A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"Han Xin did have a bad temper, but that's just his personality. He thinks he's the most important person in the world, and he's the third most important person in the world."

"No, now it's Wei Ping, the third brother, and his fourth brother."

"I originally thought that he didn't care about me as the emperor, but last time I realized that he looked down on everyone in the world as an equal."

"Zoyasu is extremely loyal and brave; do not say things that are detrimental to unity."

Liu Bang gave his instructions.

Empress Lü nodded and said yes. She knew that her words had penetrated deep into Liu Bang's heart.

Liu Bang would never allow these people to threaten Liu Ying's position.

After Han Xin led his troops back to the capital, he was only granted an additional thousand households as his fief. Lü Tai, on the other hand, was enfeoffed as a marquis for his merits and was granted the title of Marquis of Li, with a fief of 3000 households.

The beginning of the twelfth year of the Han Dynasty, which was also the last year of Liu Bang's reign in history.

Liu Bang decided to make all the necessary arrangements for his passing.

On this day, he suddenly summoned Wei Ping to the palace.

"Zi'an, you've arrived."

Upon hearing footsteps, Liu Bang slowly opened his eyes and looked at the main hall of Weiyang Palace.

Through the pale purple incense, Wei Ping looked at the withered old man, Liu Bang, the first emperor of the Han Dynasty, the succubus.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wei Ping responded.

"I spent the first half of my life in a daze, working as a petty hoodlum in Pei County."

"Once, when I was serving in Xianyang, I saw the First Emperor's imperial carriage. It was magnificent and domineering."

"I said then, 'Alas, this is what a true man should be like!'"

"Later, when the world was in chaos at the end of the Qin Dynasty, I saw that the people were suffering terribly, so I responded to Chen Sheng's uprising and led the young men of Pei County to raise an army."

"During the uprising, I was the first to enter Guanzhong, accepted the surrender of Prince Ziying of Qin, and was enfeoffed as the King of Han."

"After that, I prepared troops and horses in Hanzhong, successively pacified the various princes, and then defeated Xiang Yu in the Battle of Haixia, thus unifying the world."

"Are you saying that my desire to become emperor arose from the moment I saw the First Emperor's carriage in Xianyang?"

"Perhaps."

Liu Bang's voice was full of vicissitudes and a sense of story.

"But even I thought it was a ridiculous idea at the time, completely impractical."

"But later, step by step, I actually became the King of Han, and had great talents like Zhang Liang, Xiao He and Han Xin following me."

"Perhaps I really can become emperor?"

"Before that, I always thought that I would be content to become a king, to bring glory to my ancestors, to make my father look at me with more respect, and to make the Liu family genealogy start from me."

"Zi'an, why do you think I'm able to possess this vast empire?"

Wei Ping listened carefully, but did not rush to answer Liu Bang's question.

What is it?

Was it because he had Xiao He, Zhang Liang, and Han Xin under his command?

Yes, but not entirely.

"Because it is Your Majesty."

"You once said, 'In strategizing within the tent and winning battles a thousand miles away, I am inferior to Zhang Liang; in governing the state, pacifying the people, providing supplies, and ensuring uninterrupted supply lines, I am inferior to Xiao He; in commanding an army of a million, winning every battle and capturing every city, I am inferior to Han Xin.' These three are all outstanding individuals, and my ability to employ them is why I was able to conquer the world."

"But I believe this is all superficial."

"The key lies in why these three are willing to serve Your Majesty."

"In my opinion, Your Majesty has gained the empire for three reasons."

"The first is destiny, which is the core and most important of the three points. As the saying goes, when the time is right, heaven and earth lend their strength; when fortune turns, even heroes are powerless. Your Majesty has been able to encounter so many renowned ministers and generals, and has fought countless battles, narrowly escaping death. If it weren't for destiny, how could things have turned out this way?!"

