Chapter 1,183 The sky is dead and the Yellow Turban Uprising
AD 184.
On this day, Zhang Jiao finally felt despair after witnessing the suffering of people everywhere.
This huge Han Dynasty is no longer reliable!
If the poor people at the bottom want to get rid of the life of being hungry and inferior to dogs, they can only take it themselves!
Also on this day, on the Dharma altar, Zhang Jiao, holding a nine-section staff, surrounded by countless poor people, stepped onto the high bamboo platform step by step.
"Everyone!"
"Ten years ago, I followed my master, Taoist Nanhua, to practice Taiping Taoism."
"Five years ago, I left my master and reported to God that peace was achieved!"
"There is a saying in the Taiping Jing: 'The billions of stars are not as bright as a day; the words of the pillars of heaven are not as bright as a single virtuous person in the country!'"
"In the name of a great sage and good teacher, I led my two blood brothers who are great doctors to treat illnesses, save people, and benefit all living beings."
"But today, I finally discovered that the way of talismans can control you for a while, but not for a lifetime!"
"This big man is rotten to the core!"
"Everyone, if you want to have no worries about food and clothing from now on, if you want to sleep on the bed without having to worry about how to eat tomorrow, then follow me!"
"Follow the peace path!"
"Follow the compassion of the world!"
"In these dim days when the sun and moon lack light, we must... take back our light with our own hands!"
For a moment, everyone cried bitterly and raised their hands impassionedly, as if swearing an oath to heaven and earth.
This moment!
Peaceful Road!
It’s the other way around!
"From now on, I am the General of Heaven!"
"I, Zhang Jiao, will lead the Taiping Dao and the 36 Qushuai to seek justice for all sentient beings..."
At this moment, the momentum present could be said to have reached its peak.
So, with a call to arms, the Taiping Road in various places, led by Qu Shuai of the 36th Route, started to revolt in various places!
Among them, there was Zhang Rao who was inspired by Nanhua Taoist!
The uprising army was overwhelming. When the officials and officials in many cities were still drunk and dreaming, they broke through the city gates and killed these common people who were rich and unkind.
The oppressed people burst into tears of gratitude.
Facing the soldiers who, like themselves, had almost no enough food to eat, these common people, some of whom followed voluntarily, and some who did not have the courage to go to the battlefield, also took out the only food they had at home.
Just so that these people who set themselves free can have a full meal.
At this point, four breathtaking slogans were circulated throughout the Han Dynasty.
Heaven is dead! Huang Tian shall stand!
At the age of 60, the world will be blessed!
…
"Cough cough... cough cough..."
In the quiet room of the bamboo forest, the haggard Taoist priest Nanhua lay weakly on the bed, breathing heavily.
The silk handkerchief in his hand was covered with shocking blood stains.
Sudden:
"Bang!"
The door was pushed open hard.
Taoist Ziyang came in angrily.
"Nan Hua, did you expect this day to come, so you spent so much cultivation to make the Nine-section Staff?"
Nanhua Taoist grinned:
"You got it?"
"In these years, I have deliberately stayed by your side, using my own means to shield you so that you cannot see the secret of heaven."
"Unexpectedly, the flaw finally showed up when he was at his weakest."
Taoist Ziyang was extremely angry but laughed:
"Do I still need to use my divination power?"
"Who in the entire Han Dynasty doesn't know about General Zhang Jiao?"
"The Thirty-sixth Route Qu Commander, with the great sage Zhang Jiao as his leader, is looking forward to you!"
"Nan Hua, you should know that although the Han Dynasty was corrupt, the country's destiny was still there!"
"The fate of his dragon vein has not yet expired!"
"At this moment, Zhang Jiao uses his mortal power to fight against the sky and the dragon's veins. What a backlash!"
"Not to mention that the uprising is doomed to fail, but what about fate?"
"Can I give up my life?!"
However, after being questioned by Taoist Ziyang, Taoist Nanhua did not show any emotion.
He no longer had the same argument for the idea of monasticism as before.
He just sat on the bed, calmly looking at Taoist Ziyang.
Although he didn't speak, he still expressed his attitude.
worth!
The king of a country enjoys fine clothes, fine food, and the pinnacle of power, and should benefit the people.
But the king lost his virtue and had evil thoughts.
Eyes full of shrinking vision, anger, ignorance, greed for money, color, like endless miasma, covering the heaven and earth, forcing people's hearts to be confused, causing endless disasters.
At this point, even if the dragon's veins are still there, I should die for the poor people without any regrets!
"Friends."
"Nowadays, good and evil are in chaos, and there is no way to guide them."
"It is true that as you said, Taipingdao is very likely to fail, but... it is an important step to overthrow this corrupt regime!"
"If no one dares to do it, then Taipingdao will do it!"
"How many capable people and strangers are there in this world that no one dares to commit?"
"Then I, Nanhua, will invade!"
"I, Nan Hua...are still alive!"
"As long as I live, I will protect...my path to peace!"
"Fight for a chance of life for my Taiping Dao disciples!"
As he said this, Taoist Nanhua stood up slowly.
Taoist Ziyang was angry and anxious, but he had no choice but to step forward to help him.
The moment he touched it, Taoist Ziyang felt... Taoist Nanhua's body was so light, as if it were a piece of paper!
"The saying "Heaven is dead..."
"It has cost you too much life!"
Taoist Ziyang looked solemn.
Nanhua Taoist smiled slightly:
"That's enough."
