Chapter 131

"Kebineng has fled toward the Great Green Mountain and the Ma City area, only to be defeated again by Yan Gang, and is now on the run once more!"

Liu Bei nodded with satisfaction.

"Zhao Zilong is indeed brave and skilled in battle!"

This time, Zhao Yun led the army independently and performed excellently. He was not only extraordinary in martial arts but also diligent and eager to learn; even Lu Zhi praised Zhao Yun for his aptitude and hard work!

Liu Bei stood up tall.

"Everyone, Hao Zhao has also achieved great merit at Hu Pass, blocking the siege by Yan Zhang Liang and Gao Gan. Our army has been victorious on all five fronts. Once Zhang Wenyuan and Zhao Zilong return with the troops, we shall discuss the rewards for their merits!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

Before Zhao Yun and Zhang Zhang Liao had even returned, Liu Bei welcomed a new little life.

Cai Yan had given birth to a big, chubby boy for Liu Bei.

"You have worked hard, my dear."

Liu Bei helped Cai Yan wipe away her sweat.

"Brother-in-law, the baby looks just like you. His ears are a bit big, and he has thick brows and large eyes."

Zhen Mi looked at the baby with a face full of doting affection!

Liu Bei held the child, feeling a sense of blood connection.

"This is my first child in this world."

"Brother-in-law, give the child a name."

Liu Bei thought for a long while.

"Let's call him Liu Xia."

Hua Hua Mulan and Bai Yuekui exchanged a glance; the Captain had chosen a good name.

"We came from the Xia Kingdom, so the first child is called Liu Xia!"

Hua Hua Mulan looked at the child, then at Liu Bei, her heart touched.

The livestream chat also became active.

"Throwing flowers! Congratulations to the Big-Eared Thief for having his first son."

"Wuwuwu, even though the Big-Eared Thief is a scumbag, I still can't help but cry seeing him have a child."

"He hasn't had it easy either, fighting for our Xia Kingdom. Now he finally has a child."

"Hua Hua Mulan and Bai Yuekui must be touched too. They might as well just give in to the Big-Eared Thief."

Cai Yong also ran over to see his grandson and was overjoyed!

[Ding! Liu Bei, you defeated Dong Zhuo with fewer troops, shaking the world. Reward: Lifespan +10 years, Physical Fitness +3, Hearing and Eyesight enhanced!]

The system's voice rang out in Liu Bei's mind.

Hua Hua Mulan and Bai Yuekui glanced at Liu Bei; clearly, they had received corresponding rewards as well.

At the same time, the Xia Kingdom also received a reward.

[Liu Bei performed outstandingly. Reward: Xia Kingdom's marine product output doubled, Xia Kingdom's physique +2, mineral resources across the territory +50%.]

Many people were moved that day.

That evening,

Diao Chan rested her head on Liu Bei's arm and said coquettishly,

"My lord, Sister Cai already has a child, and I... wuwuwu."

Liu Bei smelled the fragrance of Diao Chan's hair, his hand holding the soft and cute Diao Chan.

"Then we shall work harder."

Diao Chan pouted, her little face flushed red.

"I have already been working very hard."

Liu Bei laughed heartily.

"Whether you've worked hard enough, go ask Lady Zou and you'll know! Or you can ask me."

Diao Chan? Could it be that she needs to seek advice from Lady Zou or her husband?

In less than ten days,

Lady Gan also gave birth to a son. After much thought, Liu Bei decided to name him Liu An.

A few days later,

Liu Bei held a grand awards ceremony outside Jinyang City.

"Xu Xiu, for beheading three Xiliang soldiers and capturing two, is awarded twenty mu of fertile land, thirty thousand coins, seven head of cattle and sheep, and one Xiongnu and one Western Xianbei woman each!"

One name after another was read out.

Those who had performed the greatest meritorious service were awarded prizes by Liu Bei in person!

The others were awarded by Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Ju Shou, Guo Jia, and others.

Young generals like Guanqiu Sun Jian and Guo Huai also received many rewards.

The entire Bingzhou was in a fervor,

especially the newly arrived commoners.

"I never expected that following Lord Liu Xuande into battle would bring such generous rewards!"

"I heard the pay and provisions are also very generous!"

"I want to join the army too, not for the pay, but to earn merit by killing the enemy so my family can have a few more women to help with the work!"

"Lord Liu Xuande is victorious in every battle; we must follow closely in his footsteps."

Faced with the surging tide of enlistment,

Liu Bei announced on the spot that he would expand the army by ten thousand, but they would have to pass a selection process. The number of people signing up was massive.

For those not selected for the time being, Liu Bei had them participate in collective training during the agricultural off-season, striving to be selected next time.

Lu Zhi greatly praised Liu Bei for this; in the future, the source of soldiers would be endless, and they could even organize militia on short notice.

For veteran soldiers who were injured in battle and could no longer participate in high-intensity combat,

Liu Bei organized them and relocated them to the Hetao Plain, allocating them several Hu Ren women, fertile land, and pastures, allowing them to take root there.

This not only increased the number of Han commoners in the Hetao Plain but also motivated the soldiers, as they now had a good place to go after retirement.

Liu Bei had one requirement: they must have many children. Whether they could control the Hetao Plain in the long term ultimately depended on the population.

The soldiers accepted gladly!

In Changancheng,

Dong Zhuo was furious.

"That shameless big-eared thief!"

Li Ru's eyelids also twitched.

"My lord, this Liu Bei is indeed shameless. After luckily defeating us this time, he actually dares to come and ask for an official title!"

Dong Zhuo felt bitter inside. Indeed, he had recently been drowning his sorrows in alcohol and being comforted by beauties, and only then had his mood improved slightly.

Unexpectedly,

this big-eared thief had come again!

Liu Bei had won a battle, but he had fought against him!

How could he have the nerve!

"Liu Bei is requesting titles of General of the Household and Captain for Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and others..."

"Guan Yu, Ju Shou, and others are requesting the title of Inspector of Bingzhou for Liu Bei? They are endorsing each other? Shameless!"

Li Ru cupped his hands.

"My lord, these are all empty titles. We might as well grant them to him. We can even appoint Guan Yu as the Administrator of Henei to let him go fight Ding Yuan Shao!"

Dong Zhuo's eyes lit up.

"Good, let's do that!"