Chapter 136: Reactions of the Aristocratic Clans

They saw a large red flag in the distance, with a purple-gold nine-clawed divine dragon circling on it; this was precisely Liu Bian's imperial flag.

It was a symbol of imperial status; this was a flag exclusively for the emperor.

As for the national flag of the Han, Liu Bian inherited the red color originally used by the Han Empire, while the original black dragon was replaced by Liu Bian with a five-clawed golden dragon.

It looked even more majestic and domineering, fully displaying the momentum of a great nation.

Upon seeing Liu Bian's imperial flag, everyone became excited; this meant they would soon be able to see their emperor.

"Clatter! Clatter! Clatter!..."

As the sound of hoofbeats approached, a group of Xiliang soldiers entered everyone's sight first.

Soon, Liu Bian's figure also appeared in everyone's line of sight.

Although most of the crowd had not seen Liu Bian in person, at the very first glance, they recognized that this was their emperor.

They saw Liu Bian dressed in purple-gold imperial armor, with an Emperor Sword hanging at his waist, riding on the spirited Wuzhui horse, his whole person looking majestic and extraordinary.

And beside Liu Bian, he was surrounded by a group of martial generals and scholars.

At this moment, seeing this scene, Lü Bu couldn't help but sigh to Guo Jia and the others beside him:

"To think there are so many people coming to welcome His Majesty's return in triumph; it seems His Majesty truly has won the hearts of the people!"

"That goes without saying; His Majesty is the most formidable emperor throughout the ages!"

After hearing Lü Bu's words, Dian Wei, who was beside Lü Bu, said proudly.

In his cognition, Liu Bian was the most formidable; others were simply incomparable.

Upon hearing this, everyone around nodded in agreement.

"E'lai is correct. His Majesty will definitely be an existence that surpasses all emperors in the future; on this point, I am deeply convinced!"

Guo Jia also said gravely to the crowd from the side.

The moment the group arrived, the people who had been waiting on both sides knelt one after another and shouted loudly:

"We subjects of the Han Empire congratulate His Majesty on pacifying the rebellions in Liangzhou and Bingzhou and returning in triumph!"

The scene of over one hundred thousand people gathered at the gate of Luoyang City, kneeling before Liu Bian, was indescribably shocking.

Even Liu Bian, who had experienced such grand scenes more than once, felt an indescribable shock.

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

Liu Bian extended both hands toward the crowd, lifting them slightly, and said with majesty.

"We subjects of the Han thank Your Majesty!"

After the crowd stood up, Liu Bian nodded to them and headed toward the gate of Luoyang City.

And because the gate of Luoyang City was occupied by the people.

A group of civil and military officials of the Han Empire could only wait for Liu Bian under the city gate.

At this moment, standing before everyone was none other than Liu Bian's trusted minister, Xun Yu.

And beside Xun Yu were the Grand Tutor Yuan Kui, the Grand Marshal Yang Biao, the Master of Ceremonies Wang Yun, and others.

Looking at Liu Bian approaching, Xun Yu and the others immediately knelt respectfully and shouted in unison:

"We ministers congratulate Your Majesty on pacifying the rebellions and returning in triumph!"

Looking at the civil and military officials of the Han Empire kneeling before him, Liu Bian smiled with satisfaction.

He said to them with a smile:

"Beloved ministers, please rise. Let us move to the court hall!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the officials thanked Liu Bian respectfully, they stood up slowly.

"Fengxian, Mengde, you two first arrange for the army to go to the imperial capital's military camp and hurry to the court hall as soon as possible!"

After speaking, Liu Bian passed the crowd and walked toward the palace first.

"This general obeys the command!"

Lü Bu and Cao Cao cupped their hands respectfully to Liu Bian and turned to arrange for the army.

Soon, everyone arrived at the court hall.

After Liu Bian arrived before the dragon throne on the high platform and sat down, the civil and military officials below instantly knelt in unison.

They shouted in unison: "We ministers pay respects to Your Majesty and congratulate Your Majesty on returning in triumph!"

Looking at the civil and military officials of the Han Empire below, Liu Bian felt exceptionally comfortable.

He extended both hands toward them, lifting them slightly, and said with majesty:

"Beloved ministers, please rise!"

"We ministers thank Your Majesty!"

After everyone stood up, Liu Bian began to inquire:

"Old Minister Wang, during the time I was away, how have the sweet potatoes planted by the people been growing!"

Wang Yun below, upon hearing this, immediately stepped out and said respectfully to Liu Bian:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the sweet potatoes currently planted by the people, after nearly two months, have grown lushly. I believe that before long, we will welcome the first harvest of the season!"

Mentioning the sweet potatoes, Wang Yun was also overjoyed. You must know, it had only been about a month and a half, and those patches of sweet potato fields had now turned into a lush green.

According to what Liu Bian said, these sweet potatoes only took three or four months; this was truly a tremendous happy event for the people of the entire Han.

With sweet potatoes, the pressure on the imperial court would also be reduced significantly.

Otherwise, the grain and fodder required for the army alone would be an astronomical figure.

After hearing Wang Yun's answer, Liu Bian nodded with satisfaction.

Afterward, he inquired of Xun Yu:

"Wenruo, during the time I was away from Luoyang, has anything happened?"

Xun Yu, upon hearing this, also replied respectfully to Liu Bian:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Luoyang and the Sili region have been peaceful, but in other parts of the Han, there has been one matter."

Xun Yu, speaking to this point, looked at Liu Bian somewhat cautiously.

Seeing Xun Yu's cautious appearance, Liu Bian instantly became curious; he did not know what major event could make even Xun Yu so cautious.

Immediately, he inquired of Xun Yu:

"Oh, I do not know what matter it is; Wenruo, you may speak freely."

"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the aristocratic clans. I do not know if you remember that in Liangzhou and Bingzhou, you recovered all the land held by the aristocratic clans and distributed it to the people of the two provinces?"

After hearing Xun Yu's words, Liu Bian instantly knew where the problem lay.

It was just that he had not expected the reaction of these aristocratic clans to be so fast.

In his expectations, these people would only jump out when he took action against the aristocratic clans of the entire world.

He had not expected that he had only touched the clans of Liangzhou and Bingzhou, and the others were already unable to sit still.

It was just that he did not know what methods they would use to resist him.

Immediately, Liu Bian looked toward Xun Yu and replied:

"Wenruo, that is indeed the case, and this order was personally issued by me."

"Why, could it be that after I took action against the clans of these two provinces, the others have already begun to be unable to sit still?"

This last sentence of Liu Bian's already began to carry a trace of killing intent.

The officials below, upon hearing this, could not help but tremble in their hearts. ===== CHAPTER 137 =====