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The three of them swallowed the dry food pills and took another sip of water. At that moment, Zhang Bao seemed to have something on his mind, breaking the silence to ask, "Brother, do you really think we are ready for this? Are we truly going to proceed with the plan?"
As soon as he spoke, the entire tent fell into silence. The plan Zhang Bao referred to was the major operation they had been secretly brewing. Until now, only the three brothers were aware of it, and even their closest associates were kept in the dark.
Zhang Liang chimed in, "Yeah, why must we do something like this? If it fails, it could cost us our heads!"
From the beginning, their group, known as the Taiping Dao, had primarily focused on spreading their teachings and had no intention of rebelling against the court. Therefore, they had not yet been considered a threat. On the contrary, they received recognition from various sectors of society. Local officials welcomed their presence, and there were even supporters among the political circles at the heart of the empire.
In other words, as long as they did not oppose the Han Dynasty, enjoying glory was relatively easy; they would always be respected figures. The brothers' current reputation was indeed rare within Han territory.
Zhang Jiao sighed deeply, gazing into the distance before slowly saying, "We have traveled far and wide for many years spreading our teachings. Have you seen how the common people are faring in this world?"
Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang fell silent for a while before finally responding. "It is truly too difficult. Once they could barely make ends meet, but since Huang Di and Ling Di ascended to the throne, favoring eunuchs while sidelining capable ministers has become commonplace. The buying and selling of official positions is rampant, and heavy taxes are a daily reality. Coupled with continuous floods, droughts, and pestilence, the state has reached a point where the people can no longer survive."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiao nodded heavily. "Indeed. The phrase 'the people are not at peace' may be simple, but it signifies the tragic fate of countless commoners who can no longer rally themselves." He continued, "Along my journey, I have witnessed too many brothers from Tu Men facing similar situations even after they have achieved fame and fortune."
Their family originally came from an ordinary background. Having also been born into a humble family, they resonated deeply with the suffering endured by common people. Even after achieving fame and amassing hundreds of thousands of followers, allowing them to live comfortably, they still chose to travel far and wide to spread their teachings. This was because they could not bear the misfortunes faced by the common folk. However, they were unable to fundamentally resolve these societal issues. Thus, they could only alleviate the spiritual pain of the people by channeling their hopes into divine wishes. Although this method was merely a temporary fix, in each place they reached, the despondent seemed to find a glimmer of life amidst despair.
Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang remained silent, while Zhang Jiao continued speaking:
"In fact, we believe that the Great Han Empire is the root cause of all these problems; it is the force imposing immense oppression on the common people. Therefore, this mountain is where we can realize our ideal of rescuing the people from peril."
Zhang Bao clenched his fists tightly. "Brother, we all understand this point, but after four centuries of stable rule by the Great Han, how can we easily challenge it?"
Zhang Jiao laughed heartily. "Why should we diminish our own resolve to elevate others? If no one dares to take this step, then let us be the pioneers! Moreover, our influence spans across the nation, with hundreds of thousands of followers at our disposal. If we act together, there is indeed a possibility of overthrowing the Great Han and establishing a new regime."
He paused for a moment before adding, "And let us consider that mysterious Divine Stele. If the Great Han truly had a blessed fate, how could it be forsaken by heaven while we uncover its secrets? It is evident that the gods above are also dissatisfied with the actions of the Great Han. Its destiny is destined for extinction!"
Zhang Jiao fell silent after speaking, leaving the next moments for his two younger brothers to ponder. He understood that Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang would undoubtedly support his decision. After a long period of collaboration in spreading their teachings, he had a profound understanding of both brothers. Although they occasionally appeared hesitant in their words, their hearts were always concerned for the common people.
If it were not so, why would they choose to abandon a life of comfort to tirelessly promote their teachings? However, everyone has their shortcomings: the second brother, Zhang Bao, though steady, might overthink and hesitate when making decisions; while the youngest, Zhang Liang, was clever and quick-witted but often careless due to his rough nature. Fortunately, the strengths of the three of them complemented each other perfectly, allowing Tai Ping Dao Jiao to reach its current scale.
After a moment of silence, Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang spoke up before Zhang Jiao: "Eldest Brother, we understand that we cannot persuade you otherwise. If that is the case, let us join hands and work together." The common people were suffering greatly; the vast lands were filled with hardship, and the end of the Han Dynasty had long since arrived.
Hearing these words, a smile blossomed on Zhang Jiao's face: "Excellent! May our brotherhood be united; our strength shall be as sharp as a spear!" It was time for a change in the Han Dynasty.
Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang felt a surge of passion. Then, Zhang Bao asked, "Eldest Brother, when do you plan to start?"
Zhang Jiao replied, "The specific timing still needs consideration; I am only in the preliminary stages of planning."
Zhang Bao nodded in agreement: "Indeed, such an important matter must be carefully planned before implementation. Should we inform other key members about this?"
After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Jiao responded:
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