Loser System and Berserker Me Chapter 43: The Han Revolution

As someone from the modern world, Shu Yichao wasn’t sensitive to the different levels of civilization development in the Middle Ages.

The Central Plains was actually one of the more matured civilizations in that era, especially in the field of governance.

A long time ago, the many civilizations living in the Central Plains fought in an endless battle royale. All participants, regardless of their locations, languages, or religions, used everything at their disposal to rise above the others.

Losing was not just a big deal either—it was just extinction.

And the final survivor was the one with the strongest fist.

To deal with the natural calamities and the frequent outbreaks of war in the Central Plains, the culture of collectivism was propagated, where the nation’s needs were put above the needs of individuals.

There were complaints, but most people knew this was necessary for their survival.

That was what happened in the Shang Dynasty, evident from its archaeological site.

Women and children lived together, while men lived in military barracks. They were constantly preparing themselves to deal with the threat of war. While their freedom was restricted, their efficiency in mobilizing their massive army was so tremendous that the Sparta would have peed themselves facing them.

Of course, there were downsides to this too.

The rulers of such countries wielded greater power in their hands, but that translated to greater responsibility too. The individuals were only willing to tolerate suffering because they believed that their ruler was wise and could safeguard their interest.

If the ruler gave them any reason to believe otherwise, the people might seek to dethrone him.

Shu Yichao had no interest in such matters, but Constantin XI was fascinated in them. He could see the advantages in it.

“Is this why the Khitans are so strong?” Constantin XI wondered.

Reading about how the Khitans governed themselves, as detailed in the book Shu Yichao tossed away, he realized that the Eastern Romain Empire’s way of governance was an utte

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