The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

Outside the canopy, everyone who had watched such a grand spectacle was completely satisfied.

Sima Yi, that old scoundrel, has almost no good impression on anyone.

His reneging on his promise made the oath made by the Luo River a complete joke, and constituted treason and rebellion.

Ironically, after the Sima clan usurped the Wei throne, the Jin dynasty became so despicable.

The Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, a period of turmoil caused by the Five Barbarian Invasions, is a period of history that many people find difficult to look at directly.

Even countless years later, the southward migration of the elite will still be a disgrace!

"Wait a minute, what were we just discussing?"

"Li Shanchang, right? That doesn't matter anymore. Anyway, we've received the immortal's reward, and that old geezer definitely won't live past us."

"The question now is, what about the rewards for our challenge? What about the rewards for the inventory?"

Old Zhu belatedly realized what was happening.

“Take a close look at the image in the sky. Your challenge and the First Emperor’s challenge started at the same time. You should receive the rewards together after he completes his challenge.”

"But Old Zhu, I really didn't expect your background to be so unusual!"

While offering his reminder, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but sigh.

"Strange, isn't it? We think it's strange too."

Old Zhu said with a smile.

"When we were young, we never imagined that a cowherd could actually become an emperor."

“If the Yuan court could just give us a full meal and not let all the members of our families starve to death, how could we possibly be willing to rebel?”

Su Qin once said, "If I had two acres of fertile land in Luoyang, how could I be worthy of the seals of prime minister of six states?"

But for the old Zhu, he didn't even need fertile land.

As long as he has food to eat and won't starve, he'd probably be willing to take over his father Zhu Wusi's job and farm for the landlord for the rest of his life.

Initially, he didn't want much.

Even when they dream, they rarely dare to dream.

Having enough to eat, sleeping warmly, and having clothes to wear is already the good life he dreams of.

Unfortunately, even if all he wanted was this, it was still a pipe dream.

"So it's really hard to say whether it's the times that create heroes or heroes that create the times. It's more likely that they complement each other."

Zhao Kuangyin sighed.

It's hard to imagine that someone like Lao Zhu was once willing to herd cattle for others, just for that meager amount of food each day.

Just as everyone was discussing, Ying Zheng's challenge in the sky was also nearing its end.

From the moment the banners of the Great Qin were planted all over Jiangnan, its rise was no longer something the Yuan court could stop.

In this challenge, there were no Han and Song dynasties, nor were there Zhang Shicheng, Chen Youliang, or others.

After his first battle as emperor, in which he almost utterly crushed the Yuan court's army that was suppressing the rebellion, all the people in the world who had been oppressed by the Yuan court seemed to see the only ray of light.

Serving the Qin Dynasty would not lead to starvation, and the military merit system gave everyone the opportunity to rise to the top.

Regardless of any flaws in this military system, it is the most effective in this challenge where consequences are not a concern.

Against the backdrop of the sky, the Qin army banners were rapidly expanding, and in a short period of time, the balance of power had been reversed.

The Northern Expedition is already within reach.

From the various accounts of others, Old Zhu also learned what Ying Zheng had done during the challenge.

He also admired this.

When he learned that Sun Quan actually thought that following the established procedures was better, he was filled with disdain.

"Following the rules step by step? He knows nothing about that."

"If we just follow the steps, even we won't be very confident. He has no idea how dangerous our lives were when we were at the bottom."

In his view, the First Emperor made the best choice.

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, let alone monks and beggars at the bottom of society, even ordinary people with household registration could die at any time.

Yuan Ting never cared about the life or death of the lowest of the low.

If you follow the rules step by step, it wouldn't be surprising if you suddenly died in some remote corner at any time.

"Even if it were us, we would still declare ourselves emperors directly. You have no idea how much of an advantage the Han and Song dynasties gained!"

"Just because Liu Futong held that title, even though everyone in the world knew that Han Lin'er was nothing more than a puppet in his hands, countless people still flocked to serve him!"

"We could even say that if the First Emperor had missed the opportunity to be the first to declare himself emperor, it would have been more than ten times more difficult for him to complete this challenge!"

Old Zhu also analyzed his past experiences in detail.

The nine-character mantra, "Build high walls, store up grain, and delay declaring yourself king," is merely the best course of action after missing this opportunity.

If he could do it all over again, he would definitely gather his old troops, raise the banner of rebellion, and declare himself emperor!

As for what title he should use to declare himself emperor?

If Han Shantong can use the name of Han Song, why can't I, Old Zhu, use the name of Zhu Tang?

No, if the surname is Zhu, then why use Zhu Tang? Just call it Daliang!

Anyway, when you're out and about, you give yourself your own identity!

"Once the First Emperor emerges, this list of wise rulers should be finished, right?"

"I've been waiting for the next list for a long time!"

Although Zhao Kuangyin was also on the list of wise rulers, he didn't face much of a challenge on this list.

I received the reward, but I didn't feel really involved!

Moreover, he is about to launch a northern expedition, so the more rewards from the immortals he receives, the better!

He is clearly looking forward to the upcoming rankings.

Most other people feel the same way.

Li Er is a bit strange.

"What are you expecting? Aren't you afraid that one of your unfilial descendants will make the list again, which will infuriate you?"

Zhao Kuangyin: "..."

"I'm not afraid. Even emperors like Huizong and Qinzong, and Zhao Gou, have come out. I don't believe there can be anyone more pathetic!"

Even if it exists, he'll accept it!

"The fact that you have such thoughts shows that you've adjusted your mindset quite well, Lao Zhao!"

Old Zhu grinned and gave a thumbs up.

Zhao Kuangyin: Do I agree to this?

Wasn't it all because of those unfilial descendants, those scoundrels who trained him!

"However, I reckon that Zhao Gou's sons are probably not much different, right? After all, they've been influenced by what they see and hear, and they're probably quite timid towards the Jurchens."

Li Er thought for a moment and said.

Although I really wanted to refute it, I opened my mouth but didn't know what to say.

Zhao Kuangyin also felt that if a coward was raised, wouldn't that make him a coward too?

However, at this moment, Old Zhu spoke up.

"You're wrong about that!"

Although he disliked the Song Dynasty and was disappointed in its shortcomings, the emperors who succeeded Zhao Gou were truly beyond reproach!

"In our opinion, the only thing worth praising after the Southern Song Dynasty moved south is Zhao Gou's successor!"

"Zhao Heizi, if your son had inherited the throne from the very beginning, everything might have been completely different!"

"what?"

Zhao Kuangyin never expected that Zhu would speak up for him at this time.

The meaning behind those words truly gave him pause for thought.

His descendants?

"After being frightened by the Jurchens, Zhao Gou lost his ability to have children. However, the country could not be without a crown prince, so he adopted your seventh-generation descendant into his name."

"His successor was Zhao Shen, a descendant of your lineage, who, in our view, was also the most regrettable ruler of the entire Southern Song Dynasty."