Chapter 5: How did he ultimately break the deadlock

He thought about opening a restaurant to serve stir-fried dishes and distilled spirits, believing it could be quite profitable. However, when he was ready to take action, he discovered that there was not even a single iron pot at home, let alone any money.

It can be quite interesting to watch someone accomplish something that you wish to do but cannot achieve yourself

In the mid to late Eastern Han period, it was rare to have no state-run salt and iron industries, allowing private individuals to operate them as well

Liu Bei was very angry at that time

"There is no food to eat, are you rebelling against your family?"

At that time, Lu Zhi had already been summoned by the emperor to Luoyang for an official position, making him completely unavailable. Moreover, Liu Bei was not yet a student of Lu Zhi, so there was no reason for him to offer assistance

In this era of the merit-based selection system, individuals do not gain fame due to their exceptional talents; rather, it is because they have achieved fame that they are considered "exceptionally talented".

It still relies on this poem

In this day and age, clans reside together, and those who have lived together for several generations are considered one family

If you still wish to purchase after finishing ... ...

After finishing, he felt that the future path was entirely within his grasp, and the most famous prodigy of the Han Dynasty was about to be born

Then go find a blacksmith to forge a piece

After the first mission failed, Liu Bei did not lose heart

Oh, I remember now

Who should this poem be shown to in order to help him gain fame

After being ridiculed, Liu Bei realized that even forging an iron pot requires skill

Three days later, while standing beside the large mulberry tree next to his house and contemplating life, he suddenly became aware of a serious issue

Thus, Liu Bei stated that rebelling and instigating a revolution would lead to being well-fed

In order to reverse this situation, Zuo Xiong took risks and, despite opposition, established the rules for the public examination, requiring that scholars who are recommended for their filial piety and integrity must pass the public examination in order to officially become officials in the central government

Thus, Liu Bei went to seek help from the blacksmith in his clan. After the blacksmith looked at the iron pot design he had drawn in the mud on the ground, he was astonished and quickly advised him to go to Luoyang to seek assistance from the master craftsmen of the Imperial Workshop. Such a person would surely be able to find skilled artisans capable of forging iron pots

As of today, as long as one gives prior notice or has a renowned lineage, the public examination truly becomes merely a formality.

One must first eat before rebelling

Coming back to his senses, he did not linger at wwwhetushucom.com and took his leave with the Qingzhou paper he had always desired

To gain entry, one must have a reputation

It is now the era of recommendation, rather than the era of the imperial examination

The laboring masses spread their hands

"Rebellion and revolution will bring food to eat"

In the depths of pain and reflection, Liu Bei decided to adhere to this entirely new causal relationship and embark once again on the path of defying fate, initiating the action of Defying Fate 3.0

In fact, Liu Bei truly took the first step, but of course, it was only that one step

After being mocked to his face, Liu Bei suddenly remembered

This is the existence that will one day become an emperor

How many years has it been

Menzi scoffed and pointed at himself

The working masses have also grown impatient

He turned his head and looked at the small house where he and his mother currently lived, a house that even Liu Yuxi would fall silent before, and he became dazed

That's right! It is Lu Zhi!

However, it was not until he stepped out of the house that he realized a very serious problem

However, compared to rebellion and revolution, the working masses are more concerned with the matter of filling their stomachs

He went to the Liu clan's settlement to promote revolutionary principles among the working masses, calling on everyone to rise up and rebel against the revolution, to put an end to the evil feudal society

Then, on a stormy night filled with thunder and rain, Liu Bei had an epiphany

Liu Bei, feeling inexplicably embarrassed, could only cover his face and leave

Teacher

He can also write books and compose poetry to gain fame throughout the world. With the preparation of ancient scholars in culture and literary talent, he can produce a wave of Tang poetry and Song lyrics. Is he still afraid that he cannot defy fate and change his destiny

It is laughable; given the dire economic situation of the Liu family at that time, they could not afford it at all

How did the former Emperor Han Zhao Lie manage to break the deadlock in such a situation?

However, the reality is that without fame, one cannot gain entry

To achieve the transmission of population, it is essential to have capable individuals to assist.

gentleman

If students have needs, wouldn't teachers help?

There is no food to eat, no strength left, and no ability to rebel.

If the path to fame is blocked, one cannot take the legitimate route to enter the upper echelons of society

He is like a puppy trying to bite its own tail in circles, always unable to succeed, feeling as if an invisible net is draped over him, making it impossible for him to break free no matter how hard he tries

The working masses still do not agree

In other words, everyone with the surname Liu who resides in the clan settlement is considered "royal nobility"

But if one does not enter, how can one gain fame

That being said, Liu Bei felt that he should still make the necessary preparations, as he had ultimately reached this point through his own genuine abilities, which was entirely different from those who had arrived here solely due to their background

He looked at the bamboo slips, and combining them together, it would be quite good if he could write a few hundred characters.

