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Discussing the Han Dynasty in front of an immortal always feels somewhat inappropriate. However, Yun Yi showed no concern and countered with a question: "Can you tell me why you want to?"
Zhang Jiao sighed deeply and replied candidly, "Why not? Immortal Sir, do you know? My initial wish was to become a cultivator. I wanted to roam freely among the mountains and forests, pursuing the path of immortality.
Yes, when I traveled far and wide, witnessing one after another famine-stricken person crawling on the ground, allowing their dignity to be stripped away just to beg for a morsel of food from passersby, my heart was profoundly shaken. It was then that I founded the Taiping Dao.
I never intended to rebel; I merely felt that the people's suffering stemmed from natural disasters. So, I collected grain during times of harvest from my followers and distributed it to those in need during disasters. However, as time passed, more and more refugees became my followers.
I gradually realized that while natural calamities inflicted severe blows upon the people, the more lethal threat came from man-made disasters. The powerful families continued to exploit and swallow up the common folk during these times of hardship.
In truth, the way of heaven and the sages treat all beings with an equal heart. Whether it is all things in heaven and earth or the common people, they are no different from straw dogs in their eyes. Thus, when it comes to the way of heaven, it matters little whether the Liu Family, Zhang Family, or Kuaijia claims the throne.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiao felt a sudden clarity in his heart. It led him to self-reflection: why did he initially think Yun Yi would disagree? After much contemplation, he realized it stemmed from the Eastern Han's continuous indoctrination of the belief that only Liu could possess Heaven's Mandate since its establishment.
If the Eastern Han truly met its end after Wang Mang's usurpation, then the notion of Heaven's Mandate would collapse along with it. Yet, at the twilight of the Eastern Han, a pivotal figure emerged—Emperor Guangwu, Liu Xiu. His remarkable life convinced all who knew the truth that Liu indeed had Heaven's Mandate on his side. Not only did he possess immense personal charisma, but wherever he went, he garnered support from the people.
In the Kunyang Battle, despite the vast difference in strength between the two armies, Liu Xiu faced Wang Mang's formidable force of four hundred thousand with only a little over ten thousand troops, leaving him with almost no hope of victory.
In the end, it seemed that fate favored Liu Xiu. A sudden meteor shower, fierce winds, and torrential rain led to the near annihilation of Wang Mang's army. Liu Xiu's reputation soared as he quickly quelled rebellions across various regions and reestablished the power of the Han Dynasty, ushering in the era of the Guangwu Restoration.
At this moment, Yun Yi gently patted Zhang Jiao's shoulder and said, "Remember, this country belongs to the countless people, not to any one family or surname."
Zhang Jiao nodded in agreement, feeling a deep resonance with those words. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: How foolish of me! There is an immortal right before me; why seek distant help when I have such proximity?
With that realization, he fell to his knees once more at Yun Yi's feet and pleaded, "Immortal, please extend your hand and save those who live in suffering. Their lives are too hard!"
Yun Yi sighed inwardly. He understood well the hardships faced by the common people; however, changing this situation was no easy task. He first nodded but then shook his head.
Seeing this, Zhang Jiao looked puzzled and asked softly, "Immortal, do you mean I can request your help or not?"
Yun Yi gestured for him to rise and speak freely. "There is no need for such formality; you may stand and speak." He had descended from the heavens precisely to seek methods to improve the world and ensure that this land belonged to all its people, not just one individual or family enjoying an unfair advantage.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiao smiled. However, Yun Yi continued, "Although I possess divine power, I cannot immediately resolve all suffering."
Zhang Jiao was confused. "But don't you have magic? Can't you use your powers to solve many problems?"
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