Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

Spring of 796 AD (Da Zhou Dynasty).

It was also the first year of the Han Dynasty.

After several months of circulation, the reforms implemented by Emperor Han Huangzheng have become known throughout the land.

However, this first year was not smooth from the very beginning.

Xu Xin, the Prefect of Agriculture, reported that the weather this year was unfavorable, with persistent cold snaps in spring, which would likely severely impact spring planting.

Yang Zheng and Teng Mian, who were guarding the northwest, also sent a message saying that the demons in the northwest were acting strangely.

They constantly patrol and probe the northwestern frontier.

In addition, there were many criticisms of the laws and regulations promoted by Luo Zheng in various parts of Kanto.

Many old-fashioned people adhered to traditional customs and strongly resisted the standardization of cart tracks, written language, ethical norms, and weights and measures.

This caused quite a bit of unrest.

Upon receiving reports from various regions, Prime Ministers Feng and Li offered advice to Luo Zheng.

"Your Majesty, if the new laws are implemented wholesale, the people of the nine former kingdoms may find it difficult to adapt. Perhaps... we could slow it down?"

"Time waits for no one, and there is no time to lose."

Luo Zheng resolutely refused.

He is in communion with heaven and earth and can feel it clearly.

Whether it was unusual weather, the invasion of foreign invaders, or the unrest among the remaining people.

The root cause was Luo Zheng's ascension to the throne, which led to the decline of the human race's fortune and its continuous erosion by demonic and evil energy.

Such changes have become an inevitable trend.

Ultimately, this will lead to a terrifying calamity, bringing calamity to this land and to humankind.

Luo Zheng was also unable to reverse the decline.

Ultimately, it was he who bore the brunt of the evils of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

He could suppress it with his willpower, but the fate of the human race was hard to resist.

"Doing nothing, yet accomplishing everything?"

Luo Zheng suddenly understood that sentence.

He opened the system after a long time and looked at the final task assigned by the system.

You quelled the chaos of the Warring States period with force, becoming the greatest emperor in history. Unfortunately, your greed led you to the throne, and it will also lead to your downfall.

[Objective: To race against time and die at the hands of the concubines in the harem before disaster strikes.]

[Reward: Successful performance, return to the world of high martial arts.]

[Punishment: The performance failed, and everything ends here.]

My life has been one of unwavering dedication! —The Overlord of Heaven

Luo Zheng understands the principles.

But why does the penalty for failure sound so terrifying?

Luo Zheng was speechless at the system's antics.

Before the truth of the world has been revealed, he must first consider how he will die.

As the saying goes, "If one doesn't eat from a five-cauldron feast while alive, one will be cooked in a five-cauldron feast after death."

There is no time to follow the kingly way.

Then we can only take the domineering approach to the extreme.

To avoid regrets on one's deathbed.

"If it cannot leave a good name for posterity, it is also insufficient to leave a bad name for eternity!"

……

Luo Zheng embarked on a path of self-destruction from which there was no turning back.

At this unfavorable start to the year.

He announced to the assembled officials that he would undertake a large-scale construction project, building the Epang Palace in the Shanglin Garden, and moving the capital to Chang'an.

The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment, but Feng and Li understood the true meaning and stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Your Majesty is wise. Now, with the spring cold and natural disasters, the people are finding it difficult to cultivate their land. Perhaps we can provide relief through industrial projects to prevent the displacement of countless people."

Are they really geniuses?

Fortunately, having known each other for many years, Luo Zheng knew what kind of person his prime minister was.

He calmly accepted the flattery and then announced that he would tour the Northwest.

None of the assembled officials dared to object.

However, Xia Ji in the harem felt that the northwest was bitterly cold and did not want Luo Zheng to suffer there.

However, Luo Zheng ignored it.

Soon after, he made a grand show of it, leading his close attendants and important ministers, and under the protection of the Imperial Guards and the Lieutenant General, to inspect the Northwest.

At this time, Bai Jian was granted the title of Marquis of Wucheng, and had already retired after achieving his goals, essentially in a semi-retired state.

Only the young Teng Mian and Yang Zheng remained, along with half of Xiahou Dui.

Even in pursuit of a noble title, they continue to contribute to the Han Dynasty.

Luo Zheng first went to Longxi, which was guarded by Yang Zheng, and then went north to Shangjun, which was guarded by Teng Mian.

From the two generals, we learned that during this period, the Western Rong and Northern barbarians had invaded.

Frequent border incursions.

The Rong and Lu people of this world are not nomadic tribes.

Instead, they are a race of half-beasts who have the blood of demons, worship evil ancient gods, and enjoy eating human flesh.

"These demonic barbarians crossed mountains and valleys, slaughtering many villages and causing panic among the surrounding villages. Only today were we able to surround and annihilate them."

Teng Mian pointed to the ugly cannibal on the ground and reported the truth.

Luo Zheng seized the opportunity to vent his anger.

"The world is one family, and the king has no outside. The Han dynasty is the ancestor of the world, holding the power of life and death to control the fate of the people. Those in danger hope for peace, and those in chaos hope for order."

