The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

Name: Zhao Feng

Age: 22

[Fortune: Half Red]

[Destiny: Loyal, brave, and virtuous; achieves twice the results with half the effort; enjoys a long life.]

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"Is it a fate with significant flaws?"

Liu Hong frowned as he looked at Zhao Feng's condition after the imperial decree.

Previously, Bo Cai had been granted the title, and his fortune had only reached the level of True Red, costing him only 500,000 fortune points.

Zhao Feng has already spent a full 700,000 luck points, but he hasn't even reached the red line of luck yet.

Of course, it is also possible that it is related to the initial luck of the two people.

After all, Bo Cai's initial luck was only half red, a level that could only be reached after Zhao Feng bestowed it. This shows that the greater the gap between lucks, the more luck is needed to compensate for it.

Liu Hong nodded slightly, having considered everything in his mind. He then glanced at the situation in the distance around Liu Garden to make sure everything was in order before leaving.

Now, Liu Garden is well-managed. Liu Yuanqi manages the internal affairs, Liu Zongran is in charge of military affairs, and Zhao Yun is responsible for maintaining order. Even without his master's concern, it can function normally.

It even has a great ability to withstand risks.

What is visible to the naked eye is that, with Zhao Feng's return, the able-bodied men from the Changshan Zhen Ding Zhao clan are still arriving one after another.

On this day, another group of nearly fifty able-bodied men arrived at Liu Garden.

Also present at Liu Garden was a prominent figure from the Changshan Zhen Ding Zhao clan.

"Old Zhao, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing this elderly elder, not only Zhao Feng, but also Zhao Yun and all the other juniors rushed forward to pay their respects.

The Han Dynasty governed the country based on filial piety.

The more this is the case, the more the clansmen's respect for their elders fills their hearts.

This is the proper way to govern the country and bring peace to the people. The subjects under your rule will naturally follow the rules and regulations more closely. This is the way to govern the country and bring peace to the people.

The principle of "what the superiors do, the inferiors follow" has never changed.

"I never imagined that my Zhao clan of Changshan Zhen Ding would have two such outstanding talents as Zishan and Zilong, one a scholar and the other a warrior. In the past, the clan has wronged you both."

Old Zhao stroked his gray beard and sighed.

He was the head of the Zhao family of Changshan Zhending, and his status was roughly the same as Liu Hong's when he was in Zhuo County.

"Old Zhao, you flatter us. My brother and I will never forget the kindness our family has shown us."

Zhao Feng immediately bowed and answered, and Zhao Yun nodded in agreement.

Old Zhao nodded slowly, his gaze sweeping over Liu Yuan before him. His eyes narrowed slightly, his face calm, but his heart was already filled with shock.

This mere Liu Garden.

Although it may seem to occupy only a dozen acres, in the eyes of Zhao Weng, the person in charge, it is full of traces of huge expenditures.

Especially the armory, with its neatly arranged swords, spears, and halberds, as well as the soldiers' daily meals and the monthly salaries they were told about, this Liu Garden alone was probably equivalent to the entire wealth of the Zhao family of Zhending.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg of the Liu family of Zhuojun, or even just the surface of Liu Garden.

For a moment, Old Zhao felt incredibly conflicted, feeling both envy and inferiority.

Although the names of Han imperial relatives are already complicated, they are still recognized by the gentry today, and their actions will be twice as effective with half the effort.

With this in mind, Zhao Weng put aside his previous plans and told Zhao Feng directly the purpose of his trip.

Gradually, Zhao Feng's eyes also filled with shock.

But upon closer reflection, it seems that all of this is as it should be.

The more one understands the power of the Liu family of Zhuojun, the more one feels one's own insignificance.

Even among the soldiers in the army, the Liu family's fighting strength is probably among the best, and the entire Liu clan of Zhuojun is extremely united.

The ambition to rise from a prominent position in a prefecture to a powerful position in a province was shared by everyone in the clan, including their retainers, servants, and maids. They all seemed to think that this was something that was just around the corner and would surely be achieved in the future.

This demonstrates the formidable strength of the Liu family of Zhuojun, a force to be reckoned with.

After a discussion, Zhao Feng was overjoyed and immediately made the decision: "Please rest assured, Elder Zhao. Lord Liu is a man who makes good use of people and has keen insight; he is certainly not a short-sighted person."

"This matter will surely succeed."

Afterwards, Zhao Feng ordered Zhao Yun to take good care of Liu Garden, while he went back to the Liu family mansion to find Liu Hong.

Seeing how concerned the two were about the Liu family's affairs, Old Man Zhao was surprised, but at the same time, he felt a surge of emotion.

"This Liu Gong is no ordinary man. He has won over the hearts of Zishan and Zilong so easily. I think the Zhao family of Changshan Zhending has made the right bet this time."

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"My lord, my lord."

In the front hall of the Liu family home, amidst urgent calls, Liu Hong arrived from the back courtyard.

Seeing Zhao Feng standing before him, anxious and worried as if his eyebrows were on fire, Liu Hong chuckled and stepped forward, teasingly asking, "Has something happened at Liu Garden? It's making you so anxious, Zishan!"

Zhao Feng was by nature unable to keep secrets, and since he was now in a position to facilitate an alliance between the two families, which would greatly benefit him, he didn't keep them in suspense and went straight to the point: "My lord! The Zhao family of Changshan Zhen Ding has come from afar today with their clansmen, wishing to serve under your command and to establish a close family relationship between our two families."

"What does my lord think? Would you be willing to accept him?"

Zhao Feng spoke earnestly, his eyes fixed intently on Liu Hong.

Liu Hong was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Originally, it was already quite remarkable that Zhao Feng alone could lead the able-bodied members of his clan to come and join the Liu family. However, they never expected that the other party would actually bring his entire clan here.

This was a truly huge surprise for him.

It should be understood that even among the gentry, there could be mutual protection, and cooperation was subject to hierarchical distinctions.

The tradition of large clans protecting small clans and small clans serving the large clans has continued from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the present day.

Just like the Mi family of Xuzhou who relied on Liu Bei in history, this can be considered a typical example.

Even today, the Liu family of Zhuojun can also incorporate the Zhao family of Changshan Zhending into their vassalage.

As their family's power grew, they also gained a brand new ally.

In this way, not only can their power be further expanded, but with this vassal relationship, the things they can do in the future can also increase on the original basis.

This is completely different from the previous relationship with the Cui family of Qinghe, where they were on equal footing. The two sides are now completely opposite, one on top and the other on the bottom.

"Zishan, you have once again made a great contribution."

When Liu Hong came to his senses, he looked at Zhao Feng with even greater respect.

He truly lives up to his reputation as Zhao Yun's elder brother. His future potential may be limited, but he is worthy of the name of the Zhao family of Changshan Zhen Ding.

Overwhelmed by Liu Hong's praise, Zhao Feng's heart pounded, his face flushed, and he became even more excited.

If Zhao Weng were to come again and the two sides were to meet formally, from then on, the two families would share both prosperity and adversity.

This is a tremendous boon for Zhao Feng and the Changshan Zhen Ding Zhao clan behind him.