Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System-Chapter 209: Can’t Gamble, Can Only Win

I looked at the new replies.

Thirty-Seven said, "I also want to say that Wang Mang was keen on renaming everything—official titles, place names, he wanted to emulate the Zhou Dynasty and adopt names that sounded like they came from a period of ’rites and music’,

but after all the changes, not only were the officials and common people confused, even he himself was mixed up, which is truly laughable."

I was stunned for a moment, "Brother you’re awesome. No wonder Wang Mang went from being the nation’s hope to universally opposed. In just over a dozen years, his new dynasty was overthrown. He offended both the landowning class and the peasant class, losing support from all levels of society. How could his nation not fall!"

Ice Sugar Ice Cold said, "In the end, this guy was just a political star. He was good at building a reputation and at political struggle, to achieve these two goals he even forced his three sons to death one after another, truly ruthless,

but his ability to govern the country was truly trash, there’s no denying it."

These replies gave Sun Wukong a comprehensive understanding of Wang Mang. Indeed, as he initially thought, this person’s abilities did not match his reputation.

No wonder the suggestion to support Wang Mang offered an eighth-tier treasure chest as a reward—the difficulty was indeed not small.

"Hmm, better wait a bit longer," Sun Wukong thought to himself. The completion of the human and earth paths had to be approached carefully. He couldn’t act rashly.

The replies from netizens that followed also mentioned this point, similar to his own thoughts.

Back Home Before Dark said, "Whether Wang Mang is a transmigrator or not, and regardless of whether he is loyal or treacherous, just look at his ability to govern after seizing the Han throne. Brother Monkey, if you support him, the risk is too great. If the new policies are not implemented successfully, he may even end up being a burden to you, leading you into a huge pit."

Watching the Rain, Listening to the Wind said, "Don’t even mention it, if Wukong really wants to greatly promote the human path, the best choice right now is the founding emperor of the Eastern Han, Liu Xiu. Calculating the time, Liu Xiu should have just been born. Brother Monkey could completely take him as a disciple and cultivate him."

Qingmei Unsuspecting Divine Descent said, "Right, I strongly suggest supporting Liu ’Son of the Plane’ ’Great Sorcerer’ ’Emperor Guangwu’ Xiu. His fortune is against the heavens, completely outclassing Wang Mang."

[You have received a new suggestion: Take Liu Xiu as a disciple, support him in implementing new policies, and greatly promote the human path. Completing the suggestion will reward you with a seventh-tier treasure chest.]

"Oh?" Sun Wukong scratched his face. Just from the difficulty of the suggestion, it was clear that supporting Liu Xiu would be easier. This indicated that Liu Xiu was indeed more capable.

Just what kind of person was he then?

He didn’t have to ask, as the netizens that followed gave a detailed introduction.

Mushroom Beater said, "A great person once evaluated Liu Xiu as the emperor with the most learning, the best at waging war, and the best at employing people. This is indeed high praise."

Penglai Misty Mirage said, "Although Liu Xiu is said to be of the great Han imperial bloodline, the ninth generation descendant of Liu Bang, under the favour-bestowing decree, by the time it got to his father’s generation, the family status had become quite ordinary. His father was only a county magistrate and even died early, leaving Liu Xiu orphaned.

Eventually, Liu Xiu went from being a farmer to an emperor in just three years and unified the country within twelve years, which is nothing short of a miracle."

Huaxia’s Strongest Yoyo Monster said, "Actually, Liu Xiu initially kept a low profile without great ambitions, unlike his brother who was intent on doing great things.

Before he started his uprising, he worked the fields to support his family, so he was always diligent in farming activities. It was after his brother died that he resolved to win the world.

Overall, if Brother Monkey wishes to greatly promote the human path, seeking Liu Xiu is definitely the right choice. He would definitely cooperate wholeheartedly."

"Diligent in farming activities?" Sun Wukong started to feel satisfied. The most important thing for upgrading an agricultural civilization was the agriculture itself. An emperor who understood farming could indeed help him a lot.

Qing Feng Knows My Intentions said, "Moreover, Liu Xiu was affectionate and righteous. He not only left behind the famous lines ’One should take a governmental post as if it was a Golden Token commandery chief, and when marrying a wife, one should marry Yin Lihua.’ But after he got the world, he treated his meritorious officials well, and each of the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai had a good end."

Mr. Night Tree said, "Speaking of the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai, they were like the twenty-eight constellations come to Earth."

"Interesting, interesting." Seeing this reply, Sun Wukong immediately had a speculation.

