One night half a month later. After dinner, I was at home scrolling through TikTok and Weibo. Brother Nine greeted me in his mind and brought me into the universe. I teased him." Ninth Brother, what have you been busy with recently? Why don't you have time to look for me?"
Brother Nine smiled and said," Since you don't want to do much, we'll send you on a mission now."
I wasn't surprised at all. Just tell me what the mission is this time.
Brother Nine began to speak in a serious tone. The mission this time was to rescue Wang Mang.
I was shocked. Was he Wang Mang, who had ascended the throne at the end of the Western Han Dynasty?
Brother Nine said. Of course, it was Wang Mang.
Why did he have to rescue him? Wasn't rescuing him going to change history?
Don't you want to know who this Wang Mang is?
Who was it? Wasn't Wang Mang Wang Mang? Who else could it be?
Didn't you investigate Liu Xin previously? In the end, we didn't find anything. You even asked me, and I said that I didn't know why either. Actually, I know. I just didn't tell you. The night before Liu Xin disappeared, he saw a space-time concept APP on your phone. He was curious and clicked on it. I didn't expect that his consciousness frequency was similar to yours and he could also enter the space-time concept. At that time, we were selecting a transmigrator who had transmigrated to the Han Dynasty to carry out a secret mission. The goal was to let the ancient society come into contact with more advanced civilizations earlier and allow human society to develop rapidly. Liu Xin's desire is very strong. After our investigation, we found that he is indeed very suitable for this mission. Thus, we transferred his consciousness to Wang Mang, the eldest son of Wang Man, the powerful minister of the Western Han Dynasty.
I asked,"Previously, you didn't want me to bring a more advanced civilization to the ancient society, so this time you took the initiative to do so."
We really need this kind of attempt to prove something. Moreover, we've only made the system and technology a little more advanced. Everything is within our control. " And my one is too advanced. We can't control it. In fact, it wasn't just the Greater China Space-Time Concept that was doing this. The other regions 'Meta-Universe Committee had also done this at different times. Therefore, there would always be more advanced civilizations appearing in the archaeological records of modern society from time to time.
"In short, because this matter is too important, we gave Liu Xin more time. He had done very well in the early stages. He was humble and thrifty, respectful to the wise and corporal, noble in morality, and very self-disciplined. The early stages were very smooth. We let him start from the bottom and use his good virtue to win the recognition and trust of the people and officials. With our joint efforts, Wang Mang finally ascended the throne. As soon as he ascended the throne, Wang Mang began to implement various advanced systems and did his best to encourage invention. He invented the bronze vernier callipers that you later discovered, as well as the wrenches, pliers, screws, and many other production and living tools that you didn't discover. He also improved the paper making and smelting technology. Wang Mang and I both hope to use advanced science and technology to coordinate with advanced systems. It would allow human society to achieve a certain degree of development. But in the middle of Wang Mang's reign, we gradually discovered that this was still against the objective law. Advanced science and technology did not bring about advanced productivity. The quality of people was still unable to adapt to the advanced system. People started off praising this system, but they didn't know what to do. In the end, they started to dislike and hate this system. People began to criticize Wang Mang on a large scale. At this time, Wang Mang's initial confidence turned into depression in the middle, and finally became paranoid, unable to listen to any opposition. Now that the mission is over, when we wanted to recall Liu Xin, we found that he had been in the Han Dynasty for more than 20 years. His consciousness had been firmly integrated into that era and the original Wang Mang's body, so we couldn't recall him directly. It had to recover its original memory and consciousness and use the consciousness splitter to recall it.
We will now teleport you to Wang Mang's dynasty. This time, you can't send your consciousness to the ministers around Wang Mang, because Wang Mang knows all of them. It's not good for him to recover his memory and consciousness. Also, you need to let Wang Mang bring this little jade. This piece of jade would gradually help Wang Mang recover his original memories and consciousness and separate them.
After Brother Nine finished speaking, he directly sent me a heart-shaped jade stone.
Brother Nine continued," We are going to send you to a beggar in Chang 'an. This kind of difference is the easiest to wake up Wang Mang, or Liu Xin."
I took the jade and asked Brother Nine if I could teleport to a good person. The beggar's body was dirty and smelly.
You're no stranger to this role. Think about it, isn't it interesting to have an emperor and a beggar together every day?
I thought about it and asked Brother Nine, does Liu Xin, or Wang Mang, have to listen to my arrangements?
Your mission is to help him recover his memories and consciousness before he came to the Meta-Universe. Your mission is to cooperate with the jade to help him recover his memories and consciousness as much as possible. At the moment before he is defeated, bring him into the consciousness splitter. Only then can we recall him.