"Friend, if you are still confused, you might as well follow me."
"I don't need your help."
“You just have to witness it!”
"Witness how, under this indifferent sky, I, Taiping Dao, can lead the people of the world to earn a sliver of life for myself!"
…
The news of the Taiping Dao Uprising has spread around Luoyang.
Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong was naturally furious.
He had just led a group of great scholars to carve the Xiping Stone Scripture, completing such a feat.
But some people are using the slogan "The sky is dead" and they are overwhelming!
Even though the eunuchs had exclusive power, even though the granaries were in ruins, and even though the money was gone, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty seemed to ignore it.
Shangshu Ling Cao Jie, who has reached great success in practicing evil arts, is still whitewashing the peace.
"Your Majesty, these unruly people cannot understand your Majesty's great achievements!"
"On the contrary, it is ridiculous to pass the difficulties of natural disasters onto His Majesty."
"Your Majesty, please order this unjust army to immediately send troops to encircle and suppress them!"
…
Therefore, Liu Hong waved his hand and handed over such an important matter to Cao Jie and others to complete.
Zhang Pingan, who has become a famous doctor of his generation, is sitting in his home in silence at this moment.
"Son."
The old mother's words were full of distress.
However, how could Zhang Ping'an, who had suddenly acquired a new skill and returned home, conceal what happened on Taiping Road?
"Son, you haven't slept for three days and three nights!"
Zhang Ping'an forced out a smile and held the green bamboo staff given by Taoist Nanhua.
"Mother."
"Zhang Jiao must need me very much now!"
"But……"
The old mother wiped the tears from the corners of Zhang Pingan's eyes.
How could she not understand.
Zhang Ping'an wanted to go, but he couldn't go.
Because I am still here!
That's when:
"Peace Immortal!"
A panicked voice broke the silence.
When I opened the door, I saw that it was Mr. Chen and several other local wealthy businessmen.
"Mr. Chen, what are you..."
However, Mr. Chen looked around very vigilantly, and then closed the door with a few friends.
"Peace Immortal!"
"My friends in Luoyang told me that the country has officially sent troops!"
"We came here to inform the immortal."
"After all...our city should also be sending troops!"
"Secondly, we are ready to leave!"
Zhang Ping'an couldn't help but said:
"Why is this?!"
But as soon as the question came to an end, he smiled bitterly and already understood.
Raising food!
After all, it is no secret that Taipingdao came to the Chen family to raise food.
Not to mention, there were two aristocratic families in Luoyang at that time - the Hua family brother and sister!
Paper cannot cover this matter!
And once the war begins, food, grass, soldiers and horses, and men, which one does not require money?
Where does the money come from?
The treasury is already empty!
So... these wealthy businessmen who were once at odds with the imperial court would naturally not be able to escape.
Wanting to understand all this, Zhang Pingan raised his hands and said solemnly:
"I already understand what you mean by coming here."
"As for whether to leave here, I will discuss it with my mother."
"You guys have great careers. Since there is danger now, you should leave quickly!"
With that said, Zhang Ping'an took out some talismans from his box and handed them to everyone.
"It's a pity... I can only cure diseases and save people after all." Zhang Pingan smiled bitterly: "If you get sick along the way, this talisman will definitely have miraculous effects!"
"It's just that before we say goodbye, I have one more word to say to you."
"Since you are running for your life, you must not be stingy with money!"
"Abandon those yellow and white things, travel lightly and not attract attention."
"Moreover, even if a very vicious person really comes to visit us, once he sees those treasures, he will no longer care about where you are going!"
Master Chen and others were naturally extremely grateful.
The two sides said goodbye.
However, in the afternoon of that day, the Chen family and several other families left with many carriages pulling money and silk.
After all, they can't let go of the savings they have worked hard for all their lives.
Zhang Pingan’s mother made a quick decision:
"Son!"
"Let's go too!"
"Even these gentlemen are so afraid to leave. Your talismanic tricks are so similar to Taiping Dao!"
Zhang Pingan nodded.
Go, of course you have to go.
But... where to go?
Are you going to defect to Zhang Jiao?
Or... live in seclusion in the mountains and forests with your mother?
For a moment, Zhang Pingan was extremely confused.
But I heard:
"Safety."
A familiar voice sounded.
Zhang Pingan trembled all over:
"master!"
"It's the master!"
But in the room, a flash of spiritual light suddenly appeared in the green bamboo stick.
"Peace, this is not my true form, but my soul."
"Your killings and calamities in this life are all related to the Tao of Peace."
"That's why I let you leave after Taipingdao was established no matter what."
"Today, troubled times have arrived. Only by quickly taking your mother to live in seclusion in the mountains can we possibly avoid this disaster!"
"Remember!"
"Remember!"
[Author's digression]: Little popular science:
The Xiping Stone Classic is the earliest official Confucian stone carving in Chinese history.
It was the method used by Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong to correct the Confucian classics for his own rule.
The famous Seven Classics of Confucianism are all included. It took eight years to complete the carving. There are a total of forty-six stone tablets, each of which is three meters high.
Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was indeed a very talented emperor. The Xiping Stone Scripture also had an indelible positive impact on the promotion of culture.
But as an emperor, it is true that he appointed eunuchs and bought and sold officials, which led to the people's livelihood being destitute.
The Xiping Stone Scripture was finally destroyed during the Han Dynasty's wars, leaving only some broken fragments that are still on display in various places.