Chapter 8, The Dispossessed

And today, here, these individuals must face a choice: to become soldiers, honing their skills to fight on the battlefield, or to remain in the rear, cultivating the land to produce food to support the nation in its war efforts

The crowd is arranged in two lines, one for entry and one for exit, and he is waiting in the line for entry

A few days later, as the number of refugees in the camp gradually increased to the point of being nearly unmanageable, he and the other refugees were once again taken southward, fortunately, there was still food along the way

Although the porridge was not abundant, Li Dazhuang felt that it was the most delicious food he had ever eaten in his life

Regardless of the choice made, as long as the actions taken are beneficial to the nation, contribution points will be awarded. Once the nation occupies the Second Divine Gate in the future, those individuals can use their contribution points to enjoy a second baptism. According to the information passed down from above, the Second Divine Gate can allow a person to live an additional 50 years

Those individuals informed him that there are nine divine gates in the world, which is the information he is aware of, as the divine gate had already revealed this to him when he traversed through it

Now, like others, he is no longer afraid of the soldiers here; the soldiers here are all very good, unlike the legends that portray them as extremely vicious

Even more incredible things happened; it was as if there was a voice in the void, or perhaps there was not, yet he knew, he understood the message conveyed by the divine gate

As citizens of the new dynasty, they are not required to perform labor service and are not subject to harsh levies and miscellaneous taxes

Although it is quite strange, every time one receives food, it is necessary to say, "I am a citizen of the Great Qian." However, Li Dazhuang feels that such days of having food and drink are quite good

By the time he wrote it out for the third time, he was given a wooden plaque. He recognized the characters on the back of the plaque, which were the two characters "Da Qian" and the word "book" that he had just learned.

He is eagerly anticipating that it will soon be his turn

On this day, Li Dazhuang went out to look for food and was captured by a group of soldiers searching the mountains. Just as he was filled with fear, he was taken to a large camp.

It turns out that those who returned all wore joyful expressions, as they truly had obtained treasures

At this time, Han Xin's influence was indeed more lacking in political talent than Sun Wen had imagined

Sun Wen knew that if the existence of the Divine Gate were to be discovered by the high-ranking officials of the Han Dynasty

After thinking for a few days, Sun Wen took the initiative to inform the camp leader that he could read and write, and he was willing to join them

In the Huangjin rebellion in Wancheng, there were many individuals like Sun Wen, who were incapable of even binding a chicken. After being kindly persuaded to withdraw, they also came to the camp by the river.

After several days of travel, they arrived at the riverbank, and soon he beheld the most extraordinary door of his life, standing tall by the river and radiating a shimmering glow

Sun Wen, a scion of a humble family from Yuzhou, Yingchuan, once audited classes at Yingchuan Academy

However, in the end, Li Dazhuang still chose to farm. It was not that he was timid, but rather that he was skilled at farming, while he was not adept at fighting

After this message was conveyed, along with the response time of the Han Dynasty, they experienced a period of peace for some time

The year 184 AD

Moreover, even after one's death, contribution points can still be passed on to one's children

Then, he was informed that Han Xin had defeated and killed the renowned generals of the Han Dynasty, Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song

Although Sun Wen was shocked by this information, regardless of whether he believed it or not, a wise person always keeps their doubts to themselves.

After Sun Wen joined, he first learned that this faction was under Han Xin's control. At this time, he was also informed by m.hetushu.com of Han Xin's true identity, which was the Marquis of Huaiyin, Han Xin, from the late Qin and early Han dynasties

However, as he looked ahead and then turned to look behind, he could not help but believe that those who had appeared the same just moments ago had all transformed into younger versions of themselves

Each person will also receive five acres of land for cultivation, and in the end, they can take half of the harvest.

Li Dazhuang carefully observed the people coming in and out; most of those entering shared his curiosity.

The characters in front are very small, so he cannot recognize them. The person who wrote the characters informed him that this is his place of origin

Sun Yat-sen learned about the knowledge of land reclamation here, a method of farming that is markedly different from the current well-field system

Every day in the barracks, soldiers are training, and almost at regular intervals, a squad of soldiers comes out to patrol

After Wancheng was incorporated into Han Xin's influence, he was also politely invited further south

However, after experiencing the wonders of the portal, there is always a sense of reluctance in his heart, urging him not to settle for a mere existence.

Li Dazhuang stepped through the door with a mix of anticipation and a hint of nervousness, and as he entered, a warm current flowed through his entire body

Different choices represent different contributions. Li Dazhuang is very eager to enlist and fight in the war, as that is the highest form of contribution

Like Li Dazhuang, he was also dumbfounded upon seeing the towering portal.

One person maintains order to keep the line organized, while another person sits and checks each individual's wooden tag.

He unconsciously straightened his back; the backaches and leg rheumatism accumulated over the years of labor had all vanished, even before he could marvel at the miracle.

When the power of the Han Dynasty eventually conquers the forces of Han Xin, it will undoubtedly be the high-ranking officials of the Han Dynasty and those esteemed aristocratic families who enjoy the benefits of the divine gate

He is a refugee from near Wancheng in Jingzhou.

