Probably the wind was released in advance, so today's Houde Fang is very popular, the theater and baseball field next to it have become empty, and everyone gathered in front of Houde Fang, surrounding the place. 【Reading.com】

After all, Zhang Cai is just a scholar, and he is also quite worried when he sees the posture of this crowd, but fortunately, he is very tall, although he is blocked from the periphery, the situation in the circle can also be seen.

Of course, being able to see the situation inside from hundreds of thousands of people is not only a matter of height, but also because the person who spoke is standing clearly enough, and the storytellers who are talking to him are standing on several temporary high platforms at this time, not telling stories, but asking questions.

These storytellers are not only eloquent, but also have a small voice, so although they are far away, Zhang Cai can hear them clearly.

"Neighbors, do you know why it's raining?"

The people who came received the news, knowing that Hou Defang would have a fresh joke to talk about today, and it was also about the current affairs of Liaodong, there were many people who cared about this matter, and they were willing to come to hear it, but they didn't expect to be asked questions first, and everyone was a little surprised.

"Because there are clouds?" After half a ring, the person replied as if he had a funny voice.

"Yes, because there are clouds, but sometimes the clouds fall in hail, sometimes rain and snow, do you know why?"

"I don't know......" This time there is no fun, everyone is shaking their heads, the wind and rain are all in God's care, how can mortals know this?

"A few days ago, it rained hail in Liaodong, and it was a big hail, but Liaodong has now had a bumper harvest, do you know why?" After a little foreshadowing, those storytellers immediately got to the point and directly threw a bombshell.

"Huh!?"

Of course, the effect is very good, the exclamations come and go, gather together, buzzing, Zhang Cai felt that the ground was a little trembling, he could also understand that the city of those ministers in the court was shocked by the news, not to mention the people who were not psychologically prepared in the first place?

However, at this time, he was worried, scolding the saint must be very shocking, but if he can't find a good time to appear, it will be useless to scold anyone. Looking at the current appearance, Hou Defang has made enough preparations, it is difficult to find an entry point, you can't just shout in the crowd, right?

Let's not talk about the effect, just say that the black fists and kicks that may be taken are enough to drink a pot of yourself, in case you have that impulse again, take out a sharp weapon, maybe your little life will be explained, it really outweighs the loss, or you have to find another way.

Zhang Cai frowned tightly, thinking hard about countermeasures.

There is a limit to the surprise, and from the expressions of the storytellers, people can also see that there are still books below that have not been sold, so people quickly quieted down, and they all cast their eyes on several high platforms for knowledge, waiting for the following.

"Nonsense, how can there be a good harvest when it rains hail? You party annihilators and lackeys are clearly lying to confuse the public! Before a few storytellers could continue, there was an angry shout from the crowd, and when everyone turned their heads to look, they saw that it was a blue-shirted scholar.

Disputes between scholars and storytellers in Houdefang have been very common in the capital for ten months, and under the guidance of public opinion in Shilin, many scholars have vigorously publicized the Mandate of Heaven and launched a public opinion war.

And Hou Defang's attitude to deal with it was not very positive, and the soldiers and horses in the Beijing camp did not appear, so these scholars were even more relaxed, and they would run over and shout from time to time.

However, although Hou Defang ignored it, they also had opponents, and most of the people in the capital looked down on them, and after that fundraising trend, Xie Hong's popularity among the people reached a new peak.

And the scholars who committed crimes against the wind and spoke disrespectfully were mostly beaten by the people, so after being taught a lesson, they also restrained somewhat, and most of them only appeared when there were few people, and it was rare to shout and scold in public like today, causing everyone to look sideways.

"That's the will of heaven, the annihilation is guilty of the heavens, and the heavens are disgusted, so how can it be a fluke to hoe and annihilate?"

Either he had the consciousness to go out, or he was driven crazy by the news, and the blue-shirted scholar completely ignored the strange eyes thrown around him, his eyes were blood-red, and he shouted at the sky:

"History is a mirror, throughout the ages, how many rampant ministers and chaotic parties have been punished by God in the end, not only the culprit, if you people don't restrain themselves, then even the capital will suffer!"

I don't know if I was frightened by his crazy appearance, or I was afraid of what he shouted, but there was a vacancy around the blue-shirted scholar, and those who had been intent on interfering also retreated, only his hoarse shouts echoed quietly.

