Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 221 Zhao Ji's Burial
"Immortal Master~"

"Great news!"

Zong Ze, his face glowing with health, ran all the way into the courtyard.

He rushed to the forest path and happily handed over the military report.

"Pengju entered Hedong and inflicted a great defeat on the various units of the Jin army's western route."

"The army is now marching north towards Jundu Pass."

With a smile on his face, Lin Dao took the military report and read it.

Yue Fei's troops entered Hedong Road from Jingxing, and crushed the camps along the way with overwhelming force.

Upon reaching Yuci County, they encountered the main force of the Jin army's western route, and a large-scale decisive battle broke out.

The Jurchens underestimated Yue Fei's army and launched an attack.

As a result, Yue Fei's army, fully armored, remained unmoved, inflicting heavy casualties on the Jin people, which greatly diminished their morale and fighting spirit.

Yue Fei seized the opportunity to launch a full-scale counterattack, severely damaging the Western Route Army.

If it weren't for the lack of cavalry, the Jurchen western army would likely have been crushed in this battle.

The military report also emphasized that the Jin generals Wanyan Loushi and his son launched a counterattack to cover the escape of the main force, but were surrounded and annihilated by Yue Fei's army.

Zong Ze was extremely excited, and his voice trembled.

"I truly never expected that we would actually win!"

He knew Yue Fei was powerful and that Yue Family Army was formidable.

That's incredible! They're so good at fighting!

The number of regular soldiers was estimated to be even less than that of the Jin people, and they had only been in intensive training for a little over a month.

Is this a win?

They even killed Wanyan Loushi, the top general of the Jurchens?

If it were anyone else, Zong Ze would have suspected that it was a false report of military intelligence.

But he trusted Yue Pengju's character.

Lin Dao smiled and carefully read the military report.

'The Jurchen cavalry's volleys could not penetrate their armor.'

He spurred his horse to advance, but was blocked by chevaux-de-frise and long spears.

"Charge forcefully, first unleash a barrage of arrows from the crossbows, then when the Jin cavalry get close, the vanguard retreats and uses barbed wire to block the enemy."

Seeing this, Lin Dao laughed again.

"Sure enough, the barbed wire I provided worked very well."

The most important weapon of the Jurchen cavalry, their heavy arrows capable of piercing armor, could not penetrate the iron armor worn by Yue Fei's army.

This resulted in a situation where, when faced with the counterattack of the Divine Arm Bow, they could only passively take hits.

The only way for the Jurchens to break through the formation was their unique skill: piercing and chiseling through.

The Jurchen cavalry, once known for their prowess, used this recruitment to defeat numerous armies of the Liao and Song dynasties.

When facing Yue Fei's army, he used this ultimate move again.

Tens of thousands of Jurchen cavalry surged in like a tidal wave.

They charged forward recklessly, disregarding everything else.

Then they encountered barricades, barbed wire, and horse traps.

When the Jin cavalry were entangled, trapped, tripped, and obstructed, they lost speed and became trapped.

Yue Fei's army counterattacked and besieged the Jurchen cavalry, who had lost their mobility.

Ultimately, victory was only to be expected.

Lin Dao continued reading.

'The Jin army retreated, pursue them!'

'Having broken out of the enemy lines, Jin general Lou Shi launched a counterattack!'

The infantry formed ranks, using their spears to withstand the charge.

'Swordsmen and shieldmen advanced, their sabers slashing at the horses' legs, their hook-and-sickle spears pulling cavalrymen off their horses, and their maces and axes smashing down armored riders.'

Lou Shi was fierce and brave; dismounting, he fought on foot and defeated more than ten men.

Fei personally engaged the enemy and slew them in battle!

'Lou Shizi and his daughter came to their rescue, but Fei also killed them!'

The cavalry's combat effectiveness was indeed very strong.

However, when faced with heavily armored infantry in formation, and with high morale, they dared to fight to the death and not retreat.

With ranged weapons rendered ineffective, they also encountered barbed wire and other formidable obstacles to cavalry.

Even a renowned general like Wanyan Loushi was powerless to reverse the situation.

There was actually another reason: the morale of the Jurchens, who had suffered heavy losses at the gates of Bianliang, was low.

They remained vigilant, wary of Lin Dao suddenly appearing on the battlefield in his metal vehicle.

"Although the army has not been formed for long."

Putting down the military report, Lin Dao said, "But our combat effectiveness still has a foundation."

"The people of the North are known for their fierce and unruly nature, and there are many different kinds of societies."

"Archery clubs and spear clubs are everywhere. Many people have practiced martial arts for many years and are very strong. For example, Lu, the number one spear and staff master in Hebei, is capable of being a general on the battlefield."

"Who is Master Lu?" Zong Ze asked in astonishment. "He has such skill, and he is the best in Hebei in terms of spear and staff fighting."

"I have been in Hebei for a long time, why have I never heard of this before?"

Lin Dao waved his hand, "It's nothing, just a mistake."

“This is only the trip to Hedong.” Zong Ze didn’t press further, but instead began to complain, “We mobilized over 100,000 people to maintain logistics for Pengju.”

"Half of the grain was eaten on the way to Hedong."

“Conscripting laborers delays the farming season, so they must be compensated. Otherwise, the whole family will starve to death, or they will have to become outlaws.”

"Ordinary people have it tough too~"

After rambling on for a while, Zong Ze's meaning was already quite clear.

"I have food," Lin Dao said bluntly. "Do you have money?"

"The Imperial Medical Academy still has a lot of medicine in stock."

Lin Dao nodded in satisfaction. "In that case, I'll give you some rubber tires as a gift."

Zong Ze didn't understand, "What is a rubber tire?"

"Industrial consumables".

"When used on horse-drawn carriages, oxcarts, and large wagons, it can improve transportation efficiency."

