Cao Cao naturally accepted Dong Zhuo's goodwill in its entirety. After entering the city, he arranged for the concubines that Dong Zhuo had selected for him to live in his own residence.

Cao Cao did this for two reasons: first, he genuinely liked it; and second, he understood Dong Zhuo's intentions and was willing to help him achieve his goal.

I am still young, and His Majesty is also young. There will be plenty of opportunities to make achievements in the future. So there's nothing wrong with helping Dong Zhuo.

Subsequently, Cao Cao attributed the primary credit for the annihilation of Dayuan to Dong Zhuo, and then wrote a memorial requesting credit, which he sent by fast horse to Luoyang.

Cao Cao also entrusted all affairs in Dayuan City to Li Ru to handle.

Cao Cao, on the other hand, relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful concubines left behind by the King of Dayuan.

Camorra, who was accompanying Cao Cao, felt extremely resentful but helpless when he saw Cao Cao taking several of his former mothers into his household.

In present-day Dayuan, only he remains of the royal family, and all the nobles and officials have been slaughtered by Dong Zhuo. No one listens to him, let alone what he does or even what he says.

Today, Camorra is worse off than meat on a chopping board.

June 20th, the ninth year of Jianning.

Under Li Ru's series of arrangements and coordination, the Kingdom of Dayuan also returned to stability.

At this time, after receiving the wealth and food, the people of Dayuan Kingdom also felt a great deal of respect for the Han Dynasty.

In particular, the series of tax and agricultural incentive policies promulgated by Li Ru made the people yearn for the Han Dynasty and wish they could become subjects of the Han Dynasty immediately.

Faced with this situation, Camorra could do nothing but sigh inwardly.

On this day, Li Ru also summoned Camorra to his residence.

Seeing Li Ru processing official documents, Camorra stepped forward respectfully and asked, "May I ask what brings you here, sir?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ru stopped what he was doing, picked up a book of Taiping religion from the table, and handed it to Kamora.

Li Ru smiled and said, "Second Prince, I have heard that you are very interested in the Taiping Sect and hope to join it, so I specially found this scripture for you!"

"The Taiping Cult?"

Kamora paused slightly, looking at Li Ru and the scripture with a puzzled expression.

I've never even heard of this so-called Taiping Cult, so how could I possibly be interested in it, let alone expect to join it?

"What? Does the Second Prince think I've said something wrong?"

Seeing that Kamora had not yet taken the scriptures, Li Ru's smile gradually disappeared, and his gaze turned somewhat cold.

"No... Sir is right!!"

Sensing Li Ru's gaze, Kamora trembled in surprise and quickly bowed to accept the scripture.

Seeing this, Li Ru smiled again: "Second Prince, the Taiping Sect is the state religion of the Han Dynasty, and its status is self-evident."

"Now, the kingdoms of the Western Regions have been designated as the Western Diocese by the Taiping Religion, and the candidate to preside over this diocese has not yet been determined. You must know that the Diocese Celestial Master is responsible for the overall management of all believers within the region and is only accountable to the Emperor. His status and power are far more prestigious than that of the ruler of a country..."

Upon hearing Li Ru's implication, Camorra's expression shifted. He knew that Li Ru had many ways to deal with him and there was no need for him to deceive him with something like this.

Looking down at the scripture in his hand, a hint of fervor appeared in Kamora's eyes.

Kamora looked at Li Ru with gratitude and said, "Thank you for your trouble in finding this scripture. I will live up to your expectations and study it diligently!"

Li Ru waved his hand and said solemnly, "I don't care about your thanks. I have something to say in advance. According to the rules of the Taiping Sect, members are not allowed to interfere in political affairs. From now on, you are a believer of the Taiping Sect and no longer the second prince of Dayuan!"

"I understand!!"

The Celestial Master of the Western Diocese was a figure who coordinated the believers of all the countries in the Western Regions. He was far more esteemed than a mere king, and Kamora naturally understood how to choose.

Subsequently, under Li Ru's arrangement, Kemora, as the new king of Dayuan, issued a proclamation to all the people of Dayuan, announcing that he would renounce his royal status, join the Taiping Religion, and return Dayuan to the Han Dynasty.

Upon the announcement, the people of Dayuan were not disappointed at all; instead, they were filled with jubilation.

There was no other way. After Cao Cao and others' series of actions, the people of Dayuan had witnessed the power and benevolence of the Han Dynasty and had long yearned to become subjects of the Han.

Now that his wish has come true, he will be able to enjoy the many benefits that the Han Dynasty has given him in the future, and he is naturally overjoyed.

Some time later, the officials dispatched by Liu Yu arrived in Dayuan and took over the local government affairs and administration.

Cao Cao and his generals led a combined force of 40,000 Xiongnu and Xianbei troops toward the border between Dayuan and Kushan.

...

July 20th, inside Deyang Palace.

Looking at the military report sent by Cao Cao, Liu Hong smiled and then handed it to Xun Yu, who was standing next to him.

"Wenruo, what do you think? Should we approve it?"

Xun Yu took the military report, read it carefully, and found that Cao Cao's report was full of support for Dong Zhuo.

At this time, Xun Yu did not know much about Cao Cao, but he could guess that there must be something fishy going on.

After all, Cao Cao was the actual commander of the army, and the credit for conquering Dayuan and expanding the territory should not have gone to Dong Zhuo.

However, Cao Cao gave this credit to Dong Zhuo, and no one would believe there was no hidden reason behind it.

Therefore, the key to how this military report was approved lay in the emperor's opinion.

Looking up at the Emperor's expression, Xun Yu pondered for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, although General Dong's actions were not without fault, he captured the capital of Dayuan at minimal cost. His merits outweigh his faults, and he should be rewarded!"

Liu Hong asked with a smile, "Then, Wenruo, what do you think should be the reward?"

Xun Yu said respectfully, "In my opinion, based on General Dong's merits, he should be granted the title of First-Class Marquis!"

"Wait a minute?"

Upon hearing Xun Yu's suggestion, Liu Hong was slightly taken aback.

According to the newly established merit system, a first-class marquis is already the highest rank, second only to a duke.

In the current Han army, only Duan Jiong, the Chief of the Privy Council, holds the title of First-Class Marquis, which shows how precious this title is.

Liu Hong pondered for a moment, then said, "Zhongying has been loyal and meritorious for so many years. It would be appropriate to grant him the title of First-Class Marquis!"

In Liu Hong's view, the world was not in chaos, and Dong Zhuo was still as generous and loyal as he had been in his youth. He had been loyal and respectful to him for many years, so it was only right to give him a satisfactory ending.

"But I wonder how Zhicai is doing!"

Liu Hong rose and went to the front of the hall. He looked up at the west, a hint of worry in his eyes.