Chapter One, The Deposed Emperor of a Chaotic Era

Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager have been humiliated by treacherous villains, and we, your subjects, are powerless to intervene. We can only kneel here to send off the dragon carriage and phoenix sedan. We hope that upon your arrival in Hongnong, Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager will take care of your health and not cause the late Emperor to worry in the afterlife

A flash of cold light, and a head fell to the ground

The sound of hooves echoed, accompanied by the woman's soft weeping, as the hundred-strong procession continued its journey towards the city of Hongnong in the southeast

The King of Hongnong sang a mournful song, prompting Tang Ji to dance. As Tang Ji raised her sleeves and sang, none of the maidservants could hold back their tears, which soaked their collars. After the song concluded, the King of Hongnong said to Tang Ji: "My beloved, you are the king's consort, and you shall no longer be the wife of a commoner. Take care of yourself, and from this moment, we part ways forever!" He then drank poison and passed away at the age of thirteen

"Your Excellencies, please rise, please rise..."

"However, there is one thing I do not understand. Can the summoned fierce general accept this world and accept me as their sovereign?" Liu Bian inquired of the system sprite with his thoughts

The sound of hooves grew louder as Li Jue led his troops away, heading straight for the Tiger Lock Pass in the east

Liu Bian let out a cry of unwillingness in his heart; having arrived in a strange world, Tang Ji could be considered a relative. Thinking about the impending separation between life and death, he felt even more reluctant to part.

Liu Bian made a gesture for silence: "Shh... do not speak carelessly. I am no longer the emperor; I am now merely the King of Hongnong. If someone with ulterior motives hears this and seizes the opportunity to make a big deal out of it, we will be in an even more passive position."

Lowering my head, I quietly observed the Tang Ji in my arms, with bright eyes and white teeth, a beauty of exceptional grace, skin whiter than snow, and elegant brows. Although she was dressed in coarse cloth, her figure was still discernible, perfectly proportioned. Before I had the chance to indulge in sweet nothings with this lovely lady, we were faced with a heartbreaking separation, truly a sorrowful tale.

There are nearly one hundred guards, each clad in bright armor and resplendent attire, exuding an extraordinary presence. While it is said that they are protecting me as I settle in Hongnong, the truth is that they are sent by Dong Zhuo to escort me, fearing that I might escape to the warlords and plot a resurgence.

How wonderful it would have been if there had been no such restrictions from the beginning; a general amnesty would have made countless citizens grateful and appreciative, gaining tens of thousands of moments of joy. One could summon anyone at will, and in just a few minutes, one could have a multitude of generals at their command. Now, however, one can only pitifully and slowly upgrade.

Having completed the killing, Li Jue did not dismount, but instead galloped past the convoy and commanded the leader of the guards: "If any more officials come to bid farewell, they shall be hacked to death with chaotic blades!"

However, one point must be brought to your attention: the summoned fierce generals possess their own thoughts and initially default to loyalty towards you. However, as they interact with you, their stance may change; they may pledge their lives in loyalty or may turn against you in betrayal. This ultimately depends on your own performance

I am unwilling to accept this, I do not want to die, if I die, Tang Ji will be taken by someone else, she is only sixteen years old

It is rare for ministers to come to bid farewell, and Empress Dowager He leaned out of the front carriage, wiping her tears as she beckoned several scholars to rise. Although she held the title of Empress Dowager, she was merely a woman in her thirties, and having lived a life of luxury, her skin was exceptionally well-maintained, thus she possessed considerable beauty

As Li Jue swung his sword, the knights behind him followed suit, their blades glinting coldly as they slashed through the air, instantly toppling several other scholars to the ground, reducing them to indistinct masses of flesh and blood

As for the amount of pleasure points or hatred points gained from a single success, it depends on the identity or ability of the other party. For instance, if Liu Bian causes Cao Cao to feel hatred or pleasure, then based on Cao Cao's overall ability of 98 divided by 10, rounded to the nearest integer, one can obtain 10 hatred points or pleasure points. If the other party has low ability but holds a prominent position, a relatively high reward point can still be obtained.

Ding dong ... ... Your game program can summon any historical general, while I can only summon talents who have not yet been born. Please do not confuse the two, host

Liu Bian's previous life was the chief editor of a large-scale game based on the historical military generals of the Three Kingdoms, and naturally, he was more familiar with the program than anyone else: the so-called pleasure points are obtained by making others feel happy and joyful through one's own words and actions, and upon success, one can gain corresponding pleasure points. The same applies to hatred points; the protagonist can generate hatred in others through their language and behavior, and upon success, they can also earn corresponding hatred points.

Tap, tap, tap ... ...

