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

"Constant dripping wears away a stone; if you begin today, you will surely reap the rewards tomorrow."

Liu Hong replied.

Cui Yan was completely convinced.

Regarding this matter of promoting culture, education, and benevolence.

He had already witnessed the effects several times, most notably on Xu Shu, Liu Bei, and Jian Yong, and it also had a good effect on other students in the Youlin Class who were rated as above average.

Even over several years.

Although he served as a teacher in this small Zhuo County, he would occasionally return home and spread the methods of this private school, which had been approved by Liu Hong, to his clan. He was immediately met with strong approval from the elders of the clan.

It is evident that although this method involves only minor changes, its impact on the entire family over time will be enormous and readily apparent.

That is precisely the reason.

His journey from initial skepticism to eventual willingness is a detailed account of the process.

……

"Lord Liu, it's time for Jian Yong to leave. He's going to report back to the Prefect."

A few days later, in the main hall of the Liu family mansion, Jian Yong came to pay his respects.

"When you arrive before the Prefect, you must not be so rude."

Liu Hong earnestly gave his instructions.

Jian Yong heard this and kept it in mind.

He then bowed deeply before slowly leaving Zhuo County.

"Ding! The system has detected Jian Yong of the Liu family, consuming 100 points of luck value."

Name: Jian Yong

Age: 17

[Official Rank: Zhuojun Bi Cao]

[Fortune: Slightly Red]

[Destiny: Eloquent and articulate, able to express ambitions, destined for high social standing and a legacy that lasts for generations.]

[Already included in the system]

Hearing the system notification, Liu Hong's heart stirred slightly. He opened the previous advancement mission, glanced at it, and saw a new number jumping next to the previous advancement mission [Twelve Humerus].

[Important Minister: Twelfth Humerus (1/12)]

His earlier guess was indeed correct.

County-level tasks are different from county-level tasks.

County-level tasks can be accomplished by a single person in charge, implying that one person can hold power over a county; while prefecture-level tasks require the cooperation of several key figures and the head of the family to control the overall situation.

The fact that Jian Yong, who had just left, was recognized by the system is the strongest and most powerful proof of this.

Then Liu Hong's heart stirred again.

"Ding! The system has started detection. It is currently detecting Xu Shu of the Liu family, consuming 100 points of luck value."

[Not included in the system. Humerus standard not met; no specific rank specified.]

Liu Hong's gaze sharpened, and he roughly made a plan in his mind.

The task of the twelve humeral bones.

His status as emperor is obviously not included in the calculations, as are the other candidates.

Liu Bei, Xu Shu, and Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, who had just joined the Young Lin Class, made up only five people in total.

However, Liu Hong soon squinted and chuckled softly.

The small territory of Zhuo County is certainly not enough, but what about the entire territory of Zhuojun?

It should be noted that Zhuojun was the most prosperous place in the entire Youzhou. Even though it was missing more than half of its original area, Liu Hong was still confident that he could make up for it.

The talents of a prefecture are not as numerous as those of a state, let alone those of several states or even the whole country, so it is still easy to fill the gaps.

After staying at home for a while, Liu Hong pondered for a moment and did not go to the Liu family private school again.

Within a few days!

He has already implemented all the necessary arrangements, so there's no need to worry too much about Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.

These exceptional talents, like gems bestowed from heaven, only need to be given a general direction. The rest can be developed through their own initiative, filling in their own gaps and becoming true gems. They will be a key general in Liu Hong's future, all-around talents capable of standing alone.

……

Outside Zhuoxian County, there is a manor that is not a mulberry grove, but rather resembles a heavily armed fortress.

The area around the manor had long been cultivated and fertile, and the surrounding farmland consisted almost entirely of the hundreds of loyal followers and their families that Liu Hong had recruited under the guise of protecting the territory and ensuring the safety of the people.

Only in this way can the Liu family possess a certain level of military strength in the early stages of this impending chaotic era.

"Greetings, my lord."

As soon as Liu Hong arrived near the manor, the lieutenant on duty stepped forward to greet him and gave him a reminder.

With a series of instructions, all the access cards were opened, allowing Liu Hong to move forward unimpeded as if he were in an empty place.

As you approach the fortress manor, the barbs nearby retract, and sounds of battle emanate from within.

"Master!"

Liu Yuanqi walked out of the manor, wearing light armor, with a solemn and resolute expression. He came to Liu Hong and nodded slightly, already exuding a military aura.

Upon entering the manor, Liu Hong stepped onto a high platform and looked down upon the surrounding area.

On the training ground, two hundred of the three hundred militiamen, each wielding an iron spear, continued their training according to the usual routine.

Each and every one of them was a rare and capable young man, and now they have become a true elite force that is hard to count in the world.

They're not just for show.

Under the overall planning and arrangement of Liu Hong, the former clerk, and Liu Yuanqi, the county magistrate of Zhuo County, all the bandits and outlaws in Zhuo County and even some further away were used as training experience packs to thoroughly train troops.

Each and every one of them was a true soldier who had already seen blood.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Shouts of battle fell heavily, and the two hundred militiamen on the training ground continued to shout and practice, their breathing rising and falling rhythmically.

Perhaps it was because of Liu Hong's arrival today that their spirits and enthusiasm were even more abundant.

"Using the Qi Observation Technique consumes 100 points of Luck!"

Name: Liu Zongran

Age: 21

[Official Rank: Righteous Cavalry Garrison Commander]

[Qi: Yellow]

[Destiny: Loyal to his master, rising with the tide, from a powerful clan, he may one day become a great general.]

Liu Zongran was the son of Liu Yuanqi and also Liu Bei's cousin.

Only one's own people can truly trust someone to hold such an important position of military power.

The county-level task was three hundred militia, while the army-level task was three thousand imperial guards. The difference was minimal, except for the addition of a zero.

Seemingly sensing Liu Hong's thoughts, Liu Yuanqi secretly shook his head and said, "Patriarch, three hundred followers are already the limit. If my Liu family were just an ordinary family in Zhuo County, that would be fine; no one would pay attention to us secretly accumulating strength."

"But my Liu family is about to go to Zhuojun, and the head of the family already has real power, holding the titles of Marquis of Weining and Marquis of Guannei."

"Even before my Liu family has set off, many families in Zhuojun have already shown their concern. At such a critical juncture, we must not cause any more trouble. Even if we want to recruit followers, we must go to Zhuojun first, so that we can be worthy of the name of our Han imperial family."

Liu Yuanqi's consideration was indeed thorough. Liu Hong sighed and temporarily suppressed his earlier fervent thoughts.

Liu Hong stepped down from the platform and came to Liu Zongran. He picked up the standard rifle that was placed on the podium, weighed it in his hand, and found that although it was a bit light, it was still easy to handle.