Zhang Zhao remained silent, still looking at you.
After you took a deep breath, you spoke slowly, "I won't elaborate on other matters, as it's far from that level yet. The only thing I can say is that from now on, Xuzhou is my territory, Li Muyun's territory. All the people in Xuzhou are my people, during my lifetime — or perhaps even longer — I will do my utmost, exert all my power, to ensure my people have food to fill their bellies, clothes to keep them warm, no exposure to the elements in their homes, and smooth roads to travel. As for the Emperor, he has nothing to do with you all, don't expect me to be loyal to that ridiculous Han Dynasty; I can only be responsible for myself, my family, my people."
As soon as you finished speaking, Zhang Zhao stood solemnly, made a long bow towards you, and then said to you, "If the General is as he just stated, then I will entrust my old life to the General!"
