As Liu Hong stood still, the eyes of the seven thousand teenagers below the stage also fixed on the high platform.

As he slowly scanned the youthful yet determined faces below the stage, Liu Hong's smile grew even more gratified.

The young man, sensing the emperor's gaze, unconsciously held his breath and straightened his posture.

"From this day forward, you are members of the Imperial Guard. I hope that you will inherit the glory of your predecessors, diligently cultivate your skills, protect your homeland, and strive tirelessly for the Han Dynasty and the people of all corners of the land!"

The guards behind Liu Hong also shouted his words to everyone present.

Zhao Yun, standing in the front row, immediately straightened up: "I will obey Your Majesty's decree!!"

"I will obey Your Majesty's decree!!"

The group of teenagers behind them also shouted at the top of their lungs.

The tender yet resounding shouts echoed all around, lingering for a long time.

After offering a few words of encouragement, Liu Hong then sat down to the side, giving the speaking seat to Zhang Huan, Huangfu Gui, Wang Yue, Tong Yuan, and others.

As Zhang Huan and the others finished speaking, it was noon.

Fragrant aromas wafted from the ten large canteens of the Imperial Guard Camp.

Smelling the aroma wafting over, Liu Hong also felt a surge of hunger in his stomach.

Liu Hong smiled and looked at Zhang Huan and the others: "Let's have lunch in the Imperial Guard's canteen today!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Everyone responded in unison and followed Liu Hong toward the No. 1 mess hall of the Imperial Guard Camp.

With the development of Luoyang's catering industry, the dishes at Yulin Camp Canteen have become more abundant.

To ensure the boys could train better, Liu Hong spent a large sum of money to build many greenhouses and livestock farms not far from the Imperial Guard Camp to guarantee their food supply.

Today's dishes consist of six meat dishes and six vegetable dishes, both hot and cold; the staple foods are steamed buns, dumplings, flatbreads, and noodles.

The teenagers lining up to enter the cafeteria couldn't help but show their delight at the abundant food.

Those from ethnic minorities, in particular, couldn't help but drool.

As the emperor, Liu Hong naturally had the privilege of being the first to get his food.

Liu Hong picked up a medium-sized tray and walked towards the food serving area.

Dian Wei, who was following behind Liu Hong, carried two large trays in each hand, his eyes shining as he looked at the food and kept swallowing his saliva.

He hadn't eaten at the Imperial Guard's canteen for many years. Today, coming here with the Emperor, he was tempted by the delicious and colorful food.

Before lunchtime, Liu Hong first picked up two steamed buns and two flatbreads, then walked towards the wooden bucket containing braised pork.

Dian Wei, who was following behind Liu Hong, grabbed a steamer basket and dumped all twenty buns inside into a tray before chasing after Liu Hong.

Liu Hong approached and extended two trays.

"Give me a serving of braised pork!"

"Uh... yes, Your Majesty!"

The person in charge of serving the food was so excited when he saw the emperor arrive that he didn't know what to do. His ladle was shaking so much that a large portion of the original serving was shaken off.

Seeing this, Liu Hong couldn't help but laugh and joke, "You can't serve food with a shaky hand, or my students will go hungry!"

The man stammered, "I...I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I never trembled before, but today it was just because..."

"Okay, remember to pay attention next time!"

Liu Hong smiled, raised his hand to indicate that the other party was alright, and then carried the food he had prepared to a long table.

Watching Liu Hong's departing figure, the person serving the food couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Just as he picked up the serving spoon, a large tray was extended in front of him.

"Come on, fill it up for me!!"

Upon hearing this, the person serving the food was taken aback for a moment, then looked up.

There stood Dian Wei, as imposing as an iron tower, staring intently at the spoon in his hand.

"Play...play the full range?"

The person serving the food asked a question, sounding uncertain.

"Yes, full house!!"

Dian Wei nodded very firmly.

"Okay!!"

The man agreed, scooped up a large spoonful of braised pork, and steadily placed it into Dian Wei's tray.

However, this large spoonful filled less than a third of the tray.

Finally, the man ladled out three more large spoonfuls, which finally made Dian Wei nod in satisfaction.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, Dian Wei carried two large trays filled with steamed buns and braised pork towards the emperor.

Looking at Dian Wei sitting beside him, Liu Hong couldn't help but chuckle.

"Dian Wei, meat is good, but you should eat it in moderation. It's good to eat more vegetables from time to time!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!"

Dian Wei shrank his neck and scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

Liu Hong smiled and waved his hand: "Alright, eat up, but don't waste any!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Dian Wei gave a heavy "hmm," then grabbed a steamed bun, stuffed it into his mouth, and swallowed it in a few bites.

At the same time, Zhang Huan, Wang Yue, Tong Yuan, and others also got their meals and sat down next to Liu Hong.

As everyone ate, Liu Hong would occasionally glance at the teenagers queuing up for food.

Soon, Liu Hong spotted Zhao Yun looking for a seat and waved to him, "Zilong, come here!"

Seeing this, Zhao Yun did not hesitate and quickly came over: "Your Majesty!"

Liu Hong nodded and said with a smile, "Call your brothers over too. There are many people today, so let them sit opposite me and eat!"

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