Chapter 319

And as Liu Bian's army moved out, the warlords of the world also began to lose their composure one after another.

Except for Yanzhou Inspector Liu Dai, Yizhou Governor Liu Zhang, Jingzhou Inspector Liu Biao, Yangzhou Inspector Liu Yao, and Runan Prefect Yuan Shu, who were all hoping for Liu Bian to be defeated and return.

The rest of the warlords were all watching from the sidelines. If Liu Bian could successfully recover the two provinces, it would mean that Liu Bian was the person who could restore the Han and turn the tide.

If Liu Bian failed, then needless to say, they would also want to contend for it.

After all, there were Chen Sheng and Wu Guang before, saying "Are kings and nobles born with a special lineage?"

And there was the Gaozu, who was a mere pavilion chief, who rose up by slaying the white snake, replaced the Qin Empire, and founded the four-hundred-year reign of the Great Han.

Then why couldn't the next person be them?

Their starting point was much higher than Liu Bang's; the only deficiency was that in the current Great Han, there were still a large number of people loyal to the Han house.

Compared to the situation back then when "Qin lost its deer and the world chased it," it was much better.

Therefore, the eyes of the whole world were now fixed on Liu Bian's actions.

"Your Majesty, according to our current marching speed, we can reach Chang'an before evening. Do you think we need to receive the Chang'an Magistrate and the others?"

After the army had been marching for more than half a day, Lü Bu checked the marching speed and said to Liu Bian.

"Are we arriving in Chang'an so soon? Very well, since the army is passing through Chang'an, let's go and take a look!"

Hearing Lü Bu's words, Liu Bian pondered for a moment and said to Lü Bu.

"By the way, I still don't know who is serving as the Chang'an Magistrate?"

Seeing that Lü Bu was about to turn and leave, Liu Bian suddenly realized that so much time had passed, and he still didn't know who the Chang'an Magistrate was!

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the one serving as the Chang'an Magistrate is Cheng Yu, who was selected from the Recruitment Hall a month ago."

Before Lü Bu could speak, Jia Xu, who was on the side, immediately followed up with an introduction.

"Cheng Yu! So it is he who is serving as the Chang'an Magistrate; no wonder I haven't seen him!"

Hearing this, Liu Bian was also full of surprise. Back then, at the Recruitment Hall, he hadn't seen Cheng Yu, and later, he had asked Lu Zhi, but hadn't seen him either.

He had thought that Cheng Yu had not yet entered official service! He hadn't expected that he had already been arranged to serve as the Chang'an Magistrate.

It really is true that life is full of surprises everywhere!!!

"Listening to Your Majesty's tone, could it be that Your Majesty knows this Cheng Yu?"

Jia Xu and the others like Guo Jia on the side, after hearing Liu Bian's self-talk, asked in surprise.

"Hehe, of course, there is nothing in this world that I do not know!"

Hearing Jia Xu's inquiry, Liu Bian smiled mysteriously at the group and said in an unfathomable manner.

"This..."

"Your Majesty is wise!!!"

The group was silenced by Liu Bian's words, and it was only after a long time that they feigned awe and bowed.

"Hehe, do not think that I am feigning depth; you will know later."

Looking at the fake flattery on their faces, Liu Bian didn't care and said to them with a smile.

"We dare not; we absolutely believe what Your Majesty says!" Hearing Liu Bian's words, the group hurriedly bowed and said.

"Very well, I believe you. Since the Chang'an Magistrate is Cheng Yu, let us go and take a look together!"

Waving his hand slightly at the group, Liu Bian then changed the subject.

Immediately, the group headed toward Chang'an City.

At this time, at the East Gate of Chang'an City, a group of civil and military officials led by Chang'an Magistrate Cheng Yu were all craning their necks and staring at the official road.

"Magistrate Cheng, how much longer do you think it will take for His Majesty to arrive?" After the group had waited for a long time, a middle-aged scholar beside Cheng Yu asked aloud.

"Why, are you impatient? If Clan Head Li does not want to wait, you may return; no one is forcing you."

Seeing that the one who spoke was Li Wei, the head of the Li family, one of the four great families in Chang'an City, expressing his dissatisfaction, Cheng Yu immediately sneered.

Seeing Cheng Yu get angry, Li Wei immediately shrank his head and said awkwardly: "Magistrate Cheng is joking; I am not impatient! I dare not!"

"It is good that you know. If these words were to reach His Majesty's ears today, you know the consequences!"

Cheng Yu said coldly to Li Wei, and there was even a hint of killing intent in his eyes.

"Magistrate, look quickly, is that His Majesty arriving?" At this moment, someone in the crowd surrounding Cheng Yu suddenly said excitedly.

Immediately, everyone's gaze looked toward the end of the road.

They saw that in the distance on the wide road, a group of figures appeared; as the view became clearer, what appeared in everyone's eyes was a troop of mighty and heroic cavalry.

As they got closer, more and more cavalry appeared. Just as everyone was craning their necks in anticipation, a handsome youth dressed in noble and majestic armor came into everyone's view.

And around this youth, there were several figures dressed as martial generals and scholars following him.

Looking at the attire, without introduction, everyone could guess who the person arriving was!

Watching the army reach ten paces in front of them and rein in their horses to a stop, Cheng Yu hurriedly stepped forward, knelt respectfully on the ground, and called out loudly: "Your humble servant, Chang'an Magistrate Cheng Yu, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Seeing Cheng Yu's action, the group following behind also hurriedly knelt down and called out loudly: "We pay respects to Your Majesty!"

Seeing the actions of Cheng Yu and the others, Liu Bian immediately dismounted and walked forward to help Cheng Yu up.

Afterwards, he smiled and said to Cheng Yu: "Zhongde, I have been looking forward to seeing you for a long time; I did not expect that we would meet in this form!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your favor. Sharing Your Majesty's worries is my duty as a subject."

Seeing the joy in Liu Bian's eyes upon seeing him, and the high regard in his tone, Cheng Yu was also overjoyed.

Back then, he had only seen that Liu Bian could topple Dong Zhuo and issue the Recruitment Hall proclamation, thinking that such an emperor shouldn't be too bad.

Therefore, Cheng Yu, who had originally resigned from office and was living in leisure, resolutely went to the Recruitment Hall after hearing the news; he did not want the four-hundred-year foundation of the Han to be destroyed just like that.

He did not want to see the people of the Great Han Empire living such bitter lives.

And judging from Liu Bian's performance during this period, it proved that he had not misjudged the person; Liu Bian's performance greatly exceeded his expectations.

Whether it was the Literary Dao that they scholars cultivated, the Martial Dao that the generals cultivated, or the sweet potatoes that had swept the entire world some time ago, all had deeply shocked Cheng Yu.

The current Cheng Yu was completely and one hundred percent loyal to Liu Bian!

Afterwards, after everyone had introduced themselves, Liu Bian said to Lü Bu and Cao Cao: "You two, go and arrange the army first. The army does not need to enter the city; set up camp outside Chang'an City first, tell the soldiers to rest well, and we will travel well tomorrow!"

Cao Cao and Lü Bu on the side heard this and immediately cupped their fists: "This subordinate obeys the order!"

"By the way, after arranging the army, have a deputy general watch over it, and you two come into the city to find me."

Watching the two about to turn and leave, Liu Bian suddenly called them back and said.

"I obey the edict."

After the two bowed respectfully to Liu Bian, they turned to arrange for the army to set up camp.

Watching the departing army, Liu Bian smiled at Cheng Yu in front of him: "Zhongde, let us enter the city first. This is my first time in the ancient capital of Chang'an; you must introduce it to me well!"