You transmigrate into a turbulent era and become a bandit. You plot a rebellion, dreaming of overthrowing the rotten feudal monarchy and building a peaceful, prosperous age.
One day, your good buddy suddenly comes to offer you his stronghold:
“Old Xu, want to be chief? Just say the word, and the whole stronghold is yours.”
“What happened to the old chief?”
“The old one, of course… ran off.”
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“What do you mean you killed a seventh-rank county magistrate, a top graduate in this year’s palace examination, a royal favorite, and a protégé of the prime minister?”
“What do you mean his fiancée is a princess?!”
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Years later
“Honorable magistrate! This commoner reports that Prince Yu has impersonated someone else. He isn’t Xu Zidu!”
“Who stands before the court, and why are you accusing this official? Never mind. First, sentence him for disrespect, and give him fifty strokes.”
“Why aren’t you speaking? False reporting earns you fifty strokes!”
“Still silent? Contempt of court, another fifty!”
“…”
One thousand taels is enough to set off fireworks all over the city? Draw a hammer tonight!