He immediately ordered Teng Mian to lead an army from Shangjun and Yang Zheng from Longyou, mobilizing 300,000 troops to attack and seize the Henan region.

They were determined to drive the Western Rong and Northern barbarians out of this land.

Let the whole world know.

"Those who offend the mighty Han, though far away, shall be punished!"

This edict was issued.

Teng Mian and Yang Zheng, along with other border troops, were delighted.

Xu Xin, the Prefect of Grain Supply, immediately knelt down before Luo Zheng.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't! The Han Dynasty has been at war for many years, and now, with the spring chill in the air, we have no surplus provisions to send out on the campaign!"

"The national treasury is empty, won't we just collect more taxes? This is a necessary sacrifice to usher in an era of lasting peace."

"But we'll have to wait until at least the autumn harvest..."

"We can't wait any longer! I can wait, but the world can't wait."

Luo Zheng resolutely blocked the railway.

Xu Xin fell silent.

Neither he nor the high-ranking officials around him understood.

The world cannot wait.

Having resolved all of this, Luo Zheng turned around and returned to Guanzhong.

Thus began the momentous undertaking of relocating the capital.

……

Soon, a year had passed.

The year was the second year of the Han Dynasty, in the spring of 797 AD in the Zhou Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty moved its capital to Chang'an.

Teng Mian and Yang Zheng lived up to expectations, conquering Henan and returning victorious.

At the same time, good news also came that Sima Dui had conquered the Baiyue in the south and seized Lingnan.

By this time, the territory of the Han Dynasty was almost completely intact.

The reason I say "almost" is...

Because Luo Zheng was not satisfied with this.

He ordered Yang Zheng to continue the westward expedition to open up the Hexi Corridor, and ordered Teng Mian to lead a northern expedition to completely drive out the barbarian invaders.

"The two of you are my Wei and Huo."

"Your Majesty, who are Wei Qing and Huo Qubing?"

"...Why ask that? Just do your jobs well. Who Wei and Huo are is not important."

all in all.

Luo Zheng's martial arts skills have reached a new level.

Taking advantage of this achievement in expanding the territory, and persuaded by Confucian scholars in Qi and Lu, he decided to make an eastern tour to Mount Tai to perform the Fengshan ceremony.

It was also intended to intimidate the remaining people from the nine regions of Kanto.

This time, it was an eastern tour.

He also brought along beauties from ten kingdoms to his harem.

To some extent, it also allows them to go back to their hometown and see the changes there.

Although the Han emperor established his rule over the country less than two years ago.

The changes in the Kanto region, however, have been enormous.

Sui Qin, the Shaofu (Minister of the Imperial Household), became a patriarch of the Mohist school, and under Luo Zheng's all-out spending spree, he rapidly developed the technology tree.

Among these achievements were the improvement of papermaking techniques and the invention of printing, which enabled the laws of the Han Dynasty to spread rapidly throughout the country.

It greatly promoted the unification of culture and institutions.

"His Majesty has kept his word and truly fulfilled his grand ambition to rule the world."

Xu Daoyun smiled faintly, her bright eyes fixed on Luo Zheng.

But she quickly added in a soft voice.

"However, Your Majesty's governance is too hasty. As the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad. I'm afraid it will cause widespread public discontent and backfire."

"I know what's going on in this matter, and you'll understand in time."

Luo Zheng feigned indifference.

He was just waiting for Xu Daoyun to realize his tyranny and inhumanity.

Then he killed him.

Seeing Luo Zheng's blind arrogance, Xu Daoyun couldn't help but frown.

After passing through Zheng, we arrived in Wei.

Luo Zheng and others temporarily resided in the former Wei Palace.

Because of Lord Xinling, the chivalrous spirit was extremely prevalent in the Wei region.

Especially after the fall of the Wei Kingdom, many Xuanwu followers revered Lord Xinling and regarded Luo Zheng as an enemy.

Unwilling to serve the imperial court, he chose to wander the world.

So that night...

Luo Zheng was then assassinated by martial arts heroes from the Wei region.

Unfortunately, Luo Zheng had a connection with the heavens and the human realm, and had already sensed their presence, so he turned around and wiped them all out.

One of the assassins was Tang Ning, an old acquaintance.

"You really are persistent."

"I'm going to never get married anyway, so go ahead and kill me if you dare! Otherwise, as long as I'm alive, I'll continue to assassinate you and do justice to God!"

Tang Ning was bound in various ways, feeling both ashamed and angry, and gritted her teeth.

She has attempted to assassinate Luo Zheng several times, but each attempt has ended in failure.

Despite being repeatedly humiliated by Luo Zheng, she managed to escape when he wasn't paying attention.

Repeatedly.

"I said I wouldn't kill you, but you can be spared the death penalty, though you can't escape punishment."

As Luo Zheng spoke, he punished Tang Ning again.

But only Tang Ning received this treatment.

Luo Zheng had no intention of letting the other assassins go.

Until the Fairy Wangshu appeared.

Knowing Luo Zheng's strength, she didn't rush to make a move.