After making his choice, Li Dazhuang recited three laws: murderers shall be sentenced to death, those who injure others shall face punishment, and thieves shall also be sentenced.

Originally, in Sun Wen's view, once the Han Dynasty dealt with the Yellow Turbans in the north, it would turn its attention to these rebels.

Sun Yat-sen held a somewhat optimistic view of the prospects for his faction, no longer feeling as compelled and reluctant as he did when he first joined.

When Li Dazhuang arrived, there were already many people here

In recent days, he has been eating raw vegetables and tree bark; heaven knows how many days it has been since he last ate rice

After all, he can now be considered a member of this force

Li Dazhuang does not yet understand the profound principles, but in this new camp, he has learned to write the two characters "Da Qian"

The Han Dynasty was plagued by continuous natural disasters and man-made calamities, resulting in countless displaced people leaving their homes.

Wenming is derived from Han Xin, and Sun Wen has raised a new question: why is there no historical record of the Marquis of Huaiyin proposing such agricultural policies that benefit the country and the people

There are many vagrants like him here. He followed the crowd to a place where porridge was being distributed. As long as he said, "I am a citizen of the Great Qian," he could receive a bowl of porridge

The next day, he followed those who had also chosen to farm, heading south all the way, claiming that he was going to the Changsha Commandery to cultivate the land

Let Sun Yat-sen be instantly amazed by those who proposed such a policy.

It is impossible not to write; if one does not write, there will be no food to eat. The first time one cannot produce anything, he was left hungry for a whole half day, and that feeling is quite unpleasant

Indeed, in Sun Wen's view, Han Xin's influence was such that he politely invited these Yellow Turban soldiers to head south. Although there was no fighting or scolding, returning home was not an option.

Then they were taken to an open area, forming a circle, and soon a person came over to speak there

However, I have never considered joining this rebellious force, strategizing for Han Xin's army, or providing assistance.

Upon arriving at the riverside camp, Sun Wen noticed that those who could read were treated significantly better than others, effectively entering the upper echelons of Han Xin's organization

The review was simpler than Sun Wen had anticipated. He made a request at noon, and shortly after, someone came to inform him that he had effectively joined Han Xin's faction

After receiving the wooden plaque, Li Dazhuang was reluctant to part with it. He threaded it with a piece of hemp rope and wore it around his neck, then told himself that this way, he would not lose it

Qian, great is the Qian principle, all things are renewed

On this side of the portal, Li Dazhuang waited for half a day, and then, along with others, passed through the portal to return.

On the second day, he was brought before the towering gate, where two tables were placed in front of it, with two people seated at each table

Before eating, one must say: I am a subject of the Great Qian, obedient and well-behaved. This group of forces is even more audacious than the Yellow Turbans, having directly established a nation.

Thus, he became more diligent, striving to learn various kinds of knowledge, teaching the illiterate refugees to write the characters "Da Qian," and instructing those who chose to migrate south for farming in agricultural techniques and pig-raising knowledge

That person said that from now on they would no longer be subjects of the Han people, but rather subjects of the new dynasty, Da Qian.

Then those people said that the other eight gates belonged to others and did not belong to them. They must drive those people away in order to once again enjoy the baptism of the divine gate

Li Dazhuang pinched himself hard and burst into laughter.

On the second day, he was taken to a different place, where at hetushu.com, he, like others, sat together in a circle, listening to others speak

It is said that Jingxiang is home to many talented individuals, which is why he chose to place his study abroad location in the southern region of Jingzhou at the beginning of the year

Thus, although he did not resist, like others, he lived from hand to mouth, getting by day by day

He did not want to be swept up by the Yellow Turban Rebellion, but as it broke out, he was caught up with the refugees by the Yellow Turbans.

For individuals of this kind, the most important task at present is to gather the surrounding displaced persons and then organize them to cultivate land in the south

Everyone who came out wore a joyful expression. Li Dazhuang secretly murmured to himself, having been inside for a while, they came out all happy. Could it be that there are treasures inside

However, regardless of the circumstances, especially after hearing about the deaths of the two great generals of the Han Dynasty and the strategy of land reclamation.

Li Dazhuang originally thought that he, like those refugees, had been captured to perform corvée labor to build the city walls, but he did not know otherwise

Many refugees are gathered around that gate, constructing city walls, and there are also military camps surrounding it

He unexpectedly became ten years younger, and his lifespan also increased by 10 years. The divine gate informed him that he could live to 103 years old, and Li Dazhuang could hardly believe it

Represents the identity of the people of Da Qian; if lost, it must be replaced

These refugees are poorly clothed and inadequately fed, each one disheveled and dirty, while also having to worry about being conscripted by bandits, robbers, and the military.

Li Dazhuang was just one among the countless displaced people during the late Eastern Han Dynasty

Regarding Han Xin's influence, such behavior of trying to stand out without a solid foundation made Sun Wen both disdainful and worried about his own fate

Entering the under-construction city wall, he and the other refugees who had come with him were gathered together

Here, one notable difference from Li Dazhuang is that Sun Wen, after all, is literate; unlike Li Dazhuang, who is somewhat muddled, he pays close attention to observing his surroundings