you?"

Ah this...

Wen Yang shook his head repeatedly.

"That's impossible. I have never doubted Your Majesty. Besides, I don't care whether the conferment of a marquisate is true or not."

"What this humble general desires is His Majesty's praise and recognition; everything else is no longer important."

Perhaps at the beginning, he really did aim for the title of Champion Marquis.

But now, after following Liu Bang for so long and observing his every word and action, he has been completely won over.

To be loyal to such a ruler should be the lifelong pursuit of a general!

Because such a ruler is bound to achieve great things and establish an empire!

"Praise and recognition are certainly welcome, but other things are also essential."

"Wen Yang, the reason I have delayed issuing the decree is because I want to return to the capital in a dignified manner, and in front of all the officials and the people of the world, I want them to see you being conferred the title of Marquis of Champion!"

At this moment, although Wen Yang knew that Liu Bang might be trying to win people's hearts, she still couldn't help but tear up.

He finally understood what it meant to die for someone who understands you.

Now I understand why Guanqiu Jian was still willing to risk his life for the Cao Wei dynasty even years after the death of Emperor Cao Rui!

"This humble general understands and will certainly not fail His Majesty's trust!"

"This humble general hereby swears that even if I die on the battlefield, I will surely kill all those treacherous officials for Your Majesty!"

Wen Yang knew that his father, Wen Qin, was not necessarily a loyal subject of the Great Wei. Rather, he was dissatisfied with the Sima family's arrangements and did not want to be stripped of his military power, so he chose to join forces with Guanqiu Jian.

After the world is pacified and the Sima family is completely eradicated, and His Majesty returns to the capital to reclaim the throne, his father, Wen Qin, may go from assisting His Majesty to becoming another regional warlord.

Before tonight, he hadn't figured out what he would do then.

But after tonight, after this conversation, he made a final decision.

Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, Teacher; the Ruler is above the Parents!

Moreover, he was so highly regarded by the emperor. Under such circumstances, if he did not show loyalty, Wen Yang felt that he would despise himself!

Dad, I'm sorry.

If you don't have such great ambitions, then fine. But if you do, then don't blame your son for being overly filial!

Liu Bang didn't pay much attention to his many thoughts. After helping him up, he turned to look at Chen Tai.

"Minister Chen, now that there are many capable generals willing to stay and assist me in quelling the rebellion, I would like to trouble you to compile a list of the various troops, settle them properly, and then submit it to me. Is that alright?"

"According to the order!"

Chen Tai turned to leave.

At this moment, he felt somewhat disappointed.

Although he clearly understood Liu Bang's reasons for trying to win over Wen Yang at this time, he could also understand it, since the next charge would still rely on such a brilliant general.

An old man like him is no longer capable of charging into battle, his reactions are much slower, and his command in battle is not as good as that of the young Wen Yang.

No matter how you look at it, winning over Wen Yang is far more valuable than him.

If he were in the emperor's position, he would also choose to win over Wen Yang and abandon an old general like himself.

He understands, but he still feels disappointed.

Just as Chen Tai's back became increasingly hunched, Liu Bang frowned, as if he had discerned something from his silhouette.

He had barely stepped out of the tent when he heard Liu Bang's voice coming from inside the camp.

"Minister Chen, I thought that after working together for so long, we should have already established a strong trust between us."

"What's wrong with you these days? You don't look like the person you used to be. Instead, you look like a heartbroken, lonely woman who has been wronged."

"I've already said I won't let anyone down. I can't let everyone down except you, Minister Chen, can I?"

"I cannot grant you the title of king, but I can guarantee that after returning to the capital, your Chen family will be the most glorious aristocratic family in the Great Wei."

"He may also be the leader of the few remaining aristocratic families."

"If you wish, I can even entrust the life and death of certain powerful clans to you."

"You, and all those eavesdropping outside the tent, can rest assured that I will not let anyone down."