White Lotus Enlightenment in the Ancient World

The people of the Xia Dynasty had been suffering from harsh rule for a long time. Knowing that Zilu was generous and benevolent, he opened the city gates and accepted the surrender. Zilu didn't waste any soldiers along the way, and successfully came to set up camp outside the holy city.

Now Zilu has become the de facto monarch of Zhongzhou, and the people in the city secretly come to present melons, fruits, money and food. They look sincerely and only hope that the king will ascend the throne quickly and bring peace to the world.

In this way, the counselors around them had an idea. They could not always use the slogan of clearing the old dynasty. It was time to establish a new dynasty and change the country's name.

"Your Majesty, I think our ancestors are the masters of the Shang tribe, and they have been personally passed down by Emperor Yu the Great. Why don't we use the name of the Shang Dynasty to unify the four directions?"

When Zi Lu heard this, he couldn't help but nod his head and praise him.

"That's fine. The city is about to be destroyed. We can't live without fame and status."

With Zilu's approval, the ministers wrote this chapter overnight. They took the name of Shang and formally established a new dynasty to rule Central Continent.

As soon as the sky dawned, the ministers ordered their strangers to spread the edict throughout the world. This move was even shown to Xia Jie, the monarch of the Xia Dynasty in the city. Zilu hoped that he would open the city and accept surrender, and not commit any random killings.

How could Xia Jie, who was in the city with such a massive Shang army, not know that even though a few subordinates comforted him, he was still very angry. Although he was mediocre, he would not surrender and die.

"Incompetent! Incompetent——!"

I don’t know whether he was scolding his ministers or himself. I thought that he had only been in power for more than ten years and was killed by these rebels before he could enjoy his glory. How could he not hate him!

"Go! Find my sword!"

"No, Your Majesty!"

Several treacherous ministers quickly stopped him. There was no other possibility except death if he went out at this moment.

"Your Majesty, don't be impulsive. That Zilu has always been generous. If we give him some benefits and say some good words, I think his life will still be saved!"

Zheng!

A sword light shot out quickly, and the minister fell into a pool of blood instantly!

"waste!"

Xia Jie looked at him fiercely, but he still felt uneasy. He staggered down and Jin Luan stepped forward to hit him with a few more blows, completely sending this officer to hell.

Seeing this situation, the other ministers did not dare to dissuade him. Some clever ones had already found an excuse to flee to the back city, trying to escape from the alley.

It was a pity that they were reluctant to part with the treasure in their hands, and they were detained by the merchant army as if they were living targets. Just when the soldiers wanted to kill them to sacrifice the flag, the commander behind them severely scolded them.

Now the king doesn't want to start a big war. If he kills people at this time, wouldn't he trample on the name of virtue under his feet?

"Don't delay important things by not taking good care of it!"

"yes!"

The soldiers did not dare to act recklessly. After leaving a few people where they were, they continued to patrol under the city wall.

Seeing this, the traitorous minister hurriedly stepped forward to salute him. He also held a treasure in his hand. Seeing that its texture was probably close to that of an immortal treasure!

"Sir, thank you for your hard work and a little respect..."

Just listen to a loud sound, the sword has been released from the body!

"No need to waste your efforts, you are already dead!"

Zi Lu, who was dealing with floods and droughts in various places in the camp, frowned slightly when he saw several people being escorted in.

"The minister who escaped?"

"It's them who dare not make the decision without permission and ask the king to make a decision."

Zilu nodded and looked at them deeply, as if he was considering whether to kill them directly.

Several people were naturally frightened. All the treasures in their hands had been seized. How could they have any capital to negotiate?

After a long silence, Zi Lu finally sighed and chose to take the overall situation into consideration.

"Push them to prison first and wait for them to be tried together after the city is broken."

"yes!"

When they arrived here, they were no longer noble adults. They were dragged down one by one like lost dogs, and some even peed their pants!

Just then, there were soldiers coming to report outside. The Xia Dynasty monarch actually beat the innocent people out of the city gate and let them act as human flesh to press against the city wall. There seemed to be soldiers gathering behind them!

Zi Lu's expression turned serious, this man really wanted to die!

"Go quickly and ask the soldiers to raise their shields to defend, and I will lead the troops myself!"

In an instant, the two armies faced each other at the foot of the Holy City. The difference was that the Xia Dynasty's side was full of weak people, but the soldiers and generals were hiding behind.

"Haha, you fool, don't you dare to compete with me head-on!"

Zilu stood alone in the middle. He specially asked the soldiers to step back a hundred steps, hoping to force Xia Jie to come out.

Xia Jie, who was sitting in the back, had a gloomy look in his eyes. He had already killed several ministers and generals before he pulled the people out to resist the rebels.

How could he not be angry when he heard the thieves shouting, but he knew that he was not a match for the attackers because he was careless with fists and kicks, so he could only grit his teeth and let the soldiers drive the people forward.

Seeing this situation, Zi Lu knew that Xia Jie would not come out, but if they rushed over regardless, the people would surely suffer heavy casualties. Even if they captured the Holy City, his reputation for massacre would be settled.

There were soldiers approaching behind him, fearing that the king would be injured.

"Stand back!"

Zilu suddenly shouted, then took off his armor, threw away his spear, and walked forward alone!

"The people are so innocent. If you can let these people go, I will be willing to lead them to death!"

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers on both sides were stunned. This man is crazy!

But Xia Jie laughed wantonly, and regardless of whether he was pretending to surrender, he directly agreed to come down and temporarily detain the people while he personally stepped forward to get rid of this traitor!

"No, Your Majesty!"

The ministers behind Zilu stepped forward to dissuade him, but he knew in his heart that if he didn't use this as bait, how could the Hun King come out to die?

Sure enough, Xia Jie was inspired by these words and had already led a group of troops to the middle of the two armies. At this moment, he was holding a sharp sword and coming straight towards Zilu, looking like a madman!

Haha, this idiot, after he kills this person and then uses treasure to win people's hearts, this great country in Middle-earth will still be his!

As the two got closer, Xia Jie saw that the rebels couldn't bear it and rushed over, while Zilu quickly put on his armor and wanted to fight back.

"Unfortunately, you may be too late!"

Xia Jie's expression was unbridled, the two of them could only take five steps, even if the gods came, the thief would still die!

"King, be careful!"

The ministers swarmed to protect Zi Lu, but they were just ordinary people and it was too late!

Just at the stall where the two were about to collide, the cry of a divine bird suddenly reached everyone's ears!

In an instant, strong winds roared and rocks flew everywhere. The scene in the field was actually obscured by endless wind and sand, and no one could see clearly what was happening.

However, this strange wind came and went quickly. After it slowly dissipated, Zilu's true appearance was revealed, but Xia Jie and the accompanying soldiers disappeared!

"This is like meeting a monster!"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Zi Luben was silent and immediately scolded him after hearing this, but he himself said nothing, as if he had something to hide.

Seeing this, all the ministers immediately understood. It turned out that the legend of the Shang tribe being protected by the divine bird was true! They did hear the cry of the divine bird just now!

"God bless me as a great businessman!"

Everyone knelt down and kowtowed. In addition to worshiping Zilu, they also thanked the sacred bird who did not want to show up.

When everything calmed down, the soldiers of the Xia Dynasty had already raised their flags and surrendered, and some stubborn ministers had their heads cut off and presented to them.

Although Zilu is kind but not pedantic, these stubborn sycophants should not be left behind.

"Enter the city!"

With a wave of his hand, he led the soldiers directly into the holy city. So far, the Xia Dynasty was completely destroyed, and the story of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors gradually turned into a legend.