"Secondly, it is his charm. His Majesty possesses an extraordinary charm that has won over the virtuous ministers and generals who have brought the Mandate of Heaven to his side, making them completely devoted to him."

"Thirdly, it is about ability. He is good at using people, placing the right people in the right positions, knowing people well and assigning them to suitable roles, and being clear about rewards and punishments. More importantly, although His Majesty has many shortcomings, he is open to advice and listens to good suggestions."

"It's normal for an ordinary person from the bottom of society to be unable to resist the temptation of countless beauties and treasures he has never seen or even imagined before, even if he is an ordinary person from the bottom of society. But it is extremely difficult for him to break free from the advice of his subordinates."

Wei Ping's understanding differed from that of others in later generations; he genuinely believed that the Han Dynasty possessed a certain mystical quality.

Liu Bang, a petty hoodlum, was able to sweep across the land; Liu Xiu was able to summon a meteorite; Liu Bei was able to rise from a humble weaver and mat seller to become emperor in Western Shu. If it weren't for Sun Quan stabbing them in the back and severing the 400-year reign of the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty would probably have lasted for generations.

For example, if I win the top prize in the Double Color Ball lottery three times in a row, will you follow suit the fourth time?

Even Li Shimin and Genghis Khan, who wanted to become emperors, had to first check their family genealogies to find evidence that their ancestors had intermarried with the Liu family, and then change their names to Liu before conquering the world.

"Destiny?"

Liu Bang chuckled softly. "You believe in this too?"

He believes that human will can overcome nature, and that everything must be achieved through one's own hard work.

Wei Ping pondered the gourd in his mind for a moment, then smiled without saying a word.

Is there anyone in this world who knows better than him whether luck exists?

There is indeed a Juejuezi.

It involves not only personal fortune, but also the fate of the nation and the people.

"Zi'an, if there truly is a destiny, then what does Heaven want you to do with the unparalleled martial prowess bestowed upon you?"

Liu Bang said this in a joking tone, but his expression showed no sign of joking.

An imperial aura emanated from Liu Bang, an aura of supreme authority, a sense of dominance that declared that all under heaven belonged to the emperor and that all within the realm were subjects of the Han dynasty.

Under such pressure, no one could speak against their conscience.

Wei Ping looked at Liu Bang like this and smiled.

This is the kind of imposing presence that only Emperor Gaozu of Han possessed.

Wei Ping reached out, took out a handful of seeds, and placed them in front of Liu Bang.

Liu Bang looked at Wei Ping with a puzzled expression. What did Wei Ping mean by this?

"In my opinion, God sent me into this world for His own sake."

"Good seed".

"Currently, the yield per mu in Dahan is two and a half shi."

One shi in the Han Dynasty was roughly equivalent to 27 jin in modern terms.

However, a mu of land in the Han Dynasty was only seven-tenths of what it is today.

Modern wheat yields are generally over 1000 jin per mu.

Seven-tenths is over 700 jin (350 kg).

A difference of nearly a hundred times.

"The seeds I have can yield 4 shi per mu."

This is a new product that Wei Ping has been continuously consuming clan resources to accelerate during this period.

4 stones!

Liu Bang stood up from the soft couch in shock.

"Zi'an, you're not lying to me?"

As the emperor, Liu Bang had seen all sorts of treasures.

I've never seen this treasure before.

Liu Bang cautiously extended his hand, then suddenly withdrew it.

He wiped the dragon robe clean, making sure there wasn't a speck of dirt on it, before finally taking the seeds from Wei Ping's hands.

"Your subject dares not deceive Your Majesty."

"I have a few acres of land in my residence; Your Majesty can see them for yourself."

Wei Ping chuckled.

"If combined with the Shirota method invented by me, the yield can be increased by another koku."

"This martial prowess may simply be to ensure my safety in cultivating this seed."

"We can add more!"

Liu Bang said impatiently, "Tell me quickly."

"Let's go, let's go to your residence, we can talk as we walk."