Chapter 3099: Agreement Reached

  However, although Liu Bei entrusted Lu Zhi to plead for him, things were not something that could be accomplished in a day or two, so Liu Bei knew he still had time to complete this task.

  He certainly had a plan, so he didn't rush and instead opened the system interface to exchange some useful items first. Currently, the most important thing is to enhance his own strength and win people's hearts.

  So Liu Bian decided to exchange some martial arts techniques to improve his own strength, and also exchange some money to reward his subordinates. Of course, if he could exchange some useful treasures, that would be even better.

  It wasn't until Liu Bian opened the exchange interface that he discovered his meager contributions and faith were hardly worth mentioning, because any skill required at least 50 points of faith to exchange, and exchanging for contributions required over 500 points.

  The prices of weapons, armor and strange objects are even higher, with any one item costing thousands of merit points or hundreds of faith points. On the other hand, the prices of gold, grain and other everyday items are relatively cheap, with a single merit point able to exchange for a kilogram of gold, several pieces of jewelry, twenty jars of fine wine, and a hundred kilograms of grain.

  Liu Bian let out a sigh, and after selecting for a long time in the skill manual, he finally chose a lightness skill called "Flying on Grass". After mastering it, he could fly over roofs and walls. If he encountered danger, he could use it to escape, which was also his purpose for choosing this skill.

  Spent 500 points of merit, Liu Bian gritted his teeth and exchanged for the lightness skill "Flying on Grass", instantly a meridian appeared in his body, allowing him to circulate true energy to his legs, making him feel as if his body had become lighter.

  Then, Liu Bian spent 50 more points of faith and exchanged a skill called Qian Kun Step. This was an evasive skill that allowed him to dodge enemy attacks by stealthily avoiding danger, then use Grassland Flight to escape quickly.

  The remaining merits and beliefs were not many, and they could not be exchanged for some divine weapons or armor that Liu Bian wanted. So Liu Bian used his merits to exchange some gold, jade, famous wine, and prepared to comfort the soldiers and buy people's hearts.

  As for the more than twenty points of faith, Liu Bian did not exchange them for other things, but kept them instead. He wanted to save up and exchange them for a sharp dagger that could cut through iron like mud, one that could be carried on his body.

  Moreover, Liu Bian also investigated the specific sources of merit and faith, and only then did he learn that as long as one is grateful to oneself in their heart, they will produce 0.01% merit every day. As long as one's loyalty reaches 80% or more, they will produce 0.001% faith every day. Furthermore, if one's loyalty reaches 100%, they can produce 0.1% faith every day. Such a loyal person can be called a dead soldier, that is, someone who is willing to die for oneself.

  "It seems that developing people who are grateful and loyal to me as soon as possible is the top priority, and it's best if they can become die-hard followers, then I will get more faith."

  At once, Liu Bian summoned Qian Mingchun and took out six catties of gold to give him, instructing him to send it to the families of the six Imperial Guards soldiers who had died that night; then he took out another ten taels and told him to distribute them as rewards to all the soldiers from that night, with those who were seriously injured receiving a bit more.

  At the same time, Liu Bei also took out 20 taels of gold and 50 jars of good wine for Huang Zhong, letting him use them to reward those hardworking Youlin Army generals, improve their lives, and boost their morale.

  And the trinkets such as pearl and jade ornaments that were exchanged, Liu Bian gave to the maidservants in the mansion, basically everyone got one, to thank them for their hard work serving him.

  Although Liu Bian exchanged only some ordinary pearls, for these lower-ranking people, they were still treasures. So they had a better impression of the Crown Prince Liu Bian, from their previous awe to their current respect, from superficiality to deep in their hearts. Some even secretly made up their minds to be loyal to Liu Bian in the future.

  Of course, there were also some good wines that Liu Bei left for Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. He knew that these two men were connoisseurs of fine wine, so after drinking the specially prepared fine wine by Liu Bei, they immediately took a liking to what Liu Bei said was palace wine.