Zi said: A gentleman has three fears, fear of destiny, fear of adults, and fear of the words of saints; The villain does not know the destiny of heaven, and he is not afraid of it, and he insults the words of the saint. For thousands of years, all those who disrespected heaven and earth and offended the sages did not end well! ”

"That's right, what the two brothers said is that Xie Hong wanted to cover it up after the disaster, so he made a big show in the capital to reverse black and white, so as to deceive people's hearts, in order to continue to collect grain from the people, neighbors, don't be fooled!"

There was a beginning, and it succeeded in shaking the rude Diao people, and the scholars who were mixed in the crowd also shouted one after another, and gathered in the direction of the first person to speak, and these people quoted scriptures one by one, quite imposingly, but the people were shocked.

In fact, not only do they not believe it, but there are also many doubts among the people, in the previous news, it was clearly said that there was no harvest in Liaoxi, and Liaoxi was also a part of Liaodong, and it was impossible for the imperial court's newspaper to lie and deceive people, how could it become a bumper harvest in a blink of an eye? This doesn't make sense.

"Fear of the destiny of heaven, fear of adults, fear of the words of saints? Hmph, don't be ashamed, you children are not only what is heaven and what is holy? ”

At this moment, a clear voice came from the high platform, and everyone looked up and were surprised to find that the storyteller who was originally there was gone, replaced by a middle-aged man in fancy clothes.

This person's face is like a crown of jade, high crown and fresh clothes, and his appearance is very good, listening to his words, he seems to be on the side of the Hou Ye, so he won the applause of the audience as soon as he appeared.

Of course, this person is Zhang Cai, he is in the court, and he is willing to spend time pondering, so he has a more thorough understanding of Xie Hong's thoughts.

During this period of time, Hou Defang's performance was too low-key, and in Zhang Cai's mind, the eight achievements were for the academic battle that was about to begin, and the posture put forward by Hou Defang today also verified this.

All kinds of signs show that Xie Hong's tone for this academic dispute is Wendou, as for whether it will be the same as Confucianism in the future, if he just uses power to oppress people, it is unknown, but for him, what he knows now is enough.

Therefore, when those scholars suddenly jumped out, Zhang Cai was also overjoyed, and he took advantage of the fact that everyone's attention was focused on those people, passed through the crowd, went to the high stage, and after identifying himself, he had to go on stage.

Successfully got on the high platform, Zhang Cai was more sure in his heart, knowing that he had found the right pulse, and then as long as he gave full play to his eloquence and tried his best to be brilliant.

"At four o'clock, all things are born, what can the sky say? The great source of the Tao comes from the sky, people have something to do, and the sky must respond, so it is the sense of heaven and man, if someone dares to ignore the obedience and rebellion, and blatantly reverse the norm, the curse of heaven will come! ”

The theory of heavenly punishment and heavenly power is not inherent in Confucianism, but only after Dong Zhongshu put forward the theory of heaven and man induction. His portrayal of Heaven as a solipsistic ruler actually implied the ruling class as a way to intimidate the people, and after the Tang and Song dynasties, this view was taken to the extreme, and even the emperor was included in the ranks of the intimidated.

Now, just as their ancestors did, the scholars have gotten the sweetness from the deception of the people, so they keep saying the word "Providence".

Compared with the ethereal sage truth, God still has a greater deterrent effect on the people, the emperor is just the son of heaven, and the sky is one level bigger than the emperor.

The men and gentlemen clamored and cheered for their companions.

Zhang Cai was completely unmoved, his face was cold, and he said: "Jokes, all things are created by nature, what does it have to do with people?" The so-called way of heaven is just the way of nature, heaven and earth give birth to man, but also give birth to all things, people should maintain reverence for nature, but it is precisely because of awe that we should work hard to study in order to change, instead of respecting and staying away, avoiding nothing! ”

"Who are you, you dare to blaspheme the sages like this, it's a great rebellion!"

The scholars were in an uproar, Zhang Cai's words did not quote the classics, and his words were much more plain, but the hidden meaning in his words was powerful, and he attacked two saints in a row, how could the scholars not be angry when they heard it?

Respecting ghosts and gods and staying away is the remark of Confucius, and the induction of heaven and man is Dong Zhongshu's proposition, and it is also the foundation of Confucianism's true dominance. When a scholar usually mentions it, he has to be solemn and calm, otherwise he will be suspected of blasphemy, not to mention a direct attack like Zhang Cai?

