episode_0035

“So, what on earth is going on?”

Zhang Liang asked at the lodgings where he was staying.

There was no way for a guest house to be located in a rural area like this, and of course the accommodation was in the form of renting a suitable empty house.

The subordinates, who had been able to sleep in a proper home for the first time in a long time, fell asleep snoring frantically.

But I couldn’t do that.

I was able to fully guess from the conversation that had just taken place that Zhang Liang had not come simply to take me away.

“…grunt.”

Zhang Liang remained silent because of his anger.

However, he soon realized that this fight was useless and opened his mouth with a groan and a grunt.

“Jin Seung and a man named Oh Gwang started a rebellion.”

Zhang Liang said.

Who were they? I don’t think I’ll remember…

“We are advancing towards Hamyang without any hesitation. Numerous military leaders and citizens are joining their cause.”

Zhang Liang summarized and relayed the rumors that were spreading on the streets these days.

He added his own interpretation.

There were people from Chu called Jin Sheng and Wu Guang.

They were the commanders of the group, and were in charge of leading the group.

However, due to the rising river water, they were stranded and could not go on the agreed date.

They feared the punishment they would receive under the strict Jin laws.

Even if they were late for their part-time job, they would have been fined, but neither of them were in a wealthy situation.

There was no money to pay the excessive fine.

After much contemplation, the two finally decided.

Rather than paying a fine and starving to death, let’s struggle and die!

The two people who came to that conclusion secretly spread rumors.

It was rumored that all those who were late for military service would be beheaded to death.

If you think about it carefully, it was an action that made no sense.

The most important thing for the Jin Empire, which is carrying out numerous large-scale construction projects, is manpower.

However, if we kill all the collaborators just because it is a few days late, it would be throwing away the most important value.

But like most things, the truth didn’t really matter to people.

Most of the workers were from the state of Chu, and as usual among the people of the state of Chu, they had great hostility toward the state of Jin.

Even if they were not from Chu, there were many people who were dissatisfied with Jin’s harsh exploitation.

Dissatisfaction with the Jin Empire.

And the fear of dying.

There were people who doubted whether they would really die, but they were lower class people.

Since it was impossible for anyone to know advanced information such as legal knowledge, the rumors spread by Jin Seung and Oh Gwang spread quickly.

Jinseung and Oh Gwang sensed that the time was ripe.

The only thing that matters now is colliding with humanity’s wriggling madness.

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Jin Sheng will become king and the Chu Dynasty will rise greatly.

They spread these words by imitating the sound of a fox crying during the night.

The crowd’s agitation became more intense.

-Heaven helps us!

When the rumor spread enough and the crowd’s anxiety intensified, Jinseung stood up and shouted loudly.

-You all missed the deadline and will be beheaded! Even if they are not beheaded, six out of ten will die while serving as collaborators! Will you die in vain like this, or will you join me?

Jinseung’s speech shook the hearts of the crowd.

-In any business, if you die, you have to make a big name for yourself! Are you ready to rise with me and destroy the Qin Empire in your name?

The crowd stood up, gritting their teeth.

-Let’s fight and die anyway!

-You damn Qin bastards! Seoyung, you barbarian seeds!

While swearing, they lifted their clothes and exposed their right shoulder.

In China during this era, exposing one’s shoulders was evidence of consent.

Koreans and middle-class people exposed their left shoulder, and it was the lower class who exposed their right shoulder.

-I will follow you!

They shouted in unison.

Bottom life.

They, who had been trampled their whole lives, stood up and expressed their anger for the first time.

What kills a king is a slave.

They started an uprising with their bare hands and beat and killed the Jin Dynasty officials who were watching.

And then they began their advance toward Hamyang.

“…”

Yeah, it just dawned on me now.

Jinseung and Oh Gwang.

They were the ones who announced the beginning of the beginning of the year.

And then I’ll probably die like a dog or something…

That’s not what’s important.

What was important was that the Chohan conflict, which I had so desperately wanted to avoid, had begun in earnest.

“Jin Seung and Oh Gwang are gaining influence by claiming that they are in fact the crown prince Buso and the famous general of the Chu Dynasty, Xiang Yan. Of course, it may not be true, but the impersonation is effective enough. Many commoners and charlatans gathered under it one after another.”

Zhang Liang’s eyes lit up.

“The opportunity I met! And those who follow you! This is an opportunity! Let’s ride this trend and become popular! Let’s join forces to overthrow the Qin Dynasty!”

Zhang Liang said with shining eyes.

“Climb to an extremely high position and change this world!”

hmm.

That’s right, I’m already in good shape. It’s like riding on a tiger’s back.

As you ride on the back of a tiger, there are only two options.

Will you ride on its back and travel a thousand miles, or will you be thrown off and become food for the tiger?

My choice was natural.

“I don’t like it?”

“…Yes?”

Zhang Liang said in a dumbfounded voice.

“I got a girl. I can’t because I have to take care of him.”

“…”

Zhang Liang’s face turned red and blue.

“…a woman.”

“Ugh.”

“…”

Zhang Liang seemed to be thinking about something and then sighed.

“There is one woman here too.”

Zhang Liang closed his eyes tightly and woke up.

