[The Three Kingdoms] Golden Sun Exhibition

68 – There are too many thieves in the world (5)

“Whoa, whoa.”

Emperor Chiang rode his horse and inspected the land they had plundered.

“It is good land.”

Even though it is winter, you can see the shape of the land and get a good idea of how the land was managed.

At least the lands he had seen near Luoyang and Chang’an had been devastated by plunder, so he could see at a glance that the land of Jingzhou was fertile and fertile, compared clearly with Chang’an and Luoyang.

“There are no signs of looting, and traces of people’s lives remain intact.”

In Emperor Chiang’s memory, before the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, a peaceful era of peace unfolded here.

It is different from the barren land of Yangju, different from the burnt-out Luoyang, and different from Changan, which was full of plunder.

It is a very nice place for people to live.

It occurred to him that if he were not a warlord and the world was peaceful, it would not be a bad idea to open a manor in a place like this and live out his life.

However.

however.

“Not anymore.”

Hwareuk.

“Build a fire.”

As soon as Emperor Zhang raised his hand, the soldiers opened fire.

Where did they get firewood and torches in the middle of winter?

It’s home.

The soldiers destroyed the wooden house, tore off the boards, and set it on fire.

They plundered a farmhouse in the northern part of Jingzhou.

They plundered warehouses to fill their hungry stomachs and stole household items to stuff into their own pockets.

“Build a fire. Prove for sure that we have been here.”

“Jonmyeong!”

The soldiers not only tore down the pillars of the house, but also lit the torn boards on fire, setting fire to what used to be a house.

Grumbling.

The fire began to burn down the abandoned house, and black smoke was billowing out from the white snowy field.

There was also a foul smell that stung your nose, but the soldiers didn’t even block their noses and started fires here and there, as if they were used to it.

They steal food, steal money, and engage in random plunder and tyranny.

Some people may call this act thieves, but what can you do?

“This is supply.”

This is how the army is properly supplied.

“The outskirts of Jingju Island are a difficult place for people to live. There are many people who fled to escape the war.”

“That’s right. The whole world is rife with rebels rebelling against His Majesty the Emperor, so wouldn’t the people be unable to visit their own land during the war? hahahaha.”

“That’s right. I feel really sorry for the people.”

The people who were there originally?

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Either ran away or died.

From the beginning, all the houses were empty.

The house that was not an empty house soon became an empty house, and the owner was found to have gone on a trip somewhere far away.

Honestly, as long as the original purpose was ‘supply’, there was no need to kill people unnecessarily.

however.

Unless it’s unnecessary.

If it interferes with supplying supplies, the army needs to eat.

“General. I found a warehouse owned by a local official. I created another warehouse in the basement of the warehouse.”

“Really? Was there anything good in it?”

“It looks like there is, but we are facing off with ten privates.”

“Really? Let’s go.”

Emperor Zhang and his adjutant rode to the warehouse.

The manor was already in ruins, and red blood stains were spread everywhere as decoration.

Sigh.

Emperor Zhang went down to the warehouse, enjoying the shouting coming from below.

The dark space was so dark that you couldn’t see anything without a torch, but beyond the torchlight, you could clearly see an old man and ten men shaking and holding swords.

“Calm down! And call your leader! We will negotiate with him!”

The old man, holding a sword with trembling hands, swore and threatened the soldiers. Those holding swords behind him were guarding the man with anxious faces.

“As for me-”

“I am the leader.”

Emperor Chiang pushed the soldiers aside and stepped forward.

The old man and the soldiers became mesmerized by the blood on Emperor Zhang’s body.

“…Daehyeop!”

The old man put down his sword and took up arms in front of Emperor Zhang.

“I seek the magnanimity of the Great Council! If you try to take my wealth, I will give up half of it, so please spare my life!”

“Instead of saving your life, you take half the warehouse? Hmm.”

Emperor Chiang stroked his beard.

“I remember what the monk said. I never thought I would say the same thing he said.”

“yes?”

“Hello.”

Emperor Zhang quietly lowered his hand.

“Kill them all and take everything.”

“This”

Pabababat!

Arrows flew towards the owner and soldiers guarding the entrance to the warehouse.

“Whoa!”

The master and his soldiers fell to the ground without a word.

The passage was straight, and those guarding the warehouse door had no choice but to receive a one-sided rain of arrows.

“Wow….”

Those guarding the warehouse also died.

Now, this warehouse is an empty warehouse with no owner.

Jerk, jerk.

Emperor Zhang stepped over the bodies of the dead and entered the warehouse.

I opened the door to the left and right inward and smiled widely at the feast of golden light shining in the torchlight.

“Ha. You have so much, but you’re trying to take half of it. Even if you get more than two-thirds, it wouldn’t have been enough. Because you’re so cruel, you can’t survive the expulsion, old man.”

“General. The soldiers found the cart. Shall we collect it and send it to your wife?”

“Okay. Now that I think about it, how many cows did you say you collected from the farm earlier?”

“There were twenty.”

“Really? Then have five of them pull it, and we’ll share the remaining fifteen.”

“My name.”

