Being a tour guide for historical celebrities, the motherland is amazed again

Chapter 246 History is written by the victors
"King Wen implemented benevolent policies and loved his people like his own children, so he was naturally supported by the people. But as a monarch, you imposed heavy taxes, engaged in excessive military spending, and exploited the people. We saw with our own eyes the miserable plight of the people on the way here." Jiang Ziya said angrily, gripping his musket tightly.

"Oh, what do you mean by the people's will? They are just a bunch of despicable people!" There was a hint of anger in King Zhou's eyes.

"Natural disasters have been frequent in recent years, and barbarians have taken advantage of the situation to invade. I have been fighting all over the world, isn't it for the sake of the world? Ji Chang, as a minister, stabbed the Shang Dynasty in the back when it was in danger. How can he be called benevolent?"

"Stop arguing nonsense. King Wen was better than you, you tyrant," Liu Zhun interrupted King Zhou angrily. "You still have the nerve to say it's for the sake of the world? Then why were you so extravagant, building the Hundred-Foot Deer Terrace and setting up the Wine Pool and Meat Forest?"

"Nonsense, we don't even know each other, why are you slandering me?" King Zhou shouted angrily.

"It's all clearly written in history books. History's pen is as strong as iron, and no one can escape it."

"History books?" King Zhou was stunned. "Don't you scholars use your brains? Ordinary buildings are only a few feet high, so how can they be built a hundred feet high? You saw it in the palace too, there's no wine pool or meat forest anywhere. Who wrote this history book? What grudge does it have against me?"

"But what about your indulgence in women, neglect of state affairs, and persecution of loyal officials?" Liu Zhun remained hostile towards King Zhou, after all, in the historical records he had read, King Zhou's crimes were countless.

"I only have one queen and two concubines. Since I took the throne, I have been fighting wars in the east and the west. How could I have the time to indulge in women? Killing loyal people is even more nonsense!" King Zhou's eyes were red. If he was not pointed at by a musket, he would probably rush over and hit someone in the next second.

"Brother, maybe the historical records are really questionable. People say that King Zhou dug out Bi Gan's heart, but we see that Bi Gan is still alive and well." Liu Zixun had just recovered, stroking his chest and said in a low voice.

(Bigan’s inner thoughts: I’m still lying on the floor of my bedroom, is there no one to give me peanuts? T_T)

"Your Majesty, even if some of the crimes were imposed on you by others, you have been fighting wars for many years, the treasury is empty, and the tax burden has been increased, making the people exhausted. You have no way to refute it," Jiang Ziya said righteously.

"Back then, I urged you to implement benevolent policies and give the people rest, but you drove me out of the palace. I have traveled all over the world, and only King Wen is willing to accept my advice. Naturally, I will be loyal to the Great Zhou, even if it means death."

After listening to Jiang Ziya's words, King Zhou's anger dissipated a little, and he smiled helplessly.

"Jiang Shang, do you really think I am stupid and stubborn, and won't listen to advice? Do you think the barbarians will behave themselves if I don't go to war? War requires soldiers, horses, and food. If I don't collect taxes, what else can I do?"

"Xiqi is remote, so it can naturally hide its strength and bide its time. However, the Shang Dynasty is the center of the world. The Dongyi, Guifang, and other countries are all eyeing it covetously. How can we rest and recuperate?"

"Shun forced Yao, Yu forced Shun, Tang banished Jie, and King Wu conquered Zhou. These four kings were ministers who murdered their rulers, yet the world praised them. Ultimately, history books are written by the victors.

"Later generations have been deceived by him and have only cursed me. Ying Zheng, next time I go to Daqin, I will pay a visit to Mr. Han Fei. He is the only one who has spoken a fair word throughout history."

"Your Majesty, it's a pity that Han Fei has long passed away." Ying Zheng's anger was still lingering. He clenched his fists and stared at Wang Mang. "You and I, a dignified monarch, are trapped here, allowing a group of villains to coerce and insult us. This is intolerable."

"Brother Zheng, they are all my friends. You can't call them villains." Su Jiahe looked at Ying Zheng with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

At first, she thought Ying Zheng was a good emperor, so she tried her best to help him and helped him build a prosperous Qin Dynasty. She didn't expect that today they would stand on opposite sides.

"Miss Su, what kind of friends are you making? They will only take you into danger. I have given you so much gold, enough for you to live a life of ease and comfort. Why are you coming to the chaotic Shang Dynasty?" Ying Zheng sighed, as if he was disappointed in his friend.

"Why aren't you staying in Qin? What are you doing here?" Wang Mang retorted. "What? I invited him," King Zhou raised an eyebrow. "Zhou seized the Shang dynasty's empire, and the Qin people destroyed Zhou, which can be considered revenge for me. Besides, Qin is rich in resources, and Ying Zheng is willing to help me reclaim the empire."

"You..." Wang Mang pointed at Ying Zheng, his face suddenly turned red and he was very excited.

"Ying Zheng, the Qin Dynasty is what it is today thanks to Jiahe, yet you are using her as a tool to help King Zhou commit atrocities. Do you deserve Jiahe's kindness? The history books are right. You are mean and ungrateful, just like King Zhou, a tyrant."

"Arrogant!" Veins suddenly popped up on Ying Zheng's old and ginger-skinned face. He didn't care about the musket in Wang Mang's hand and rushed forward aggressively.

"What are you doing? Are you going to hit someone? I'm really going to shoot!"

Although both of them were seventy years old, Wang Mang was more than a head shorter than Ying Zheng. He was no match for his opponent in a fight and had to hold his musket tightly and retreat repeatedly.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing!" He Shuangqing suddenly spoke up. "Have you noticed something? The First Emperor was from the Qin Dynasty. How did he come to the Shang Dynasty?"

"Yes, Brother Zheng, how did you get here?" Su Jiahe finally asked the question in his mind.

"Oh, I see! They were the ones who stole the Time Document!" Wang Mang suddenly realized. "Hurry and return it, or I'll shoot!"

"What time document?" Ying Zheng looked confused.

"The Time Document? Is that the little booklet that can connect the past and present?" King Zhou stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent. "Yes, I took it, but it is not with me, unless you put me back."

"Tell me the truth, where is the Time Certificate? Give it back to me immediately!" Wang Mang shouted at King Zhou, his breathing becoming uneven due to anger.

"Oh, I know. You dare not do anything to me now, otherwise you will never find that booklet." King Zhou squinted his eyes and looked at Wang Mang coldly.

"You... well, you won't tell me, right? Yingying, come here for a moment. I know nothing can escape your eyes."

Wang Mang turned to look at Yingying, but saw that Yingying was lowering her head and covering her eyes tightly with her hands.

"Little girl, what's wrong with you?" Shang Dynasty Daji supported Yingying in a panic.

"Brother Wang, I think I hit my eye just now, and now I can't open it." Yingying tried her best to calm down, "Don't worry, I'll be fine after a while."

"Yingying, are you okay?" Wang Mang then remembered that when everyone was fighting for the badge just now, the space was in chaos, and Yingying was so small that it was easy for her to be bumped into.

"What tricks do you have now? Feel free to use them." King Zhou still looked at Wang Mang with contempt.

"That's not right," Su Jiahe suddenly shuddered. "Only the two of us can control the Time Document. Even if they get it, how are they going to use it?"