She grabbed the skirt of her dress with both hands and lifted it up.

Zhang Liang’s pure white insides were revealed.

Zhang Liang bit his lower lip to hold back his shame.

She tried to calm her shaking hands and opened her mouth.

“I’ll make you eat until you get sick of it, so you can join me, Yoo-gye.”

She blushed with shame and said this in a trembling voice.

Wow, shit.

How can I tolerate this?

The drill-headed noble lady is so fucking hot, it’s real.

Hi-Hi.

*****

The Hyeonryeong of Paehyeon was biting his nails with anxious eyes.

He was constantly wandering around the room, muttering unintelligible words.

Even at first glance, it looked far from normal.

“Did you call me, Lord?”

The one who opened the door of the wise spirit and came in was Soha.

“Oh, Soha! Soha! Are you here?”

The Hyeonryeong looked pleased and ran to Soha.

Although Soha was a low-level manager, his skills were trustworthy.

Soha, who has extraordinary brains, has always been his support.

“Sohaya! Soha! Maybe it would be good for me!”

The prefect closed the door and hurriedly shouted.

“…Why are you doing that?”

Soha spoke in a calm tone.

“A big disaster has occurred now.”

The Hyeonryeong said, trying to calm himself down.

“The officials are all running away. It is said that the power of weightlifters has already reached a thousand cart weights. I… What should I do? Huh?”

The mayor was anxious.

Should I show my loyalty to Jin and take a decisive action?

Otherwise, will you surrender to the weightlifters and risk your life?

That was the problem.

It’s a situation where both sides have to risk their lives.

Being timid and indecisive, he wanted to avoid any choice.

“…Is that so.”

Soha looked at him with tired eyes.

“Would you like my advice?”

“Yes, Soha. What can I do to live?”

Soha approached the Hyeonryeong.

His tired eyes stared into the wise man’s face.

Hyeonryeong thought those eyes were truly trustworthy.

Even though she is just a low-level official with nothing right now, she is a woman who will become big someday.

The county governor evaluated Soha that way.

That’s why he gave Soha a lot of work and helped her grow.

“Put your face up.”

“Face?”

“Yes.”

Soha nodded.

“A representative who can act on your behalf. We will give power and soldiers to that person and hand over the prefecture.”

“…B, but then I…!”

“Yes, it will be a prefecture in name only. But it is a temporary measure.”

“Temporary?”

The prefect asked with a look of disbelief.

“Yes, the outcome of this rebellion is unknown, but it is clear that it will not last long. At that time, the wise spirit will be able to say this.”

Soha spread two fingers.

“First, if the Qin Dynasty wins. The soldier had no choice but to be handed over due to the intimidation of the person who was established as a ‘face’. However, my loyalty to Jin remained the same, and it was I who killed him while waiting for an opportunity.”

Soha explained and folded one finger.

“You could say it like this. Second, the same applies when the Qin Dynasty is defeated. At that time, the prefecture will become a far-sighted official who willingly sacrificed his soldiers to the hero in order to follow the great will of the revolution.”

Soha folded one of his remaining fingers.

“Either way, you will survive.”

The governor was very happy.

“Correct! That will work! Then who should I appoint as the face, Soha?”

The wise man asked.

“Suit, formal wear would be appropriate.”

“Limited?”

“Yes, he is a fugitive, but in this case, that status is actually better. This is evidence that they rebelled against the Qin Dynasty. There is an appropriate justification. It’s worth using. Call him.”

The Hyeonryeong was happy and quickly wrote on the bamboo piece.

A text containing the content of calling on Yugye and giving him soldiers.

After completing it and stamping it, the county governor handed over the piece of bamboo to Soha.

“Thank you, Soha! thank you! I survived thanks to you.”

The Hyeonryeong was happy like a child.

And that was his last laugh.

“…huh?”

The Hyeonryeong’s face hardened as he handed her the bamboo slices.

The wise man slowly looked down at his ship.

The dagger was stuck and trembling.

“…huh?”

Hyeonryeong, who still did not understand the situation, slowly raised his face and looked at Soha.

Soha’s face still remained unchanged.

Eyes that look extremely tired and somewhat decadent.

“Thank you for your hard work, Sir. Now you don’t need it.”

“Uh, why… why…”

Soha twisted his dagger.

“Wow!”

The Hyeonryeong writhed in pain.

“This is the only way I can have Yoo Gye-nim. And.”

Soha spoke calmly and retrieved the dagger.

“You’ve never given me extra pay, you.”

Soha’s dagger pierced the wise man’s stomach once again.

Hyeonryeong’s body collapsed.

Soha looked at the cooling body of Hyeonryeong with cold eyes.

‘To have a brother. I’ll do anything.’

Soha muttered while wiping the blood from the dagger.

‘Shake this bait and catch your brother.’

“Brother Yoo Gye. Did I tell you?”

The corners of Soha’s mouth rose.

“Brother’s house is our storehouse.”

Soha whispered.

“I won’t let you go anywhere anymore. I ripped off all the useless limbs.”

Soha laughed. It was a long, sinister laugh.

“Don’t worry, brother. Even if you lose a limb, my love will not change.”

She laughed.