Because at that time, merely surviving was already an exhausting effort

But without food to eat, lacking strength, how can one rebel

Clearly, the mother's meager level of education was insufficient for her to recognize the extent of her son's talents; she was merely very angry that her late husband's belongings were being disrespected by her son

result

He is a modern visitor who is nearly two thousand years ahead of humanity, so how could he be content with mediocrity

Recalling the past, Liu Bei was filled with emotions

I am a descendant of Emperor Xiaojing, how dare you treat me this way

I cannot comprehend it, I truly cannot comprehend it

Therefore, I say, by rebelling and stirring up revolution, one will have food to eat, strength to gain, and the ability to rebel.

When he realized that he was Liu Bei, he first felt lost, and then he was filled with ecstasy

However, this sense of superiority quickly collided with the stark reality of having nothing at home

Those who have fought for their lives to reach today cannot be compared to those who have won effortlessly due to their family background

In Zhuo County, this small piece of land, are there any notable figures?

Who can help him

And it was at that time that he arrived in the late Han Dynasty

This cannibalistic feudal society offers no way out for the lower-class civilians. In that case, I shall rebel! Raise a revolution! Turn the table over!

I am laughing to death; I want to open a restaurant and cook stir-fry, yet I don't even have a single pot, let alone the many other requirements.

The outcome certainly does not allow the county magistrate to send a few minor officials to deal with Liu Bei

Isn't it said that Lu Zhi was Liu Bei's teacher

At that time, Liu Bei had just fallen from a large mulberry tree at his doorstep, which resembled the canopy used by prominent figures during their travels. He suffered a head injury and took quite a while to recover.

Therefore, first and foremost, one must achieve fame

Liu Bei helplessly smiled at the book.

The public examination system was the final effort made by the renowned official Zuo Xiong of the Eastern Han Dynasty to salvage the collapse of the selection system.

Liu Bei pondered deeply on a way to break the deadlock, yet found himself trapped in an awkward predicament akin to a nested doll

The Plan to Reverse Destiny 1.0 Action, met with failure and sunk into the sands.

It is simply because he is young and did not take action; if we were to change to someone older, if this kind of unreasonable behavior continues, it is likely that the doorman will take action

He searched in the name section of his memory and thought of a prominent figure like Lu Zhi

Emperor Zhaolie of Shu Han, Liu Bei

It is said that this rule indeed had a significant effect when Zuo Xiong was still around, and Zuo Xiong even stipulated that one could only be recommended for official positions as a filial and incorrupt official after reaching the age of 40

There is nothing unacceptable about it, for his original life had already reached its end. Now, unexpectedly, he has been given a second chance at life; how wonderful is that

Without hesitation, Liu Bei, a student raised under the red banner, immediately rushed out to promote revolutionary principles among the working masses, denouncing the cannibalistic feudal society. He aimed to lead them in establishing organizations, training armies, and being ever ready to carry the rebellion through to the end

This door, the old man hunched over by the street, and the children with their hair in braids running and jumping nearby, all are descendants of Emperor Jing of the Han dynasty

Liu Bei was instantly rendered speechless

Without further ado, Liu Bei prepared to showcase the Tang poetry and Song lyrics he had memorized, intending to astonish the world with his performance

He has reversed the cause-and-effect relationship

Grandfather has joined the Communist Party

As he walked along, he burst into laughter

No food to eat, no strength, how can one rebel

First establish a reputation, then showcase your talents

Liu Bei's spirit is something that cannot be learned; he believes that such qualities are innate.

It must be said that rounding down to the nearest hundred million, you are indeed opposing my family, after all, I am a descendant of the Han dynasty, and my surname is Liu

However, this cannot deter Liu Bei's determination to defy fate and change his destiny

Ah, this ... ...

The Liu clan of Zhuo County in Zhuo Commandery, being descendants of Emperor Jing of Han and relatives of the Han dynasty, should possess some degree of prestige and influence within the commandery and county as members of the royal family

Does that not mean ... ...

The mother worked hard to weave straw sandals and mats, earning a meager income, which barely supported the young Liu Bei, enduring great hardship

His family is very poor, the kind of poverty that is deeply moving, with extremely crude clothing and necessities, and they cannot even manage to fill their stomachs.

I want to eat chaff and vegetables for a lifetime

After Emperor Jing of Han

For example, attempting to manage a business

He realized that he became Liu Bei twelve years ago, when he was seven years old

It is laughable; the doorkeeper does not allow him to enter the chief's house at all, and no matter what is said, it is of no use

Liu Bei smiled faintly

That is why we must rebel! Without rebellion, whose bread will we eat?

