Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

After pacifying Chengdu, Liu Yu left Zhao Yun to guard Chengdu and led the light cavalry back to Chang'an City.

Liu Xie, along with a group of civil and military officials, went thirty miles out of the city to meet them.

After everyone paid their respects, Liu Xie escorted Liu Yu back to Chang'an City.

The two had a conversation inside the palace.

"My uncle is a master of martial arts, and he saved the Han Dynasty from collapse. His contribution will be remembered for generations to come. However, I am not very knowledgeable and have no merit or virtue. It is most appropriate for me to entrust this legacy of our ancestors to my uncle to protect!"

Liu Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty must know my intentions best. I came to Luoyang City from afar, and it was only by chance that I was able to complete this feat.

Life is short. I have come to this world with great difficulty. If I were really asked to stay in this lonely high position, I would probably be bored to death.

Besides, although your majesty is young, he has the spirit of a benevolent monarch. As long as he truly loves the people, he will surely put the Han Dynasty back on the right track."

Liu Xie's eyes were full of sincerity.

"Although my uncle is unwilling to be my king, why did he leave? Does he think I am intolerant?

The talent of the Emperor's uncle is rare in ancient and modern times. If the Emperor's uncle becomes the prime minister, he will be better than the Emperor's uncle in everything. I will be the king inside. If you and I join forces, we will create a great story for the next generation!"

Liu Yu shook his head and said, "I have mentioned to Your Majesty before that Kong Ming is far more talented than me. As long as Your Majesty entrusts him with important tasks, the Han Dynasty will surely be able to revive."

The sunlight shines through the window onto Liu Xie's melancholy face.

“I have been lonely and tortured since childhood. When I was young, I was worshipped as the monarch by the thief Dong. But every time I think of those times, I am terrified and can’t sleep at night.

I still remember that spring hunt when I was assassinated. I hid with my uncle on Wan'an Mountain for seven days and seven nights. It was only with the help of my uncle's wisdom that I was able to escape the assassin's pursuit.

Later, the emperor's uncle was ordered to attack Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo was afraid and fled from Luoyang City to Chang'an. The road was covered with corpses, which was a horrible sight.

Although I tried to remain calm and put my hands in my sleeves, I was actually very scared. If I hadn't remembered my uncle's encouragement, I would have been exposed long ago.

After the thief Dong came to Chang'an City, he not only did not restrain himself, but became even more outrageous. In his eyes, I am not just the Son of Heaven, but a canary in his cage.

Every time I saw Dong Zei’s fat face, I was terrified. If I hadn’t firmly believed that the emperor’s uncle would come to save me, I would not have been able to hold on.

Things turned out just as I thought. The emperor's uncle came to Chang'an alone and planned to get rid of the thief Dong. At that moment, I was truly reborn.

So in a way, it was the Emperor's uncle who gave me life. To me, the Emperor's uncle is more like a father."

Liu Xie spoke earnestly and his eyes were filled with tears.

Liu Yu said slowly: "Your Majesty has survived the great disaster and is safe and sound, which is the will of heaven.

Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, you should be resolute and courageous, and never give up, so that you can shoulder the great responsibility of the Han Dynasty."

"I have taken note of your teachings. Where does your uncle want to retire? I will issue an order to grant this piece of land to your uncle."

Liu Yu smiled faintly and said, "I have asked Mi Zhu to build a ship. I want to sail along the sea and see the scenery everywhere. If everything goes well, I want to go to the other side of the sea and bring back a kind of food called sweet potato."

"The other side of the vast sea?" Liu Xie's eyes were full of doubt. "The Han Dynasty is vast. Apart from the vast sea to the east, where else can there be land? Did the emperor's uncle make a mistake?"

Liu Yu smiled and said, "Although the land occupied by the Han Dynasty is vast, if compared with the entire world, it is probably less than one tenth of it."

"Is there such a thing?" Liu Xie's eyes were full of surprise.

Liu Yu laughed heartily and tried his best to explain some geographical knowledge to Liu Xie in words that he could understand.

After listening to this, Liu Xie was very silent. This had obviously overturned his cognition.

"My uncle has extensive knowledge, which is rare in the world, but the ocean is vast, the waves are high and the wind is strong. If you are not careful, you may be in danger. How important is the sweet potato? Why does my uncle need to go there in person?"

“Your Majesty, please do not underestimate this sweet potato. It tastes sweet and is edible all over. This small plant can produce ten kilograms of fruit.

What's even more rare is that sweet potatoes are easy to grow regardless of terrain. They can be produced on any type of land. If we are lucky enough to bring this thing back, as long as we plant it properly, in a few years, everyone in the Han Dynasty will be well fed and there will never be any starving people!"

Liu Yu, who lived in later generations, understood very well the role of sweet potatoes among the people.

It can be said responsibly that it was precisely because of the large-scale sweet potato planting that China's population reached 400 million in a period of time.

The Kangxi and Qianlong eras of prosperity, which were praised by later generations, were, after all, just the heyday of sweet potatoes.

Liu Xie was delighted to hear this. A small sweet potato could have such a magical effect, no wonder the emperor's uncle wanted to go there in person.

"Uncle Emperor has worked tirelessly for the people. His heart is enough to shine through the ages. Uncle Emperor, please accept my greeting!"

After saying that, he bowed and expressed his admiration for Liu Yu!

Liu Yu reached out his hand and helped him up. He said slowly: "Your Majesty is the emperor of the Han Dynasty, there is no need to do this!"

Liu Xie slowly stood up and said solemnly, "Because I am the emperor of the Han Dynasty, I should pay my respects to my uncle. After he pacified the world, he was still worried about the safety of the people. This bow is not for anything else, but only to thank my uncle for his benevolence towards the people!"

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is all my duty, not worthy of praise!"

Liu Xie couldn't help but feel emotional when he thought that Liu Yu would leave this place soon.

"Uncle, you are far away, but please don't forget that there are people in the Han territory who care about you every day. When you are free, please send someone to bring me a letter to ease my pain of missing you!"

Liu Yu nodded slowly.

“I have taken note of what Your Majesty said.

Before we part, I have a few words for your Majesty."

"Uncle, please speak?"

"The ruler is like a boat; the common people are like water. Water can carry the boat, but it can also overturn it.

The pacification of the world is not the work of me alone, but the result of the lives of soldiers. Your Majesty, please treat the meritorious officials well. Unless they have committed a serious crime such as treason, you should not kill the meritorious officials.

If the Han Dynasty is to rise, it must first enlighten the people. Your Majesty, after recuperating for a few years, you should promote the culture of reading, so that the Han Dynasty can remain invincible. "

"I have written down these words of my uncle. I will have them engraved on a stone tablet. Not only will I abide by them, but future rulers will also abide by them. If anyone violates these words, they will be punished by both heaven and man."

After leaving the palace, Liu Yu returned to his own residence.

This mansion was where he lived after he pacified Chang'an. Although the place is not big, it is quiet and peaceful.

He walked in the mansion, looking at the plants and trees, which had not changed at all. Inexplicably, he felt as if he was in another world.

Just as Liu Yu was lost in thought, Liu Xie's imperial decree arrived.

Liu Yu was enthroned as King of Wu, with his capital in Moling.

The city has 30,000 households. They do not need to call themselves subjects when reporting matters, and do not bow when receiving imperial edicts. They offer sacrifices to heaven and earth with the emperor's tassels, crown, chariots, clothes, banners, rites and music, and are allowed to call themselves imperial guards when going in and out.

The crown had twelve tassels, and he rode in a chariot made of gold, drawn by six horses.