"Where did we come from, and where are we going?" Liu Wei asked solemnly.

"This is a very profound question, and I can't figure it out either!" Tian Kai's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

......

Liu Wei rested at the headquarters for two days, inspecting the incorporation of prisoners, the reconstruction of Ji County, the cleanup of the battlefield, and other matters.

Two days later, Liu Yu's arrow wound improved, and he insisted on coming to Ji County.

Liu Wei hurriedly came out of the camp to greet him and led him into the main tent.

Seeing that Liu Yu looked much better, Liu Wei wondered whether he should tell him about Liu He's situation.

First, he briefly explained to Liu Yu the results of the decisive battle in Youzhou and the personnel and resources of the officials in Youzhou.

He then informed them of the military campaign against the remnants of the Xianbei and Wuhuan tribes, as well as the plan to send two armies to Liaodong to drive out the tigers and wolves and capture Gongsun Du.

Liu Wei also revealed the details of his troops' garrison without missing a single detail, and stated that Liu Yu could withdraw at any time if he had any objections.

He treated Liu Yu with sincerity and respect.

When Liu Wei takes Liu Hong's will to the capital to assume the regency, he will need the strong support of Liu Hua, Liu Yu, and other members of the imperial clan.

Liu Yu had no objection to Liu Wei's arrangement. After Liu Wei finished speaking, he stared at Liu Wei with his cloudy old eyes and slowly said:

"Nephew, I already know about my son's sacrifice for his country!"

"I wonder if he was brave when he died for his country?"

Liu Wei was taken aback, not expecting that Liu Yu already knew about this.

When an elderly man dies, Liu Yu not only shows no grief, but also asks Liu He if he was brave when he died!

Looking at the imperial clansman before him, who had devoted himself so deeply to the Han Empire, Liu Wei felt as if his heart was stuffed with cotton, and said with a heavy heart:

"Uncle, Brother Liu He is very brave and has lived up to the expectations of our ancestors."

"Oh, then I'm relieved!"

Liu Yu spoke slowly, his eyes already brimming with tears.

A somber atmosphere filled the tent, and the two remained silent for a while.

After a while, Liu Yu said in a low voice:

"Your Highness, I have decided to escort He'er's coffin to Luoyang and bury it in the Beiman Mountains!"

"He'er grew up in Luoyang, grew up here, and will return here."

"Youzhou has been recovered and the rebels have been quelled. Your Imperial Nephew has made an indelible contribution! I am also escorting a group of rebel leaders and their heads to the capital, and I request to resign as Governor of Youzhou, so that Your Imperial Nephew may concurrently hold the post."

Upon hearing that Liu Yu was going to resign as governor of Youzhou again, Liu Wei immediately refused.

"Nephew, my mind is made up. Just return to the capital and do your job as Minister of the Imperial Clan Court. Youzhou is extremely important, and it must not fall into He Jin's hands. It can only be done by you; you cannot refuse to let anyone else take it!"

Liu Yu said solemnly, "Furthermore, He'er is dead, so the engagement with the Zhen family is naturally dissolved!"

“We have a prior promise to the Zhen family. Listen to my words, and you will take all five daughters of the Zhen family as your concubines. We will use the Zhen family’s funds to stabilize Youzhou!”

What!

Liu Wei was taken aback. He was only in love with Zhen Mi, so why was Liu Yu advising him to take all five beauties of the Zhen family?

“Nephew, in the Han Dynasty, how many people are worthy of being the brother-in-law of a Han prince?”

"If anyone were to marry any of the Zhen family's daughters, it would damage the dignity of the Han imperial family."

Liu Yu, however, offered a very reasonable explanation.

Liu Wei fell silent for a moment!