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Liu Bei's series of promises not only stirred the people under Qingzhou's rule, but also left the distinguished guests in attendance shocked and deeply moved.

They were shocked that Liu Bei dared to make such promises, and moved by the beauty of his ideals and their impracticality.

Chen Qun, Ju Shou, Chen Deng, Kuai Liang, and the others could not help sighing inwardly. One's origins really were important. Liu Bei could truly be considered a man of extraordinary talent and great vision. He dared to relinquish power, and in just a few short years had governed Qingzhou so prosperously. Yet he could not escape the shortcomings of someone born at the bottom. He lacked the broad perspective to see the whole picture and did not understand the difference between reality and ideals. Listening to these cheers, shouts, and roars, they certainly inspired the people's morale—but he had no idea what dangers would arise when he failed to deliver.

Throughout the millennia of Chinese history, how many ancient sages and saints had been unable to accomplish such a thing?

Only those who truly occupied positions of power could understand how difficult these seemingly simple matters really were.

Standing behind Liu Bei, Wang Xuan naturally observed the expressions of these people. Whether they were moved, shocked, or disdainful, none of that mattered. What Wang Xuan needed was for them to help publicize this "grand aspiration."

It seemed like he was merely painting them a grand vision, but in reality, most of these things were nearly ready. The more the people of the world mocked Liu Bei for boasting shamelessly now, the more ashamed they would feel when Qingzhou fully realized these goals in the future. The reputation he gained would also be greater, which would only help in conquering the realm.

Perhaps