If that’s truly the case, could it be that in the original timeline, the Jade Emperor also entertained the idea of greatly promoting the human way, which is why he sent down the Twenty-Eight Mansions?

He tucked this speculation into his heart and continued reading the replies.

San You Products: "Just like the bro before me mentioned, Liu Xiu’s destiny defied the heavens, ah! In a mythological world, destiny is the most important aspect. Sometimes, good luck is more important than anything!"

Neighbor Old Wang Sells Tobacco and Alcohol: "Indeed, the famous Battle of Kunyang is a case in point—Liu Xiu’s 20,000 men against Wang Mang’s 400,000-strong army, and he actually won!

This battle was not only a testament to Liu Xiu’s exceptional military command skills but also to the pivotal moment when a meteorite fell from the sky, coupled with the stormy weather of thunder and torrential rain, causing great chaos in Wang Mang’s army’s morale and heavy losses.

Meanwhile, Liu Xiu’s army was not affected by the natural disaster in the slightest.

So, everyone jests that the son of the plane, Liu Xiu, launched the Great Meteorite Technique, the Thunder Shock Technique, and the Torrential Rain Technique."

"Heh, his luck is indeed formidable!" Sun Wukong’s eyes sparkled with divine light; perhaps this was the opportunity to greatly advance the human way.

Riding Monk Tang’s Black Steed: "Liu Xiu’s capability in governance and politics was also top-notch. Facing the complex social environment between the two Hans, he eventually established the Guangwu Restoration,

and his successors, Emperor Ming of Han and Emperor Zhang of Han, went on to enhance his revival, founding the era of prosperity known as the Rule of Ming and Zhang."

Solitary Boat Releases Cranes: "The fourth emperor, Emperor Han Hedi, was also formidable. He initiated the Golden Era of Yongyuan, bringing the Eastern Han Dynasty to the peak of its national power. It’s a pity that he died young, passing away at the age of twenty-seven. Otherwise, the Eastern Han’s destiny could have persisted even longer and might not have declined after reaching its peak."

Pan Shan Road Straight Ahead: "From Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu to Emperor Han Hedi Liu Zhao, four generations of emperors spanned nearly a century,

Wukong, if you wish to promote the advancement of productive forces, to bring about a thriving population and a great rise of the human way, this is undoubtedly the best opportunity.

Otherwise, come the Late Eastern Han Dynasty, followed by the period of the Three Kingdoms, the Jin Dynasty, and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Human Race would enter hundreds of years of dark and chaotic war."

Four Moods: "After seeing your analysis and comparing Wang Mang and Liu Xiu, it’s clear who is the superior, ah! Wang Mang had nothing notable to his name besides it.

Brother Monkey, you should support Liu Xiu; this is the more stable choice. The complementation of the earth’s way and human way pertains to the survival of the Three Realms. There must be a greater assurance. We cannot gamble; we can only win."

"Hmm, well said." Sun Wukong fully agreed, his mind already making calculations.

He noted a few more replies at the end.

Jiang Xiyue: "I’ve just finished reading the host’s post, and I think there’s a matter that needs special attention. The Buddha Sect just changed its propagation plans and then suffered a great setback–they are certainly not going to give up, for the eastward transmission of Buddhist Law is their hope to revitalize the Buddha Sect."

Slowly Observe Life: "I boldly conjecture that the Buddha Sect could see that the Western Han dynasty’s destiny was ending. After this setback, they might actually support Wang Mang, and here are the reasons—

Firstly, before the scripture chanting ceremony, Wang Mang made donations to the White Horse Temple, which already established a connection with Jia Ye.

Secondly, the Buddha Sect requires a good reputation, and Wang Mang just so happens to be the most well-regarded person in the Great Han Dynasty at present.

Thirdly, time makes people forget many things. The Buddha Sect has lost face this time, but how many will remember after several decades?

If I were a high-ranking official in the Buddha Sect, I would certainly think that if we could support Wang Mang as Emperor and establish a new dynasty, we could vigorously promote Buddhist Law. Who knows, maybe we could even make the Buddha Sect the state religion of the Great Han!" freēwēbnovel.com

Huang Tian Xu Miao: "You might actually be on to something. If that’s the case, then things will really get interesting. The Buddha Sect would definitely have stumbled into a huge pitfall, hahahahaha *hiccup*!"

Deli: "No matter what happens, during the turmoil of Wang Mang’s uprising, there’s a chance to annihilate Buddhism."

Insect Watching Authentic: "Annihilating Buddhism is impossible, don’t even think about it. At the most, Buddhism can be expelled from the Southern Nan Part Continent, merely delaying the great rise of the Buddha Sect."