Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 210 Zhou-Zhao Republic! (Bonus chapter by Silver Alliance Leader Nuanyang1314)

"I...I...I..."

Zhao Huan's face turned ashen, and his body trembled.

In a moment of panic and fear, I didn't know what to say.

Zhao Ji, who was groaning beside him, forcefully suppressed the excruciating pain in his body, his eyes shining brightly.

If that scoundrel were to abdicate, wouldn't I, the Supreme One, have to reclaim my position?

"Either go to Xuande Tower and announce your abdication."

"Either we wait here and wait for the outsiders to break in and leave no one alive!"

"You choose which path to take."

"Woooooo~~~"

Overwhelmed with fear, Zhao Huan collapsed to the ground and wailed like a child over three hundred months old.

Such a lack of responsibility is truly despicable.

The people around were in a state of panic.

Despite the excruciating pain, Zhao Ji managed to utter, "Immortal Master."

"If that's the case, who can inherit the throne?"

Meeting his hopeful gaze, Lin Dao's eyes swept over the group of kings not far away.

All the princes were deeply moved.

'Could it be that good fortune is about to fall into my lap?'

Lin Dao smiled faintly, "The Jurchens outside the city are demanding the emperor."

"The people in the city want the emperor to take responsibility."

"Whoever wants to be the emperor, just step forward."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji and the other kings were all filled with fear and dread.

If we go to the Jurchens, we may never return in this lifetime.

The city is even more terrifying; if the rioters start making a ruckus, they might just be killed!
If he were to take power at this time, wouldn't he be making himself a scapegoat?

Their little scheme immediately fell apart.

The crying at Zhao Huan's place gradually subsided.

If that's the case, then abdicating now isn't out of the question.

It's better than being captured by the Jurchens and killed by rebels.

"Have you figured it out?"

Lin Dao glanced at him, knowing full well what choice this coward would make. "Since you've thought it through, then go for it."

"If we wait until the people break through Xuande Tower and storm into the Forbidden City, then there's no need to go."

"Find a clean place and end it all, so you don't have to suffer before you die."

Zhao Huan shivered and looked at Lin Dao with pleading eyes.

Lin Dao found this behavior disgusting.

He simply leaned against the railing, leisurely surveying the group of princesses.

Chaos broke out in the city, and the married princesses, including Zhao Fujin, returned to the palace to hide.

Those who are older, like Princess Zhao Yupan of Jiade, are already as ripe as peaches.

Those who are younger, like Princess Ningfu Zhao Chuanzhu, are only in their early teens.

Those who were even younger did not come out.

These princesses did indeed have tragic fates, but Lin Dao did not feel that they were wronged.

They were miserable, but weren't the women in the homes of ordinary people who were ravaged by the Jurchens also miserable?
They don't even qualify for a mention in history books.

Having enjoyed the riches and honors of being a member of the royal family, it's only natural that they deserve to suffer misfortune!

Having traveled through multiple time periods, Lin Dao has witnessed far too many tragedies.

I've tried all sorts of dishes, including sliced ​​beef and tripe in chili sauce, claypot rice, and sliced ​​pork belly.

Compared to those others, they're already considered lucky.

"Fifth Sister~~~"

Seeing that the immortal master didn't care at all, Zhao Huan turned around and pleaded, "Please, immortal master, help my brother!"

Lin Dao laughed derisively.

A piece of trash who only knows how to coerce women!

In order to survive, they even sold all the women in their family and clan to the Jurchens.

In terms of being a complete coward, Zhao Huan was even more incompetent than Zhao Ji.

Once I've squeezed you dry, I'll immediately send you to the guillotine and cut you in two!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhao Fujin could hardly bear it.

She covered her face with trembling hands, squatted down, and wept.

Zhao Ji hurriedly gave Qin Hui a meaningful look.

Qin Hui understood the situation and stepped forward to advise, "Your Majesty, we cannot delay any longer."

"If rioters were to enter the capital, then...!"

That would be a death sentence!

To control Zhao Huan, one only needs to threaten him with death.

Anyone with eyes can see it clearly.

Lin Dao waved to Qin Hui.

When he came running over, I whispered a few words of advice and took out an electric megaphone and put it in his hand.

Unwilling to abdicate or die, Zhao Huan had no choice but to get up and head towards Xuande Tower, turning back every few steps under the coercion of Qin Hui and others.

Lin Dao didn't go with them, but instead took out a walkie-talkie and gave some instructions to Chen Dong and the other students.

Besides making money every day, he will gradually step back from the spotlight.

The revolutionary flames in the old revolutionary base area were already burning fiercely, so there was no need for him to continue charging into battle.

Next, we just had to wait for Han Yue to arrive.

Qin Hui and his men then escorted Emperor Zhao Huan up to Xuande Tower.

As far as the eye could see, the outside was already packed with people.

Countless people lined the imperial street, chanting "Depose the emperor! Depose the emperor!"

The clamor and roar were like thunder.

Such a display of power terrified Zhao Huan, turning his face ashen.

He instinctively turned to run away.

Qin Hui and his men grabbed him and pinned him against the city wall.

Raising his megaphone, Qin Hui shouted loudly outside.

"The Emperor has arrived! Silence! Everyone, please remain silent for now!"

As the official in his red robe appeared, the people of Bianliang City outside Xuande Tower gradually quieted down.

He glanced at the pale-faced, trembling official.

Qin Hui simply stepped forward himself and asked, "The Emperor is here. What do you want?"

The room quickly became noisy, with all sorts of people saying different things.

Amidst the chaos, not a single word could be heard clearly.

Chen Dong and the others exchanged glances and simultaneously raised their megaphones.

"Silence! Everyone, please be silent!"

"We have loud voices, so we'll speak!"

Several men lifted Chen Dong up.

