Chapter 30: The Death of Liu Bei

"Liu Bei, you are insolent! The Emperor is present; how can you, a rebel, run rampant here!" Xiahou Dun could not help but roar at Liu Bei.

"What, His Majesty is also here…

"What, Liu Bian the boy is also here, then I am not…

The others, hearing Xiahou Dun's words, were all greatly startled; they had not expected today's events to have been witnessed by Liu Bian.

Seeing this, Liu Bian also realized it was his turn to appear, and immediately led the people behind him onto the stage.

"Old Minister, I salute Your Majesty. My supervision was lax, and such a rebel has emerged; I request Your Majesty to grant me the death penalty!"

Seeing Liu Bian's imposing aura, Lu Zhi immediately knelt to plead guilt.

"We salute Your Majesty!" As Liu Bian approached, the people beside immediately knelt and paid their respects.

"Everyone, rise!" Liu Bian said to the crowd.

"Lu Minister, what crime have you committed? I observed this matter clearly from the side, and it has nothing to do with you." Upon hearing Liu Bian's words, Lu Zhi slowly rose.

He then turned, his gaze fixed dead on Liu Bei standing in the arena, the murderous intent in his eyes unmasked.

"Liu Bei, you are a descendant of Zhongshan Jing Wang, a member of the Han Imperial Clan; how can you treat Your Majesty this way? Can you live up to the ancestors of the great Han?"

"Hahaha, the ancestors of the great Han, hahaha…

By what right can he become emperor, while I must make a living selling woven mats? By what right?

"When I am destitute, where are the ancestors of the great Han?"

Confronted with Lu Zhi's query, Liu Bei shouted angrily.

"Hmph, you are twisting words. As a member of the Han Imperial Clan, you fail to share the burden for Your Majesty, yet you dare entertain treasonous thoughts."

"Your Majesty, Liu Bei dares to harbor treasonous intent; he ought to be put to death!" Lu Zhi said, looking at Liu Bian, his voice trembling.

"Your Majesty, we petition again, please execute Liu Bei!" As Lu Zhi finished, Guo Jia and several others behind him echoed in agreement.

"Very well, according to the words of the ministers, Liu Bei pretended to be a member of the Han Imperial Clan, intending rebellion; his crime is unforgivable!"

"Guards, seize him, and behead him." Liu Bian immediately ordered the guards.

"Your Majesty is Sage and Mighty!"

"Hahaha, Liu Bian the boy, your triumph will not last long; the great Han realm is not for you to pacify, only I can restore the Han, only I…"

Two soldiers, ignoring Liu Bei's hysterical cries, dragged him away; after a moment, the sound ceased.

"Enough, everyone follow me into the Main Hall; outside is no place for discussion." Seeing Liu Bei already dealt with, Liu Bian immediately addressed the crowd.

"Hahaha, Liu Bei truly is foolish. I was pondering how to eliminate him later, never expecting he would jump out himself, giving me a perfect reason to kill him. What a good man!"

Liu Bian felt a twisted joy inside; to be honest, he did not like Liu Bei much.

This is so hypocritical, so deceitful that even he fooled himself.

Soon, the people gathered in the Main Hall; Liu Bian, seated at the head, cast a stern gaze over them.

Seeing Liu Bian's imposing stare, everyone involuntarily bowed their heads, daring not to meet his eyes.

"Lu Minister, aren't you going to quickly introduce my Grand Generals?" Liu Bian joked to Lu Zhi below, noting the solemn faces.

"I obey the command!" Hearing Liu Bian's request, Lu Zhi immediately stepped forward to present the people…

"Your Majesty, this is Dian Wei, a man from Chen Liu…

This is Xu Chu, Zhongkang…

This is Guan Yu, Yunchang…

This is Zhang Fei, Yide…

Although the Probe Eye had already scanned everyone's information earlier, hearing it now still stirred great excitement.

Anyone who knows these generals cannot help but like them.

"All of you are the pillars of my Han Empire; now, when I lack talent most, I am truly pleased by your arrival."

"Eulai, Zhongkang, you two will henceforth guard my safety; the Huben Army stationed at the Imperial Palace shall be commanded by you both." Liu Bian, looking at his two cherished bodyguards, declared his resolve.

"I, the junior general, accept the command and will die for Your Majesty!"

Dian Wei and Xu Chu instantly flushed with excitement, fell to the ground, and exclaimed.

They had originally thought Liu Bian would assign them some trivial task in the army!

Unexpectedly, Liu Bian directly appointed them as generals of the Huben Army, the force that guards the entire Imperial Palace.

This shows how highly Liu Bian values them.

"Zhang He, Gao Lan, I appoint you both as Colonel, then go find the senior officer of the Bingzhou Army stationed there, and serve under Zhang Liao."

"Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, assume the Colonel rank, go to the Xiliang Army Commander, and serve under Lü Bu."

Immediately, Liu Bian assigned the positions.

"Any official who joins my Han Empire, civil or military, may practice the Martial Dao Cultivation Method of my Han Empire. Previously, the talented ones who defeated you were already practicing the martial cultivation technique, which is why their strength was so great," Liu Bian explained to the puzzled few.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, what is this Cultivation Method about?" Guan Yu asked Liu Bian, puzzled.

Afterward, Liu Bian further explained to them; unsurprisingly, they were all shocked.

He then instructed them to calm their minds and prepare for the upcoming Power Transfer.

"Since you are all ready, I will now begin the Power Transfer for you," Liu Bian said solemnly to the prepared few.

"System, teach these few the 'Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon'."

"Ding— transmission commencing…"

……

"Miaocai, with your strength, continuing as Imperial Guard Commander would be a waste of talent; I intend to transfer you to a front-line army, while the duty of guarding the Imperial Palace will be handled by Eulai and Zhongkang. Given their temperaments, they are not suited to command an army."

Leaving Zhao Xian Guan and on the way back to the palace, Liu Bian said to Xiahou Dun.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The junior general obeys the command!"

Hearing this, Xiahou Dun hurriedly bowed to Liu Bian and said.

Afterwards, the party walked toward the Imperial Palace…

"Feng Xiao, E Lai, Zhong Kang, you three, Emperor plans to use a method to raise your strength; only when your strength is great can you better serve Emperor!"

In the Imperial Palace Imperial Study, Liu Bian said to Guo Jia and the other two.

"Minister thanks Your Majesty, but does this method of strengthening have any detrimental effect on Your Majesty?" Guo Jia, upon hearing this, quickly asked Liu Bian.

"Feng Xiao, just rest assured, it has no impact on Emperor whatsoever, and it will not affect your Martial Dao foundation either; this kind of enhancement is completely without side effects."

Hearing Guo Jia's concerned greeting, Liu Bian felt a warm current flow through his heart.

"Since that is so, we will shamelessly accept!" After seeing that this boost has no effect on Liu Bian, Guo Jia and the others agreed.

"System, elevate Guo Jia and the other two's strength to the Houtian First Layer…"