He then turned to persuade Luo Zheng.

"Luo Zheng, even if you kill those heroes, you can't kill the hearts of the people or silence the gossip."

"Who said that? I've already shut you up."

Luo Zheng made a sarcastic remark.

Upon hearing this, Fairy Wangshu paused in her breath.

Her chest heaved for a long time before she gradually calmed down, her cold gaze fixed on Luo Zheng.

"I'm talking to you seriously."

"I'm serious, I'm seriously threatening you."

Luo Zheng said with a cold laugh.

"I am the chosen one of Heaven, yet the wandering knights of Wei dared to attempt an assassination. They deserve to die! The people of Wei also assisted the assassins and protected each other. They also deserve to die! Tomorrow, I will order the massacre of this city of Daliang."

"You dare?"

"What is there to be afraid of?"

"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you right now?"

"Can you do it? Besides, if you kill me, the entire Wei region will be buried with me. Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. You have offended me and caused their deaths."

Luo Zheng directly pinned the blame on Fairy Wangshu.

Wangshu Fairy's pupils contracted slightly, her usual calm and indifference gone.

She never expected Luo Zheng to be so despicable and shameless as to threaten her with all the people of Wei.

The wrath of the emperor can cause the bloodshed of millions.

Unfortunately, this emperor was also highly skilled in martial arts.

She alone could not bring about a nationwide mourning period.

"What exactly do you want?"

Fairy Wangshu asked in a cold voice.

Seeing that Fairy Wangshu had fallen into the trap, Luo Zheng replied indifferently.

"I have swept across nine kingdoms and possess the entire world. I have obtained the beauties of nine of the ten kingdoms, but I have never had a beauty from the kingdom of Wei."

"If you submit to me, I will spare the people of Wei; otherwise, you will be punished for regicide."

"I will give you time to consider, the deadline is before you return to Guanzhong."

"...Even if you get my body, so what? You'll never get my heart."

Fairy Wangshu's tone was extremely cold, causing the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.

It felt like the season of frost had arrived.

"Anyway, I only want you."

Luo Zheng curled the corners of his mouth.

This performance only requires collecting all items, but not increasing your favorability rating.

So he had no intention of trying to gain favor with people.

"..."

Fairy Wangshu stared intently at Luo Zheng.

In her mind, Luo Zheng was undoubtedly a licentious, cruel, and tyrannical ruler.

The possibility of them turning over a new leaf has been completely lost.

She said no more.

He took the unconscious Tang Ning and turned to leave.

"Oh, right, leave something behind. This time, I'll leave your veil behind."

"..."

……

Luo Zheng did not linger in Wei territory for long.

The procession passed through the Wei territory and then through the Song territory.

Because the Song state was annexed peacefully, the people of Song did not resist the Han system much; they simply reminisced about Lord Xinling, much like the people of Wei did.

They also continued to cherish the memory of Lord Lanling and secretly worshipped the Heavenly Bird.

Song Wan often used this Yin-Yang Luo Zheng to lament the early death of Lanling Jun.

Luo Zheng then forced Song Wan to hand over the Song Kingdom's most precious treasure.

He had been delaying the delivery, but now he didn't want to wait any longer.

This time, Song Wan did not delay any longer and handed the treasure over to Luo Zheng.

"This is the treasure of the Song Kingdom, passed down from the Yin and Shang Dynasties, the Yin-Yang Jade, which has been managed by witches throughout the ages."

"Yin-Yang Jade..."

The shrine maiden's secret treasure is the Yin-Yang Jade.

That makes perfect sense.

After passing through the Song territory, we arrived at the Qi-Lu region.

Returning to her hometown in Shandong, Qi Jiang surprisingly didn't feel much attachment.

The procession arrived at the foot of Mount Tai and began discussing the specific rituals for the Fengshan ceremony.

Confucian scholars proposed a complex set of rituals.

Luo Zheng nodded in a perfunctory manner.

We decided to keep everything simple.

On the day of the Fengshan ceremony, the sky was clear and blue.

The team cleared a hiking trail on the south slope and escorted the group to the summit of Mount Tai.

Luo Zheng, along with his civil and military officials, set up an altar and erected a stele to sing praises of his achievements.

Finally, we offered sacrifices to Heaven and Earth.

As soon as the Fengshan ceremony was completed...

But the wind and clouds changed color, gathering on the summit of Mount Tai, blocking out the sun.

In an instant, a storm of wind, thunder, and rain descended.

slam-la-

"This is not a good sign..."

The ministers were secretly alarmed.

It was practically an ominous sign.

It seemed to confirm their inner thoughts.

Due to the heavy rain, the road down the mountain became extremely slippery and difficult to walk on.

We've only gone halfway.

boom!

The earth churned.

The mountain above suddenly collapsed, turning into a mudslide that swept away the team.

The entire team was scattered and dispersed in the woods on the mountainside.

It was at this moment that...

An extremely large iron ball fell from the sky.

It smashed straight at the car where Luo Zheng was.

no doubt.

This was a premeditated assassination!