Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

Chapter 107 Coincidental Numbers

Perhaps it was the words on the sky that inspired them, or perhaps they finally realized that they were also human beings and could live like human beings!

Across the lands under the sky, where powerful landlords oppressed and bureaucrats exploited at every level, flames of war were ignited, and banners were raised high bearing the four characters "Long Live the People."

They tore off their sheepskin and bared their fangs and claws at the wealthy, powerful, and bureaucratic families.

However, most of these occurred at the end of the dynasty, or in the later period, and in places where exploitation was excessive.

After a moment of anger or grief, many people regain their composure, or become numb, and return to their previous way of life.

In their view, they could still get by with their current lives. As long as they could survive, rebellion would mean execution, and the extermination of their entire family.

They wouldn't dare do such a thing without a leader.

People are like springs; they only bounce back violently when subjected to extreme pressure.

Aside from a particular dynasty, and not just the late stages of a dynasty, but in every time and space,

Not only peasant uprisings, but even some powerful local clans began to secretly support the rebel armies.

The Qing emperors were already overwhelmed with problems. The constant stream of uprisings under the banner of "overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Ming" was a major headache.

As a result, the "Long Live the People" message displayed on the sky added fuel to the fire.

Adding fuel to the fire wasn't enough; the emergence of the phrase "using the resources of China to win the favor of foreign powers" was like pouring boiling oil on the pan.

No one wanted to live in such a humiliating dynasty; they certainly didn't want to end up like Huan Wen.

It's better to be infamous for eternity than to be remembered for good.

Qing Dynasty

Dorgon scratched his smooth scalp with a headache, then touched the shiny, greasy pigtail at the back of his head.

The already turbulent populace was further enraged by the proposed hair-shaving edict, which Sun Zhixie had previously suggested.

The sky above added fuel to the fire, making it so that the Qing army's steel swords were almost unable to cut through anything.

Rebellions were erupting everywhere; even some Green Standard Army soldiers were pointing their swords at the Manchu and Mongol Eight Banners.

They are different from the Han people. Pure Jurchens are becoming increasingly rare, and they cannot afford to lose any more.

He would never admit that he was the one who wanted to implement the shaving order.

It's all Sun Zhixie's fault!!

A fierce look appeared on Dorgon's face, his killing intent palpable.

He needs a scapegoat.

It seems that the hair-shaving order should be postponed, as the regime is not yet stable!

...

Shen Chuan calmed his agitated emotions and sighed.

He took a course on the outline of modern Chinese history during his university years.

Every time Shen Chuan read about China's century of humiliation in modern times, he felt extremely distressed and uneasy, until that person appeared and led China to stand up again.

As a child, I admired him through education; in my youth, I doubted him amidst slander; and as an adult, I respect him through exploration.

Is it possible that China gambled its fortunes of thousands of years, hit rock bottom, and rebounded to produce such a person, or rather, a group of people?

Composing himself, Shen Chuan continued to immerse himself in watching short videos.

In each dynasty, the heavens, after a brief period of silence, began to stir again.

Eight hundred is a very coincidental and mysterious number in Chinese history.

Huo Qubing's lightning strike against the Xiongnu, Zhang Liao's great victory over Sun Quan's 100,000 troops, Li Shimin's friendly talks at Xuanwu Gate, and Zhu Di's visit to his nephew.

These are all 800 people.

However, the number four also has a touch of mystical significance.

The people under the sky were puzzled.

They knew the number eight hundred; these people weren't the ones who led eight hundred men to achieve their great deeds.

Some generals even insisted on having an additional vanguard battalion of 800 men when they went to war; one more or one less would not do.

Nothing else, just in case!

It's always good to have something auspicious in mind.

Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled, and blinked.

"Fourth brother, do you know...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang froze, as if he had already understood.

This number does seem to have some significance.

The number four is unlike other numbers; its primary significance lies in the succession to the throne.

There are many instances in history where the fourth son of a ruler became emperor, such as Emperor Wen of Han, Emperor Ming of Han, Kublai Khan, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di, Yongzheng, and Qianlong.

Moreover, almost all of these emperors were wise rulers.

Therefore, there is a saying: anything produced by the fourth prince is bound to be of high quality.

Emperors of all dynasties turned their attention to their fourth son.

They wondered if their fourth child might also have this talent.

Liu Bang looked at his fourth son with complicated emotions. His son was always taciturn and rarely smiled; he showed absolutely no signs of a wise ruler.

You could even say that he doesn't resemble him at all.

Liu Bang was also unsure whether this son was Emperor Wen of Han, the model and template for later emperors, as mentioned on the heavenly screen.

Thinking of this, Liu Bang glanced at Lü Zhi beside him without showing any emotion.

At this moment, Lü Zhi remained calm and composed, her expression unchanged, as if she had no doubts about Liu Heng at all.

Liu Bang sighed inwardly; he knew his wife's capabilities.

Given Liu Ying's personality, once he ascends the throne, he won't be able to control the veteran officials and will have to rely on Empress Lü.

Liu Bang felt he had to leave himself some options, otherwise, after his death, would the Han dynasty be ruled by the Liu or the Lü family?

He had originally planned to enfeoff Liu Heng in the barren Dai region, but now he had changed his mind.

Liu Heng, if you truly were a wise ruler, you would be worthy of being mentioned by Tianmu.

Prove it to me after I die.

Ming Dynasty

"Hey, you know what, we really are the fourth one."

Zhu Yuanzhang was quite surprised; he hadn't expected to be included in the list.

"But Yongzheng and Qianlong, these should be reign titles, right? Are they the reign titles used by our descendants, or by the Manchu Qing dynasty, which was considered servile by later generations?"

"How lucky he is to be listed as an incompetent or even a foolish ruler."

"Fourth brother, what do you think?"

Zhu Di's mouth was wide open at this moment, his upper and lower rows of teeth were fully exposed to the air.

"Father, Tianmu is absolutely right!!"

"This fourth prince is very capable, just like Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, who can be called a benchmark for emperors throughout history."

"Take Emperor Taizong of Ming, Zhu Di, for example. He was the first emperor to achieve the feat of sealing the wolf's lair and residing in the Xiongnu territory. How could he not be capable?"

Hahahaha.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were practically rolling back to the sky.

"What Ming Taizong? You're Ming Chengzu!!"

"That doesn't stop Zhu Di from being an emperor who could conquer the wolf's lair, fight on horseback, and govern the country on foot."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di's wide grin; he could even see the little tongue in his throat.

Let you be so smug!!

Zhu Yuanzhang's rough fingers swiftly shoved into Zhu Di's gaping mouth and poked him hard.

"vomit!!"

Zhu Di gagged, his smile instantly replaced by pain.

Anyone would feel uncomfortable being treated like that while laughing.

He was truly exasperated. How could he still hold such a grudge? Why didn't his father punish his older brother?

Zhu Di smacked his lips and spat a few times.