Dark Sand: My Players Are All Actors
Chapter 218 - 189: Heroes Cherish Each Other

Chapter 218: Chapter 189: Heroes Cherish Each Other

"We are the re-orderers who guard the long river of history; likewise, we are also people from hundreds of years in the future."

Chu Ge, Zhao Haiping, and others came before Emperor Taizu of Sheng and simply introduced themselves.

"People from hundreds of years in the future..."

Emperor Taizu of Sheng displayed a bewildered expression, as the situation evidently felt somewhat dreamlike to him.

At this moment, Emperor Taizu of Sheng was a special heroic figure.

For an ordinary person, the peak of physical condition is reached in one’s twenties or thirties, while the intellectual peak comes in the fifties or sixties.

As the saying goes, "ginger gets spicier as it ages," Emperor Taizu of Sheng never stopped growing throughout his battles and state governance.

Yet, as he aged, there was inevitably a trace of decline.

Although Emperor Taizu of Sheng in his later years could not be said to be senile—he did not engage in pill-making rituals for immortality, harbor a lust for eternal life, or become suspicious of the Crown Prince—there was still a sense of late-life fatigue when compared to his younger years.

Therefore, these historical figures summoned in their heroic spirit forms were not confined to any particular age; instead, their abilities in all aspects were elevated to their peak states.

Both body and spirit were at their zenith!

Moreover, since these heroic spirits from the long river of history inherently possessed an overwhelming moral integrity or royal aura, and the re-orderers also relied on this upstanding moral integrity, the two naturally trusted each other.

This undoubtedly reduced the communication costs between the two sides, quickly establishing a trustworthy relationship.

Meng Yuan also arrived in this historic slice as a player.

However, like before, he did not interfere with the players’ decisions; rather, he listened more to their suggestions and used the power of the re-orderers to provide them with logistical support.

After listening to Chu Ge and other players’ brief introductions, Emperor Taizu of Sheng, atop his warhorse, gazed toward the Northern Barbarians in the distance.

These Northern Barbarians were the enemies he had battled all his life, and now, faintly sensing the Demonic Qi emanating from them, Emperor Taizu of Sheng could clearly feel that these barbarians were more challenging to deal with than those he had previously encountered.

"You come from hundreds of years later...

"How is the Great Sheng Dynasty faring now?"

Emperor Taizu of Sheng asked the question with a complex expression.

Chu Ge was taken aback for a moment, unsure how to answer.

What happened to the Great Sheng Dynasty afterwards? Of course, there were heroic figures worth singing about, but there were also many regrettable incidents... How could the history of over two hundred years be explained in a few words?

Yet, if simply said, "The Great Sheng Dynasty has long perished, Your Majesty," it might seem a bit like an insult.

He thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the Great Sheng Dynasty lasted nearly three hundred years."

Given the urgency, this was all he could answer for now.

Although he provided an answer, Chu Ge still worried, what if Emperor Taizu of Sheng was not satisfied with this response?

Why did the Great Sheng Dynasty perish? Which dynasty replaced it? What happened afterward?

Chu Ge was concerned whether he could explain concepts like democracy and the people’s rule to an ancient person in such a short time...

But fortunately, Chu Ge’s worries were somewhat unnecessary.

Emperor Taizu of Sheng didn’t seem to have that much interest in these matters.

He sighed deeply, "Nearly three hundred years... That is quite long.

"Can any dynasty truly last forever without falling?

"Then... is Huaxia still secure?"

Chu Ge nodded, "The Great Sheng is gone, but Huaxia endures forever!"

Emperor Taizu of Sheng laughed heartily, "Good! As long as Huaxia endures, what regrets could I possibly have?"

At that moment, all the surrounding players were captivated by Emperor Taizu of Sheng.

Especially Chu Ge, who was engaging in conversation with Emperor Taizu of Sheng, was impressed by his bold and spirited demeanor.

In this aspect, Emperor Taizu of Sheng was indeed different from other emperors.

He was an emperor with an extreme degree of rationality.

From birth to death, he functioned like a highly precise machine, with each gear interlocking perfectly, doing what he believed to be right.

Throughout the dynasties, there were also emperors who were wise and valiant in their youth, with extraordinary talents.

But many emperors began to grow feebleminded in their later years, either becoming obsessed with the practices of immortality or influenced by fortunetellers and shamans.

It’s not good for an emperor to die young, but for an emperor to live too long and hold power in old age poses great risks as well.

But Emperor Taizu of Sheng, diligently governing the state even at the age of seventy and fortunate enough not to cause major turmoil by the end, was quite commendable.

Previous emperors believed they had established an unshakable foundation that their descendants could inherit for thousands of years, but Emperor Taizu of Sheng, having seen so many rises and falls in history, had long dismissed such unrealistic thoughts.

Nearly three hundred years of rule was already considered longevity, and for him, this was quite an acceptable outcome.

Lu Heng glanced at the Northern Barbarians’ army, which was gathering in the distance, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, regarding the future, we can choose another time to discuss it slowly. But now, time is pressing, so..."

Emperor Taizu of Sheng nodded slightly, "Since I know the Great Sheng Dynasty lasted nearly three hundred years, I won’t ask further.

"A human’s life spans only a hundred years; overly worrying about the future doesn’t help. Fate is already set, and indulging in thoughts of change only adds unnecessary pain.

"If this matter concludes and there is still time, I will gladly discuss the future with you."

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