The emperor has been deposed, the empress dowager weeps bitterly, the dignity of the royal family has been trampled, and all the ministers are filled with grief and indignation

The fallen emperor

In fact, the story is not long. Liu Bian's previous life was that of a programmer at a gaming company two thousand years later, who was developing a game featuring historical generals intruding into the Three Kingdoms period. However, he accidentally inserted his finger into the power socket, and when he opened his eyes, he had transformed into the current Liu Bian

Ding dong ... ... Super Summoning System authentication completed, host Liu Bian successfully bound, now available for use, initial pleasure points granted: 75, hatred points: 75

However, throughout China's five thousand years of history, there has never been a shortage of those who fear death. Just as Liu Bian lamented that no one would come to see him off, several civil officials dressed in the attire of scholars suddenly emerged from the grass, kneeling and bowing before the carriage.

Two dilapidated horse-drawn carriages, with the cold wind howling incessantly. Two malnourished nags that seem on the verge of collapse. Four emaciated palace maids are squeezed onto the two mules, trailing behind the carriages, with not even a eunuch to attend to them. Is this what is called the imperial dragon carriage?

Ding dong ... ... The Super Exchange System is currently authenticating the host, please concentrate your thoughts and avoid any distractions

This is good, I can rest assured. Liu Bian let out a long sigh of relief

Is this even possible? Liu Bian immediately became agitated, If I were to summon Li Yuanba and he happened to be in a bad mood that day, could he just smash me to death with one blow? Wouldn't I become a tragic victim?

To be precise, it is the deposed emperor. Just a few days ago, the thirteen-year-old Emperor Shao, Liu Bian, was forcibly stripped of his title by the powerful and treacherous minister Dong Zhuo, who installed the eight-year-old King of Chenliu, Liu Xie, as emperor. Liu Bian, who had only been emperor for a little over one hundred days, was demoted to the title of King of Hongnong and was ordered to leave the capital, residing in Hongnong, which is more than one hundred miles away.

broken car

Suddenly, a cloud of dust rose from the rear, and a cavalry unit of several hundred men swept in, with a large flag bearing the character "Li" fluttering in the wind, making a rustling sound. Upon witnessing this scene, Empress Dowager He and several scholars were all taken aback, their faces changing color, as they observed the fierce approach of this troop, clearly indicating that they were not friendly visitors

Historical records state that in the first year of the Chuping era, Dong Zhuo sent Li Ru to Hongnong to present poisoned wine to King Liu Bian of Hongnong. Knowing that his life was about to end, King Liu Bian shared a final feast with Lady Tang, during which he sang a sorrowful song: "The way of heaven is easy, yet my path is hard; I abandon my ten thousand chariots and retreat to guard the borders. The treacherous minister presses me, and my life cannot be prolonged; I shall depart to you, seeking the profound and mysterious!"

Certainly, in order to limit the speed at which players level up, the program must have many restrictions: First, any individual's points of hatred or pleasure can only be obtained once, and only one of the two can be acquired. Second, the source of acquisition must be individuals with a comprehensive ability of 60 or above, or officials of the rank of county magistrate or higher.

"It is... it is my fault, Your Majesty... I beg the great king for forgiveness!" The Tang princess quickly knelt halfway before Liu Bian to apologize.

Once the points of pleasure and points of hatred are obtained, they can be used to summon historical generals. The points of pleasure correspond to martial prowess, while the points of hatred correspond to wisdom. For example, if Liu Bian has 90 points of pleasure, after initiating the summoning process, he can randomly summon a general with a martial value around 90, with a fluctuation of 5 points up or down, to await orders.

Although it is said this way, Liu Bian himself feels very desperate. He is merely a young and ineffective emperor, with no soldiers at his command. How can he protect the woman he loves? According to the course of history, he is now like a clay Buddha crossing the river, unable to protect himself. If this continues for a few more months, Dong Zhuo will end his young life with a cup of poison.

"The dragon carriage is driven by the wind?" Liu Bian rested his head on the beautiful Tang Ji's lap, involuntarily letting out a bitter laugh

To traverse and become an emperor, how fortunate one is! To traverse and become the deposed Emperor Sha of Han, how unfortunate one is!

At this moment, Dong Zhuo had completely taken control of the capital, Luoyang, holding an army of one hundred thousand elite soldiers from Xiliang, and was further supported by the formidable Lü Bu, who had ten thousand men at his command. The ministers dared to express their anger but did not dare to speak out; even when Liu Bian left the capital, no one dared to come out to see him off. This was because Dong Zhuo had already spread the word that anyone who dared to send off Empress He and her son would be executed without mercy, and their entire clan would be exterminated.

The commanding officer dismounted and clasped his hands in salute, saying: "Yes!"

