Chapter 3373
Bloodshed
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"Being born into poverty is not a disgrace; being able to bend and stretch is what makes a true man!" Before Cao He could even offer a hint, Sima Zhang uttered these words of reflection.
Just by looking at Cao He's hints, Sima Zhang knew how strong and talented Kusroy was.
However, with such strength and terrifying talent, he has now become a pawn, which is truly lamentable.
Kusroy, who was leading his army from below, was able to hear the Buddhist chants coming from the second floor of a building on the street, thanks to his exceptional qualities.
Their forward momentum paused for a moment, but then they continued moving forward without hesitation.
Able to bend and stretch?
From a personal standpoint, Kusroy wouldn't see anything wrong with those remarks.
With a few twists and turns, and given his exceptional abilities, it wouldn't be a problem for him to thrive in the current Brahmanical system.
Once someone's strength reaches the point where their internal energy leaves their body, regardless of their previous social class, as long as they are willing to humble themselves, they can achieve a class leap from Brahmin to Kshatriya.
Moreover, given the current situation, anyone willing to submit could likely become a powerful Kshatriya.
But is this what he wants?
Not at all.
As an untouchable, Kusroy felt a deep sympathy for his class, especially for those in that class, but also a sense of burden.
They wanted to lead the people of their class out of the abyss of suffering within that class.
I don't care how well I live in the future, but at least I can live like a human being, like a human being.
To achieve this goal, Kusroy is willing to pay any price, including his own life.
If sacrificing himself could achieve this goal, Kusroy wouldn't hesitate to open his eyes again and offer his neck for self-inflicted injury; it wouldn't be difficult for him.
Based on what he can see at the moment, the only person who truly has the potential to help him achieve this goal is Rahul.
As for others, they might be willing to lend him a hand, but they would never lend a hand to this class.
The reason for helping him is simply because he has value, value that is worth saving.
However, to help an entire class, the entire class needs to have value; only then does the entire class have a reason and necessity.
His actions this time were not only to demonstrate his personal value, but also to demonstrate the value of the entire class.
Even those who are considered untouchable can become elites, even if it requires immense effort and resources. As long as there is such a possibility and they are sufficiently elite, they are valuable.
If it has value, then it's worth it!
As for who this will offend or hurt?
Would Kusroy, who doesn't even care about his own life, care about this?
So even when he heard the sounds coming from the side of the street, Kusroy didn't suspect anything; in fact, he was quite pleased. As an Untouchable, even though his strength had undergone a transformation, Kusroy, who had no doubts about his identity, was very clear about one thing.
As an untouchable, I am not afraid of being spied on or noticed. What I fear is that everyone is like the roadside weeds, unnoticed and uncared for.
If it really comes to that, his actions won't have much meaning.
On the contrary, this current state is exactly what Kusroy wanted to see.
Kusroy was well aware of the purpose of this trip: to lead his legion to suppress the Brahmins within the region, forcing them to submit and agree to Rahul's demands and suggestions.
There may be some bloodshed and sacrifice in this process, but these are acceptable costs.
So Kusroy doesn't mind if people pay attention to it.
After all, at this moment, Kusroy had no idea that Sima Zhang and Cao He's purpose was not merely to pay attention to his actions.
To put it another way, what Sima Zhang and Cao He wanted to see at this moment was not for Kusroy to solve what was about to happen through his excellent personal abilities, but rather to see bloodshed!
Indeed, Sima Zhang and Cao He's motives were perfectly pure.
The preferred option, naturally, is to further escalate the situation without others noticing, thereby undermining the Brahman's foundation and amplifying the impact of the situation.
Ensuring the safety of our own personnel is the best option; if that cannot be guaranteed, we must at least ensure the mission objectives are achieved.
Both sides have invested heavily and made preparations to achieve this goal, and neither side will change their minds because of Kusroy's personal actions.
In the past, for the sake of his family, he might have contacted Kusroy, but for the sake of the Han Empire, he would never have done such a thing.
Sima Zhang's reminder was not only from a human perspective, but also to better align with his own identity.
"Just as we expected, Kusroy didn't hesitate at all. In that case, let's proceed according to the plan!" As the voices around him gradually faded away, Sima Zhang put down his tea and gently shook his head.
“In that case, I’ll go prepare.” Cao He nodded seriously, then turned and left, completely ignoring what Sima Zhang had said.
Kusroy, an outstanding and powerful individual willing to bear the weight of his entire class, naturally possesses an unwavering resolve and would never be swayed by mere words.
The Brahmins within the city of Ughya did not consider what it meant for Kusroy to lead his elite troops into the city, and were not particularly concerned about the arrival of the army.
They are noble Brahmins. What could possibly go wrong when facing an army within the Brahmin class?
The stable rule established by the Brahmanical system over hundreds of years allowed these Brahmins to maintain absolute arrogance when facing the armies within the Brahmanical system.
"The personnel are all set, this plan is sure to succeed, let's go." Even though there was no one there, Sima Zhang said quite calmly after setting down the teacup.
"Understood." A reply came from the deserted environment.
Not surprised by this, Sima Zhang glanced out the window at the empty street in the distance, looked at the tall buildings and doors on both sides of the street, and slowly nodded.
It is indeed a good place, a good place where blood flows like a river!
It is enough to bring the Brahmins down from their pedestals, to let the Brahmin class witness all of this, to shatter this myth, and to complete this basic task.
The reason we didn't do this before was entirely due to the external pressure exerted by the Han Empire, which was insufficient to resolve the Kushan Empire in a short period of time.
The reason for doing this now, besides having prior intelligence, is the perfect fit of Kusroy's identity. Moreover, the external Han army possesses enough strength to reap enormous benefits. (End of Chapter)