The movements of Emperor Zhang and his soldiers were uneventful.

They were very efficient at stealing people’s things, plundering their wealth, and using it to their own benefit.

“Kill the cow. Then cut it into small pieces and let it roast and eat on its own.”

“The fire is…”

“There’s fire everywhere, so you’re telling me some kind of joke?”

It was in the middle of a cold winter snowy field, but as Jang Je said, the surroundings were warm.

Rather, the snow melted from the heat of the burning fire, making the ground wet for a moment.

“It’s a shame there’s no alcohol. Guys! I’m sorry! We’ll distribute the alcohol after we take over Yangyangseong Fortress.”

“””Ha ha ha ha ha!!”””

Those who are accustomed to plunder.

People who are accustomed to taking away from others.

People who are used to owning not only other people’s wealth but also other people’s lives.

Although Lee Gak and Gwaksa are widely known in the central plains, the people of Chang’an collectively refer to Jangje and Beonjo as ‘Sadogu (四盜寇)’.

Dong Tak’s successors.

You can control the imperial throne as you please.

Selling public office.

They engage in plunder against civilians.

People who carry swords and commit all kinds of evil acts.

They were the reality of the army that came down from Changan.

“This is it. After lubricating my neck with some cow fat, I want to go somewhere warmer.”

“Are you sure you want to go down further?”

“Okay. Since it’s been a long time coming, let’s go down further. I don’t think there will be anyone in a village like Hyeongju who can stop us anyway.”

Chiang Kai-shek extended the rib he had been eating toward the south.

“I, Emperor Zhang, have come to Jingzhou. Since I have come to Jingzhou, you must now regard me as the Jingzhou governor and serve me.”

Emperor Chiang smiled viciously toward the richer and more fertile south.

* * *

“Human greed is endless. If you have one, you want three, and if you have three, you want ten.”

“What you said, Master, is right.”

I dressed up with Sima Yi.

They were dressed in civil servant uniform, just like those in government offices.

There is no armor.

If I wear armor, the sincerity of what I want to say from now on will be diminished.

“Ui-ya. Are you sure you’ll be okay?”

“Of course, Master. I will definitely protect you and this place.”

Sima Yi adjusted his clothes with a stern expression.

Her long hair was tied up like horsehair, and she deliberately wore a thick long overcoat to cover her body.

So, Sima Yi decorated himself like a man.

It can be said to be a disguise, but its main purpose is to hide her gender.

“Maybe we can go to battle.”

“Oh my, how can I step back when Master is in front?”

Sima Yi came up behind me and placed his hand on my back.

“And I have to be with you so that Master doesn’t run away like that.”

“you.”

“That’s right. I was determined to gather people together and fight against the bandits, but if Master were to run away first, wouldn’t this save me?”

Sima Yi grabbed my face with his hands and squeezed it.

“The person who looks like a spleen shouldn’t be the first to run away, right?”

“But what if he escapes?”

“It’s the life of a petty person, and it’s okay because the teacher is an ordinary person. As a woman, I am on the battlefield, and with my teacher’s pride, I will stay until the end. Until the moment I die.”

“ha ha ha….”

I’m really afraid that’s going to happen.

I was looking around to see if I could run away, but when I saw Sima Yi behind me not even moving, my pride was hurt and I was the one who looked ahead again.

So I was grateful to Sima Yi.

“Blood may splatter.”

“I know. It’s a plan, a plan, a strategy that I created. People will kill people with the words that come out of my mouth.”

“Uiya.”

“Don’t worry. I will never make you take responsibility alone. I’m the one who planned the plan, right? And….”

Sima Yi pressed the key to his head.

“Just as Master Sun Yu defeated Sun Jian as General Emperor Huang, I will defeat the Zhang clan thieves as General Wen Bing.”

In Sima Yi’s eyes, there was no such thing as ‘defeat’ at all.

I felt like I was going crazy because I was afraid that something might go wrong, but seeing Sima Yi so bold made me feel embarrassed as an adult.

“…So, Master, please stay by my side.”

no.

Sima Yi is also afraid.

I felt a slight tremor in her hand as it touched my body.

“Ui-ya. I am truly grateful to you.”

“If you’re grateful, would you like to make a promise with me?”

“Making a promise before battle? Isn’t that dangerous?”

“It’s okay. It’s just an encouragement to boost morale.”

Sima Yi pointed north.

“Once this is over, I’ll go to Hanae right away.”

“Hanae?”

“Yes. Even though it is a heavy amulet, even my father will approve after defeating the five thousand army.”

Sima Yi chuckled and placed his hand on my back again.

“Father, you really like Governor Chungui.”

“I am a loyal governor? What are you talking about? If what I do is a loyal governor, the whole country will be full of loyalists.”

“Oh my, why aren’t you a loyalist?”

Sima Yi lightly patted my back with a confident look on his face.

“You are the hero who will send Dong Zhuo’s men to Gucheon.”

Sima Yi handed me the key.

I bent down on my knees and placed the crown she placed on my head.

“……okay.”

Now is the time to give up my job as a student for a while.

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“Let’s go, Uiya.”

I pressed the key into my head.