Chapter 3, Wang Bodang

Wang Bodang and Li Mi were surrounded at that time, and Li Shimin personally came to kneel and implore Wang Bodang to surrender. However, Wang Bodang resolutely refused, choosing to follow his sovereign Li Mi into the underworld.

Yong Sanlang Wang Bodang is regarded as the fourteenth hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties in certain storytelling traditions, and his most remarkable achievement is shooting and killing Wei Wentong, the ninth hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties, with a single arrow. As for his prowess in close combat with firearms, it was not considered top-tier during the Sui and Tang periods, only slightly surpassing that of Dan Xiongxin.

The speed of the photos scrolling on the screen in my mind gradually slowed down, eventually coming to a gentle stop on a man with a fair complexion, sharp eyes, and dressed in a white robe

Bai Yu's eyes lit up; the person before him was none other than the foremost archer of the Sui and Tang dynasties—Wang Bodang. Of course, what attracted him most was not only Wang Bodang's archery skills but also his loyalty. It is well known that in both the historical novel and the original text, Wang Bodang is famous for his foolish loyalty. Do you not recall that during the time of Wagang Mountain, while others surrendered to Li Shimin and his followers, only Wang Bodang remained steadfastly loyal to his lord, Li Mi.

It seems to have been stunned by Bai Yu's shamelessness, causing the system to freeze for a full thirty seconds

Bai Yu couldn't help but complain, "How can I recognize the people in the photos just by looking at them? You might as well just display their names on the screen!"

Most of the residents in Dongcheng District are wealthy landowners, while Beicheng District is the area where the city lord's mansion is located. Additionally, nearly all officials, both high and low, reside in Beicheng District.

Bai Yu said to Qin Mingsheng: "Old Qin, I am going out for a stroll." In response, Qin Mingsheng readily agreed, smiling broadly as he said: "You don't need to specifically inform me about such trivial matters when you go out, Young Master Bai. Just be careful while you are out."

Returning to Old Man Qin's home, after finishing dinner, Bai Yu helped to clear the dishes. Seeing Bai Yu's exceptionally skilled technique, it was evident that this was not his first time doing such a thing. This left Old Man Qin feeling extremely surprised, and even little Qin Le was staring wide-eyed in astonishment at Bai Yu

Host, although I feel sorry for disturbing your thoughts, I still want to inform you that the heroes summoned by the system are all fiercely loyal to the host. Even if Lu Bu is summoned, his level of loyalty to the host is no different from that of other heroes.

Bai Yu looked at the two people in front of him with a sense of speechlessness. One was sighing deeply, occasionally casting sympathetic glances at him, while the other clenched his small fist, gazing vacantly into the distance, occasionally nodding nervously. He rubbed his head in frustration.

Bai Yu touched his face and asked in confusion, "What’s wrong? Do I have something on my face?" Qin Mingsheng said in disbelief, "Young Master Bai, cleaning the dishes is not something someone of your status should be doing." Qin Le quickly nodded in agreement with his grandfather's words. Looking at Bai Yu with a hint of sympathy, he said, "Seeing how skilled you are at washing the dishes, it seems you must have done this kind of work at home quite often in the past."

Thinking of this, Bai Yu inquired of the system, "Is the comparison of strength among the summoned heroes calculated based on their real historical power or their power as depicted in legends?"

The comparison of the strength of summoned civil and military officials will be referenced according to the records in historical texts and the comprehensive comparisons in narrative storytelling, with specific conversion rules being relatively complex

This matter serves as a reminder to him, indicating that it is not merely ordinary memory; such common knowledge and habits in life also need to be understood and remembered. Perhaps he will not adhere to all habits, but it is essential to know and understand them to avoid revealing other flaws

Compared to those top-notch generals mentioned above, Wang Bodang may seem quite distant, but when it comes to archery, he has undoubtedly made a significant mark in historical records. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, his archery skills were certainly among the best.

Whether one calls him foolishly loyal or righteous, there is no lord who does not appreciate such subordinates

However, it also reminded him of certain matters. In the memories of his predecessor, Bai Yu, individuals from his family background rarely washed dishes or cleared the table; these tasks were typically handled by dedicated servants and attendants. This habit was almost instinctual, not something that would be specifically recalled in memory, much like the daily routine of having three meals a day on Earth in his past life, which was not something one would consciously remember, but rather an instinct, a habit

Bai Yu frowned, then relaxed his brow; this setting was still quite advantageous for him. For instance, after Lu Bu was summoned into the world, he felt confident to use him.

Bai Yu walked into a dead end, and after confirming that there was no one around, he silently recited the system, "Confirm the first summoning." Then, something resembling a screen appeared in his mind, displaying a series of photos, but without any names or other information that could identify the individuals in the pictures

After the summoning was completed, a ray of light flashed through the images in Bai Yu's mind, piercing through his consciousness and transforming before his eyes into an altar made of light. The altar flickered once and then turned to ashes, leaving behind the figure of a young man dressed in a white robe, with long hair cascading over his shoulders and eyes sharp as blades.

The vulnerability reward will be issued after the version update

After speaking, Xiao Le nodded vigorously, affirming her statement, and finally understood why Bai Yu had left his family; it turned out he had been abused within the family. Furthermore, he must have been persecuted by those wicked people in the clan for violating clan rules! Hmph, the little girl had already clenched her fists, standing in solidarity with Bai Yu against their common enemies

In summary, this wave of summoning is not a loss

The majority of the residents in this area are engaged in what is referred to as "lowly professions", encompassing a variety of trades and industries

Stepping out of the courtyard, the courtyard where the Qin family resides is located in the western district of Cheng County, an area that is known as the common people's district of Cheng County

The young man glanced around and finally fixed his gaze on Bai Yu, who felt as if a blade had scraped across his skin, causing the hairs all over his body to stand on end

Regardless, Bai Yu is relatively satisfied to have summoned Wang Bodang. Although there were many top-tier generals with extraordinary strength after the Jin Dynasty, such as the immensely powerful Li Yuanba, the formidable Li Cunxiao, the martial King of Wu, Ran Min, and the great general of the Tianbao era, Yuwen Chengdu, as well as the Silver Hammer Protector, Pei Yuanqing, among others

Nancheng District is the most prosperous area of Cheng County, featuring numerous restaurants, brothels, blacksmith shops, and so on. Although other districts also have these establishments, they are most concentrated and numerous in Nancheng District. Over time, if people from outside the area wish to shop or visit, they generally head to Nancheng District.

However, unexpectedly, a response from the system echoed in his mind, "Suggestion has been recorded, relevant functions will be corrected in the next version." Bai Yu said discontentedly, "Hey, hey, it can't just end like this. Since I have discovered a loophole and made a suggestion, shouldn't you give me some rewards? This would motivate me to continue finding loopholes!"

Congratulations on successfully summoning Wang Bodang

The young man in a white robe immediately lowered his head, kneeling on one leg without hesitation, and with his hands clasped, he solemnly said: "I, Wang Bodang, pay my respects to the sovereign"