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

"A minor official from the Zhuojun government office pays his respects to Lord Liu!"

The main gate of the private school.

Jian Yong had been leaning to one side, but as Liu Hong arrived, he immediately straightened up, his face showing respect, and dared not act recklessly.

During his time at the Liu family's private school, Liu Hong personally trained him.

However, because he was noticed by Liu Wen, the governor of Zhuojun, and recommended as a candidate for officialdom, he was able to correct most of his bad habit of disregarding decorum.

It hasn't been eradicated!

Today, it has become comparable to Zhuojun.

They were specifically responsible for auditing and statistics within the government office, and their duties involved money, grain, and taxation, making it an important position.

"He should now be called the Marquis of Weining!"

Jian Yong smiled and said.

Since they were acquaintances, there was no need for formalities. Liu Hong stepped forward, grabbed him, and pulled him away in just a moment.

"Why is that, my lord?"

"Your Excellency, I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong!"

"Lord Liu... have mercy!"

After a few words, Jian Yong's unconventional nature was revealed.

It seems that even though he has become a figure comparable to Cao Cao in the present day, he is still the same child from Zhuo County who fled in terror when faced with Liu Hong.

The two exchanged a few words in jest.

However, this scene was witnessed by many people outside the private school, who immediately began to discuss it excitedly.

"That man just now was Jian Yong, one of the three talents of Zhuo County. I saw him again in a year or two; he's now an official in the prefecture, and his future is limitless."

"That must be it! Looking back, he was just a poor boy, but today he has risen to prominence. The Liu family's private school deserves all the credit!"

"If my son could have even a fraction of Jian Yong's abilities, he would be blessed with good fortune for three lifetimes."

……

"The list of students admitted to the private school is out."

Not long after Liu Hong led Jian Yong inside, Liu Zongran shouted loudly while holding the list, and then began to paste it on the vermilion walls of the private school.

The bustling crowd pushed through.

All eyes stopped on it.

"My son's name is on it, hahaha!!! Thank God, my son has entered the Liu family private school, his future is bright."

"My son is here too! Our ancestors are protecting us!"

"Next time, my son will definitely do it too. Zihan, you're no worse than anyone else, you just might not be so lucky..."

"..."

"Yun Chang, you've hit the target!"

Guan Yi excitedly hugged the young Guan Yu, overjoyed. Then, with an air of arrogance, he looked down at the crowd with a gaze that seemed to look down on the world. "This Liu family private school is indeed discerning. As rumored, it can recognize the talents of the world. Its reputation is well-deserved."

While speaking, he didn't notice his child, and Guan Yu was relieved at this moment.

Just as the results were about to be announced, even the future Loyal and Martial Saint Guan Yu couldn't help but feel anxious and apprehensive. Fortunately, everything turned out to be the best arrangement.

"Brother Zhang, your home..."

Suddenly, Guan Yi's eyes met his, and he saw his best friend whom he had met a few days ago and who had become fast friends with him. The smug smile on his face suddenly froze.

I was afraid that the other party would misunderstand.

If one's own child attends the Liu family's private school, while the other family's child does not...

Ugh!

But what could they do when their own Guan Yu was such an outstanding young man?

Is it wrong to be excellent?

Guan Yi was helpless about this.

However, the next moment!

A loud, booming laugh also rang out.

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

"Brother Guan, congratulations to you too!"

"My son Yide also passed the exam, and he was also on the first-class list. There were no tuition fees, no miscellaneous fees, and no other expenses. He went straight into the Junior Elite Class. If he could rank at the top every month, he would receive extra money as a reward. He could even start working in the county government early, laying a solid foundation for his future recommendation as a filial and incorruptible official."

"In my Zhuo County, there is this Liu Family Private School, and there is also Master Liu..."

"This is truly a blessing for us all! Hahahaha!!!!"

……

The so-called "Three Talents of Zhuo County" refers to Jian Yong, Liu Bei, and Xu Shu.

This was the result of the Liu family creating a name and building momentum for him.

This was also an attempt to increase the probability of "recommending filial and incorrupt officials," and the effect was unusually good. Not only Jian Yong, but also the other two people succeeded.

However, at present only Jian Yong has entered officialdom and embarked on a career in government. The other two are waiting for the day when the Liu family of Zhuo County will rise to power and establish their own dominance.

And right now!

Although he was based in Zhuo County, his name was already on the Zhuo Prefecture government office, where he was building up his seniority. He only needed to go there on important days to increase his chances of getting a more important position in the future.

Main Quest: Imperial Authority

[Mission Objective: Start with a county, then a prefecture, then a province, then several provinces, eventually encompassing all nine provinces, and unify them with a divine artifact!]

[Mission Progress: One County (Completed)]

[Current Stage: One Prefecture (In Progress)]

[Progress Stage: Appointed as Inspector, now Marquis of Weining]

[Based on testing, the following stage rewards are hereby awarded: Daily Luck +10000, Daily Money +10000, Additional Rewards: Talent: Kingly Aura, Physique: Overlord's Lifting Capacity]

Another mission accomplished!

You'll also get an extra 10,000 coins and 10,000 luck points every day.

Moreover, the extra rewards are incredibly generous.

Isn't the talent of "kingly aura" just a weakened version of another Han Dynasty succubus?

There's also the physique of a super-strong man who can lift a tripod.

Liu Hong's ability to be recommended as a filial and incorruptible official is enough to prove his excellence. He is capable in both literature and martial arts, but compared with truly top talents, it can be said that he is neither good at literature nor martial arts!

In terms of writing, Liu Hong has always gained insights and made considerable progress.

And now...

In terms of martial arts, this has also been completed!

If it weren't for his lack of combat skills, Liu Hong might not have been afraid to fight even the future "Lu Bu among men".

This is the end.

All system tasks related to Zhuoxian County can be considered complete.

From a difficult beginning with a small, insignificant place to now having an entire county under his control and gaining full recognition from the system, Liu Hong feels a great sense of accomplishment.

But just then, the system voice sounded again.

"Ding!"

"The [County-level] authority stage missions are complete; the [Prefecture-level] missions are now open!"

[Rank: One Claw - Two Claws!]

[National Treasury Expenditure: One million in air transport and one million in silver]

[Imperial Guards: 3,000]

[Important Minister: Twelve Humerus Bones]

[Taking Concubines: Since there is already an Empress, there will be two more Concubines]

[Friendly reminder: Counties vary in strength, and the same applies to prefectures. The better you complete the main storyline missions, the richer the extra rewards and the more comprehensive the authority you gain.]

"New authority?"

Even with Liu Hong's temperament as the head of a family and clan, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

Just because—

Power is far too important!

The two powers he had always held, the ability to observe the qi (vital energy) and the imperial decree, had been of extraordinary help to him.

The former can almost be described as half a mind-reading ability; while the latter can be described as defying fate and soaring to the heavens in one day.

The more authority one has, the more comprehensive one's power.

no doubt!

For Liu Hong, and indeed for the entire Liu family of Zhuo County, there were many benefits and immeasurable advantages.

"Since that's the case..."

"The land of Zhuojun, and the entire Youzhou..."

"Governor Liu Yu, we are both members of the Han imperial family. If you can go, so can I!"

At this moment, Liu Hong was full of ambition.