Liu Bei was enraged

The suffering masses of Youzhou are indeed truly distressed, and they are not particularly concerned about the Liu family emperor who is far away. They are essentially in a state of "Who is he? Do I know him?" It can be said that if they had even a modicum of reverence, they would not be completely devoid of it.

While recuperating from his injuries, Liu Bei continuously reflected on why he could not achieve fame. In the end, he came to a realization.

What kind of sheer luck did he have to rise from nothing and stand out

His heart was soon filled with a sense of superiority that transcended everything else

It is probably not possible

Moreover, he unexpectedly became Liu Bei

And then there was nothing more

One must be willing to sacrifice everything to dare to pull your imperial majesty down from the horse

He does not have it

Thus, he took advantage of his mother's inattention, secretly took a roll of bamboo slips, wrote a poem "The hoeing of the fields at noon," and then prepared to astonish the world

In those years, Zuo Xiong noticed that the system of recommendation had become a stepping stone for the aristocratic families and local gentry, who manipulated the selection process at will, resulting in the selection of scholars of extremely poor quality

In a state of helplessness, Liu Bei resorted to seeking a secondary option by approaching the clan leader of the Liu family, hoping to gain the leader's recognition and assistance in making a name for himself

Jian Yong had never imagined fighting against heaven, but after Liu Bei spoke such words, he inexplicably felt that this future seemed to hold a certain interest.

Then he needs to find Lu Zhi

Then he discovered that his home had only one pen and three rolls of bamboo slips, not a single piece of paper, and he had to grind the ink himself

The working masses are also enraged

I am also a descendant of Emperor Xiaojing, how should you treat me

Thus, he immediately decided to embark on a path of defying fate and altering his destiny

Among the three bamboo slips, two are filled with writing, while only one remains blank. All of these are the legacy left by his father, who passed away early and served as a minor official in the county. His mother treasures them as precious heirlooms

In this day and age, without the internet, lacking a library or a platform for expression, one cannot write a short essay or engage in discussions. To achieve fame and recognition requires word-of-mouth transmission, which is far less convenient than a single internet connection in the digital era

Moved by Liu Bei's grand ambitions, Jian Yong was at a loss for words for a long time

Upon returning home, his mother stared at the bamboo slips in his hands, took them, opened them to take a look, and then picked up the woven straw sandals to strike Liu Bei's hands, turning them into red-braised pig trotters

How did he rise from a humble existence of eating coarse food and selling mats and shoes to ascend to the throne as emperor

As he read, Liu Bei felt a bit fatigued, so he set down the bamboo slip and stretched lazily. He glanced around his study, which was relatively pleasant, and was suddenly filled with a sense of emotion

Could the seven-year-old self have imagined that the nineteen-year-old self had already changed a cruel fate, transforming the destiny of Liu Bei, who had wasted half his life and only partially realized his ideals in his later years, and was about to embark on a completely new path in life

At the beginning, he attempted many means to change his fate

After Jian Yong's departure, Liu Bei did not waste any time but continued to review the "Zuo's Spring and Autumn" and the "Ancient Texts of the Book of Documents" taught to him by Lu Zhi, preparing for the public examination in Luoyang that he would need to attend once he successfully passed the filial piety and integrity assessment

It was during the Song Dynasty that the iron wok capable of stir-frying was first introduced

The concerns of the working masses, however, are somewhat greater

The path of rebellion is not viable; one cannot enter the upper echelons of society by resorting to overturning the table

Therefore, I said that one must rebel first in order to have food to eat; without rebellion, there will be no food to eat

Liu Bei was quite frustrated to realize that he seemed unable to pursue the path of rebellion, for rebellion also requires money. He spread his hands, with his sleeves clear of any possessions, and his pockets cleaner than his face. Who would rebel alongside him?

Reversing fate 2.0 operation, met with failure and sunk in the sands

He reflected deeply on his pain and quickly realized that changing one's fate does not necessarily require becoming a chef. Besides being a chef, isn't it also possible for a time traveler to be a literary copyist?

However, one is not allowed to enter the chieftain's home at all; if the chieftain cannot be seen, how can one gain fame

This caused great dissatisfaction for Liu Bei

How to achieve fame

However, the decline of the Eastern Han was inevitable, as various issues had become deeply entrenched. After the death of Zuo Xiong, the public office examinations were rendered virtually meaningless, and the rule that one must be forty years old to be recommended for filial piety and integrity was also disregarded.

Liu Bei's smile faded, and he appeared somewhat irritated

Liu Bei fell silent

He does not know him