Chapter 304

"System, help me raise the strength of Guo Jia and the other two to the Postnatal First Layer," Liu Bian said to the system.

"Ding, the host's request has been received. Currently raising the three to the Postnatal First Layer realm. Deducting 3,660 points of the host's National Fortune Value; remaining National Fortune Value is 6,340 points."

In the blink of an eye, the ten thousand National Fortune points were down to just over six thousand, but this was only temporary.

Once the one hundred thousand catties of sweet potatoes are distributed later, the National Fortune Value will definitely see a surge.

Just as the three were wondering how Liu Bian would enhance their strength, a massive amount of internal energy suddenly entered their bodies.

The three were nearly knocked over by this vast internal energy, and immediately after, Liu Bian's stern shout came: "Steady your minds, exert your full effort to circulate your cultivation technique, and refine this internal energy!"

Hearing this, the three hurriedly sat cross-legged, instantly steadied their minds, exerted their full effort to circulate their techniques, and began refining this internal energy.

A short while later, the three had refined the internal energy within their bodies, and the aura on their bodies had stabilized at the Postnatal First Layer realm.

Looking at the group after they had awakened, Liu Bian checked their attributes...

Name: Guo Jia

Age: 18

Realm: Tongsheng First Layer

Identity: Fourth Rank Military Advisor

Talent: Heaven Grade Supreme

Constitution: Sage Body of Strategy (Unawakened)

Technique: Vast Righteous Qi Art

Loyalty: 100

Name: Dian Wei

Age: 19

Realm: Postnatal First Layer

Identity: Huben Army Commander

Talent: Heaven Grade Supreme

Constitution: Tyrant Body of the Blue Sky (Unawakened)

Technique: Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon

Loyalty: 100

Name: Xu Chu

Age: 18

Realm: Postnatal First Layer

Identity: Huben Army Deputy Commander

Talent: Heaven Grade Supreme

Constitution: Sacred Body of the Demon Tiger (Unawakened)

Technique: Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon

Loyalty: 100

"Good... with this, I have added three more experts of the Postnatal realm. Moreover, the loyalty of all three has reached one hundred."

Looking at the attributes of the three after their enhancement, Liu Bian was also filled with joy.

"We subjects thank Your Majesty!"

The first thing Guo Jia and the other two did after waking up was to thank Liu Bian.

"Rise, all of you. You should go down and cultivate well first. Ten days from now, I will be dispatching troops to the two regions of Xiliang and Bingzhou. Go down and prepare yourselves well."

"We subjects obey your decree."

Watching the three depart, Liu Bian recalled the day's gains and couldn't help but smile slightly.

With the addition of these talents, the pace of the Han Empire's unification can advance another step.

"Your Majesty, Lord Xun Yu and Lord Jia Xu are outside requesting an audience!" At this moment, Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng entered from outside the hall to report.

"Oh, Wenruo and Wenhe have arrived. Quickly, invite them in," Liu Bian said immediately.

"This humble subject pays respects to Your Majesty." After Xun Yu and Jia Xu entered, they immediately bowed to Liu Bian.

"The two ministers, please rise and sit down to speak," he said, looking at the two who had knelt.

"It seems the two ministers have been cultivating quite well during this period; you have already reached the Tongsheng Second Layer realm."

Looking at the aura emanating from the two, Liu Bian used his Probe Eye to check them.

Name: Xun Yu

Age: 20

Identity: Secretariat Director

Realm: Tongsheng Second Layer

Talent: Heaven Grade Supreme

Constitution: Haoran Dao Body (Unawakened)

Technique: Vast Righteous Qi Art

Loyalty: 100

Name: Jia Xu

Age: 25

Identity: Military Advisor

Realm: Tongsheng Second Layer

Talent: Heaven Grade Supreme

Constitution: Heaven-Reaching Sacred Body (Unawakened)

Technique: Vast Righteous Qi Art

Loyalty: 100

"It is all thanks to Your Majesty's great fortune. We must continue to work hard so as not to fail Your Majesty's deep favor!"

