Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 98 Everyone from the Sima clan, it’s time to go find the Goddess of Luo River to fulfill your oath

'Gee-gee-gee~'

The huge bucket rumbled down, shoveling up dozens of tons of soil and rocks from the ground.

The car body turned and the bucket came to the top of the trench filled with pointed wooden sticks.

As the bucket flipped, earth and rocks poured down like a waterfall.

Just this one bucket of soil almost filled up a small section of the trench.

The huge bucket moved back and forth, digging up earth and rocks to fill the trench.

Normally, when soldiers attacking at night encountered trenches, they would use the long wooden ladders they carried with them to build a path across.

But there is a camp opposite the trench, and the defenders will shoot with bows and crossbows, and use long spears to stab through the gaps in the fence.

If you accidentally fall into the trench, the sharp stakes below will help you torn apart your stomach.

But now, the arrows shot from the defenders' bows and crossbows were like raindrops.

But it was useless except for making a clanging sound when it hit the hook machine.

Such a huge creature is completely invulnerable to swords and guns.

After filling a trench of about 100 meters, Lin Dao drove the crane across the trench and swept away all the chevaux deer horns and other items.

Afterwards, the crane grabbed the fence of the camp and pulled it apart and crushed it into pieces as easily as tearing paper.

When the crane drove into the camp, the private soldiers could no longer bear the psychological pressure and fled screaming.

A large number of Qihuo Army soldiers rushed into the camp from behind the hook machine, killing the defeated soldiers and setting fire everywhere to create chaos.

At this point, Lin Dao didn't need to do anything anymore.

He sat in the cab, lit a cigarette, enjoyed the air conditioning, observed the battle situation, and communicated with various departments using a walkie-talkie.

As the sky brightened, the night battle was already over.

When Lin Dao drove the crane, followed by a large number of beggar soldiers, and arrived in front of other camps.

The people inside basically just opened the door and surrendered.

The skinny civilians, serfs and county soldiers.

Their main functions were to fill trenches, consume enemy arrows, wave flags and shout slogans, and transport supplies.

There is no option to fight against enemy soldiers or mountain-like giants like hook machines.

Lin Dao, holding a loudspeaker in his hand, stood on the crane.

In front of him were acres of captives.

"The imperial court has fallen, and all previous things are null and void!"

"The land and mansions of the local tyrants and wealthy families are all waiting for you to divide!"

"Those who want to continue to be slaves, and those who want their descendants to continue to be slaves, should stand beside those noble men and officials."

"Anyone who wants a share of the land, line up to get the title deeds!"

Lin Dao got down from the roof of the car, and Liu Hu came over and asked, "Master Lang, what should we do with those prisoners?"

Most of the private troops, whose morale had collapsed, chose to surrender.

Especially their masters, local tyrants from various counties of Guangling County, families with small surnames, local branches and distant relatives of middle-class and above families, all those who could not escape surrendered.

The famous officials and gentlemen who used to have the final say in the county.

At this moment, he squatted on the ground with his head in his hands, not even having the courage to take a peek.

Without their minions, they are nothing more than that.

"We'll hand these captives over to the serfs who have received their land deeds."

"When you're meeting someone, remember to say something provocative to stir up their temper."

Our ancestors, generation after generation, have been oppressed, working themselves to death but even having a full meal is a luxury.

The pent-up anger in the hearts of the serfs was ignited, and they would tear their former masters to pieces!
"Arrange a troop of soldiers and horses to escort these serfs and soldiers back to Guangling County."

"If any powerful family dares to resist over there, we will deal with them immediately."

"All the common people, soldiers, and serfs in the counties of Guangling Commandery must mobilize to eliminate the powerful and distribute the land."

Although the number of soldiers in a group is small, they are all elite soldiers.

It was enough to help the serfs divide the land and suppress the local tyrants.

In the days that followed, wave after wave of troops came from all over the country to support the king, but were defeated one after another by the Qihuo Army.

Teams of beggars, accompanied by large numbers of serfs, soldiers and military households from counties and prefectures, returned along the same route and mobilized the military households and serfs from counties and prefectures to divide the land.

Smart wealthy families, like the brothers Xie Yi and Xie An, simply ignored everything and fled south with their entire family.

The not-so-smart ones would foolishly bring their private troops and retainers to support the king, only to lose everything.

It was not until the reinforcements arranged by Wang Meng arrived on the other side of the river that Lin Dao was able to break through the Jiankang Palace City.

All the ministers in the court and members of the Sima clan were arrested and taken away.

He headed north and did not return to Yecheng, but went straight to Luoyang City.

Luoyang, the capital of Cao Wei a hundred years ago.

A hundred years ago, the famous Gaopingling Incident broke out here.

On the Luoshui Floating Bridge, Lin Dao looked at the shimmering Luoshui River and sighed, "Sima Yi has destroyed the credibility that has existed since ancient times."

"Since him, no one in the world has believed in so-called oaths anymore."

"Forget about swearing on the Luo River, even if you swear on the graves of your ancestors for eighteen generations, no one will believe you."

"The decline of morality and the distortion of human nature often stem from shameless and shameless people."

Liu Xiu once swore an oath by the Luo River, thus establishing a firm credibility of oath.

But Sima Yi swore an oath by the Luo River and then broke his oath, which will definitely bring disaster to people for thousands of years.

It really was from him that the oath became a joke.