Several days later, the excavation of the Yujin Garden cemetery was completed.

Lin Dao entered the palace and found Zhao Ji.

"Your Majesty, the auspicious day has arrived."

"Today is an auspicious day for undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation."

"As long as you get through this, you'll immediately be able to ascend to the ranks of the immortals."

Emperor Huizong was overjoyed and moved to tears.

His voice choked with emotion, “I will never forget the kindness of the immortal! I leave all my earthly ties to the immortal.”

"Hey~~~" Lin Dao waved his hand. "There's no point in talking about this. Let's hurry up and get on the road."

A pleased Emperor Huizong bid farewell to everyone in the palace.

He instructed them that he had achieved enlightenment and that his worldly ties were severed.

If you need anything in the future, just go and seek out the Immortal Master.

After making his final arrangements, Emperor Huizong of Song burned incense, bathed, and changed into his favorite clothes.

Following the forest path, we exited through the South Gate and arrived at Yujin Garden.

Upon seeing the golden statue of Jingguan, Emperor Huizong quickly turned his head away, not daring to look.

Lin Dao glanced at him, smiled, and said nothing.

Being timid is understandable.

Anyway, after today, this scumbag will have no more chances to embarrass himself.

"This is something I dug especially for you using a divine artifact."

They came to a deep pit and climbed down the ladder.

It was about five or six zhang deep, and at the bottom was a brand new coffin that still smelled of wood.

Lin Dao gestured for them to go inside.

As the matter came to a head, Zhao Ji had a vague feeling that something was amiss.

But he had already cut off his own escape route, forcibly suppressing the unease in his heart, and tremblingly climbed into the coffin.

Don't worry.

With a warm smile, Lin Dao stepped forward and handed him a copy of the Sunflower Manual and a flashlight.

"Remember, you can only check after the Heavenly Tribulation."

After giving a few instructions, Lin Dao gestured to the hired helpers to work together to close the heavy coffin lid.

The workers recognized Zhao Ji's identity; his red dragon robe was too conspicuous.

"Chang Immortal!"

As darkness gradually enveloped them, Zhao Ji cried out anxiously, "Will we definitely be a couple?"

Lin Dao stepped forward, leaned against the coffin, and nodded to him. "Don't worry, it will definitely work. There are so many people waiting for you."

Zhao Ji subconsciously assumed that all the great beings of the immortal realm were waiting for him.

The thought of ascending to the immortal realm and becoming immortal instantly dispelled the fear in my heart.

In the last moment before the coffin lid closed, he caught a glimpse of Lin Dao's final smile.

That smile... why does it look so strange?
"The people who died from the tribute of precious stones, the people who died at the hands of the Tanguts, the Khitans, and the Jurchens, the people who died from your tyrannical and oppressive rule."

"So many times, the people who rose up because they couldn't survive, were brutally suppressed and killed by you."

"They're all waiting for you!"

Inside the dark coffin, Zhao Ji was terrified.

He vaguely heard the immortal saying something, but he couldn't make out a single word.

The environment frightened him, so he closed his eyes tightly, clutching the book and flashlight in his hands, and fantasizing about his life after going to the fairy realm.

'I imagine the fairies of the celestial realm must possess beauty and charm far surpassing the ordinary women of the mortal world.'

He led a few hired workers and climbed back down the ladder to the ground.

Lin Dao nodded, indicating, "Bury it."

He paid enough wages, and none of the workers complained.

He wielded the shovel in his hand and filled the soil that had been dug out back in.

Lin Dao found a place to sit down, took out the paper money he had prepared beforehand, lit it with a lighter, and threw it into the pit.

"The innocent souls who died because of this tyrannical ruler."

"The time has come."

"Take revenge for those you have wronged, and settle scores for those you have wronged."

Don't be shy!

A dozen or so hired workers were working together, and dirt was being scattered everywhere.

The dirt slammed onto the coffin lid, making a crackling sound.

Emperor Huizong, inside the coffin, could no longer hold back his emotions.

He opened his eyes and called out anxiously, "Immortal Master?"

"The Heavenly Tribulation has begun?"

There was no response, only the increasingly muffled sound of the landfill being filled.

Zhao Ji, filled with fear, finally couldn't contain himself and, following Lin Dao's previous instructions, turned on the flashlight.

The light from the flashlight calmed him down a bit.

Holding a flashlight in one hand, he carefully flipped through the pages of the book with the other.

The first page of the book states that if you want to practice divine skills, you must first castrate yourself.

The content inside is no different from what the scholars translated.

"The immortal master already gave one, why give another one?"

Emperor Huizong was puzzled and carefully flipped through the pages until he reached the last page.

Under the light of the flashlight, his eyes suddenly widened.

"Can it be successful without castration?!"

The workers were busy filling in the landfill, sweating profusely.

The deep pit was gradually filled in.

In the dim light, one could almost hear crying and shouting, as well as the sounds of pounding on wooden planks coming from below.

No one spoke; everyone just kept their heads down and worked.

The workers shoveled the soil even harder, sweating profusely.

This tyrant has finally gotten his comeuppance.

Look at the people of this land, how miserable they have been harmed by this tyrannical ruler over the years!

The deep pit was completely filled in.

Lin Dao took out bags of copper coins and handed them to the workers, saying, "You did a good job, this is a reward."

The workers thanked them profusely and left happily with their reward money.

Lin Dao's business here is not yet finished.

He brought in a road roller and compacted the pit back and forth.

After getting off the bus, I took out my notebook and opened it.

Draw a big X over Zhao Ji's name with a red pen.

"The lineage of the Donkey Cart War God is only missing Zhao Gou."

"While attacking the Jin, we must also destroy the Song dynasty!"

(End of this chapter)