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

"Jian Yong is quite something, he's already become the top official in the prefecture! Yuanzhi, why don't we both come over and bow to him as 'Sir'?"

A corner of the private school.

Liu Bei, pulling Xu Shu along, bowed respectfully to his future superior.

Jian Yong rarely sat upright; he stood ramrod straight.

Dressed in a blue shirt and trousers, he certainly looked quite deserving of the title.

Seeing Liu Bei and his close friend Xu Shu act this way, Jian Yong naturally smiled and patted them on the shoulder, behaving like a superior.

"Young people, work hard, and one day you may be able to sit in my position."

Jian Yong smiled knowingly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei was furious and beckoned Yuanzhi to come forward.

So the three of them started playfully fighting.

A series of coughs suddenly broke out, and a person walked out from the inner hall.

This man had a dignified appearance, with prominent eyebrows and sharp brow peaks, clearly indicating that he was a man of action and ruthlessness.

The moment his figure appeared, the three young men who had been making a ruckus stopped immediately. Even Jian Yong, who now held an official position, dared not act recklessly in front of this person.

The man approached them, and Jian Yong bowed first: "Student Jian Yong greets teacher."

Liu Bei and Xu Shu bowed in unison.

"Student Liu Bei greets his teacher."

"Student Xu Shu greets you, sir."

……

Compared to Cui Yan, the teacher in this private school, their knowledge and skills were far inferior.

Of the three, Jian Yong knew the most about the situation.

Although Cui Yan was not as influential as Lu Zhi of Zhuo County, who was a great Confucian scholar and a member of a prominent family, his true talent was by no means ordinary and was almost universally acknowledged within the aristocratic community.

Cui Yan was most skilled in military strategy, which was why Liu Hong sought him out.

After all, Zheng Xuan had many followers, but Cui Yan was the most outstanding. He was the most useful and cost-effective in the chaotic Han Dynasty that followed.

"Stop fooling around. Today, all the students of the private school are entering the hall, and their elders will also be here. Don't let others laugh at you."

Cui Yan was a rigid person. When he came to correct him, even when facing his top students, he would only offer a few comments before turning around and leaving.

Liu Bei and his two companions had grown accustomed to Cui Yan's mannerisms.

After he left, the three of them began to discuss the matter.

"Yuanzhi, are there any outstanding talents among those studying at the private school this time?"

Xu Shu had just returned from outside the private school and had seen the list posted in front of the vermilion gate. "There are three people on the list: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and the son of the county magistrate."

"What are the characteristics of these three individuals?"

Jian Yong then asked.

Compared to Liu Bei and Xu Shu, who were both renowned but had not yet entered officialdom, this was a stark contrast.

Now that Jian Yong has taken the lead, as the top student in the Liu family private school and one of the three talents of Zhuo County, he is bound to run around for the entire Liu family and his own family.

This was the mission he naturally acquired after joining the Liu family's private school.

As Xu Shu was pondering, Liu Bei interrupted him, chuckled, and said directly, "Sir, there must be your comments in your study, which are far more accurate than our methods of judging people."

"Xuan De is wonderful."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yong's eyes lit up slightly, and he then urged the other party to lead their team to the teacher's study to find out what was going on.

"What, Xuande, you're not afraid?"

Jian Yong used a provocation tactic.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei immediately let out a cold laugh: "How could I dare? I am the future leader of a hundred thousand knights-errant. Yuanzhi, don't you agree?"

Xu Shu awkwardly chuckled, refusing to answer.

This matter can be considered a big deal or a small deal.

If you don't get caught, it's just a false alarm, but if you do get caught, you'll definitely get a beating.

Thinking of this, Xu Shu couldn't help but touch his slightly upturned buttocks.

……

At the training ground, Liu Hong was wielding a variety of weapons.

He still possesses some martial arts skills.

Now, bearing the banner of the Overlord, possessing divine strength, and with his disciplined fighting style, even with insufficient experience, his battlefield prowess should be considered top-notch.

When they have more experience in the future, they will be able to be called top-notch.

The sword is the gentleman among weapons, but even a gentleman can have the power to kill.

Liu Hong held a sharp sword, its cold light flashing in the air. From a distance, coupled with his regal air and splendid attire, he truly presented a majestic and awe-inspiring sight.

"What does my sister think of my husband? He's become even more dashing in just a few days."

Wu, a woman of plump figure, with her long sleeves concealing her graceful figure, strolled to the long corridor around her, accompanied by a beautiful woman of similar age.

"In this Zhuo County, Lord Liu can truly be called a hero. Not only is he enfeoffed as the Marquis of Weining, but he also possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, making him one in a million, with few able to compare with him."

Xu was dignified and proper. Although the fabric she wore was of poor quality, it was still of medium quality. It was embroidered with some floral and cloud patterns and looked like a light white color. She looked like a loyal and unparalleled person with extremely strong will.

Even though her features weren't those of a woman, she exuded a heroic spirit that was no less than that of a man.

Although he had never learned martial arts, his character was so outstanding that even the teacher, Cui Yan, praised his fierce spirit several times. Cui Yan commented that if he were a man, he would probably be a prefectural commander by now.

Xu was the mother of Xu Shu, whose father died early.

She and Xu Shu struggled to make a living, traveling far and wide, until they unexpectedly arrived in Zhuo County several years ago.

After Xu Shu entered the private school.

The mother and son settled down in this county town and have now built up a small business.

"younger sister……"

Wu opened her mouth slightly, a strange glint in her eyes.

"Madam, it's best not to mention this matter again."

Xu said, "I am but a widow. My only wish for the rest of my life is to raise Yuanzhi and serve the court. I have no other thoughts."

"Madam, Madam Xu will take her leave now."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Shi gradually walked away.

Upon seeing this, Wu's eyes showed even greater regret.

Just then, Liu Hong broke out in a sweat, stopped his swordplay, and stood still.

He practiced for more than half an hour, and after several sets of sword techniques, he felt no significant loss of physical strength. Even now, apart from being slightly out of breath, he is still full of energy.

No wonder Xiang Yu was able to burn his boats and achieve such a feat of defeating a superior enemy with a smaller force.

It truly lives up to its reputation.

As Liu Hong secretly admired the sword, he sheathed it and drank three bowls of tea before gradually calming his breathing.

Sitting beside her, Wu smiled and chatted, a strand of hair fluttering at her temples: "Husband, now that our clan is gradually being incorporated into Zhuojun, the Liu family clan may not say it on the surface, but many people within the clan are already having some complaints."

"In the end, I am useless. I have been married into the Liu family for several years, but I have only given birth to one son for my husband. I cannot continue the family line, which is why the main branch of the family is so small now."

"Please punish me, my husband."