The Later Three Kingdoms: Slaying Deng Ai, and Reviving the Han Dynasty

"Yes." Zhang Fei bowed in response, stood up, and turned to leave.

"He Sui?" Liu Chen raised his hand and pinched his chin. He had heard of this person in this life, but not in the previous life.

Although Qiao Zhou had many disciples and followers, very few seem to have become famous in history. However, notable figures include Chen Shou and Luo Xian.

But being unknown in history doesn't mean he lacked talent. He Sui, for example...

Liu Chen shook his head, putting the matter out of his mind, and started thinking about where to go for fun.

Since it's a rare opportunity to leave Chengdu, I'll stay for a few more days before leaving again.

Zhang Fei returned quickly and bowed to Liu Chen, saying, "Your Majesty, I have informed the Yang family of Your Majesty's decision. The Yang family is deeply grateful and wishes to meet Your Majesty to express their gratitude."

"No need. Just say I'm greedy and tell them to focus on farming. That's the best way to repay me," Liu Chen said. He would meet with him if he had any suggestions, but gratitude was unnecessary.

"Yes." Zhang Fei bowed in agreement, then turned and left.

Liu Chen was tired, so he stood up and walked out of the main hall, asking the people in the manor to lead him to his bedroom to rest.

A corner of Zhuangzi.

Three members of the Yang family of eight arrived: an old man and his two sons.

"Master Zhang." Old Man Yang, standing with his two sons, looked up at Zhang Fei after hearing the commotion and bowed gratefully.

Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "I am a villain, this title is not appropriate." After a pause, he told Old Man Yang and the other two what Liu Chen had said.

Old Man Yang and his two brothers were somewhat disappointed, but they didn't see anything wrong with it. The two brothers helped Old Man Yang kneel down, and the three kowtowed, saying, "Thank you for taking us in, Your Majesty. We, the Yang family, will never forget Your Majesty's kindness. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will definitely do our best to cultivate the fields."

After saying this, Old Man Yang burst into tears. As far as they knew, Zhao Jiang had once impersonated a thief, killed people, and then seized land. They were terrified.

If it weren't for Liu Chen taking them in, they would have had to flee as a family.

Seeing the state of the Yang family, Zhang Fei felt great sympathy for them. He stepped forward, helped the three of them up, and led them to his office.

He dissolved the ink himself, picked up a brush, and wrote down the names of the Yang family members, adults, children, and fifty acres of land on a scroll of bamboo slips.

Without spending a single penny, Liu Chen gained fifty acres of land and a new household in the estate.

.......

Zhao Family Manor.

Inside the lobby.

Zhao Jiang was enjoying his drink when he heard his subordinate's report. He flew into a rage, his eyebrows shot up, and he stood up, shouting, "What did you say? The Yang family has pledged allegiance to the King of the North?"

"Absolutely true." The subordinate bowed and said with a wry smile.

"Damn it!!!! I became a bandit, but it only benefited the King of the North." Zhao Jiang was furious, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, but he was helpless.

He was originally a wandering knight-errant from Guangdu, with some property, but far less than what he has now. By chance, he got involved with He Sui, and because of the current state of the world, he acquired a vast fortune.

Although he had to provide He Sui with a lot of benefits, the remaining benefits were enough for him to live a life of luxury.

He took a liking to the beautiful girl from the Yang family.

The Yang family's fifty acres of fertile land was no small amount.

The King of the North... not to mention that the King of the North's reputation has long spread to Guangdu; he is not a good or benevolent king.

Even if the King of the North were a law-abiding and obedient feudal lord, he still wouldn't be able to deal with him.

The cooked duck flew away.

Zhao Jiang was extremely depressed and sat back down to drink his sorrows away.

........

The next morning.

It was still dark.

Liu Chen then woke up.

"Is he shy around strangers?" Liu Chen smiled, patted the bed, and then had the eunuchs help him wash up and change.

Zhang Fei woke up earlier than Liu Chen and had prepared breakfast for him. Upon learning that Liu Chen was awake, he immediately came over to serve him breakfast.

