Chapter 21

Go report to your master, just say a distinguished guest has come to visit, hurry and have your master come out to receive. Liu Bian's party appeared at Wang Yun's Imperial Mansion, Li Liangcheng immediately stepped forward and said to the guard at the gate.

Those who guard the gate are mostly perceptive and agile. Seeing Liu Bian dressed splendidly, full of noble aura, with attendants following, he is surely a young master from a wealthy family in Luoyang City. He immediately bowed with clasped fists and said: "Please wait a moment, distinguished guests; I will go report to my master."

How dare you tell my young master to wait at the gate? Are you looking for death? Hearing the servant actually tell Liu Bian to wait at the gate, Li Liangcheng immediately shouted angrily.

The servant trembled all over, his legs went weak, almost kneeling, but he forced himself to explain: "Please calm your anger, sir; I am merely a lowly servant and dare not intrude into the mansion without permission; please forgive me."

All right, Steward Li, don't make things difficult for him; we'll just wait a moment. Liu Bian was not angry; originally he was incognito, not wanting to be too conspicuous, and had no intention of making things difficult for this servant.

But young master... Li Liangcheng felt somewhat unwilling, thinking this would cause Liu Bian to lose face.

It's fine, after all it's someone else's mansion; we should still respect the host's rules. Liu Bian smiled and waved his hand, indicating he didn't mind.

All right then, since the young master says so, this old slave will obey. Seeing Liu Bian insist, Li Liangcheng had no choice but to agree reluctantly.

The servant looked at Liu Bian with tears of gratitude, repeatedly thanking: "Thank you, young master, for your magnanimity; I will certainly report to my master as soon as possible." Having said that, he hurried inside to report.

After a while, Wang Yun hurried out from inside the mansion, followed by several servants and maidservants.

He hurried out, and when he reached the gate, he suddenly saw a person standing outside; upon closer look, it was actually Emperor Liu Bian.

Wang Yun instantly turned pale, his legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground, panicked, shouting loudly: "Old Minister did not know the Emperor had arrived; I failed to welcome you, please punish me!" Those behind him instantly followed suit, kneeling and shouting in unison.

Their voices echoed in the air, filled with fear and reverence. The whole scene instantly became tense and solemn.

The servant who had earlier blocked Liu Bian and his party was now terrified out of his wits, his face ashen, trembling violently, kneeling with his forehead to the ground and begging for mercy: "This Servant has eyes but fails to recognize Mount Tai; I did not know it was the Emperor himself arriving in person; I deserve death for offending the Emperor's heavenly might; please punish me!"

All right, everyone rise; this is not your fault, it's because I did not reveal my identity, so there's no need to panic. Liu Bian, with a calm expression, extended his hand slightly upward to those kneeling on the ground, his tone kind, gesturing for them to rise.

Thank you for your grace, Emperor! Emperor, you are Sage and Mighty! After expressing his thanks, Wang Yun rose respectfully, then bowed and led the way forward, saying to Liu Bian: "Emperor, please enter the mansion."

Liu Bian strode in with head held high into Wang Yun's mansion; Wang Yun, as a high-ranking official in the Court, held the position of Master of Ceremonies, his status evidently prominent. Thus, his mansion in Luoyang was grand in scale and imposing in momentum.

The party quickly arrived at the spacious, bright Main Hall; Liu Bian sat steadily in the upper Main Seat, his gaze sweeping over those standing in the hall, then he spoke slowly: "Please all be seated; this visit of mine involves some matters that require Wang Lao Aiqing's help."

Emperor, please command whatever you need; as long as it is something I can serve, this Old Minister will devote himself to you until death. Hearing that Liu Bian would assign him a task, Wang Yun was instantly overjoyed, his old face breaking into a smile.

For a subject, it's not frightening if the emperor seeks you for business; it shows you are useful to the emperor and have value; if the emperor has business but never gives you anything to do, then your official position essentially comes to an end.

In a month, haven't I decided to send Zhang Liao to recover Bing Province? Moreover, I have decided that at that time I will also launch troops against Liangzhou to speed up the unification of Tian Xia; so these past few days I've been thinking about how to enhance the combat strength of the Bing Province Wolf Cavalry and the Xiliang Army. Liu Bian roughly explained the situation to Wang Yun.

After the warhorses of our Han Empire's Cavalry wear down their hooves, that horse can no longer be used, which is a considerable loss for us; moreover, our soldiers' horsemanship is poor compared to the nomads of the grasslands, so I have invented Horsehoe to protect the hooves, Stirrup and Saddle to improve the soldiers' riding skills; this is the blueprint, please take a look, Minister. After speaking, Liu Bian handed the blueprint to Wang Yun.

Wang Yun received the blueprint handed by Liu Bian, opened it and began to look; as he slowly turned the pages, his expression of shock became more evident; shortly, Wang Yun finished looking at the blueprint, gazing at Liu Bian sitting calmly above, his reverence for Liu Bian grew ever deeper.

Emperor, you are truly a divine person; I am nowhere near worthy. With these three treasures you provide, our Han Empire's Cavalry will surely be invincible in battle! Wang Yun said with a face full of awe.

Then, from now on, I'll trouble the Minister to work hard; whatever manpower and materials you need, just ask, and I will fully cooperate, striving to equip the entire army with the Three Treasures of the Horse before the expedition. Liu Bian said solemnly to Wang Yun.

Please rest assured, Emperor; in one month, this subject will certainly forge all the equipment the army needs! Wang Yun knelt on the ground and made a solemn promise to Emperor Liu Bian.

Good, next, I still have one matter for the Minister to handle. Seeing that the matter of the Three Treasures of the Horse was settled, Liu Bian was also delighted.

Minister, let's step outside to talk; the Main Hall isn't spacious enough. Liu Bian, seeing the doubtful looks of the crowd, gave a mysterious smile, rose, and walked out of the Main Hall, with the others hurriedly following.

Emperor, I don't know what matter it is; do we still need to speak here in the courtyard? Wang Yun, watching Liu Bian leave the Main Hall, stood in the open courtyard and asked doubtfully.

This courtyard will barely suffice. Liu Bian looked at the courtyard before him and inwardly nodded.

He did not respond to Wang Yun, but silently murmured in his heart: "Open the System Space." As his thoughts moved, suddenly a large quantity of Sweet Potatoes welled up in the open courtyard.

These Sweet Potatoes were neatly piled together, forming a spectacular sight like a small hill.

This… this… The crowd behind him witnessed this miraculous scene, unable to believe their eyes, even daring not to trust what they saw. They repeatedly rubbed their eyes, trying to confirm it was not an illusion.

Minister, this item is something I obtained at great cost. It is called Sweet Potato, a completely new food. This crop can be planted twice a year, does not demand much from the land, and can grow vigorously even on barren soil. Moreover, its yield is extremely high, reaching about ten thousand catties per mu. Liu Bian explained slowly to the crowd.

What? Emperor, are you saying this yields about ten thousand catties per mu? Could this be a divine object? Under Tian Xia, there actually exists such a miraculous thing! Upon hearing Liu Bian's explanation, Wang Yun became so excited he could hardly contain himself. Given his knowledge and experience, he could only imagine that this might be something eaten by immortals in heaven. After all, what food in the world yields ten thousand catties per mu?