"Towering, only the sky is great! Nature, what is nature? Isn't it a joke that research can change the sky? ”

"Haha......" Facing Qianfu's finger, Zhang Cai laughed: "Hasn't the sky changed?" If it weren't for the way of the champion Hou to prevent and control disasters, how could there be a bumper harvest in Liaodong today? You erectors, you don't know how to pretend to understand, you don't know how to pretend to understand, you don't have to study nature, you haven't studied the sky, you talk about the way of heaven in vain, just like a frog talking about the sky, isn't it ridiculous? ”

"You're talking nonsense, that news is obviously fake!"

Zhang Cai sneered: "False or not, what you say doesn't count, what kind of person are you?" Now that the imperial court has a public opinion, how can you blame it? ”

"You ......"

Seeing that his companion was embarrassed, the blue-shirted scholar who spoke first stood up again, pointed at Zhang Cai, and shouted: "What kind of person are you, you dare to make a big statement here in the name of the imperial court? Aren't you afraid that Wang Fa will be ruthless? ”

"This official Zhang Cai is the servant of the criminal department of the dynasty!" Zhang Cai snorted, and then sneered: "This scholar, you accuse this official of pretending to be in the name of the imperial court, which is a fallacy to confuse the public; But what crime should you commit in intimidating the people in the name of heaven? ”

"I ......"

Hearing Zhang Cai's self-declaration of identity, all the scholars were already stagnant, even if some people knew that Zhang Cai was a member of the party, but the inherent awe of the system had been deeply implanted in their hearts, and the name of the squire was enough to deter them.

And Zhang Cai's next questioning made them even more frightened, this argument has been in the capital for ten months, of course, there is nothing to say, but if Zhang Cai oppresses people with power and uses it as evidence to convict them, they will not be able to escape a prison sentence.

The most important thing is that this is the land of Houdefang, and if you don't offend the anger of the public, you may be beaten by the group.

I can't argue; You can't win; The power could not be suppressed, and the scholars could only curse in their hearts, and then tried to kill their opponents with their eyes.

"Zhang Shangzhen, you dare to be so presumptuous, slander the sages with false words, and bully the scholars with power, don't you think that there is no one in the government and the opposition, and no one in the Shilin? Don't give the official a step back yet! ”

At this moment, a roar suddenly came from the periphery of the crowd, and when everyone followed the sound, they saw a group of people surrounded by several old men in purple robes and jade belts coming over, and at the moment a person with white hair and hair, but his eyes were wide open, and he raised his hand to point at Zhang Cai, trembling slightly, obviously extremely angry.

Raising his eyes to see that it was Zhang Sheng, the sneer on Zhang Cai's face was even worse: "It turned out to be Zhang Shangshu, the Liaodong matter had just been discussed at the court meeting, and Zhang Gong didn't put forward any meaning, why did he plan to regret it just after he got off the court?" But now that the holy decree has been issued, even if Zhang Gong has repeatedly, it will not help, so why bother to come here to mess around and ruin his own reputation? ”

"Nonsense! Even if Liaodong is really a bumper harvest, it is just a generous heart, thinking of the suffering of the people in the border towns, so that the hailstorm disaster turned into a rain, what does it have to do with Xie Hong's fallacies? ”

Zhang Sheng fell down and vomited blood on the Jinluan Palace, and he should have gone home to recuperate, but he knew that there was not much time left, and Wang Shouren was about to take his place, how could he be willing?

After hearing the plan of Yang Tinghe and others, he invited Ying to come, in order to vent the evil anger in his heart, even if he scolded Xie Hong for not dying, he also wanted to refute the spokesman on his side with a disgraced face, how could he think that as soon as he arrived, he saw Zhang Cai in the limelight, he was even more angry, and he shouted angrily.

"Heaven's heart is forgiving? The people of eastern Liaoning are one, why is there only a disaster in western Liaoning? According to Zhang Gong, the punishment of heaven is because of Hou Ye, but the Liaoxi army has always been rebellious and has always refused to obey the jurisdiction of Hou Ye, and it should be good people who oppose the bad guys, so why did God send disasters to Liaoxi? As a result, there is no harvest of local grains? ”

Zhang Cai suddenly smiled, and asked mockingly: "Could it be that God also favors the Hou Ye, so he deliberately sent down the punishment of God to punish his opponent?" If that's the case, Zhang Gong, you have to be careful, you must know that people are doing it, the sky is watching, you have scolded Hou Ye so many times, under the anger of Tianxin, you are afraid that it will be difficult to escape. ”

(To be continued)