Chapter 03: This grudge will not be avenged, I vow not to be human
Yang Yinghan's cheeks flushed slightly as she said softly: "No need."
"Yulin, Xiaohan said you can remember our names now?" Upon seeing Zhang Zhun arrive, Yang Kaide forced a smile and said, temporarily escaping from sadness and anger
The fall of the Ming Dynasty was inevitable, while the Qing's ascension was coincidental. If there had been even a slight significant variable in between, the Manchu invaders would not have been able to seize control of the Central Plains. As long as the Manchu invaders did not take over the Central Plains, the land of China would not have to endure three hundred years of decline. The fate of China would have undergone a tremendous change. The saying "to be backward is to be beaten" should apply to others, not to China
I remember Yang Kun
Like Li Zicheng, rise up in rebellion!
I would rather smash my own head than not avenge this grudge; I swear I will not be human!
Yang Yinghan's expression darkened slightly; she said nothing. After her father and brother finished their medicinal soup, she took the black porcelain bowl and left.
This made Zhang Zhun feel very warm
Are we really to just sit idly by and do nothing
According to the description by the informant, it was Yang Kun, a key henchman of Wang Shixin, who physically assaulted Yang Kaide. It was also Yang Kun who struck Zhang Zhun on the head. He wielded a wooden stick as thick as an arm and viciously brought it down on Yang Kaide's left leg. With a crack, Yang Kaide's left leg was shattered on the spot. In excruciating pain, Yang Kaide nearly fainted, while Yang Kun stood there laughing heartily, cursing him as a worthless scoundrel.
This is a kind of pain that cannot be expressed
Zhang Zhun silently contemplated and quietly made up his mind
It is essential to change the course of history
Zhang Zhun realized that Lao Yang was interested in him and was very likely trying to make him his son-in-law. No wonder Yang Yinghan's reaction was a bit strange, appearing quite shy, yet when she saw him return to being a normal person, she seemed very happy. After all, any normal woman would not want to spend her life with a fool
If one were to select the most tragic group of people in the Ming Dynasty, it would not be the commoners, the artisans, the fishermen, the entertainers, or even the criminals, but rather the military households, who were tasked with defending the nation. While criminals may eventually be released after serving their sentences, military households never have a chance to rise above their plight. They remain trapped in the tragic identity of military households until death, and their descendants are doomed to suffer the same fate.
Zhang Zhun sat down by the kang and reached out to examine the injury on Yang Kaide's left leg
"Zhang Laosi." Zhang Zhun replied swiftly
The Yang family's home is equally dilapidated, constructed from mud piled up and covered with weeds. A considerable amount of the mud has dried and fallen off, and in some areas, there are traces of freshly applied mud. Due to the large population of the Yang family, the thatched house is quite spacious. However, with the house being large, there are also many places where it leaks.
In this incident of unrest over wages, not only were all individuals beaten, but their injuries were also quite severe. Apart from Yang Kaide, several other military households in Yangjiatun had their arms and legs broken and are now lying on the kang. However, compared to the three villagers who were killed, they are already fortunate. Wang Shixin has also spread the word that anyone who dares to cause unrest over wages will be killed and thrown into the sea. The crowd, unable to contend with his fierce and ruthless servants and henchmen, could only harbor their anger in silence. Wang Shixin has also spread the word that anyone who dares to cause unrest over wages will be killed and thrown into the sea. The crowd, unable to contend with his fierce and ruthless servants and henchmen, could only harbor their anger in silence
Haozi explained that Yang Kun is the son of Yang Genlei, a hereditary leader of a hundred households. Yang Genlei's ancestors were the founders of Yangjiatun and have been responsible for its management. From a young age, Yang Kun was unruly, relying on his tall and strong physique and a bit of brute strength. With his father being a leader of a hundred households, he bullied the villagers, committing all sorts of misdeeds. Every impoverished child in Yangjiatun has been bullied by Yang Kun. The military families loathe him to the core, yet they are powerless to act against him. Yang Kun was unruly from a young age, relying on his tall and strong physique and a bit of brute strength. With his father being a leader of a hundred households, he bullied the villagers, committing all sorts of misdeeds. Every impoverished child in Yangjiatun has been bullied by Yang Kun. The military families loathe him to the core, yet they are powerless to act against him
This is a form of silent suffering
Yang Kaide looked at Yang Yinghan, then at Zhang Zhun. On his gaunt face, there seemed to be a hint of a comforting smile. He trembled as he lifted the bowl with one hand and slowly finished the medicinal soup. Zhang Zhun offered to help him, but was refused. The old man was fundamentally strong; after all, he had been to the front lines in Liaodong and was still alive to return.
