Chapter 139: Wedding Date

Actually, this was not to say that the crowd did not care about status.

With Liu Bian's current prestige, who would dare to oppose his decision?

Moreover, since Liu Bian personally selected Diao Chan as Empress, there must be a reason.

They did not believe their judgment was better than Liu Bian's.

You must know, the talents Liu Bian appointed, such as Zhang Liao, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, and others.

Which one of them was not a person of overflowing talent and superior ability?

After a moment of thought, Liu Bian understood the reason.

"Very well, since you do not oppose it, then it is settled. This matter shall be handled by Wenruo, Old Minister Wang, and Minister Cai, you three."

Liu Bian said to Xun Yu, Wang Yun, and Cai Yong.

This time, for the sake of the wedding, Liu Bian specially summoned Cai Yong as well.

"This humble minister obeys the decree!"

The three, upon hearing this, responded respectfully.

This was organizing a wedding for the Emperor; this was supreme glory, so the three accepted it joyfully.

It was just that Cai Yong's expression was vaguely regretful.

He couldn't help but think to himself: "Daughter! It seems the position of Empress is not meant for you!"

"However, the position of Imperial Consort, Father must strive for you no matter what!"

Thinking of this, Cai Yong couldn't help but reveal a look of determination.

However, how to bring this up to Liu Bian was also a great art.

After all, Liu Bian was not a lecherous emperor, so how to express this to Liu Bian subtly was very important.

Otherwise, if something went wrong, it would be counterproductive, and then there would be no way to explain it.

"Your Majesty, this old minister has a matter I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant?"

As his thoughts flowed, Cai Yong thought of a way and immediately opened his mouth to Liu Bian.

Seeing that it was Cai Yong speaking, Liu Bian couldn't help but reveal a look of curiosity.

One must know that Cai Yong, as a renowned great Confucian of the late Han, was also a calligrapher and a master of rhapsodies.

He even created the "Feibai Style" of calligraphy, which influenced the next several thousand years.

He was upright and did not fear power; he was truly curious about what could make him beg for something.

And at this moment, the others were also staring at Cai Yong with faces full of curiosity; they were all very clear about Cai Yong's character.

Being able to make him show such an expression, this matter must be unusual, so the crowd was also somewhat curious.

Seeing everyone's gaze fixed on him, Cai Yong also felt embarrassed and his old face flushed red; he said to Liu Bian stammeringly:

"Your Majesty, it is... it is that this old minister's daughter has admired Your Majesty for a long time and wishes to see Your Majesty once."

After speaking, Cai Yong lowered his head tightly, not daring to look at Liu Bian.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bian was somewhat surprised; he would not think that Cai Yong had any ulterior motives.

For Cai Yong, he was upright his whole life and would not do anything to harm others.

Regarding Cai Yong's words, not only was Liu Bian surprised, but Xun Yu and the others were also somewhat astonished.

However, the experienced Wang Yun and Lu Zhi immediately guessed the meaning behind it.

"This old fox, actually wants to play this game!"

Looking at Cai Yong's embarrassed expression, the two looked at each other and cursed in their hearts at the same time.

Admiring His Majesty—why not say it at other times, but wait until His Majesty finished talking about the wedding before saying it?

However, Liu Bian and the younger people like Xun Yu did not think that much.

After all, Cai Yong's daughter was the famous talented woman of the late Han and Three Kingdoms, Cai Wenji; being able to gain her admiration made Liu Bian quite proud.

It was just that, thinking of Cai Wenji's miserable life, Liu Bian couldn't help but feel regret!

"However, with my appearance, these should not happen."

After thinking to himself, Liu Bian said to Cai Yong:

"Minister Cai, since your daughter wishes to see me, then have her come to the palace tomorrow. At that time, have her also accompany Diao Chan more."

"Moreover, I have long heard of your daughter, that she is a famous talented woman of our Han; I also wish to see her."

After speaking, Liu Bian said to Dian Wei, the Commander of the Huben Army who guarded the Imperial Palace:

"E'lai, tomorrow when you see Minister Cai's daughter, bring her to see me."

Liu Bian decided to see this great talented woman; after all, he was also very curious about Cai Yan.

Cai Yong, seeing that Liu Bian agreed to see Cai Yan, was also overjoyed and immediately thanked Liu Bian with gratitude:

"This old minister thanks Your Majesty!"

And Dian Wei, after hearing Liu Bian's decree, also cupped his hands respectfully:

"This general obeys the decree!"

"Beloved ministers, I have one more matter to discuss with you."

After resolving Cai Yong's matter, Liu Bian said to the crowd again.

Liu Bian first looked at the crowd with majesty and then continued:

"I intend, on the occasion of my wedding, to call the feudal lords of the land to come to the capital to pay homage. What do you beloved ministers think of this idea of mine?"

Following Liu Bian's words, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Xun Yu, the few important strategists of Liu Bian, all looked at Liu Bian with faces full of admiration.

As top-tier strategists of the late Han and Three Kingdoms period, the three immediately understood Liu Bian's intention.

The three all looked at Liu Bian with faces full of admiration; afterward, the three looked at each other, and only Jia Xu and Guo Jia looked toward Xun Yu.

Seeing this, Xun Yu also smiled helplessly and had no choice but to step out and say respectfully to Liu Bian:

"This plan of Your Majesty is excellent. At that time, as long as they follow Your Majesty's decree and come to Luoyang to attend Your Majesty's wedding, they will surely be people loyal to Your Majesty and loyal to the Han."

"Conversely, those who dare to find excuses to shirk and not come are those with other intentions; by then, they will be the main targets for us to send troops against."

At this moment, after hearing Xun Yu's analysis, Lü Bu, Dian Wei, and the other martial generals finally revealed expressions of sudden realization.

With their minds, they would never have thought that a single wedding could have so many tricks.

"Wenruo's words are extremely correct. I just want to see which of the feudal lords across the Han are still loyal to me and to our Han!"

After hearing Xun Yu's analysis, Liu Bian also said coldly with a face full of chill.

"Your Majesty, calm your anger!"

The few, feeling the chill emitted by Liu Bian, instantly said respectfully to Liu Bian.

"No matter, since you all agree with this matter, then it is settled."

"I shall write the imperial decree in a while. Li Liangcheng, you arrange for the personnel to deliver the decree; you must deliver it to the feudal lords in various places at the fastest speed."

"Otherwise, if the time is delayed, I fear they will use this as an excuse."

The Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng, upon hearing this, instantly responded respectfully to Liu Bian:

"This servant obeys the decree!"

Seeing this, Liu Bian nodded with satisfaction and then looked toward Xun Yu and the others.

"Wenruo, do you have anything else?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this minister has one more matter."

Seeing this, Xun Yu also responded immediately.

"Speak!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, when the reports of victory from Liang and Bing provinces were sent back, we only had people spread them, and did not issue any formal documents from the imperial court."

"Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty to spread this matter throughout the Han, so that the people in all parts of the Han will know the strength of our imperial court."

Xun Yu hurriedly told Liu Bian about the matter of the victory reports. ===== CHAPTER 140 =====