Chapter 16 Public Opinion Pressure
After the Liao people left, the voices of discussion in the restaurant burst out, one by one, impassioned and full of righteous indignation.
"These Liao people show off their might in the city every day, so they are not majestic. It's a pity that no one can stop me."
"We are literati, and we are powerless. The ferocity of the alien race is well known, not to mention that these people are warriors of the alien race."
"What we and other literati are good at is the strategy in the chest, and the limbs are weak. The warriors, on the other hand, attack the enemy's strengths with our shorts, which is the work of pedantic men."
"Yes, I have millions of soldiers in the court. Why are you afraid of such barbarians, but it is a pity that the imperial court has not started a war with barbarians. Watching these people show off their might, they are angry with us."
"Is it tolerable or unbearable, the court can bear it, and we can't bear it. Whoever is willing, come with me to petition outside the gate of the Imperial City. Let me wait for the warriors and wash away the insults of the day."
"I am willing to go with my brother, you can become aware that the official in charge of receiving the envoys of the Liao State in the Ministry of Rites is only promised. This appearance is an official of my Great Zhou, and he is clearly a servant of the Liao people."
"Yes, we can't put our hopes in these people. I will go with you to the gate of the Imperial City to petition."
"I am willing to go together, if the court does not give an explanation today, I will kneel to death somewhere."
One by one, the sergeants of the restaurant poured out, running back and forth in the crowd. When their classmates and friends heard this, they were even more indignant. The crowd gradually expanded, and soon there was a bigger wave. The huge petition team gathered again.
"Why did you stop me just now, such Liao people, deceive people too much." Yang Yong was furious, and Wang An said to the others.
Wang An looked at Yang Yong's angry expression and explained in a soft tone: "If you participate in the fight, not only will it not help, but it will cause trouble."
"Wang An is right, there are so many Liao people. It's so irrational for you to rush forward." Sima Zhao also hurriedly comforted, remembering the appearance of the Liao people showing off their martial arts just now, he only felt a chill in his heart.
"Even if you win, what can you do?" Liu Sheng asked Yang Yong.
Yang Yong's anger surged, and he said loudly to Liu Sheng: "At least you can get out, a bad breath."
"And after that?" Liu Sheng's tone was extremely flat, and Jia Fu and the others sounded, only feeling that their hearts were full of blood, as if they were being watered with ice water.
Yang Yong was speechless for a while, and muttered, "What about after that? Yes, after that, at most, like those people, they were taken away by officers and soldiers. Maybe it can cause an uproar. Just satisfied, the wishes of the Liao people are in their arms."
Liu Sheng looked at Yang Yong and didn't say anything. Looking at the scene in the restaurant, I only felt a sadness, and said to Sima Zhao and the others: "It's a pity, the scribes talk about misleading the country. If it is not guided, it will be a disaster."
Sima Zhao, Jia Fu, and Yang Yong fell into deep thought after hearing this, and after thinking about it, Wang An looked out the door, the group of people were still threatening to petition, and smiled at Liu Sheng: "Your friend last night, it's a big trouble."
"Li Miao?" Jia Fu asked suspiciously, puzzled. went to petition outside the imperial city, what does it have to do with Li Miao?
Sima Zhao saw Jia Fu's puzzled expression, and patiently explained: "Because he stands at the mouth of the storm of public opinion among the scholars, it is inevitable that he will be affected."
"That position is doomed to humiliation, and no matter what you do, it's wrong. If I were him, I would definitely resign, and I wouldn't want to stand in that position. It seems that he will be ruined unless he resigns now." Yang Yong also explained to Jia Fu in detail, and after speaking, the three of them reflected in their hearts what would happen if they were replaced.
Liu Sheng sighed for a while, and said to a few people: "What should come will come after all, what do we have to do with these disturbances in the end." But this meal is really lively, it seems that this Luoyang is not wrong."
"You people just talk about national affairs that have nothing to do with us now. Don't eat this meal, aren't you hungry? I don't care about you anymore, it's important to fill your stomach." Jia Fu felt a little hungry, and he didn't eat a good meal in front of him, hungry and concerned about national affairs. Isn't this too ambitious, no matter what happens at this time, it's not as important as eating.
When Wang An heard Jia Fu say that he was hungry, he quickly remembered that the meal had not been finished yet. Just remember to discuss national affairs, but forget about hunger. He patted his head lightly and said to a few people, "Look at us, hey." I actually forgot that eating was a big deal."
"Yes, yes, yes...... The world is big, and eating is the biggest," Yang Yong echoed, and several people hurriedly started to eat it.
After drinking and eating, Jia Fu seemed to remember something and asked Yang Yong and them, "What are you running here for early this morning?"
"...... you guess" Wang An smiled, deliberately selling a pass.
Jia Fu was speechless, just looked at Wang An and Yang Yong. Under Jia Fu's eyes, Yang Yong was easily defeated: "Hey, I can't stand your eyes." Let me tell you, we and Sima Zhao promised the scholars who participated in the poetry meeting last night that we would go to the meeting together today."
When Jia Fu heard the word "going to the meeting", he was not interested, and said to Yang Yong listlessly: "It's boring, they are all people who chew words." It's not me talking about you, Yang Yong. You are an inspirational martial artist, how can you be in the same league with Wang An and Sima Zhao."
"I can't help it, after all, there is an appointment in advance." Yang Yong arrived helplessly, thinking about the scene last night, since he had already promised, he should go to the appointment.
Jia Fu looked at Li Yong, thought for a while and said, "Otherwise, I'll accompany you to the appointment first." After you register, take me with you to visit Luoyang."
"It's ......". Li Yong showed embarrassment, Wang An looked at the expressions of the two of them, and said with a smile: "What's so difficult about this." Jia Fu, where you go with us, and then we report and take you to Luoyang."
Jia Fu heard Wang An say that everyone would play Luoyang together, and said happily in his heart: "A good word is a certainty, let's go, don't go at this time, but wait for when."
At this time, Sima Zhao found that Liu Sheng was speechless, and asked as if he had something on his mind: "What's wrong with you?" So silent, listless".
"Nothing, maybe it was drinking too much last night. I came back too late and felt a little tired. Why don't you go play, I want to go back to the break." Liu Sheng replied absentmindedly, obviously not wanting to say what he was worried about.
Sima Zhao saw that he didn't want to say, so he didn't ask: "Since this is the case, then you have a good rest."
After a few people finished speaking, Jia Fu took Wang An, Yang Yong, and Sima Zhao to the outside of the restaurant. Liu Sheng looked at their backs and sighed, and also turned back to his residence.