As the earliest military general to pledge allegiance, Great Han Employee No. 001, with real achievements to his name, deserved a higher title.
He could hardly favor one over another, granting Lü Bu, a latecomer, a dukedom while begrudging Zhang He the title of Marquis of Champion.
At these words, boundless gratitude welled up in Zhang He's heart. His eyes reddened as he said, "Your servant thanks Your Majesty for this reward!"
Hearing the Son of Heaven's words, how could he fail to understand that this showed the emperor's regard for him and rewarded his merit of supporting the dragon?
Having served the Son of Heaven, he could die without regrets!
"Rise."
Liu Xie raised a hand and looked up at magnificent Chang'an City, crouching like a colossal beast, his eyes gleaming.
"Chang'an, your emperor... has returned!"
"Enter the city!"
The Dragon Carriage set off, slowly heading toward Chang'an City under the escort of the civil and military court officials and countless soldiers!
News that the Son of Heaven would arrive in Chang'an today had long since spread throughout the city, and countless residents lined the streets to welcome him.
When they saw the imperial Dragon Carriage, the civil and military court officials, and the many imposing armored soldiers, many citizens were so moved that tears filled their eyes!
"His Majesty! His Majesty has finally returned!"
"Such bearing! Now this is a king's army!"
"His Majesty is back! We can finally live in peace."
"Those generals at the front look so mighty."
"I recognize the one in white robes! He's Zhao Zilong!"
"And the one riding the red horse-isn't that Duke Wen, Lü Bu?"
"Truly, fierce generals as numerous as clouds!"
The citizens on either side chattered, constantly prostrating themselves and kowtowing toward the Dragon Carriage to welcome the