Hearing this, the two immediately spoke in flattery to Liu Bian.

"My technique is merely a method of cultivation; as for how far you can go, that depends on yourselves. This is all what you deserve."

"What is the purpose of you two coming here this time?"

Looking at the respectful pair, Liu Bian said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, Ma Teng has already accepted the imperial edict we sent him. Furthermore, in order to cooperate with the imperial army, Ma Teng has also sent his eldest son, Ma Chao, to come."

Below, Xun Yu was the first to speak.

"Oh, this is indeed good news. It seems Ma Teng still holds the Han Empire in his heart; he is worthy of being a descendant of our Han Empire's Fubo General."

Hearing this, Liu Bian clapped his hands and laughed excitedly.

"Yes, Your Majesty. In this way, we can obtain the six commanderies of Liangzhou without shedding a drop of blood."

"As for Xu Rong and Duan Wei, who are stationed in the four commanderies of Beidi, with the forty thousand troops in their hands, they simply cannot block our great army. When the time comes, the entire Liangzhou will be within our grasp!"

Xun Yu looked at Liu Bian, his face full of excitement.

"Originally, the most difficult part of attacking Liangzhou was Ma Teng's attitude. If he had truly opposed the imperial court, it would have been quite difficult for us."

Jia Xu, who was sitting to the side, also explained.

"Indeed. Now that there is no obstruction from Ma Teng, the entire Liangzhou region is no longer a threat to us."

"By the way, Wenruo, you just said that Ma Teng also sent his eldest son, Ma Chao. Where is Ma Chao?"

Thinking of Ma Chao, Liu Bian hurriedly asked Xun Yu.

"Your Majesty, when we two came, we brought Ma Chao along. At this moment, he is waiting outside the hall for Your Majesty's summons."

"Someone, summon Ma Chao," Liu Bian shouted toward the outside of the hall.

Before long, a heroic young general wearing white battle armor walked into the hall with his head held high.

"This humble general Ma Chao pays respects to Your Majesty. I have come by my father's order to assist Your Majesty in punishing the rebellious ministers."

Looking at Liu Bian, who was young yet lacked no majesty on the seat above, Ma Chao's eyes were filled with curiosity.

Name: Ma Chao

Age: 17

Realm: First-rate

Identity: Assistant General

Talent: Heaven Grade Supreme

Constitution: Greedy Wolf Sacred Body

Technique: None

Loyalty: 77

"I never thought that Ma Chao would be 17 years old at this time. It seems my transmigration has indeed had some influence on this world."

Looking at the seventeen-year-old Ma Chao before him, Liu Bian couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"However, this Ma Chao's strength is truly powerful. At this age, he already has the strength of a first-rate martial general. He is truly worthy of being one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu-Han!"

"Minister, please rise. Speaking of which, the region of Liangzhou has truly relied on your family's defense all these years. Otherwise, I do not know how many of our Han Empire's subjects would have been slaughtered by the Qiang people."

"You are truly worthy of being a descendant of our Han's Fubo General; you are all good men of our Han! Our Han will never forget any meritorious official."

Liu Bian looked at Ma Chao below, his face full of excitement.

"This humble general thanks Your Majesty. Serving the Han Empire is this subject's duty; I dare not claim credit!"

Ma Chao hurriedly spoke modestly to Liu Bian.

"Since General Ma Teng has entrusted you to me, I shall appoint you as a Colonel. First, serve under Lü Bu's command. Later, go find Fengxian and tell him to impart a martial cultivation technique to you."

Immediately, Liu Bian decided on the arrangements for Ma Chao. This time, the Xiliang Army is setting out to conquer Liangzhou; arranging for Ma Chao to enter the Xiliang Army is the best choice.

"This humble general thanks Your Majesty. This subject takes his leave." After speaking, he left with a look of confusion.