The mission this time was quite interesting. The original universe was amazing enough, and this was even more amazing. " However, when I thought about how Liu Xin actually went to the ancient times to be the emperor for more than 20 years without me knowing, and enjoyed all the glory and wealth. I was the one who arrived at the metaverse first, but this kid actually picked the fruits of victory. Just thinking about it makes me angry.
Thinking of this, I asked Ninth Brother, how many days will I be there?
You need 15 days to restore his memory to more than 20 years ago. After 15 days, Wang Mang's dynasty will be destroyed. Bring him to the location we have designated for you. After he enters the consciousness splitter, you can return to the universe. You should first review the background of that era. We'll start the teleportation soon.
An hour later, I was teleported to a beggar in Chang 'an City in the year 23 AD, which was the fourth year of the Earth Emperor. I looked at myself. I was too miserable. My hair was fluffy and I hadn't washed it for at least two months. It was tied up with a gray rope. Almost none of his clothes were clean. There were patches on them, revealing his chest at the front and his buttocks at the back. One leg was long, and the other was short. He was wearing a shoe on both feet. The sole of the shoe was tied to his foot with a broken hemp rope. He held a dog baton in his left hand and half a bowl in his right. In modern times, this style would cost at least 20,000 to 30,000 yuan a day.
This Liu Xin is too detestable. He transmigrated to become an emperor, and I transmigrated to become a beggar. If I don't discipline him properly this time, I'll be letting myself down.
Just as I was letting my imagination run wild, a guard of honor came from afar. It was very imposing. The gongs were sounded to clear the way. I couldn't hear how many gongs were played. In the middle was the emperor's carriage.
People were watching from afar. When the time comes, I will shout at the carriage according to the arrangement. Liu Xin, I am Li Yuan, I am here to save you.
With this shout, everyone around me looked at me and gave me sympathetic looks. They probably thought that this beggar was too pitiful. He was in a bad mood and even shouted at the carriage. This time, he would at least be beheaded. If not, he would be cut into pieces.
Sure enough, five or six plainclothes and armored guards rushed over from the surroundings and pressed me to the ground. This beggar's body was already weak, and this press almost pushed me back into the universe.
I shouted again, Liu Xin, I'm Li Yuan, I'm here to save you. At this moment, a guard in charge berated the five or six people. Are you all fools? Gagged his mouth and pulled him far away to quickly cut him down.
One of the plainclothes officers grabbed a handful of soil and stuffed it into my mouth. Then, these five or six people dragged me away. At this moment, a eunuch ran over and shouted at the five or six people,"Don't pull them away yet. The emperor has decreed that this beggar should be pulled into the palace first."
After hearing the imperial edict, these people were a little dumbfounded. The leader reacted first and came up to give me two slaps. He said to me,"Crazy, be careful with your words later. Otherwise, I'll break your dog legs first and then kill you to feed the dogs. Do you hear me?"
I'm a wise man who doesn't know when to lose. I spat out the soil in my mouth and nodded repeatedly. He thought to himself, I'll deal with you guys later when I have time. Moreover, I also hate this Liu Xin. He actually put on airs and didn't see me. He even brought me back to the Imperial Palace without even saying the word please. Looks like I'll have to pay you back double these few days.
As I thought about it, I was brought into the palace by them. I was driven into the palace through the corner gate. It was about two in the afternoon. The palace was really magnificent. Although it couldn't compare to the Forbidden City, it was about the same. There was a huge square, a magnificent palace, red walls, green tiles, carved beams, and painted pillars. I was driven by these five or six people to a place that I didn't know where it was.
These five or six people kept warning me not to shout or talk nonsense, and then kicked me hard.
Now that I was under the low eaves, how could I not lower my head? I could only nod my head in agreement. However, I blamed all of this on Liu Xin and secretly gritted my teeth.
At this moment, another eunuch ran over and whispered a few words to one of the five or six people. The leader was obviously a little confused and asked the eunuch repeatedly. The eunuch looked at me and nodded at the leader.
This leader obviously didn't have the prestige he had just now, and he didn't know how to talk to me. This, that, after talking for a long time, he finally knelt down and said,"I have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. The emperor invites you to the side hall. Do you want to walk or do we carry you?"
Only then did I stand up, stretch, and move my muscles. I said,'It's better to be escorted. I'm already used to it.'
The leader was so frightened that he kowtowed repeatedly, saying that he had eyes but did not recognize Mount Tai. He did not know that he had such a great background and actually knew the emperor. He begged me to spare him. Then, he asked those people to carry me.