Holding a megaphone, he shouted at Zhao Huan on the Xuande Tower, "Your Majesty, you have humiliated the country and only want to surrender to the Jin people!"

"They plundered the people's property and kidnapped their wives and daughters to supply the Jurchens."

"May I ask, are you an official of the Great Song Dynasty or a servant of the Jurchens?!"

Faced with the questioning, Zhao Huan was sweating profusely but could not speak. He could only look to Qin Hui beside him for help.

"Everyone~"

Qin Hui sighed, "That is indeed true."

Anger erupted once again.

If it really happened, there's no way to wash it off.

Chen Dong and others once again urged everyone to remain calm.

When the noise subsided, he shouted again.

"As the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, how can you treat your people so harshly? What face do you have left to sit facing south and act like an emperor?"

"We have come here today for only one thing."

He took a deep breath and finally uttered that disrespectful remark.

"Depose the emperor!"

Tens of thousands of people chanted in unison, "Abolish the emperor! Abolish the emperor!!"

The sound was like thunder, filled with boundless rage.

Faced with the terrifying uproar of the crowd, Zhao Huan wept uncontrollably and trembled like a leaf.

When the clamor subsided, Qin Hui responded.

The emperor acknowledged his dereliction of duty and expressed his willingness to abdicate.

Upon hearing this, cheers erupted loudly.

At this moment, the people of Bianliang City deeply felt that they actually possessed such power!

Those are government officials!
It can be dismissed with a single word!
An unprecedented power and awareness swept through my entire body in an instant.

It was as if a valve in my mind had been opened.

As the cheers subsided, Qin Hui shouted again, "Your Majesty has abdicated. Who do you think is worthy to succeed you?"

The shouts from below the city grew increasingly noisy.

Some called out to the kings.

Some are calling for the Supreme Emperor to return to his rightful place.

There are also those who are calling for the descendants of the founding emperor.

They even got into fights because of differing opinions.

Under thousands of years of feudal autocracy, the people who have suffered greatly from it find it difficult to change their mindset in a short period of time.

Chen Dong raised the megaphone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to me."

As the noise subsided, Chen Dong shouted, "Someone suggested recommending the various kings."

"Who can guarantee that the king who ascends the throne isn't just as useless as the emperor?"

"Who can guarantee that?!"

"They're all brothers!"

"As for the Supreme Emperor, what kind of life did you all lead when he was the Emperor? Have you all forgotten already?!"

"Most of the descendants of the founding emperor are now engaged in farming to make a living."

"Do you intend to find a farmer who can't even read a single word to be the emperor?"

"What use is an emperor who can't even understand memorials to the emperor!"

The shouts gradually made the people fall into deep thought.

Someone couldn't help but respond, "Then what do you suggest we do? We can't be without an emperor, can we?"

"So what if there's no emperor!"

Chen Dong shouted sternly, "We have come here today to depose the emperor! Not to depose the emperor!"

"Even without an emperor, this world is still the world!"

An uproar arose.

This is truly unimaginable—a world without an emperor?

"Everyone."

Chen Dong shouted again, "We have read history books."

"As early as two thousand years ago, during the reign of King Li of Zhou, the people of Haojing launched a people's uprising and drove out the Zhou emperor because of King Li's perverse and harmful policies."

"After that, Gaojing adopted the 'Zhou-Zhao Republic'!"

The republican administration during the Zhou Dynasty was essentially still aristocratic deliberation of government.

But at this time, there were no nobles left in Bianliang City.

Those who could be killed have all been dealt with. A few escaped and fled into the palace, having voluntarily given up their status and opportunities.

Who will assume the role of deliberative government officials?

First, one must be literate; second, one must have a certain level of popularity and have supporters who recommend one.

Under such selection, these outstanding students of the Imperial Academy...

Who else would I be!

The first wave of cannon fodder was largely composed of these students from the Imperial Academy (太学党).

They are indeed enjoying immense success right now.

But when things go wrong, they collapse just as quickly.

If they cannot resolve the internal and external conflicts, they will soon be sent to the guillotine by the angry people.

As for seeking the help of immortals~
Unless they are truly powerful, or genuinely virtuous gentlemen who are wholeheartedly devoted to serving the people.

Otherwise, Lin Dao wouldn't help them, or would only provide limited basic resources.

The person Lin Daozhen had his eye on was still on his way to Bianliang City.

After listening to the report coming through the walkie-talkie, Lin Dao nodded.

He replied, "Okay," and ended the call.

He took out two bottles of Liuwei Dihuang Pills and tossed them to Zhao Ji, saying, "This is the antidote for you and your son during this period."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the electric scooter.

"Please wait a moment, Immortal Master~~~"

Emperor Huizong of Tang, who was on the couch, hurriedly called out.

Lin Dao, who had just gotten on the electric scooter, paused and looked over. "Is there anything else?"

Zhao Ji looked at Zhao Fujin and said, "Fifth Sister, why don't you hurry and go with the Immortal Master?"

"This is a rare opportunity that is worth a fortune. You must serve the immortal master well."

Zhao Fujin was in a state of utter confusion and anxiety.

Subconsciously, he sought help from his siblings and his sister-in-law, the Empress Dowager.

But everyone turned their heads away, and no one dared to speak or make a move.

Zhao Ji sternly ordered, "Go now!"

Zhao Fujin trembled slightly, lowered his head, and took small steps to Lin Dao's side.

"boarding."

Zhao Fujin looked up at the two-wheeled vehicle in front of her, her pretty face full of Weinan's charm.

Where to?

how to get on
Lin Dao stretched out his long arms and, amidst gasps of surprise, picked her up and placed her on the back seat.

Riding an electric scooter, carrying a flustered Zhao Fujin, they headed straight for Donghuamen.

(End of this chapter)