Breakfast was not from Liu Chen's menu, and the taste was indescribable.

But it was also the sentiment of his subjects. Liu Chen ate until he was about 80% full.

After the meal, Liu Chen and Zhang Fei sat down in the study. Liu Chen asked with great interest, "Fei, I rarely leave Chengdu and plan to travel around Guangdu for a few days. Do you have any plans for me?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Your Majesty, there is Dongniu Mountain, and on the mountain is the Prince's Pavilion. The scenery there is quite remarkable."

"Alright. Prepare your travel items. I'm going to Prince Pavilion for a visit," Liu Chen said.

"Yes." Zhang Fei bowed in response and turned to leave.

Shortly after, Zhang Fei returned to report. Liu Chen stood up, his hand on his sword, walked out of the study, and, surrounded by his attendants, boarded the imperial carriage, heading east towards Dongniu Mountain. The procession soon arrived at the foot of Dongniu Mountain.

Liu Chen looked up and laughed, "What a short mountain."

Dongniu Mountain is located on the edge of the Longquan Mountain range, and it is relatively low compared to the surrounding mountains. He then looked at the foot of the mountain and saw many carriages, horses, servants, and maids.

"We've come at the perfect time," Liu Chen said to those around him.

He nodded slightly to the left and right, indicating that there were many people gathering on the mountain today, and they were not ordinary people.

After thinking for a moment, Liu Chen turned to Zhang Sheng and said, "Don't frighten others. Select ten soldiers to climb the mountain with me."

"Yes," Zhang Sheng bowed in response.

After making some preparations, Liu Chen led more than ten people to start climbing the mountain. He was in good physical condition, so climbing such a low mountain was no problem for him. He quickly reached the top of the mountain and saw the Prince Pavilion.

As he expected, the Prince's Pavilion was filled with people, all of whom were well-dressed scholars, surrounded by their servants.

Liu Chen did not argue with them, but went to the side of the Prince Pavilion to enjoy the scenery.

I must say, although the mountain isn't very high, the surrounding scenery is quite nice.

Climbing to a high place and looking into the distance brings a sense of peace and joy.

Liu Chen was in a good mood and had the eunuchs bring out the items he had brought. First, he spread out a linen cloth on the ground, then took out pastries, cooked dishes, wine, dried fruit, and other items, and invited Zhang Sheng to sit down and eat and drink.

Just then, Liu Chen frowned and turned to look at Wang Ziting beside him. He saw a young scholar speaking with great enthusiasm.

This young scholar was dressed relatively simply, but he had a handsome face, an extraordinary demeanor, and a spirited air, standing out like a crane among chickens among the many well-dressed people.

Beside him sat a young woman in a veil, with fair skin and a full figure, dressed in brocade. The wind blew the veil, revealing a mature and beautiful face.

The young woman looked at the young scholar with adoration.

"The one who replaced the Han dynasty was Gao of Dangtu. Gao of Dangtu was the ruler of Wei."

"The taboo name of Zhaolie was Bei, and the taboo name of the emperor was Chan."

........

"A large tree in the palace broke off for no apparent reason before..."

Young scholars are fond of physical appearances, but their words are like spewing excrement, utterly foul.

Zhang Sheng frowned, his broad, thick left hand gripping the hilt of his sword at his waist, already itching to strike, but his eyes were fixed on Liu Chen.

Those around who could understand the young scholar's words also showed anger.

This fellow, right in front of the King of the North, said that the Han Dynasty would be replaced by Cao Wei...

Liu Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

I heard the words "sui" and "zicheng".

It was an unexpected twist of fate. It was none other than He Sui, a disciple of the great Confucian scholar Qiao Zhou and a renowned scholar from Sichuan.

Now the apprentice has inherited his master's mantle and openly proclaims in this Prince Pavilion that the one who will replace the Han dynasty is Gao of Dangtu.

He charged straight at Liu Chen, his eyes fixed on the face of the veiled woman beside He Sui, and said, "He Sui's wife is truly a beautiful woman; I desire her."