I quickly waved my hand and said," Don't, don't, don't. If five or six of you lift me up, my old bones will definitely fall apart. Since you're so filial, I think I'd better ride you."
The leader grinned.
I said,"If you're not willing, then forget it. You'd better take me with you."
The leader quickly waved his hand and said that he was climbing slowly and was afraid that it would delay his journey.
I said,"It's okay. It's still early. I just want to ride you."
The leader had a look of despair on his face as he unwillingly lay on the ground.
I rode on it. After taking two steps, I shouted to stop. I told the five or six people beside me,"Don't be idle. Climb together. I might change my mount later. Also, make the rope that tied me into a reins and put it on his head. Give me a whip. You don't know, but I especially like to ride people."
In a short while, the reins and whip were ready. I held the whip and pulled the reins as I rode on the head's back. Behind me were five or six guards lying on the ground. It felt quite fun. From time to time, I whipped the leader and the slower ones.
The eunuchs and guards in the distance looked over at us, and they were so happy that they were swaying back and forth. Needless to say, the leader climbed quite quickly. In a short while, he reached the side hall.
I let him crawl into the side hall and directly climb to the front of a seat. Only then did I reluctantly come down. I told the leader that you climbed well today and your speed was fast. Don't go yet. I might have to ride you later.
The leader exclaimed.
I asked him if he was willing. The leader quickly shook his head and said,"I don't dare."
I said impatiently. The leader hurriedly nodded and then climbed out of the side hall.
Only then did I see that there were many officials in the side hall other than me. Everyone was laughing secretly. It was rare to see such a joke in front of a powerful enemy. Everyone's gaze was almost focused on me.
I didn't care. I placed my feet on the table and leaned against the pillar, pretending to doze off. After a while, the minister stopped paying attention to me. After so many years of war, these people had developed an acquired immunity to war. These two days, the battle was still in a stalemate. From the front, there were even reports of internal discord within the Revolutionary Army, and news of reinforcements from the nearby prefectures and counties. The outcome of a war was often a matter of one or two days. Any detail that was not handled well could affect the outcome of the war.
Other than me, the others still held great hopes for this war, so there wasn't much panic or worry on their faces.
No one seemed to care. They had never thought that they would collapse along with the capital and the palace in half a month. I didn't care at all. I squinted my eyes and looked at everyone quietly.
After a while, a eunuch summoned me to the study in the side hall to meet Wang Mang. I stood up to receive the edict, then casually bid farewell to the various officials of the palace and followed the eunuch to the study in the side hall of the Imperial Palace.
This study was quite exquisite. It was resplendent and antique, and the floor was covered with a thick carpet.
Wang Mang sat behind the Dragon Book Table. He was wearing a dragon robe and no hat, and his hair was tied to the top with a felt. His cheeks were red, and he had thick eyebrows and thin eyes. The three small black mustaches spread out in front of his chest, and he really did have a majestic imperial aura.
A eunuch at the side said sternly. Why wasn't he kowtowing to His Majesty? I looked at him from the corner of my eyes and didn't say anything.
I looked directly at Wang Mang, but he pretended not to see me. Instead, he was seriously reading a silk book on the Dragon Book table.
Seeing that Wang Mang did not speak, the eunuch became even bolder. He shouted at me again,"Beggar, His Majesty has called you over for questioning. Why don't you know any manners? Someone, let him behave first."
After saying that, two eunuchs came up and pressed down on my shoulders. Another eunuch kicked my thigh and calf from behind, directly kicking me to the ground. Then, the eunuch who kicked me pressed my head and kowtowed three times to Wang Mang.
It was really loud. I heard the sound of jumping on the carpet. I clearly felt a big bump on my forehead.
Wang Mang didn't raise his head the entire time. I was so angry that I shouted, Liu Xin, I'm Li Yuan, why are you pretending? Tell them to let me go. I have something to say.
Only then did Wang Mang raise his head. After looking at me, he asked me in a low and dignified tone, who is kneeling?
I said angrily, my name is Li Yuan.
Wang Mang continued to ask,"Why are you looking for me?"
" Liu Xin, if you continue acting, I'll go back to the Yuan Universe. You only have half a month left anyway. You'll die a horrible death. I don't care anymore. Goodbye."
Wang Mang hurriedly said,"Wait, let's talk." Wang Mang waved his hand, indicating for him and the surrounding eunuchs to leave first. Then he stood up and closed the door.
