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

"Your Majesty, the decree has been issued."

"Although the officials outwardly accepted the decree, they harbored their own opinions. In their view, moving the capital was a disastrous move. If the rebels were to occupy the capital, the situation of our Great Wei might take a sharp turn for the worse!"

After returning from delivering the imperial decree, Jiao Bo simply repeated what he had just heard from the officials.

He is not a treacherous minister; he is loyal to the Great Wei and to His Majesty.

So he will do whatever is good for His Majesty and for the Great Wei.

Even if it might cost him the Emperor's favor, there were some things he had to say!

"It's taken a sharp turn for the worse, Uncle Jiao. What if I told you that this is exactly the outcome I wanted?"

"What if I told you that I wish to return the throne to the Han Dynasty?"

"what!?"

Jiao Bo was dumbfounded.

He considered countless possible answers he might get from Liu Bang.

He felt that Liu Bang would likely tell him with certainty that this was a plot against the Han army.

She might also angrily rebuke him, telling him to mind his own business.

Or perhaps they simply don't care about those people's unpleasant but honest advice.

But no matter what, he never expected to receive such an answer from Liu Bang.

Is it still under the control of the Han Dynasty?

"Your Majesty, this joke is not funny at all..."

It wasn't just not funny; Uncle Jiao almost cried when he said it.

No, what do you mean, Your Majesty?

Why is the throne going to be returned to the Han dynasty?

Wasn't it because the Han Dynasty first had an incompetent and foolish emperor who caused the people to suffer, which led to the Wei Dynasty taking its place?

Why the sudden decision to return the throne to the Han dynasty?

Could it be that Your Majesty's recent efforts to govern the country have all been for the sake of the Han Dynasty?

"I am not joking. But you can rest assured, Minister Jiao, even if I eventually return the world to the Han Dynasty, I will never let anyone down."

"I will give you some choices: either stay away from politics and become a leisurely wealthy man, and I can still guarantee the prosperity and honor of several generations."

"Either you go to Shu with Chen, and I will appoint him as the King of Han and order him to guard the southern border. All those who are unwilling to serve the Han Dynasty can go with him."

"Alternatively, you can choose to stay in the capital. I presume that out of consideration for my continued rule over the Han dynasty, they will not make things difficult for you. In fact, out of consideration for our relationship, they will still employ you, and your status will not be low."

"You can choose any of the three. If you change your mind, you can come and tell me at any time. As long as I am still here, I will definitely arrange it for you."

Seeing Liu Bang's serious expression, Jiao Bo instantly burst into tears.

"Your Majesty, this old servant will not choose."

“Since I entered the palace as a child, I have never been looked at properly by anyone. Over time, I have come to realize that some people are born to be looked down upon.”

"To save their own lives, they'd even cut off a man's genitals. It's only natural that they despise this old servant."

"But at that time, I felt that it was actually quite good not to be treated like a human being. At most, I would be beaten and scolded a few times, but at least I would have food to eat every day and wouldn't go hungry."

"Originally, this old servant planned to live a life of leisure until old age, when he would adopt a godson like others, leave his wealth to him, and let him collect his body."

"Just when this old servant thought that this was probably all there was to life, Your Majesty arrived."

He stared at Liu Bang with his bloodshot eyes.

“You said you trust this old servant and are willing to entrust your life and fortune to this old servant. Only this old servant can do those things.”

“You said that this old servant is the only person you can trust.”

"You are the only one who treats this old servant as a human being!"

"From that time on, although this old servant knew that I was not capable enough, I would try my best to complete every task assigned by His Majesty and vowed never to let His Majesty down."

"Even if Your Majesty truly intends to return the throne to the Han, this old servant still wishes to follow Your Majesty!"

Still located in Han?

He won't be the emperor anymore?

Does that matter?

What might be important to others was, for Jiao Bo, identifying with Liu Bang was more important than being the emperor of Wei.

A scholar will die for one who understands him; Liu Bang gave him his trust and respect.

In the eyes of someone like him, he has nothing to give back except his life.

Seeing Jiao Bo's expression and hearing his excited tone, Liu Bang's heart softened a little.

"What's the point of following me? By then, I won't be the emperor anymore, and I won't need palace servants to take care of me."

"And during this time you have made many contributions to me, and I don't want you to suffer anymore. You've suffered your whole life, it's time for you to enjoy yourself."

"Listen to me, go find a place to enjoy yourself. No matter where you want to go or what you want, I will find a way to satisfy you."

Jiao Bo remained silent, stubbornly staring at Liu Bang.

He could accept Liu Bang ruining a great opportunity, or he could accept returning the throne to the Han dynasty.

The only thing I can't accept is him letting me leave.

For a palace servant like him, wealth and power had little meaning.

He will not have any children, and his adopted son is not his biological son, so these things cannot truly be passed down.

Moreover, by then, he wouldn't be able to be sure whether the people gathered around him were truly there for him, or for money or power.

If one were to assume the worst about others, he would think that everyone who flatters him on the surface secretly curses him as a dead eunuch.

Rather than wallowing in self-doubt and suspicion of others, he would rather stay by Liu Bang's side.

At least Liu Bang treated him like a human being; he was certain of that.

"He's really stubborn."

Liu Bang pursed his lips in a somewhat helpless manner.

Although he said that, he suddenly felt a little envious of Cao Mao.

Even in his Great Han, there might not be many people so loyal to him, without any other reason.

He could see the needs in everyone's heart, and Jiao Bo didn't hide those things. It wasn't hard to know that what Jiao Bo wanted was respect.

Just like Han Xin, who once suffered the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs and was later driven out of Xiang Yu's camp.

But what Han Xin wanted was the respect of the world for him, to be a king, a general, and a minister all in one person, and for everyone in the world to have a sense of reverence for him.

Jiao Bo asked for very little; he only felt that Liu Bang treated him like a human being, so he only felt like a human being when he was by Liu Bang's side.

Even if Liu Bang were no longer the emperor, he would still be willing to give his life.

"In that case, you shall follow me. But before that, there is something else I need to give you."

"Now everyone in the world should know that you are a favorite of mine and one of the few people I can trust."

"Therefore, I want you to stay here. After Jiang Wei enters the city, when the time is right, go to see him and tell him that I am willing to negotiate peace with them."

"As for when the time will be right, I will have someone inform you. Are you willing?"

Although Zhang Liang made great contributions in this challenge, outsiders were unaware of it.

Leaving Zhang Liang behind to negotiate peace with Jiang Wei might not necessarily earn him his trust.

If Jiao Bo is willing to stay, that would naturally be the best choice.

"This old servant is naturally willing! This old servant is willing to serve Your Majesty with his life, even unto death!"