I Usher in a Golden Age

Yuan Hongfei only wanted to serve his country, build a career, and bring lasting peace to the people. But the emperor slaughtered the innocent, driving public resentment to a boiling point. With no other choice, Yuan Hongfei took the throne for himself, determined to establish a prosperous dynasty, save the people from misery, and free them from their desperate plight.

Seeing the suffering people kneel before Guan Yu, Yuan Hongfei composed these lines:

“Your tear-stained face flows like the Yu River; my heart shares your sorrow and worry.”

Facing both the emperor’s senseless slaughter and the many forces in revolt, Yuan Hongfei declared:

“Pillars of the court and friends of the martial world, come help me build a prosperous dynasty, so the people may enjoy lasting peace.”