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

"Hua, Huafu?"

"That would cost a lot of money."

The waiter immediately started stammering.

He hadn't expected Liu Bang to be so generous.

“I don’t lack money, at least not right now, I don’t lack money for your gorgeous clothes.”

"Also, what's your name?"

Liu Bang nodded casually and asked.

"Huh? Me? My name is Xiao Er. Grandpa didn't give me a name. He said to just use my nickname so I'd be easier to raise."

The waiter answered honestly.

He is a true reflection of ordinary people at the bottom of society.

It doesn't even have a proper name.

but……

"It doesn't even have a name? Then this restaurant really belongs to you?"

Liu Bang glanced at the old shopkeeper behind him with some suspicion.

While opening a restaurant doesn't make someone a wealthy family, it shouldn't be something that only the poorest people can afford to have a proper name for.

The way the waiter and the old shopkeeper acted was more like those of the real lower class, people who had to rack their brains every day to make a living.

"To be honest, no."

After a moment's hesitation, the old shopkeeper chose to tell the truth.

"We are refugees who fled all the way to this border. At that time, the border had just been looted by the Tartars and was deserted. This tavern was also completely empty."

"I happen to have some winemaking skills, so I thought I'd make a living at the restaurant and also keep the wine for the owner. I'll return it to him when he comes back."

"I just didn't expect that this loan would last for more than a year. Now that I think about it, the original owner of this restaurant must have met with some misfortune."

Faced with Liu Bang's question, in order to avoid any misunderstanding between them, the old shopkeeper chose to tell the truth.

Judging from his conduct and composure in the face of great events, Liu Bang always felt that he was hiding something.

But that's not important.

Everyone has their own secrets, and he has no intention of digging into other people's secrets.

No matter who he is, as long as he doesn't affect me, there's no problem.

"I understand, but the name 'Xiao Er' is indeed a bit too informal. How about I give you a better name?"

Liu Bang thought for a moment and said.

What's your surname?

"He has no surname...and no surname."

The old shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.

Nameless and without a surname?

Doesn't it take your surname?

Although Liu Bang was curious, he did not ask any further questions.

As I said before, everyone has their own secrets, and he couldn't be bothered to investigate further.

"Since that's the case, you will work for me, so I will bestow upon you the surname Liu and the name Ciyou. I hope that after you follow me, you will have no more worries!"

At this moment, countless people outside the sky had eyes burning with envy.

Wang Mang, Cao Cao, and countless other warlords in the chaotic times that followed all felt a bit resentful.

If any of their ancestors had the same fortune as this young man, they would have been granted the surname Liu by Emperor Gaozu and personally given the name Ciyou by Emperor Gaozu.

Even if wealth and power may not last until they reach them, at least they will have a legitimate title!

Cao Cao knew perfectly well that if he hadn't been surnamed Cao but Liu, there would have been no question of him serving the emperor to punish the disloyal.

He was famous, had troops, and had territory.

He would not hesitate to ascend the throne and become emperor as long as anyone's surname or bloodline was even remotely related to the Liu family.

Just like Liu Bei, it was perfectly legitimate!

Unfortunately, after searching through the entire family genealogy, he couldn't find a single clue.

That's why Mr. Cao's eyes were full of envy when he saw this scene on the sky.

If it were him, or his ancestor, that would be wonderful!

"This incredible stroke of luck has actually befallen this little child."

"It can only be said that it's all about timing and fate..."

Wang Mang sighed in frustration.

He already knew his final fate, which made him all the more emotional.

If he had the surname Liu and was born into the Liu family, would the outcome have been different?

"Unfortunately, the Liu surname brings immense power to us, but it's of little use to this little child."

"In other words, it will make us even more envious."

The group of traitors couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Liu Bei agreed with what others said.

He also felt that if Cao Cao were of Liu blood, he might actually be more suitable to be emperor.

But when he saw Emperor Sun's last words, he was so angry that he laughed.

It's understandable that other powerful figures would feel envious.

After all, they are all qualified to reach the top, and some have already reached the top, they just need to make it legitimate.

Simply by adopting the surname Liu, one can win the hearts and minds of the people.

But what are you, a lowly Jiangdong scoundrel, lamenting about?

When Jiangdong was in Sun Ce's hands, it still had the ambition to conquer the country. But when it came to Sun Quan's hands, apart from the Battle of Red Cliffs, he spent almost his entire life fighting internal strife.

Don't you know the situation of Eastern Wu?

Others feel sorry for you, but they are feeling sorry for themselves. Even if you, Emperor Sun, are surnamed Liu, with your temperament, what kind of trouble can you possibly cause?

"Sun Quan, don't you want to listen to what you're saying? What does this have to do with you?"

"So what if your surname is Liu? A coward is still a coward, and that can't be changed by a surname!"

"If you didn't have your parents' legacy, what would you be?"

Thinking back to the attack on Jingzhou, Liu Bei became increasingly angry and finally decided to start cursing.

Instead of suppressing your own feelings, why not disgust others?

"What did you say?"

"If it weren't for the help of my Eastern Wu, you, Liu Bei, would have had no choice but to obediently go back and sell your straw sandals!"

"To repel external aggression, one must first pacify internal strife. This is clearly an age-old truth. I do not believe I have done anything wrong. The only one to blame is the Jiangdong gentry, who are too rigid and each harbors disloyal intentions. Otherwise, why would I have to expend so much energy to govern them?"

Sun Yat-sen was so angry he almost exploded.

He was merely echoing the crowd's sentiments, but he never expected Liu Bei to confront him directly.

"Hehe, everyone knows what kind of person you are. Stop talking about the Jiangdong gentry. Even if you were given the entire north of Cao Wei, you would still be the same."

"But don't be too quick to envy him. This may not be a good thing for the young man."

"In such a chaotic world, having been dragged into this vortex by Emperor Gaozu, could he truly escape the burden of worry?"

After casually making a sarcastic remark about Emperor Sun, Li Er then expressed that he did not have a high opinion of this young man.

Even from a cynical perspective, he was merely a pawn chosen by Liu Bang.

Although Liu Bang's full plans were not yet clear, some clues could be gleaned from his previous words.

Go see Wu Sangui on his behalf.

This shows that Liu Bang did not intend to confront Wu Sangui directly himself, but instead chose a substitute for him.

But can this stand-in really do the job of the real person?

"Chess pieces?"

"Perhaps, but based on my understanding of my father, he shouldn't abandon this young man."

"As for Wu Sangui, in my opinion, he is not as dangerous as you think he is now."