Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 605 I worship the Jade Emperor

"The most important thing in controlling a large number with a small number is to not let the large number get away with it and to maintain unity."

"That's why Mite Clear has spared no effort in stirring up the conflict between locals and immigrants in Guangdong and Guangxi."

"In this respect, the Japanese are too crude, far inferior to Mite Cleaner."

Looking at the information on the screen, Lin Dao decided on the course of action.

The first priority is to resolve the conflict between the locals and the Hakkas.

Upon arriving in the new timeline, Lin Dao saw a large group of people gathered outside as soon as he stepped out the door.

One of the feedbacks from his free medical treatments is that many people come to see him every day.

The living conditions were harsh, productivity was low, and there was brutal exploitation and infighting among people.

The number of diseases and injuries is unbelievable.

During my visit, the noise and commotion outside the hospital started again.

Seeing Lin Dao frown, the village chief hurriedly ran out.

Before long, he brought in several men with whips wrapped around their necks.

"Miracle doctor!"

The leader bowed deeply as soon as he entered, his face filled with sorrow, pleading, "Please, divine healer, save my brother!"

Lin Dao did not respond. Instead, he first diagnosed the patient in person, gave medication instructions, and then looked at the strong man.

"What about people?"

"The injuries are too severe." The visitor hurriedly said, "They're in the mountains, we dare not carry them over."

Lin Dao sized them up. "Are you charcoal burners?"

"Yes~"

What kind of injury did you suffer?

"I got slapped by a big worm."

This area in Guangxi was originally covered with dense forests.

However, with the increasing population and deforestation, the South China tiger's range has been severely affected.

The conflict between humans and tigers is becoming increasingly intense.

Tigers of this era are undoubtedly pests, posing a great threat to humankind.

For example, in Huaiji County of Zhaoqing Prefecture in Guangdong Province, there are clear records that more than two thousand people were eaten by tigers!

Two thousand people—how terrifying!
Incidents of tigers attacking people are frequent.

Without wasting words, Lin Dao immediately got up, slung his medical kit over his shoulder, and said, "Let's go."

We left the village and headed up the mountain, passing one barren and rugged hill after another, heading deeper into the mountains.

As we ventured deeper into the mountains, the greenery gradually increased.

The hills near human settlements have been stripped bare, not only of the trees but also of the grass.

To obtain timber, one must venture deep into the mountains, which inevitably leads to conflicts with wild beasts.

Where do you burn charcoal?

With nothing to do on the road, Lin Dao chatted with a few men.

"A miracle doctor," the burly man at the head of the group replied. "We are all from Gupeng Village at the foot of Peng'ai Mountain."

"Charcoal burning all takes place in Peng'ai Mountain."

Charcoal burning refers to the traditional process of burning tree branches and trunks into charcoal.

The most famous one is "The Charcoal Burner".

Charcoal was produced by firing kilns.

In ancient rural areas, firewood was used as fuel.

Charcoal is mainly sold to city dwellers.

Because charcoal undergoes high-temperature carbonization, it produces less smoke and has a higher calorific value when burned, meaning it burns more efficiently.

If you burn firewood directly, it will produce a lot of smoke, polluting the indoor environment and making it unbearably choking.

China began mining and using coal a long time ago.

However, coal production is low, especially in the south.

Most importantly, directly burning raw coal can produce toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, which can cause poisoning or fire.

In comparison, charcoal is naturally more popular.

A charcoal brazier is used to burn charcoal.

Because charcoal is relatively expensive, many villagers venture deep into the mountains where there is still plenty of timber to build kilns and fire charcoal.

Despite talking the whole way, he never slowed down.

In fact, Lin Dao deliberately controlled his speed. After observing the walking speed of the men, he kept his speed at their maximum forward speed.

Before we knew it, we had crossed several hills and arrived at a mountain valley.

"It's weird."

The burly man carrying a long spear turned back in confusion, "We haven't seen a single wild boar along the way!"

The mountain path they took was neither man-made nor an official road.

This rugged mountain path is actually a trail made by the animals in the forest.

The presence of feces and the pungent smell of the markings along the way were enough to prove this point.

In addition to large insects, the mountains and forests of Guangxi are also home to wild beasts such as bears, leopards, and lynxes.

Occasionally, even enormous creatures such as rhinoceroses and elephants can be seen.

In addition, there are also animals such as baboons, porcupines, and antelopes.

But they hadn't seen a single large wild animal along the way.

This was something we wouldn't have dared to even dream of in the past.

Hearing this, Lin Dao smiled.

With him around, no beast can harm him!

This means that human perception of danger has deteriorated, making it difficult to detect the dangers of forest trails.

Along the way, the keen-sense wild animals, sensing the presence of the forest path, had long since fled.

This is a mountain valley, not very large in area.

The main building is an arched earthen kiln, which was used for burning charcoal.

All around were rows of dilapidated wooden houses, presumably the dwellings of the kiln workers.

Charcoal is not burned directly with fire, but rather fired in a kiln.

"Miracle doctor, this way please."

A burly man carrying a long spear strode forward and led the way, guiding Lin Dao into a dilapidated wooden hut.

The smell of blood, and the stench of infected wounds.

The man lying on the wooden plank had fallen into a coma.

His face was flushed, and his forehead was covered in sweat, clearly indicating a fever. Several gruesome wounds marred his bare chest.

Upon seeing Lin Dao arrive, the men gathered inside the house all stood up and made way for him.

Stepping forward to the bed, the first thing Lin Dao did was to examine the bones in his chest.

