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

The next morning, on Zhangtai Street, Liu Jing, who had left Weiyang Palace, was summoned and scolded by Liu Bang that day.

Some say his policy of marriage alliances was a cowardly one, a policy of selling women for personal gain that will be remembered with infamy for eternity.

He had barely settled into his newly promoted position before losing it again.

His marriage alliance policy was so perfect that it subdued the Xiongnu without bloodshed. Your Majesty thought it was good just two days ago. But now, after only one day, he seems like a completely different person. Did someone speak ill of my policy to Your Majesty?

Liu Jing was completely bewildered at the thought of this possibility; what had he done to deserve this?

He first advised Liu Bang not to underestimate the enemy and advance rashly, but Liu Bang tied him to a pillar for several days.

He offered a plan that would make him famous for all time, but was instead called a spineless coward and a wimp.

He's having such a tough time.

Liu Jing was wondering if he had offended any high-ranking officials or the emperor's favorite ministers recently when he suddenly realized it was getting dark.

No, it wasn't that it got dark; he was put in a sack.

"You brat, how dare you act like this in Chang'an, the capital city!"

"In broad daylight, loudly..."

Before Liu Jing could finish speaking, he felt a powerful fist touch his abdomen.

"Wow."

Liu Jing vomited up everything he had used to fill his stomach.

He felt as if his internal organs had been displaced by that punch. How could someone be so strong? Could it be a humanoid behemoth?

Soon, Liu Jing couldn't think about anything else; the pain was just too much.

Wei Ping tried his best to restrain his strength, afraid of killing Liu Jing in one go.

He's only just started out; he can't be so arrogant.

"Who's there, and what are they doing!"

This location wasn't far from Weiyang Palace, and the Imperial Guards patrolled frequently. They quickly noticed that someone had been covered with a sack.

Those who can walk here are all important officials in the court. If they are beaten here, they will definitely be punished for negligence.

But the guy who did the beating looked so familiar.

"General!"

The lieutenant's squad leader was pleasantly surprised to see Wei Ping.

Wei Ping thought the squad leader looked familiar; he seemed to be one of the people from the school who had first followed him.

"Are you Liu Zi?"

After going through his memories, Wei Ping knew who the person in front of him was.

Wang Hai was called Liu Zi (Sixth Son) because he was the sixth child in his family.

Liu Zi was a squad leader under Wei Ping's command, who had been with his predecessor before Wei Ping transmigrated. The predecessor was a captain who commanded a company, and Liu Zi was one of his squad leaders.

He followed him out of the siege of Baideng and shared some of the credit for saving the emperor. Afterwards, he was the first to scale Yanmen Pass and captured a high-ranking Xiongnu nobleman alive.

After the war, he was promoted to lieutenant and marquis of Dangqu, with a salary of 600 shi (a unit of grain).

As one of the Kyoto Imperial Guards, the Lieutenant held a position comparable to that of a Military Commander in some ordinary armies.

"It is my general."

Liu Zi was very excited to see Wei Ping. He came from a good family in the six prefectures, but his family was just an ordinary one. The county magistrate in his hometown only had a salary of 600 shi (a unit of grain), which was the same as Liu Zi's.

When the reward arrived at their home, the county magistrate personally visited to offer his condolences and showed great respect.

This was all achieved thanks to Wei Ping.

"Clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse; I almost didn't recognize him in his lieutenant's uniform."

Wei Ping tossed the unconscious Liu Jing aside and patted Liu Zi on the shoulder.

"It's all thanks to the general."

"General, what's wrong?"

Liu Zi gestured to the sack next to him with his eyes. From the clothes that were exposed, it was clear that the person was a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

"A spineless coward, a piece of trash who, after winning the war, still wants to send my Han princess to the Xiongnu to beg for peace."

Wei Ping pursed his lips, "It's nothing, just report it truthfully. It's a small matter, let them hit you."

Liu Zi gritted his teeth and looked at his brothers around him.

"Brothers, let's go. We didn't see anything today."

After Liu Zi finished speaking, he turned and left with his men before Wei Ping could say anything more.

Wei Ping watched Liu Zi's departing figure with admiration. He was a grateful person, and Wei Ping thought he could help him out.

As for what happened here, it would definitely reach Liu Bang's ears immediately, and Liu Zi would naturally be fine.

That evening, under Liu Zi's deliberate prompting, Liu Jing slowly woke up without anyone noticing.

Angrily tearing the sacks off his body, Liu Jing was like an enraged bull, his eyes red.

"Who is it?!"

Liu Jing looked around, his anger rising to his head. "What is the lieutenant doing? How could he let a high-ranking official be beaten in the street, and no one has noticed for so long!"

No, this is a street that the lieutenant must patrol. How could no one have spotted him for so long?

Was he the lieutenant's man?

A cold glint flashed in Liu Jing's eyes, and he vowed to tear that person to pieces.

This matter was quickly reported to Liu Bang, but Liu Bang just smiled and felt that Wei Ping was indeed a man of true character, and he trusted him even more.

Who wouldn't like such a powerful warrior who is guileless and indifferent to power?

At the other end of the Jiaofang Palace, Empress Lü summoned Crown Prince Liu Ying.

"Mother Empress."

Liu Ying arrived at Jiaofang Palace and respectfully bowed to Empress Lü.

Empress Lü Zhi looked at her son's obedient appearance with a mixture of relief and disappointment.

How can a weak emperor control his ministers?

"Tomorrow, go to your father and ask him to ask the Marquis of Pingcheng to accept you as his apprentice."

"The Marquis of Pingcheng has rendered meritorious service in saving the emperor, and his ability to lead troops is even greater than that of Han Xin. He has the highest prestige in the army."

"Only by becoming his disciple can your position as crown prince be secure."

Empress Lü sighed inwardly, then called Liu Ying to her side and gave him a detailed instruction.

"Mother Empress."

Liu Ying's awkward and hesitant manner annoyed Lü Zhi.

"Speak your mind. You are the Crown Prince, the future master of this empire."

"Straighten your back and puff out your chest!"

Lü Zhi shouted sternly.

Liu Ying shuddered and swallowed the words she wanted to say.

"Yes, Mother."

Liu Ying said softly.

Lü Zhi: "..."

She planned to have a good talk with Wei Ping under the guise of a formal apprenticeship banquet after Liu Ying became his disciple. Her intentions were twofold: to win him over and to genuinely want Wei Ping to properly train Liu Ying.

To help Liu Ying develop more of a masculine spirit.

Empress Lü Zhi, who had never met Wei Ping, had only heard about his inhuman performance on the battlefield and the rumors circulating in the streets.

In the city, because Wei Ping's battle record was so outrageous, many people promoted him as the reincarnation of the war god Chi You.

He was broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, with a waist three feet wide, arms strong enough to run a horse, three heads and six arms, and a blue face with fangs.

Several Huns would be eaten in one meal.

Empress Lü was also somewhat affected; she had met Xiang Yu and knew that Wei Ping wouldn't really be that exaggerated.

However, his physique and appearance are quite believable.

By following such a warrior, Liu Ying could learn just a few things, enough to secure his position as crown prince.

The same scene unfolded at the Fish and Algae Palace, where Lady Qi and Liu Ruyi were also present.

The difference is that Liu Ruyi is very proactive.

"Since ancient times, famous generals have always loved nothing more than beautiful women, fine horses, and divine weapons. My father once bestowed upon me a Ferghana horse. Mother, please have my uncle collect some beautiful women. I will try to persuade my father to grant me Xiang Yu's Overlord Halberd."

"Wei Ping, that nobody, will surely beg and cry to join my ranks."