Simulates history, but Chongzhen is the Divine Emperor at the beginning

Chapter 262 Who is Zhu Youjian to you?

Zhao Gou has been listening to your conversation.

Or perhaps, this was all part of his test for you...

When you see "God Zhao Gou" entering the prison, you instantly understand everything: Why is your cellmate Han Shizhong, whom you framed and imprisoned? Why does Han Shizhong specifically tell you these secrets unknown to the public? Why does Han Shizhong deliberately portray Zhao Gou as the ultimate boss, even inciting you to hate Zhao Gou?

The answer is simple: these were all tasks assigned by Zhao Gou...

[He intends to use Han Shizhong's words to reveal information you didn't know, and then use this to test your true loyalty to Him!]

If you pass the test, you will rise from a censor to a powerful official, truly achieving instant success.

[And if you fail the test, while He will most likely not do anything to you, your career will probably be over...]

You grasped the implications of this situation very quickly!

[However, while you were marveling at this, a greater question arose in your mind: what was it about you, a mere commoner, that made you worthy of such attention from the emperor? To test your loyalty, He personally orchestrated this, even bringing in the veteran general Han Shizhong... Was it worth it?]

You thought about it, puzzled, then suddenly realized: It's worth it!

Why? The answer is quite simple, and Han Shizhong even told you before: it's your mysterious identity!

The reason why Zhao Gou took the initiative to take responsibility instead of severing ties with you was largely because he couldn't find out your true identity, which is why he was curious about you.

This reason also applies to His test of you: as a capable and loyal subject, He naturally hopes you will pass His test and completely submit to Him... However, your mysterious identity naturally gives you a "questionable stance" debuff!

Therefore, He hoped to use this opportunity to test your background, which led to today's "political vetting test"...

So you can't help but wonder: did your answer pass Zhao Gou's test?

【…】

Zhao Gou, seeing your stunned expression, couldn't help but sigh: "I was both satisfied and disappointed with your answer just now..."

"I am satisfied because you remained loyal to me even after learning of information detrimental to me, and you explained your reasons for withholding the information very clearly, which truly pleases me!"

"Disappointment stems from the fact that these words of loyalty are not your true feelings..."

Zhao Gou sighed.

[Your feigned loyalty just now clearly couldn't fool Zhao Gou: you obviously have many opinions about the Song Dynasty and don't genuinely accept His pro-war policy, yet you still spoke words of loyalty against your will... This is truly "insincere"!]

After realizing this, a bitter feeling immediately settled in your heart: even the emperor thought you were acting, so it seems you haven't passed this test...

[But unexpectedly, Zhao Gou didn't tell you the result of the test directly. Instead, he first asked you a question in a serious tone.]

"I'm giving you a chance. If you tell me everything about your background, I'll forgive and forget what happened!"

"Zhou Qing, speak up..."

Hearing the emperor's words, you were clearly taken aback, because you never expected that He didn't care whether you were loyal or not; He only wanted to know your background and history!

【this……】

You fall into deep thought: Should you tell Him, or keep it from Him?

To be honest, you don't really want to reveal your true identity to anyone here, whether it's your real identity in Xiangyang or your hidden identity as a "simulated protagonist"... The reason is simple: it's very unsafe!

[By revealing your identity in Xiangyang, you could implicate your family and friends: your elderly parents, your relatives and friends, your countless comrades-in-arms, and even your son with Lady Pan… If Zhao Gou intends to punish you in the future, they will all be harmed!]

[And if you reveal your identity as the "simulated protagonist," it will be even more dangerous! Because you are too weak, if Zhao Gou harbors ill intentions, you could find yourself in an extremely unfavorable situation...]

[But then again, what if Zhao Gou doesn't harbor any ill intentions towards you?] [If that's the case, then revealing your identity would not only gain Zhao Gou's trust, but also allow you to obtain more hidden information from Him. Perhaps you could even find the method your true self needs to continue the Ming Dynasty!]

Thinking about it this way, you suddenly hesitated...

[Ding! Faced with the direct questioning of "God Zhao Gou," you neither want to be opened for revealing personal information, nor do you want to miss the excellent opportunity to obtain a lot of hidden information directly from Zhao Gou by deliberately remaining silent. Therefore, you are in a great dilemma... Your choice: (?)]

[A: Open the box yourself! It's just a simulation anyway, even if you die you can start over, why be so afraid of death? Box! You can box yourself! Reveal all your secrets to Zhao Gou and fight for that tempting opportunity!]

[B: Ah, bah! You ultimately don't trust Zhao Gou, that meticulous and complex emperor. If you willingly open your box, you and your relatives and friends will all be exposed to Zhao Gou, leaving you completely at his mercy, with no control whatsoever, and only able to place all your hopes on Zhao Gou's every whim... This is truly unwise!]

……

"To self-destruct, or not to self-destruct?"

Zhou Liang scratched his head, feeling as if he had seen this scene somewhere before...

After a moment's thought, he suddenly realized:
Back then, Zhou Tianzun experienced a similar situation. The God Emperor wanted to exchange information with him. When faced with this choice, he chose to boldly expose himself, only to be outmaneuvered by the God Emperor and regretted it deeply!
Although I later learned that the God Emperor had no intention of getting something for nothing and it was just a misunderstanding, the psychological trauma was still quite significant...

So, how should we choose this time?

Zhou Liang thought for a moment:
“Zhao Gou’s mind and shrewdness are different from Chongzhen’s. It’s hard to say whether he will try to get something for nothing, or whether it will be detrimental to Zhou Chi… The risk is much higher for him than for Chongzhen!”

"But then again, even if Zhao Gou gets all the information, it's not so scary. After all, it's just a simulation. If it goes wrong, we can just restart it..."

After much deliberation, Zhou Liang finally made up his mind:

"Let's give it a try! I'll choose A!"

[Ding! You've chosen option A: Open your own box! It's just a simulation anyway; even if you die, you can restart. Why be so afraid of death? Box! You can box anything! Reveal all your secrets to Zhao Gou and gamble on that tempting opportunity!]

【…】

Yes! Let's give it a try!

[Having made up your mind to self-destruct, you gritted your teeth and immediately opened your own box to "God Zhao Gou"!]

However, considering the risks involved were too great, you did not reveal your true identity in Xiangyang to Zhao Gou. Instead, you only said that you were a transmigrator from another world, and that your purpose in coming here was to find a way to prolong the lifespan of that world, and so on...

[Zhao Gou: !!!]

[Han Shizhong: ? ? ? ]

The only two people listening were stunned! They never imagined your origins would be so bizarre.

Han Shizhong paused for a moment, then seemed to realize something: No wonder you've always been so mysterious; it turns out your origins are too bizarre, so you have to deliberately hide them… Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel curious and wanted to learn more about the other world from you.

But Zhao Gou was different...

After a moment of surprise, He seemed to suddenly recall some distant memory, so He raised an eyebrow and asked a serious question that caught you completely off guard.

"The other world you mentioned, is it called... the Ming Dynasty?"

"Zhu Youjian...who is he to you?"

【you:???】

……

(End of this chapter)