Zhu Yuanzhang clearly had no idea how Zhang Jiao felt at that moment-or perhaps had never considered it at all. The more he spoke, the more carried away he seemed to become.
[Zhu Yuanzhang: Most religious sects arise during a dynasty's final years and excel at beguiling the common people. Thus, when orderly rule returns, or even an age of peace and prosperity, these sects become a source of turmoil.] [The White Lotus Sect is an "outstanding example" among them. That is why, after founding Great Ming, I strictly banned the White Lotus Sect...] [Liu Bang: Old Zhu, you're getting way off track.]
Interrupted by Liu Bang's interjection, Zhu Yuanzhang finally came to his senses. All his talk about the shortcomings of launching an uprising through religion was of little use to Zhang Jiao. Zhang Jiao was the founder of the Way of Great Peace. Even if he knew that rising under its banner had many flaws and was unlikely to achieve anything great, there was no turning back.
Zhang Jiao had already become one with his roles as the Great Wise Teacher and the General of Heaven.
With that in mind, Zhu Yuanzhang entered several more passages.
``` [Zhu Yuanzhang: Zhang Jiao, those two points I mentioned were the main reasons the Yellow Turban Rebellion failed in the original history. There were other reasons, but they weren't as important as those two, and you can work them out without me telling you.]
[Also, I'll leave you with two more pieces of advice. If you wish to spread the Way of Great Peace, stop getting involved in the struggles between regional lords and devote yourself to preaching.]
[If you seek wealth and status, simply wait until Cao Cao takes Hebei, then follow the example of Zhang Yan in