Chapter 407: Farewell

These soldiers of the Han Empire, because they practiced martial arts,

plus the fact that at this time, everyone had at least the strength of a third-rate martial general,

the aura they carried seemed even more powerful.

"Did you see that? These are the soldiers of our Han Empire; they are truly majestic!"

At this time, the people who saw this scene also started discussing in low voices.

However, the pride on their faces could not be hidden no matter what.

"This is all thanks to His Majesty. I heard that the soldiers of our Han Empire have all practiced martial arts techniques!"

At this time, someone who knew the news said proudly to the people around him.

"I heard about this too, and this isn't any secret; many people know it now."

Before this person could continue to show off, someone came out to expose him.

What this person said was also correct; Liu Bian had passed down the martial arts techniques for quite a long time now.

Moreover, he didn't forbid people from talking about it, so many people in the world knew about it now.

It was just that the techniques practiced were not taught to outsiders.

However, these were all temporary; after Liu Bian unified the world, he would start passing martial arts to the people of the world.

As an existence that would strive to become an immortal kingdom in the future, it would be a bit embarrassing if the people under his rule had no cultivation.

Just as everyone was still discussing, Liu Bian also rode his Wuzhui horse out of the camp.

The moment they saw Liu Bian, everyone felt as if they were facing a Heavenly Emperor; that majestic posture and rich imperial aura made people want to bow down and worship.

And Liu Bian at this time also saw these countless people; they were standing on both sides, watching the army pass by.

Seeing Liu Bian walk up, immediately, led by Liangzhou officials like Ma Teng, they knelt and saluted him:

"This general Ma Teng pays respects to Your Majesty!"

And the people behind Ma Teng, seeing this scene, also followed Ma Teng and the others' actions, knelt to Liu Bian, and shouted loudly:

"We, the citizens of the Han, pay respects to Your Majesty!"

Seeing this scene, Liu Bian was also a bit helpless; the reason he set off so early was that he was afraid of seeing this scene.

He didn't expect that the people would still come.

Immediately, he said to Ma Teng and the others:

"General Shoucheng, all of you, please rise!"

Subsequently, he looked at the imperial citizens who had come and said to them with full majesty:

"My citizens of the Han Empire, please rise!"

Hearing this, countless people shouted excitedly:

"We, the citizens of the Han Empire, thank Your Majesty!"

After the crowd stood up, they all looked at Liu Bian with burning gazes.

It was Liu Bian who executed Dong Zhuo's rebel party, defeated the Qiang tribe, and even demoted them to slaves to work for them.

It was also Liu Bian who gave them high-yield corn seeds, making their future lives more hopeful.

It was also Liu Bian who gave them identity jade tokens like divine artifacts, so they could communicate with their distant relatives.

Moreover, there was also a storage space of one cubic meter; although the space was not large, for these poor people, it was also a rare divine object.

These had greatly improved their living standards. In their eyes, Liu Bian was sent by heaven to save them.

Looking at these enthusiastic people, Ma Teng also remarked to Liu Bian:

"Your Majesty, the people heard that you were returning to the capital today, so they came here spontaneously!"

After speaking, he also looked at Liu Bian with admiration.

To be honest, even he had never seen such a scene.

You must know that this was organized spontaneously by the people; the government had not spread any news.

From this, one could see how much Liu Bian had won the hearts of the people.

Following such a monarch was the best destination for them as ministers.

Liu Bian nodded to Ma Teng first and looked at the people gathered on both sides of the road.

He took a deep breath, operated the innate true Qi in his dantian, and said to them:

"I, after fifty days, have finally cleared out the rebel party of Dong Zhuo and others who harmed Liangzhou."

"During this time, Han Sui of Jincheng wanted to unite with the Qiang tribe to invade our Liangzhou."

"Later, he was slaughtered by General Fubo Ma Teng."

"And those Qiang soldiers have already been slaughtered."

"As for those Qiang people, I, considering that heaven has the virtue of cherishing life, spared their lives, demoted them to slaves, and after they work for our Han for ten years, they can become third-class citizens of our Han."

"Therefore, all citizens of the Han, do not worry that after I leave, anyone will dare to offend our Liangzhou."

"Because our Han General Fubo has the ability and the strength to protect everyone!"

After hearing Liu Bian's words, countless people were moved.

"We, the citizens of the Han Empire, thank Your Majesty!"

"After I leave, you must cooperate well with General Ma Teng and others to develop Liangzhou well."

"I hope that when I come to Liangzhou next time, I will see a prosperous Liangzhou."

"Does everyone have confidence!"

Liu Bian's words stirred up everyone's emotions.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Seeing this, Liu Bian nodded with satisfaction.

"Good, then I look forward to your development!"

"If there is nothing else, everyone go back and get busy!"

After speaking with everyone, Liu Bian wanted to set off and said to them immediately.

"We respectfully send off Your Majesty!"

Although they were a bit reluctant, the crowd still gave way to the middle road.

They said respectfully to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian looked at Ma Teng one last time, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

Then he exhorted him earnestly:

"General Shoucheng, I entrust Liangzhou to you. I hope you can live up to the trust!"

Hearing this, Ma Teng immediately bowed and saluted him with a solemn face, and guaranteed with an impassioned voice:

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. With this general guarding Liangzhou, if anyone dares to offend our Han territory, this general will surely make them never return!"

After speaking, he bowed and saluted again, his gaze firm and resolute.

Immediately after, Ma Teng straightened his body, his eyes sharp as a knife, and said with a cold tone:

"If anyone wants to have designs on Liangzhou, they must step over my dead body! Otherwise, no one can move our Liangzhou in the slightest!"

This sentence was said decisively, making everyone present feel his determination and courage.

Liu Bian nodded slightly, looking at Ma Teng with a smile, a flash of appreciation in his eyes.

He knew he hadn't chosen the wrong person; Ma Teng would surely guard this land with his life.

This was also the reason why he didn't hesitate to bestow the title of General Fubo upon him.

In the original history, Ma Teng had also always been loyal to the Han.

It was just that the Han had failed him, and he finally died at the hands of Cao Cao.

After looking at the people of Liangzhou one last time, Liu Bian said loudly to the army behind him:

"Set off!"

After speaking, he walked out first.

And Guo Jia, Lü Bu, and others behind him also immediately followed Liu Bian's footsteps.

"Father, goodbye, your son will communicate with you often!"

At this time, Ma Chao, who was returning to Luoyang with Liu Bian, said solemnly to Ma Teng. ===== CHAPTER 408 =====