Chapter 43

But at the same time, it made him extremely excited!

Therefore, he barely cared about today's morning court session and arrived early to receive them!

This made Li Si, who had accompanied him, quite dissatisfied, and he repeatedly spoke to Ying Su:

"Your Majesty, they are merely three commoners; is this really necessary?"

"Is it worth Your Majesty condescending to personally welcome them?"

Li Si said with dissatisfaction.

Of course, he was dissatisfied with this!

One must remember that Ying Su is now the Emperor!

How can His Majesty the Emperor lack even a shred of dignity?

How can just three ordinary folks warrant a personal welcome from the Emperor?

Where do they... deserve such treatment?

Li Si was very dissatisfied with this, feeling that Ying Su was taking them far too seriously!

However, Ying Su just smiled and said nothing!

Li Si believed they were unworthy, but Ying Su knew they were worthy!

If even these three were unworthy, then no one in this world would be worthy!

One must remember, that is Xiao He!

Do you know how later generations praise an outstanding prime minister?

Shang Yang of Qin, Xiao He of Han!

Exactly!

Shang Yang and Xiao He!

Let us not speak of how people in modern society evaluate them!

But... in the eyes of the ancients, the abilities of Shang Yang and Xiao He represented the peak of all prime ministers' capabilities!

Even Zhang Juzheng, whose abilities later generations viewed as far surpassing theirs, admired Shang Yang and Xiao He!

Zhang Liang!

That goes without saying!

The strategies of Zhang Liang, the strategies of Zhang Liang—is there anything more brilliant than the strategies of Zhang Liang?

Even figures like Mr. Wolong and Mr. Guo took Zhang Liang as their idol; in the realm of strategists, is there any honor higher than this?

Han Xin?

That is the existence known as the Immortal of War!

Even though the system has not given any rating yet!

But... in Ying Su's heart, this person is absolutely an SSS-rank figure!

Speaking solely of the ability to lead troops in battle, Ying Su believed he was stronger than Li Jing, the God of War of the Great Tang!

Is there any basis for such a statement?

Of course there is!

One must remember, his opponent was Xiang Yu!

Xiang Yu?

Who is that person?

"Xiang Yu's divine bravery is unmatched in eternity"—is that mere exaggeration?

At the Battle of Julu, fifty thousand Chu troops defeated four hundred and fifty thousand Qin soldiers, causing them to discard their armor and flee in disarray!

At the Battle of Peng Cheng, thirty thousand troops sent Liu Bang's five hundred thousand men scurrying away in panic!

At the Battle of Xingyang,

With such combat prowess, not only in the entire history of Huaxia, but even in the history of the entire world, you would not find a second like him.

Yet, such a fierce warrior suffered his only defeat in his entire life against Han Xin!

Furthermore, Ying Su had even seen online discussions comparing the capabilities of the Four Great Generals of the Warring States period with Xiang Yu and Han Xin!

There was a statement that went like this!

Xiang Yu alone could pin the Four Great Generals of the Warring States to the ground and beat them at will!

But Han Xin could pin Xiang Yu to the ground and beat him!

This statement might be a bit like Guan Gong fighting Qin Qiong, but it represents absolute recognition of Han Xin's ability to command troops.

His abilities are absolutely outstanding!

Similarly, the Three Heroes of the early Han Dynasty—Zhang Liang, Han Xin, and Xiao He—regardless of the dynasty or whoever sits as Emperor, should always be treated as national scholars when encountered.

Therefore, what does it matter if I go ten li outside the city to welcome these three?

In the face of great matters concerning national strength, it counts for nothing at all!

Of course, the even more crucial reason is, System, do you think that just summoning people to stand before you means you have won them over?

Stop talking nonsense!

One must show respect to the worthy and humble oneself before scholars!

One must be generous and kind in treating others!

Only by giving them sufficient respect will they become loyal to you.

Similarly, only when they are sufficiently loyal can one obtain rewards from the System!

Faced with such massive point rewards, what does it matter if Ying Su goes outside the city to welcome these three fierce warriors?

It counts for nothing at all!

So, Ying Su felt no sense of condescension at all.

At this moment, he felt only the anticipation and joy of soon recruiting three super-talented men for the Great Qin!

And as he waited continuously, finally, a carriage appeared in the distance.

It was an entire convoy, approaching from afar.

And from far away, Wang Li saw Ying Su.

In that instant, he was stunned: "Em... Emperor Your Majesty?"

Shocked, he immediately dismounted from his horse!

At the same time, Xiao He, Fan Kuai, Lu Wan, Cao Can, and the others were also stunned; how could they dare delay even a moment? They immediately dismounted from the carriages!

Remember, that was the Emperor!

In their eyes, the Assistant County Magistrate of Peixian was already an unattainable figure, let alone the Emperor who sat high above?

So, they dismounted immediately and quickened their steps immediately.

They ran over from far away!

Even Han Xin was urged by Li Chen to run forward!

The twenty-plus large men responsible for escorting Zhang Liang, driven by the tavern owner, ran over quickly immediately as well!

And the moment they reached Ying Su, Wang Li, Li Chen, and the others bowed before Ying Su:

"Reporting to Emperor Your Majesty, the person has been brought!"

The two were terrified, filled with fear.

Yes!

This was the Emperor!

Even though Wang Jian had warned Wang Li many times that the Wang family could not get too close to Ying Su now.

But at the same time, Wang Jian also said that one absolutely must not be cold toward Ying Su!

So, at the very least, respect for Ying Su must be shown!

Li Chen had almost the same such an idea!

Even though he knew Ying Su was rebelling and declaring himself Emperor, he still dared not provoke Ying Su.

At this very moment, there was only respectful prostration!

As for the others, they did not have so many such an idea!

Fan Kuai, Cao Can, Lu Wan, and these people, upon seeing Ying Su, were simply so frightened their legs were trembling!

The Emperor!

This was the Emperor!

Xiao He was equally shocked, not even daring to raise his head!