This time, it was his turn to be at a loss. After holding it in for a long time, he rubbed his hands and said," So it's Li Yuan. Sit down, sit down. Don't stand on ceremony."
I walked up to Wang Mang and asked him what he called me. Startled, Wang Mang asked in surprise," Aren't you Li Yuan?
Bastard, you're the one who called Li Yuan. You can either call him Brother Li or Brother Yuan. Since when was it your turn to call me by my name? If you stay for another two days, you might not even know about the kings. It seems that I really have to spend some effort to discipline you. Let's set the rules now. Should I call you Little Xin or Little Mang?
Wang Mang, or Liu Xin, had been the Emperor for more than ten years, but he really couldn't understand this. After thinking for a while, he said," Brother Yuan is right. How about we do this? When there's no one around, you can call me Little Xin. When there are outsiders, you can still call me Your Majesty."
Aiya, you little brat, you still dare to pretend to be the emperor in front of me. To tell you the truth, the Meta-Universe Committee asked me to save you this time. Your life is in my hands. In order to help you recover your memory and original consciousness, the Meta-Universe Committee requires you to listen to me in everything. In the future, if there is no one around, you can call me Brother Yuan. When there is no one around, I will call you Little Xin. When there is someone around, I will call you Little Mang. It's settled. Do you understand?
Wang Mang said with a troubled expression," Brother Yuan, I am the ruler of a country after all. If you call me that, how can I have any dignity in front of the ministers?"
What are you dreaming about? You still want to have dignity? In half a month, your dynasty will be completely overthrown. If I didn't save you, you would have died an ugly death. Cut the crap, it's settled.
Are you saying that my dynasty is only half a month away? But I just read the report on my Dragon Book Case. The Revolutionary Army is divided, and reinforcements will arrive soon. How could I lose so quickly? If you don't believe me, you can read this battle report. After saying that, Wang Mang handed me the silk book on the Dragon Book table.
I didn't even look at it and threw the silk book to the side. He sneered at Wang Mang and said," These are all delaying tactics by the Revolutionary Army to make you lower your guard. They are trying to buy time to gather the Revolutionary Army." " When I came from the Metauniverse, I already understood the situation in the real world. Your defeat is inevitable, and it can't be avoided, because the Metauniverse Committee can't let you win. Therefore, you don't have to worry too much about this war. Your task now is to listen to me and do whatever I tell you to do. Try to recover enough memories and consciousness in these 15 days so that your consciousness can return to the real world in one piece. Do you understand?
Wang Mang was obviously still unwilling to accept the destruction of his dynasty. He didn't mention anything about regaining consciousness, but kept asking me if there was still room for reconciliation. He didn't want to fail just like that.
I told him firmly that there was no room for negotiation.
Wang Mang fell silent. He walked to the window with his hands behind his back and looked out thoughtfully.
I didn't disturb him, but sat on the dragon throne and fiddled with the jade seal. This was also to give him time to adapt to the current situation. After a full five minutes, Wang Mang turned around and said to me,"Is my country really finished just like this?"
I was so angry that I slammed the table with the jade seal and said,"You brat, you're addicted to being the emperor, aren't you? You're still pretending to be a big piece of garlic with me." I still haven't settled the score with you for stealing my phone into the universe. I've been up early and working late these days. You've enjoyed all these years, but you're still not satisfied. You're still dreaming. If you don't want to go back, you should have said so earlier. I'll leave now. I don't care if you live or die.
After saying that, I pretended to leave. Wang Mang quickly pulled me back and said,"Brother Yuan, don't be angry. I will definitely listen to you and go back with you, but you have to let me slowly adapt, right?"
Alright, since you're still quite pious, let's start our first lesson today. The topic is to serve me.
Wang Mang smiled and said," That's easy. You can assign my eunuchs and palace maids as you wish. I guarantee that they will serve you well."
" What are you thinking? Do you think I'm doing this for comfort? The Meta-Universe is much more comfortable than this. I want you to serve me and get rid of this imperial aura on you. Otherwise, how can your consciousness return to the real world?"
Is there a need for me to serve you?
It seems that you still don't believe me. So, you're still the emperor. I've been quite busy recently, so I'll go back first.
Wang Mang quickly stopped me and said, I will listen to Brother Yuan.
" That's more like it. Time is tight. Let's start now. I'm a little hungry. Get them to prepare first. I'll eat later."
Wang Mang nodded in agreement. Then, he left the study and ordered the eunuchs to prepare the imperial meal. After a while, I came back. Looking at my outfit, Wang Mang actually smiled and told me that Brother Yuan's outfit was quite modern. No, how about I let them bathe and change you?
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