Chapter 134: Farewell

These soldiers of the Han Empire, because they had cultivated martial arts.

Plus, at this time, everyone had at least the strength of a third-rate martial general.

Therefore, the aura they exuded appeared even more powerful.

"Did you see that? These are the soldiers of our Han Empire; they are truly majestic and extraordinary!"

At this moment, the people who saw this scene began to discuss in low voices.

However, the pride on their faces could not be concealed.

"This is all thanks to His Majesty. I heard that our Han Empire's soldiers have all cultivated martial arts techniques!"

At this moment, someone who knew the news said proudly to the person beside them.

"I heard about this too, and this is not some secret matter; many people know about it now."

Before this person could continue to show off, someone beside them came out to expose him.

What this person said was also correct; Liu Bian had spread the martial arts techniques for such a long time.

Moreover, he had not forbidden people from talking about it, so many people in the world knew about it now.

It was just that the cultivation techniques were not being taught to outsiders.

However, these were all temporary; after Liu Bian unified the world, he would begin to spread martial arts to the people of the world.

As an existence that would strive to become an immortal kingdom in the future, it would be a bit embarrassing if the subjects under his rule had no cultivation.

Just as everyone was still discussing, Liu Bian also rode out of the camp on his Wuzhui horse.

The moment they saw Liu Bian, everyone felt as if they were facing a Heavenly Emperor; his majestic posture and rich imperial aura made people unable to help but bow in worship.

And Liu Bian, at this moment, also saw these countless people; they were standing on both sides, watching the army walk past them.

Seeing Liu Bian walk forward, immediately, led by Ma Teng and a group of Liangzhou officials, they knelt and saluted him:

"This general, Ma Teng, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

And the people behind Ma Teng, seeing this scene, also followed the actions of Ma Teng and the others, knelt before Liu Bian, and shouted loudly:

"We subjects of the Han, pay respects to Your Majesty!"

Seeing this scene, Liu Bian was also somewhat helpless; the reason he set out so early was to avoid seeing this scene.

He had not expected that the people would still come.

Immediately, he said to Ma Teng and the others:

"General Shoucheng, beloved ministers, all rise!"

Afterward, he looked at the imperial subjects who had come and said to them with full majesty:

"My subjects of the Han Empire, please rise!"

Upon hearing this, countless people shouted excitedly:

"We subjects of the Han Empire thank Your Majesty!"

After the crowd stood up, they all looked at Liu Bian with burning gazes.

It was Liu Bian who had executed the rebel party of Dong Zhuo and defeated the Qiang people; moreover, he had demoted them to slaves to labor for them.

It was also Liu Bian who gave them high-yield corn seeds, making their future lives more hopeful.

It was also Liu Bian who gave them identity jade tokens like divine artifacts; they could communicate with distant relatives.

Moreover, there was a storage space of one cubic meter; although the space was not large, for these poor people, it was also a rare divine object.

These had greatly improved their standard of living; in their eyes, Liu Bian was sent by heaven to save them.

Looking at these enthusiastic people, Ma Teng also said to Liu Bian with emotion:

"Your Majesty, the people heard that you were to return to the capital today, so they all came spontaneously!"

After speaking, he also looked at Liu Bian with admiration.

To tell the truth, even he had never seen such a scene.

You must know, this was organized spontaneously by the people; the government had not spread any news.

From this, one could see how much Liu Bian had won the hearts of the people at this time.

Following such a monarch was the best destination for them, these ministers.

Liu Bian first nodded to Ma Teng and then looked at the people gathered on both sides of the road.

He saw him take a deep breath, circulate the Innate True Qi in his dantian, and say to them:

"I, over the course of fifty days, have finally cleared away the rebel party of Dong Zhuo and others who harmed Liangzhou."

"During this time, Han Sui of Jincheng wanted to unite with the Qiang tribe to invade our Liangzhou."

"Later, he was wiped out by the Fubo General Ma Teng."

"And those Qiang soldiers have already been wiped out."

"As for those Qiang people, I, mindful of heaven's virtue of cherishing life, spared their lives, demoted them to slaves, and after ten years of labor for our Han, they can become third-class subjects of our Han."

"Therefore, my Han subjects, do not worry that after I leave, anyone will dare to offend our Liangzhou land."

"Because our Han Fubo General has the ability and the strength to protect everyone!"

After hearing Liu Bian's words, countless people were moved.

"We subjects of the Han Empire thank Your Majesty!"

"After I leave, you must cooperate well with General Ma Teng and others to develop Liangzhou well."

"I hope that when I come to Liangzhou next time, I will see a prosperous Liangzhou."

"Does everyone have confidence!"

Liu Bian's words stirred up everyone's emotions.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Seeing this, Liu Bian nodded with satisfaction.

"Good, then I look forward to your development!"

"If there is nothing else, everyone go back and get busy!"

After speaking with the crowd, Liu Bian wanted to set out and said to them immediately.

"We respectfully send off Your Majesty!"

Although somewhat reluctant, the crowd still cleared the middle of the road.

They said respectfully to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian looked at Ma Teng one last time, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

Then he exhorted him earnestly:

"General Shoucheng, I entrust Liangzhou to you. I hope you will not fail this trust!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Teng instantly looked at him solemnly, bowed and saluted, and promised with an impassioned voice:

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. With this general guarding Liangzhou, if anyone dares to offend our Han territory, this general will surely make them never return!"

After speaking, he bowed and saluted again, his gaze firm and resolute.

Immediately following, Ma Teng straightened his body, his eyes sharp as knives, and his tone cold as he said:

"If anyone wants to have designs on Liangzhou, they must step over my, Ma Teng's, corpse! Otherwise, no one shall touch our Liangzhou in the slightest!"

This sentence was said with ironclad certainty, making everyone present feel his determination and courage.

Liu Bian nodded slightly, looking at Ma Teng with a smile, a trace of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

He knew he had not chosen the wrong person; Ma Teng would surely guard this land with his life.

This was also the reason he did not hesitate to bestow the title of Fubo General upon him.

In the original history, Ma Teng had also always been loyal to the Han house.

It was just that the Han house failed him, and he eventually died at the hands of Cao Cao.

After looking at the people of Liangzhou one last time, Liu Bian said loudly to the army behind him:

"Set out!"

After speaking, he walked out first.

And Guo Jia, Lü Bu, and the others behind him also immediately followed Liu Bian's footsteps.

"Father, goodbye. This child will communicate with you often!"

At this moment, Ma Chao, who was returning to Luoyang with Liu Bian, said solemnly to Ma Teng. ===== CHAPTER 135 =====