In the tenth year of Zhengshi, Cao Shuang accompanied Cao Wei's young emperor Cao Fang out of the city to pay homage to the tomb of Emperor Ming of Wei in Gaoping Mausoleum.

Sima Yi, who pretended to be sick, took the opportunity to launch a mutiny and took control of Luoyang City.

Afterwards, he imitated Liu Xiu's oath on the Luo River and swore by the Luo River that he would only remove Cao Shuang from his official position but would never harm his life.

Under the guarantor's guarantee, the naive Cao Shuang readily believed Sima Yi's oath and handed over his military power.

But after Sima Yi gained military power, his previous oath disappeared without a trace like the ripples of the Luo River.

Cao Shuang and his clans were exterminated, thousands of people were implicated and massacred, and the guarantor was so angry that he died.

This is the famous Gaopingling Incident, also known as the Luoshui Oath.

"Everyone."

Lin Dao looked at the Sima clan members and said with a smile, "We have arrived at Luoshui."

"A hundred years ago, Sima Yi stood on the bank of the Luo River and swore an oath by it."

"He said: If I, Sima Yi, have any second thoughts about deceiving Cao Shuang and killing him, I will be punished by the God of Luo River, and the Sima family will not die a good death!"

Hearing Lin Dao say this, all the Sima clan members became agitated.

The soldiers around came forward and started beating the place with fists and kicks, but things soon quieted down again.

"Oaths are something that must be kept once they are made."

Lin Dao pointed at the shimmering Luo River and said, "The God of Luo River has been waiting for a hundred years. Now it is time for you Sima family to fulfill your oath."

There were cries everywhere among the royal family.

Someone choked up and cried out, "What does the ancestor's oath have to do with us?"

"Why is it not a problem?" Lin Dao immediately refuted, "If Sima Yi hadn't broken his oath, would you have been able to conquer the world?"

"If you work hard to govern the country after gaining it, and make the people live and work in peace and contentment, that would be all fine."

"But what have you Sima family done?"

"The kings are in internal strife, bringing disaster to the people."

"Bringing in the barbarians has led to the fall of the country and the spread of foul smells all over the land!"

"The number of people who have suffered as a result of this disaster is more than a million!"

"Take a good look!" Lin Dao shouted. "Take a good look! Because of you Sima family, so many people have lost their homes and families, and the whole world has become so devastated!"

None of the Sima clan dared to look him in the eye, and they all lowered their heads.

A hero is judged by his success or failure.

If Sima could do the same as Li Er who is waiting for you in the Xuanwu Gate in the wind and rain after conquering the world,

The oath on Luoshui River was at most a topic of conversation after dinner.

They would even praise Sima for doing a good job.

But they didn't do it well, and even did it very badly.

It also implicated millions of people, who suffered as a result.

With such prerequisites, what qualifications do they have to cry out for injustice~~~
Lin Dao turned his gaze and looked at the wealthy families in Jiangzuo and important officials in the court not far away.

"you."

He pointed at the crowd and said, "Be a witness here today."

"Witness the Sima family, come and fulfill the oath they made to the Goddess of Luo!"

Lin Dao nodded slightly towards Liu Hu.

Liu Hu, who received the order, immediately took two steps forward and shouted to the Sima family.

"The Luoshui Diving Competition has officially begun!"

As he waved his hand, a large number of soldiers came forward and dragged the Sima people who were crying and begging.

He went straight to the bank of Luo River.

Among the witnesses, Wang Tian couldn't help but shout, "The dead won't come back to life, so what's the point of doing this?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Dao turned his head suddenly.

He walked up to the tied-up Wang Tian and looked down at him.

"Those common people, soldiers, and barbarians who died tragically. Just because they're dead, we don't need to care about them?"

"That's right." Wang Tian, ​​who was being held down by the soldiers, stiffened his neck and responded, "Even if you kill us all, those peasants won't come back alive."

"What you're doing is completely meaningless."

“Hey~~~” Lin Dao sneered, “You really are so high and mighty.”

"Because it wasn't you or your people who died, you don't need to worry about it."

"Revenge for them would become meaningless?"

"That's it."

Lin Dao's face was calm. "Then go and tell Luo Shen."

"If Luo Shen says don't worry about it, remember to come back and tell me."

The soldiers carried Wang Tian towards the bank of Luo River.

Wang Tian was horrified and struggled desperately, shouting, "I am from the Wang clan of Langya! Who dares to kill me?!"

‘Bang bang! ’

The soldier beside him punched him in the face twice, and the screaming stopped abruptly.

A fist wearing an iron glove can directly knock someone unconscious.

Lin Dao's eyes swept across Jiang's important officials, his expression thoughtful.

Everyone was frightened by his gaze and lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.

At the same time, he cursed Wang Tian in his heart, "Sima Shi is not your uncle, why should you step forward?!"

Lin Dao frowned and pondered for a moment.

He asked Liu Hu who was standing by, "Since they are witnesses, shouldn't they go and see in person how Sima and Luoshen fulfill their agreement?"

Liu Hu groaned, "I think so~~~"

He wasn't sure either.

"Since that's the case," Lin Dao instructed, "then please invite all the witnesses to follow Sima to find the Goddess of Luo River."

"Please remember this."

Lin Dao kindly instructed, "After you witness how Sima fulfilled his promise to Luoshen, remember to come back and tell me."

"Don't forget~~~"

(End of this chapter)