General Li Jue of the Cavalry paid his respects to the Empress Dowager and the King of Hongnong, conveying the edict of the Grand Tutor, stating that anyone who dared to see him off would be executed without mercy Li Jue rode forth with his sword raised, verbally expressing his respect to the Empress Dowager while simultaneously making gestures of slaughter with his hands

"I am dizzy; isn't this the game program I am developing? How could it be implanted in my mind?" Liu Bian was both surprised and delighted, surprised that the game program had actually been brought into the real world, and delighted that he had found a chance to survive in a desperate situation

Recalling the scene described in the historical texts of the death of King Hongnong, and then looking at the beautiful Tang Ji in his arms, Liu Bian felt an overwhelming sense of unwillingness, yet he did not shed a tear. If one is unwilling to accept fate, then one must fight against heaven and man, defy destiny, for weeping and wailing will not elicit even a shred of mercy from the treacherous.

West Wind

The system spirit's response: "The system has been activated for the host, and success or failure is determined by you! There is nothing in this world that is invincible; it is a matter of success or failure. From now on, it will depend on the host's own intelligence and ingenuity!"

Ancient path

"Tang Ji, do not cry. I am here, and I will not allow anyone to harm you." Seeing the beauty in his arms still trembling, Liu Bian could not help but caress her delicate back, softly comforting her

Seeing Li Jue and his group had gone far, the soldiers under him had not yet recovered from the bloodshed. The leading lieutenant coughed and loudly urged his subordinates to set off and continue their journey towards Hongnong County.

I am merely a thirteen-year-old youth, and now all the ministers have left me. How can I contend with the powerful traitor Dong?" Liu Bian gently caressed Tang Ji's hair, speaking to himself in his heart

"Unwilling, so unwilling. I have just arrived in this new world, and now I have to end my own life. Why am I so unfortunate?" Liu Bian said to himself, stroking Tang Ji's beautiful hair, his face filled with reluctance.

It is said that Cao Cao issued a proclamation to the seventeen warlords to jointly attack Luoyang. Li Jue, having received orders from Dong Zhuo, went to Hulao Pass to assist the general Hua Xiong in guarding the stronghold. However, there he encountered several civil officials secretly escorting the Empress Dowager and the King of Hongnong, and he drew his sword to kill them without mercy, treating the officials as if they were mere grass, as if he had crushed a few ants.

In an instant, a voice echoed in Liu Bian's mind, startling him, "Super Summoning System? What is happening?"

Memory implantation, are you aware? Before these renowned generals come into existence, information about this world is implanted into their memories. Each individual has their own birth background, just like those born in this world, and they are implicitly regarded as your subordinates.

A final song, moving one to tears; the dignity of emperors, as cheap as dust, how can it not evoke sighs? Even the literary giant Lu Xun of later generations praised the death poem of Emperor Shao of Han as the "Chorus of the Han Palace," comparable to the Song of Gaixia by the King of Western Chu

Liu Bian could not help but frown upon hearing this; it seemed that he was destined to have no connection with the legendary commanders such as Han Xin, Bai Qi, and Huo Qubing. Although this news was regrettable, there was no need to be too disheartened, as there were still remarkable figures like Yue Fei, Qin Qiong, Ran Min, and Li Cunxiao available for summoning. If luck were to be on his side, he could still assemble a formidable lineup.

"I am not afraid of death, but I fear that these thieves will harm Your Majesty..." Tang Ji buried her head in Liu Bian's embrace, wiping her tears as she spoke. This thirteen-year-old husband is very fond of her, and although he is now in a state of decline, she cannot abandon him.

Upon realizing this, Liu Bian felt a wave of frustration and wanted to slap himself, exclaiming, "What the hell, am I an idiot? This is what is called being ensnared by one's own actions!"

"In times of hardship, there is no need for excessive formality!" Liu Bian pulled Tang Ji back into his embrace, holding her tightly. Who knows when one might meet their end, so one should enjoy the pleasures of life for as long as possible!

Empress Dowager He was instantly terrified, her face losing all color, and she curled up inside the carriage, clutching her head. The sixteen-year-old Tang Ji was also frightened, burying her head in Liu Bian's embrace, not daring to breathe, fearing that the next moment would bring about her own demise. The several palace maids outside the carriage were even more terrified, trembling all over, having already fallen to the ground from the mule, closing their eyes and curling up into a ball.

From the moment he opened his eyes until now, it has only been the time it takes to have a meal. However, since Liu Bian was a programmer of a Three Kingdoms game in his previous life, he naturally has an intimate understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms. After a brief conversation with Tang Ji, he realized his identity—he had traversed time to become Liu Bian, the Son of Emperor Ling of Han.

Let us go, do not stand there in a daze, be careful not to delay our journey, lest we end up in a similar situation.

Skinny horse