Chapter 44: When a country is about to perish, there must be evil omens.

  Jiulang and Hututou had fallen asleep, in the wooden hut north of the forest, but they didn't sleep on a bed, instead they just lay down in a corner and fell asleep, they weren't picky at all.

  Lin Bei and Bian Fuzi were beside the bonfire, Bian Fuzi was still spirited, it seemed that a night of candlelight conversation was possible.

  "Adult." Bo Shu suddenly said leisurely: "Are adults really born with knowledge?"

  Lin Beifeng nodded. This lie had to be maintained, after all, the so-called demon was just Lin Beifeng alone, and there wouldn't be another demon coming to expose him.

  "Can adults learn fairy magic?"

  Lin Bei thought for a moment and wrote: "I know a kind of immortal method called 'science'."

  "Science?" Bo Shu repeated several times: "What a strange immortal method, what use is this immortal method?"

  "Astronomy and geography are all-inclusive, only what you can't think of, there's no science that can't be done, but I haven't learned it thoroughly yet, so some things won't work."

  Even so, Bo Fu Zi was also startled by Lin Bei's tone. This magical method called 'science' is so fierce? Can it really cover everything? After being silent for half a day, Bo Fu Zi asked: "Has the master heard of Tai Ping Dao?"

  "Have you heard hunters say that before, right?"

  "Hmm, the Taiping Dao missionaries claim to be the successors of Nanhuai Laoxian. It is said that Nanhuai Laoxian is a celestial deity, and Zhang Jiao, the leader of the Taiping Dao, encountered him in the mountains and was given the 'Taiping Essentials'. Later, the Great Virtuous Teacher used the methods recorded in the 'Taiping Essentials' to save people. Now many believe in it. Since you are also an immortal, is what Zhang Jiao said true?"

  "Do you think he's telling the truth?"

  "The number of fifty-five is nothing more than that, but the symbol water saving people is indeed a miracle." Bian Fuzi carefully chose his words.

  Lin Bei opened his mouth, wanting to sneer, but couldn't sneer, and could only awkwardly write: "Actually, this is all Zhang Jiao's foolish strategy."

  "How can a grown-up say such things?"

  "It just so happens that this 'science' of mine can explain it, and Zhang Jue's was not some kind of immortal family magic either."

  "But the water of the symbol can really save people."

  "It's just a matter of one or two out of ten, using the talisman water to save ten people, but maybe only one or two will actually get better. And even if they didn't use the talisman water, those people might still recover on their own, it all depends on the body's immune system... never mind, you wouldn't understand anyway. But as long as there is one person who gets better, they can loudly proclaim the miraculous effects of the talisman water, and as for those who don't get better, they won't even mention them. This is where the miraculous power of the Tai Ping Dao talisman water comes from. If you're really sick, it's still best to see a doctor, even someone like me who got sick had to see a doctor, let alone these charlatans."

  Lin Bei's comment on Zhang Jiao is purely objective, without any praise or criticism. In fact, Lin Bei thinks that Zhang Jiao was a formidable figure, as a peasant who could rally nearly one million people during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, which is not something an ordinary person can achieve, and can only be described with the two words "heroic". Unfortunately, the quality of the Yellow Turban Army was too poor, and Zhang Jiao died early. However, even after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, for nearly a hundred years in the late Han Dynasty, there were still people who used Zhang Jiao's name to cause trouble from time to time.

  "Shen Gun?" This term also existed in the Han Dynasty, referring to those who pretended to be gods and ghosts. When Lin Bei evaluated the Taiping Dao like this, Bian Fuzi couldn't help but say: "If it's really as you said, the heart of the Taiping Dao is very big indeed. Now that the followers of the Taiping Dao are gathering in large numbers, once...the people will be miserable."

  Lin Bei wrote: "Now the people are struggling to survive, it is said that the Central Plains have been dry for a long time, and cases of cannibalism have occurred. However, Emperor Liu Hong is muddle-headed and indulgent, only indulging in wine and women, trusting eunuchs, this is an omen of the country's impending doom."

  "Really?!" exclaimed Feng Wuzi in shock.

  "Master, do you think I'm wrong? Let me tell you, my words won't be mistaken. Since we've come this far, I'll reveal another piece of news to you: in a few years, the great and virtuous Master Zhang Jue will rise up in rebellion, sounding the first alarm for the downfall of the Great Han Dynasty. For decades to come, the Central Plains will be shrouded in war flames. If I were you, Master, it would be best to find a place to hide and avoid being affected by the war."

  Bo Fu's face turned pale with shock.

  If someone else had said these words to him, Bo Yu would not have believed them. The Great Han had continued for over 400 years and although it was somewhat corrupt at this time, it still made the people of the Great Han optimistic. However, the one who spoke these words was a demon, and he was born with knowledge, so Bo Yu already believed 90% of what he said.

  "Sir, is there any way to make amends?"

  Lin Beidou nodded: "Of course, it's not yet at the point where every minute counts. As long as Liu Hong can reform and make a fresh start, issue an imperial edict, gather some able ministers and strategists, the Han Dynasty may still be saved."

  The great Han dynasty lasted for 400 years, with extremely high recognition among the people, who believed that only the Han was orthodox. People like Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo, the most important strategist under Cao Mengde, dedicated their lives to supporting the Han court, being loyal to the Han dynasty with all their hearts. Liu Bei was merely the Nth grandson of Zhongshan Jingwang, yet he could frequently summon strategists and generals. Cao Mengde was originally loyal to the Han court; later, using the emperor to control the vassals was the most important step in his life. All these facts prove the appeal of the great Han imperial family during this era. As long as the emperor made some slight changes, the Han would have been saved. Then, with a few more wise emperors, the Han would have flourished again.

  However, this is only if Liu Hong was not possessed by a later person who traveled through time and space, otherwise such things would not have happened, the great Han Dynasty would still continue on its old path, being replaced by later dynasties, it's hard to change the law of history.

  Bian Fuzi had also vaguely heard rumors about Emperor Ling, and now that he was told to change his ways, he suddenly became wooden. He should have had a few classmates, but he definitely didn't have any friends who could reach the heavens. Besides, even if he did, would Liu Hong listen to him? Maybe he would just be sentenced to death for spreading rumors and heresy. Thinking of this, Bian Fuzi felt a wave of pessimism. The appearance of Lin Bei, that demonic creature, was saying that the Great Han would perish, which fit the legend that when a country is about to perish, there must be a demonic creature.

  PS: These days it's been raining and sunny, the temperature is changing too fast, if you're not careful you'll catch a cold, everyone please be careful.