Zhang Zhun once again firmly resolved his determination in his heart
Zhang Zhun and Tu respectfully greet Yang Kaide
Zhang Jun said with difficulty: "It is not a matter of medicinal soup, it is... our lives are truly hard"
That Yang Kun is not even human!
In the past, military households had their own fields, allowing them to grow their own grain and be self-sufficient, which made their lives somewhat better. Later, however, the fields were completely seized by officers and officials at various levels, and with no money or grain being distributed, the military households were left to scrape by. The court is currently engaged in warfare, relying entirely on recruited soldiers, completely ignoring the military households.
Due to dissatisfaction with the living conditions in Yangjiatun, during the Tianqi period, the entire Yang Genlei family moved to Fushan City, and Yang Kun followed them. However, this bully would occasionally return to Yangjiatun to flaunt his power. When Yang Kaide led a group to demand compensation, Yang Kun was the first to step up to block them. Yang Yinghan's elder brother, Yang Ruifeng, was injured by Yang Kun. He even intended to kill Yang Ruifeng, but was stopped by others. Yang Yinghan's elder brother, Yang Ruifeng, was injured by Yang Kun. He even intended to kill Yang Ruifeng, but was stopped by others
Zhang Zhun muttered to himself in his heart
In addition to Yang Kun, there were also other thugs employed by Wang Shixin who participated in suppressing the military households' protests at that time. Among them was a gang leader known as Black Panther. This individual was even more brutal than Yang Kun; of the three villagers from Yangjiatun who were killed, two were murdered by him. Both he and Yang Kun sought to gain favor in front of Wang Shixin, each competing to outdo the other in cruelty
It is essential to change their fate
The kitchen is located to the east of the thatched cottage. Although it is dilapidated and lacks many decent cooking utensils, it is kept very clean. This is due to the presence of three women in the Yang family. Yang Yinghan, along with her mother, Mrs. Huang, and her younger sister, Yang Lingxue, are all very diligent women
Zhang Zhun took the medicinal soup, raised his head and drank it all in one go, then handed the sea bowl back to Yang Yinghan, casually saying: "Thank you"
This is his greatest sentiment
In fact, due to certain influences from his past life, Zhang Zhun felt a considerable sense of familiarity with the elderly man before him. Yang Kaide had a limp in one leg and looked almost identical to his old father. Arriving in this unfamiliar world with Tu Shu and encountering a "familiar" person, Zhang Zhun naturally felt very happy
His brother Yang Ruifeng rarely speaks, squatting silently in the corner of the wall, lost in thought. Although he is only in his twenties, his expression makes him appear to be over fifty, all due to the pressures of life
Well, Zhang Zhun admitted that his thoughts were indeed very extreme! As soon as he arrived in this world, he was eager to rebel! If others were to know his true thoughts, they would surely think he had gone mad! Rebellion, is this something that can be easily spoken of?
The Ming Dynasty has already traversed over two hundred years, burdened by deep-seated issues, and is beyond recovery. Rather than allowing the ignorant and backward Manchu Qing to take control of the Central Plains, leading to a regression of several hundred years in science and culture, it is preferable to establish a new nation on the ruins of the Ming Dynasty. Without destruction, there can be no construction; I believe this is the thought of many future generations, not just Zhang Jun. Moreover, Zhang Jun has his own ulterior motives
Observe the places where they live, the items they use, the types of clothing they wear, and the treatment they endure. Merely for the sake of reclaiming their rightful grain, they are ruthlessly beaten into disability, or even beaten to death. Well, it should not be referred to as "they," because I am also a military household, and my grain is equally in arrears.
Yang Kaide has suffered fractures in his left hand and left leg, and for the time being, he can only sit on the kang. If he needs to get up, he must be assisted by others. His injuries are significantly more severe than those of Zhang Zhun; while there is a possibility of recovery for his left hand, his left leg has a comminuted fracture and is beyond the possibility of restoration. In other words, his left leg is essentially paralyzed. As a result, he appears very haggard and extremely angry
If you do not provide me with an explanation, I will give you an explanation in return
Yang Kun is originally from Yangjiatun, yet he is so brutal towards his own people; he is the one the military households despise the most
Zhang Zhun fell silent for a moment, then suddenly blurted out, "Isn't it possible to change?"
