Mythical Three Kingdoms

"What’s wrong, is there a problem with this name?" Li Youu glanced at Chen Xi and asked.

"It’s quite nice." Chen Xi silently nodded. Well, regardless of whether it’s the historical Yang Hu, in this current growth environment, there should be no problems.

However, thinking about the environment that historical Yang Hu lived in, Chen Xi silently wiped a cold sweat. It couldn’t have been easy, could it? His mother was Second Miss Cai, his aunt was Miss Cai, his aunt-in-law was Xin Xianying, and his sister was Yangg Huiyu, all prominent figures...

To say the least, the Yangg Family was unfortunate; the men weren’t that famous, but the women were extremely renowned. The entire family was heavily dominated by women, and the women also came with overwhelming intelligence.

Simply put, translating it into this world’s terms, Yang Hu’s aunt, mother, aunt-in-law, and sister all possessed Spiritual Talent. One couldn’t help but think that it must be quite complicated being a man in such a family.

But none of that matters. Chen Xi isn’t too interested in Yang Hu’s tragic future; he’s just interested in Yang Hu as a person. It’s just that history has been messed up now, and who knows if Yang Hu will still grow up to become a Renowned General.

Thinking of Yang Hu, Chen Xi silently turned his head to look at Lul Xun. Lul Xun was diligently learning political affairs. Chen Xi wasn’t hoping he’d dive deep into it, more so that he’d understand how to handle these affairs, afterward sending him to command troops.

"Boyan, when are you getting married!" Chen Xi patted Lul Xun’s shoulder and sighed, "Look, even Yang Hu is about to be born."

Lul Xun’s face froze. He did want to get married, but the promise he made to Mi Zhen hadn’t been fulfilled yet, and besides, Mi Zhen’s age had already accumulated several more years of taxes.

"Seeing you like this, you really need some training." Chen Xi sighed and said.

"But speaking of which, it seems Zhenn Ji’s Spiritual Talent has really disappeared." Li Youu thought for a moment and said. He had gone to see Second Miss earlier and found that Cai Zhenji’s originally awakening Spiritual Talent couldn’t be detected anymore.

"The brain can’t handle it. It’ll be better after the child is born." Chen Xi shrugged and said. During the process of childbearing, a part of the mother’s brain does truly shrink as parts used to create her own brain are used to create the child’s brain, so losing the Spiritual Talent is normal.

"Probably." Li Youu nodded.

"Boyan, you have to work hard." Seeing that Li Youu had stopped talking, Chen Xi ran over to Lul Xun again, patting his shoulder and said.

"Uh, all right." Lul Xun sighed. He had no idea what his mentor was talking about, but he thought it would be right to answer like this.

Just as Chen Xi was teasing Lul Xun, Mi Zhen, Zhen Mi, and Wu Yuan appeared together in the Political Office.

"Looks like my matters are here. What brings the three of you?" When Chen Xi saw the three arrive, he immediately switched from his previous playful expression to a serious tone and said.

"The Sichuan and Shu region wants to build a road to open up the Southwest Silk Road from CD to Shendu." Wu Yuan stepped forward and said.

This matter had been decided by Zhang Su and others earlier, and after informing Liu Zhang, he also thought it was a good idea. After all, his family had nothing better to do in Sichuan and Shu, and building a road to the Southwest Various States would make them understand the mighty prestige of the Great Han as well.

Anyway, Liu Zhang seemed to understand this time that having solid political achievements makes boasting easier and more credible. Looking at how he used to struggle like a dog in previous years, this time he even purposely took the difficult Hanzhong route back, delighting in the fact that Zhang Lu seemed as if he wanted to kill him with a glance.

Liu Zhang was also being mischievous; he actually didn’t need to go through Hanzhong, as the Jing-Xiang waterway was both closer and more convenient. But after having a great time in Chang’an, Liu Zhang was completely unafraid.

Coupled with having incorporated over a dozen Southwest Various States earlier, achieving remarkable accomplishments, even someone like Cao Cao, who used to hear of Liu Zhang’s cowardice and foolishness, now seeing the ambitious, highly accomplished, and only thirty-year-old Liu Zhang, began to deeply suspect that he had been pretending all along, which resulted in Cao Cao not daring to underestimate him.

This made Liu Zhang a bit swelled up, and after being granted the title of Marquis of Yangcheng County, he had developed a grand disposition matching that of a Feudal Lord King reigning over a region.

Given the multitude of reasons, Liu Zhang carried a coffin through Hanzhong. Although Zhang Lu was furious enough to burst his lungs, he didn’t dare make a move. In the current situation, if Zhang Lu were to act, Liu Zhang’s survival would be uncertain, but Zhang Lu would surely die, as the Han Dynasty is not done yet! The revival momentum is clear!

Just passing through Hanzhong, Zhang Lu couldn’t even come out to meet him, Liu Zhang suddenly felt it was embarrassing to compare himself to such a person before. Reflecting on it, his family had killed Zhang Lu’s mother and brothers, yet Zhang Lu couldn’t do anything to him. What was the point of his previous stubbornness against Zhang Lu!