  Two days later, Liu Biao observed that Liu Bei's face gradually showed a joyful expression, but Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had some contradictions. At noon, Liu Biao suddenly picked up a cup of wine and respectfully raised it to Liu Bei: "Uncle Emperor, please accept a toast from your younger nephew."

  Liu, Guan and Zhang were shocked at the same time, including Huang Zhong. They usually had meals with Liu Bei together. Although they were unwilling, Liu Bei said it was more lively this way, so they could not disobey and had to accompany him.

  "Your Highness, I don't know what you mean by this, and I'm unworthy of such treatment."

  Liu Bei was shocked in his heart, but on the surface he pretended to know nothing, because he didn't want to expose his identity, otherwise he would definitely be subject to many restrictions.

  "The Emperor's uncle has been deceiving me for a long time. According to the investigation by my people in the Imperial Clan Court, I just found out that General should be the Emperor's uncle." Liu Bian said, taking out a paper with the seal of the Imperial Clan Court on it, which recorded:

  Emperor Xiaojing had fourteen sons. The seventh son was Liu Sheng, the King of Zhongshan. Liu Sheng had a son named Liu Zhen, the Marquis of Lucheng. Liu Zhen had a son named Liu Ang, the Marquis of Pei. Liu Ang had a son named Liu Lu, the Marquis of Zhang. Liu Lu had a son named Liu Lian, the Marquis of Yishui. Liu Lian had a son named Liu Ying, the Marquis of Qinyang. Liu Ying had a son named Liu Jian, the Marquis of Anguo. Liu Jian had a son named Liu Ai, the Marquis of Guangling. Liu Ai had a son named Liu Xian, the Marquis of Jiaoshui. Liu Xian had a son named Liu Shu, the Marquis of Zuyi. Liu Shu had a son named Liu Yi, the Marquis of Qiyang. Liu Yi had a son named Liu Bi, the Marquis of Yuanye. Liu Bi had a son named Liu Da, the Marquis of Yingchuan. Liu Da had a son named Liu Bu, the Marquis of Fengling. Liu Bu had a son named Liu Hui, the Marquis of Jichuan. Liu Hui had a son named Liu Xiong, the Lord of Dongguan in Fan. Liu Xiong had a son named Liu Hong. Liu Hong did not take office. Liu Bei was the son of Liu Hong.

  Liu, Guan, Zhang and Huang looked at the family tree together, while Guan Yu and Zhang Fei knew the situation and remained silent. Huang Zhong was unaware of it and was shocked at this moment. He stood up and saluted Liu Bei, saying:

  "It turns out that General is actually an imperial uncle, I was a bit rude to him in the past."

  Things having come to this, Liu Bei could not help but take over the wine from Liu Bian, looking at him and saying: "Your Highness is so generous, I really can't repay it. Although I am of the same clan as Your Highness, after being separated for hundreds of years, I am no longer a member of the royal family, and I truly feel unworthy of your kindness."

  "Imperial Uncle, please do not decline. In Liu Bian's heart, our bodies all flow with the blood of our great ancestor. As fellow members of the Great Han imperial family, I hope that in the future, Imperial Uncle will be able to instruct me often and restore the grandeur of our Great Han."

  "Since Your Highness has shown such great favor, if Liu Bei were to decline again, he would truly be ungrateful. From now on, I will stay by Your Highness' side and devote my loyalty to you."

  Liu Bei's words were tantamount to agreeing to stay by Liu Bian's side, and thus Liu Bian's goal was finally achieved. When Lu Zhi obtained the position of Anxi County Magistrate for him, he refused to go, and instead had Liu Bian ask Empress He to plead with Emperor Ling to keep him at the Imperial Palace to temporarily guard the imperial son Liu Bian.

  "Temporary quest to detain Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei completed successfully. Reward obtained. Open second temporary quest?"

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