Although the South China tiger's paw strength is not as great as that of the Siberian tiger, it still has a force of several hundred kilograms.

If a slap lands squarely, a broken bone is inevitable.

The bone pierced his internal organs, causing internal bleeding, and there was nothing Lin Dao could do.

Fortunately, after examination, the bone was not broken; the real injury was the wound caused by the claw and the resulting infection.

Clean the wound, remove necrotic tissue, administer intravenous fluids, apply medication, and bandage.

After going through the entire process, seeing the injured person's breathing gradually stabilize, Lin Dao nodded in approval.

"He should be able to survive."

The men who had filled the room all breathed a sigh of relief.

They are all Hakka people, mostly from the same village, and some are even relatives.

These days, although human life is considered cheap, no one wants to watch their relative die tragically before their eyes.

"Miracle doctor!"

The strong, muscular man who had gone to find the forest path earlier was carrying a large bag of copper coins in both hands.

"We will forever be grateful for the miracle doctor's life-saving grace!"

Lin Dao pushed the copper coin back with such force that the man stumbled back several steps.

"You look down on me?"

One sentence was enough to throw the men into a panic, and they hurriedly explained that they had no such intention.

"I heal the sick and save lives not for the sake of wealth."

Lin Dao said solemnly, "The world is in turmoil now. The Tartars are plundering without restraint, and the people are living a life worse than death."

"I provide free medical treatment and medicine to the people in order to alleviate their suffering."

"Aren't you humiliating me by giving me money?"

The charcoal burners all looked on with admiration.

In this chaotic era, countless people sold their children for money.

Lin Dao's actions were almost saintly.

The burly man holding the money bag felt a slight stirring in his heart.

He stepped forward and bowed to Lin Dao, saying, "Divine Physician, you save the world with your medical skills, you can save one person, ten people, a hundred people, a thousand people!"

"But in this world, there are countless people suffering and enduring hardship!"

"Miracle doctor, how many people can you save with your medical skills?"

Lin Dao was slightly taken aback by these words.

He saw that these charcoal burners were all strong and healthy men, and planned to first appeal to their sense of righteousness, then offer them material benefits, in order to recruit them.

Unexpectedly, the young man in front of him wanted to recruit him instead?
After a moment's thought, Lin Dao cupped his hands and asked, "May I ask your guidance?"

"I hope the divine physician will know." The strong man returned the greeting, "I am from Gupeng Village, my name is Xiao Chaogui."

Upon hearing the name, Lin Dao immediately looked enlightened.

Xiao Chaogui was one of the core figures of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and a major military general in its early stages.

If he hadn't died so young, perhaps the fate of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom would have been different.

"Miracle doctor."

Xiao Chaogui's expression was sincere and earnest: "I am a member of the God Society."

"Our God Society is here to drive out the Qing demons and save the people of the world."

"Your medical skills are superb, and you have a strong sense of righteousness for the country and its people. Why don't you join our God Society?"

The God Society is the same as the God Worshipping Society.

Originally founded by Hong Xiuquan, it spread in the form of a secret society, and revered God as the only true God.

The Christian Trinity is interpreted as a structure of Heavenly Father (God), Heavenly Brother (Jesus), and Heavenly King (Hong Xiuquan).

In Roman terms, this is heresy.
In essence, it is different from anti-Qing organizations such as the Heaven and Earth Society.

Religion that incorporates sensitive topics
Lin Dao understood that in the Qing Dynasty colonial era, when most people were illiterate, such superstitious and bizarre arguments actually had a large market.

Although Hong Xiuquan was the founder, he was actually just a student who had never even passed the county-level imperial examination.

In the early days of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, he was a symbol.

After Xiao Chaogui and others gradually died in battle, Shi Dakai and others parted ways, and Yang Xiuqing and others were murdered, they finally seized power and began their path to destruction.

You can find out about this person's abilities by reading history books.

The so-called God Worshipping Society is nothing more than a pretense.

Lin Dao was not interested in this.

If we're talking about worshipping God, then he must be worshipping the Supreme God of Heaven.

As the emperor, he claims to be the eldest son of the Jade Emperor, is that alright?

"God will?"

Lin Dao smiled and said, "It's quite a coincidence, I am God's firstborn son!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chaogui's smile immediately spread across his face.

The charcoal burners around them also looked astonished.

After a moment, Xiao Chaogui chuckled dryly, "Divine Doctor, you're joking."

"Actually," Lin Dao said solemnly, "I am the eldest son of the Jade Emperor, the Human Emperor descended to earth."

"I am deeply saddened by the rampant Qing demons, the unbearable suffering of the people of China, and the destruction of our millennia-old cultural dignity."

"He was specially sent to earth to save all living beings and to eliminate evil spirits and monsters."

Xiao Chaogui could no longer laugh.

Things didn't turn out the way he expected.

"The God Worshipping Society." Lin Dao's smile gradually spread. "Very good. If you can remember the might of the Jade Emperor, you will surely receive the Jade Emperor's protection."

"Miracle doctor!" Xiao Chaogui hurriedly waved his hand, "The God I was referring to is that...that one..."

These people, in fact, don't really believe it.

In essence, it was the same as the Heaven and Earth Society; it was just using a name to rally people's hearts and fight against the Qing demons.

Kelin Dao transformed the concept, turning this God into the Supreme God of Heaven.

This left Xiao Chaogui momentarily at a loss for words.

"It's getting late."

Lin Dao looked up at the sky outside.

"The timing is perfect, I've come to invite the Jade Emperor to descend to the mortal realm!"

(End of this chapter)