With this thought, Liu Zhang’s mood improved significantly. As for Zhang Lu not listening to his orders, Liu Zhang didn’t care anymore. He didn’t want to create trouble now, and once he settled the small nations of the Southwest, he would lead a mighty army of 100,000 to Hanzhong personally to see if Zhang Lu would surrender!

With this mindset, Liu Zhang underwent some changes. He had never seen the world before, but this time he was quite eye-opening. Although his disposition remained somewhat weak, he had opened up significantly. As long as the Han Dynasty stands, so will he!

Holding the achievements of subjugating over ten countries in the Southwest, as a member of the Liu Clan of the Imperial Clan, as long as he doesn’t rebel, he doesn’t need to look at anyone’s reaction. This is his confidence!

With this confidence, Liu Zhang became very interested in anything that could reinforce the facade he put on. Jewels and beautiful jade were useless for someone of his caliber, and for him, luxury cars came and went at his beck and call.

Standing among Cao and Sunx, Liu Zhang deeply felt his own inadequacies. As a Feudal Lord King, he hoped someday he could be like them.

Of course, Liu Zhang was more aware of his shortcomings than anyone else. He was, in essence, a scholar who achieved nothing and a general who accomplished nothing, but with these deficiencies, he suppressed dozens of countries in the Southwest, all due to his subordinates.

Passing through Hanzhong made Liu Zhang realize that as long as the Han Dynasty didn’t fall, he wouldn’t die if he didn’t court death. Standing proudly among others made him understand how he achieved his accomplishments. Combining these two realizations, he made the best choice immediately.

I, Liu Zhang, may not be capable of anything, but I know how to delegate power! I know my subordinates Yan Yan and Zhang Ren are excellent in commanding troops, I know my subordinates Zhang Su, Zhang Song, and Huang Quan have exceptional wisdom. I admit I’m incapable, but I delegate power to them!

Like most emperors with weak personal capabilities and soft personalities, Liu Zhang didn’t mind others sharing power. He only minded if they shared power and still targeted him.

Considering the current situation, even if others shared power, they wouldn’t dare target him. The Liu Family of the Imperial Clan was still alive, and he hadn’t committed any mistakes. So, what does he have to fear!

To build a road from CD to Ailao, then to the Southwest, fine, no problem. Isn’t it just money? Isn’t money earned just to be spent? His father Liu Yan left him enough funds to build this road, then let’s build it. Since they say it’s beneficial for governance and territorial expansion, no problem, build it. As long as it can expand territory, money is not an issue!

To open the Southwest Silk Road for trade with the Kushan people, fine, no problem. This task isn’t very difficult. If they think it’s beneficial for Yizhou and the entire Great Han Dynasty, then let’s open it. These people are my brain, my limbs!

Zhang Su, Zhang Song, Huang Quan and others never expected Liu Zhang to agree to this matter so generously, showing an attitude of "you go ahead without fear, I’m your backing, don’t worry!"

Thus, this matter didn’t require deception as Zhang Su initially anticipated. Instead, Liu Zhang fiercely declared that he not only wanted to build a road from CD to the Southwest but also wanted to build another from CD to Hanzhong, and then from Hanzhong to Chang’an.

As for Liu Zhang’s plan for the map, simple and direct—a straight line from CD to Hanzhong, then from Hanzhong to Chang’an. In Liu Zhang’s words, legion attack—open mountains when encountering them, cut off waters when encountering them. Look at Chang’an’s roads and compare them with our Sichuan and Shu’s plank roads; it’s embarrassingly ridiculous.

Isn’t it just passing through thousands of mountains? A legion of ten thousand can completely topple mountain peaks in about ten times, break them, and start paving roads. Cut down the mountains along the way directly; Liu Zhang just won’t believe if he can’t carve out a flat road!

Such a frenzied road construction method made Zhang Song silently nod in agreement after hearing this plan, expressing that there’s actually no problem with constructing the road in this way. However, the time, energy, and resource consumption would be substantial.

Liu Zhang waved his hand, expressing, "I only ask if it can be done this way. As for the time and energy, I don’t care. To build this to Hanzhong, I don’t believe Zhang Lu can still block my army."

Zhang Song silently expressed that if you believe this can be done, then let’s do this. He then decisively sought geomancy and Feng Shui experts to determine how many mountain peaks needed cutting according to the map.

Though Zhang Song knew that doing so wouldn’t see completion in less than ten years, considering the enduring benefits akin to Dujiangyan in the Shu Region, he didn’t stop Liu Zhang. Instead, he provided many suggestions and found numerous helpers, sincerely allowing Liu Zhang to feel Zhang Song’s intellect and execution ability despite his unattractive appearance.

It was precisely this type of task that brought Zhen Mi, Mi Zhen, and Wu Yuan here, as the upcoming matters related to the Southwest Silk Road, Yizhou wanted to attract people, and the business associations had clearer insights into the benefits at stake, which led to the three appearing together.

After all, truthfully speaking, the regions and responsibilities managed by these three individuals differed.

Under the current circumstances, whether it’s road construction or developing the Southwest Silk Road, Yizhou couldn’t bypass these three figures. And since the matter was so significant, that’s why they sought Chen Xi, because Chen Xi previously stated that he handled commerce, healthcare, transportation, urban planning, and those areas...