Rebellion
However, when he thinks of the future generations and the *illustrated* books of his father, when he thinks of the future generations' wives, and when he thinks of the future generations' daughters, Zhang Zhun never feels that his thoughts are particularly absurd! Even if others find his ideas extremely ridiculous, he would not hesitate in the slightest! Willing to sacrifice everything, he is determined to bring the emperor down!
"Do you remember your father's name?" Yang Kaide asked anxiously
Yang Kaide said: "How can we change the innocent thoughts of children?"
Uncle Yang
What kind of world is this
To eliminate these bullies, resolving the issue physically is the most effective approach
He seems to truly regard Zhang Zhun as his own child
Three villagers who were killed remain unburied, their bodies still laid out in their respective homes. Faintly, one can still hear the sorrowful cries. The Lantern Festival was originally a time for universal celebration, yet such a tragic event has occurred, casting a shadow of grief over the entire Yangjiatun. At the same time, beneath this profound sorrow lies deep-seated hatred and a raging fury
In such a world, is there still a necessity for existence
There are a total of three individuals: Yang Kaide, Yang Ruifeng, and Zhang Zhun
The lives of the military households are truly very difficult
Yang Yinghan has already applied a thick layer of herbal medicine to her father's injury, obscuring the color of the wound. However, judging by the degree of tension in the surrounding muscles, Yang Kaide's wound will undoubtedly remain red and swollen for several more days. A comminuted fracture is difficult to heal even in later times, let alone during the Ming Dynasty. His leg is essentially rendered completely disabled.
Zhang Zhun nodded silently
It seems that Wang Shixin still has quite a few henchmen
In this era, due to information isolation and limited social interactions, intermarriage among acquaintances, neighbors, relatives, and friends is quite common, and young people have little opportunity for free love. With so few people to meet, how can one engage in free love? It is quite possible that I might have a childhood betrothal with Yang Yinghan. Such matters were indeed very prevalent in ancient times, especially among military households. Military households, due to their low status and inability to change their registration, could not possibly intermarry with civilian households. The marriages of military households could only be resolved within their own ranks. Such matters were indeed very prevalent in ancient times, especially among military households. Military households, due to their low status and inability to change their registration, could not possibly intermarry with civilian households. The marriages of military households could only be resolved within their own ranks.
The most effective way to improve the course of history is through rebellion
Huang's eyes were filled with tears as he spoke, both angry and furious
Yes, Zhang Zhun replied affirmatively
Yang Yinghan noticed and hurriedly asked with concern: "Yulin, what’s wrong? Is the medicinal soup not right?"
Yang Kaide sighed and helplessly said, "Who told us we are military households?"
Yang Yinghan brought the medicinal soup
Of course, it is impossible
We must rise up in rebellion
The henchman beside Yang Kun struck Yang Kaide's left hand with a club, breaking it as well. Fortunately, others were quick to react and managed to rescue Yang Kaide; otherwise, there might have been a third strike. If the third strike had landed, Yang Kaide could have faced death.
In the middle of the room, the muddy ground clearly shows several depressions, formed by the persistent dripping of rainwater. It is indeed quite difficult to find a spot in the thatched cottage that does not leak; even the kang used for sleeping is frequently visited by rainwater. When it rains, it is nearly impossible to sleep. It has only been slightly better in recent years due to prolonged drought and reduced rainfall.
After carefully observing Yang Yinghan, one notices her tall and slender figure, round face, well-proportioned features, a slim yet athletic waist, a firm and rounded bust, and a large, slightly uplifted backside, all of which align perfectly with Eastern aesthetic standards. To marry such a wife would indeed be a blessing.
"Good, good, good, sit down," Yang Kaide nodded in satisfaction
His intention, of course, was to directly use violence to change this tragic situation
Uncontrollably, I think of my wife from a past life. She was equally virtuous, equally beautiful, and equally full of love. I wonder what will happen to her and the children after I am executed. Will she be able to stay at her father's house for a long time? In a few years, our daughter will be starting elementary school... I wonder if, by then, she will still remember her father. Just thinking about this brings a twinge of heartache to this tall man. I wonder if, by then, she will still remember her father. Just thinking about this brings a twinge of heartache to this tall man.
Even if it means being shattered to pieces, he must accomplish this!