Ignoring Wei Huai's sullen expression, Xia Yuanlong got up and said, "I have to say a word." According to Yuanlong's previous plan, it is to converge on the momentum. If a new plaque is hung to publicize the hard-won right to participate in politics, it will surely make the people spread the word of mouth and become popular in Jianghuai. When all localities heard the news, they mistakenly thought that the government was about to relax the new policy, and if they did not know the proportions, they would give people a handle, and the foolish brother would be deeply worried. It is better to find a reasonable excuse to hide this plaque for the time being, and it is logical to implement the new policy first, and then hang the big plaque after the situation is clear. ”

Wei Huai sighed twice, and shook his head very hard: "I have touched the interests of the government in running a new policy." They agreed to our request, so how could I break my word? If they provoke the Wan Dang and they oppose the Academy, their previous achievements will be wasted. This method is too risky, so let's think about it. ”

"......"

Xia Yuanlong was about to persuade again, but Wei Huai lowered his head, waved his hand, and limped out of the house.

The plaque was hung in the end. Wei Huai and several people in the alliance personally carried the new plaque to the door, and the surrounding people almost crowded the entire street, until they saw Wei Huai come out, and they hurriedly retreated, and suddenly thunderous applause rang out.

Wei Huai was speechless, only smiled gently at them, and then turned his head and ordered: "Take down the old plaque and nail the new plaque!" ”

Two big men walked on the left and right, climbed the ladder, first wiped off the dust on the edge of the old plaque, and then slowly took it off; The two of them held the new plaque again, hung it high, fixed it tightly with copper nails, and then climbed down the ladder and hugged Wei Huai: "Mr. Wei, it's done!" ”

As soon as these words came out, all the people looked at each other, and they all showed joy, and shouted in unison: "Good! ”

Although Xia Yuanlong was worried, when he saw this large crowd of people and looked at the four golden words of 'Participation in the Political Academy' above his head, the feeling of depression was swept away. Maybe my guess was wrong, he thought to himself, and couldn't help but say "yes" as well.

It's a pity that everything seems to be moving according to Yuanlong's train of thought. The news of the establishment of the Academy of Participation in Political Affairs really spread all over the streets and alleys, because it was in Nanjing, a treasure land that was heavily influenced by the ideology of the academy, so the response was far more enthusiastic than that in Suzhou, causing an unprecedented wave.

Within two days, the academy in Zhenjiang also learned of this inspiring feat, and they were all overjoyed, thinking that their own family was not far from that day.

The dean here is named Song Deyuan, who is about 30 years old, and he was overjoyed when he heard the public say, "Mr. Wei will carry out a new policy next, and the government will never stop him".

Dean Song and the scholars said: "Now that the great event of Nanjing has been accomplished, how can we lag behind?" Tomorrow, he will raise the policy of returning the land to the peasants, collect the hearts of the people, and shake Lu Fangxuan and others, so that he will hand over the name of the Academy of Participating in Politics, what do you think? ”

Everyone was full of high ambitions, and they all bowed: "We have to take advantage of the situation to show the majesty of our Zhenjiang!" ”

"Suzhou Zhu Che is confused, as for the shame of destroying the hospital, it is still unforgettable. We will take this opportunity to regroup, and the major states and counties will rise in the wind, and the great cause of the academy will be in control. After saying that, Song Deyuan actually cried with feelings, and his sleeves were stained with tears.

"Hmph, they are really a rabble, so they fell into a trap...... Fang Jian walked in with a disdainful face, threw the official document in his arms on the table, and was held down by Lu Fangxuan with his left hand.

"Look at it, these scholars are so daring!" He angrily lifted his soap robe and sat down next to him.

Lu Fangxuan put on Western glasses, glanced at them coldly, and then crumpled a stack of official documents into a ball and threw it into the basket.

"It's just waste paper. He thought that he would dare to intimidate me with his back to Nanjing, and he didn't think he could do anything about it. Lu Fangxuan sneered, "At the beginning, Wan Heshun's tens of thousands of troops, I still regarded it as grass mustard, just a rotten Confucian's rhetoric, so I don't have to worry about it." ”

Fang Jiancai stroked his palm and said: "However, this advice of Jitian does not violate the king's law, and it should be arrested only if there is a reason for it." ”

"I'm tired enough these days, and you're smart, help me think about it."

Fang Jiancai picked his teeth and said: "Let the prefect inform those people that Zhenjiang can set up a political participation and invite them to enter the government to welcome the plaque." Now they are arrogant and impatient, and they will definitely go to it; Then he sent people to spread rumors that Song Deyuan was brought into the court for interrogation because of his advice to Ji Tian, and that the people would gather in the government for their own interests, and while they were in chaos, they would accuse the Song clan and others of 'stirring up a popular uprising and conspiring against each other', and they could all be arrested and imprisoned. ”

"Although this law cannot be denied, it may cause riots and public resentment."

Fang Jiancai smiled ruthlessly: "When Fang was in Nanjing, there was a mess in the dyeing workshop, and many people even died, but in the end, they were still safe and sound?" The so-called public grievances are just relying on the fierceness of the academy. Once the prestige of the academy is killed, it is a good example for the chickens and monkeys, and no one dares to say it. ”

Lu Fangxuan laughed wildly and said, "It's still a member of the outside world who has insight into the world!" ”

"Mr. Song, please." The little official pulled the curtain of the sedan chair, and his hands were about to help.

Song Deyuan nodded his head high, and said goodbye to everyone in the academy: "Song is on this trip, but if you want to welcome back the plaque, you will put everything else first." Wear some festive clothes, and it is best to invite some wind music, and prepare a banquet for me, and I will return victorious!" As he spoke, he strode down the steps, took the hand of the little official, and jumped into the sedan chair.

"Lord Futai, and all the adults, the little one has asked the brothers to say something, so it came a little late, I hope you can understand." Song Deyuan staggered along, and made a few light gestures unhurriedly.

"Sir is committed to the new policy, although my generation is in a high position, but I still admire it, and I can understand your heart." The prefect deliberately grinned the corners of his mouth, trying to hide his original look.

"Dare to ask if the government invited me to see the plaque?" Song Deyuan straightened his sleeves and sat down.

"Ah...... I've already asked someone to pick up the plaque," the prefect lowered his head and secretly pinched a handful of sweat, "Send it immediately, send it immediately." ”

"It's the same as Nanjing, is it also a 'political academy'?"

"The same, the same......" The prefect picked up the tea bowl, hid his face to his side, and then glanced to the left with his eyes, and the little official understood and quietly withdrew.

"Your academy is getting better and better...... "The prefect wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, as if he had really taken a sip of tea.

"With the help of the government, it is difficult for the academy to succeed if it does not want to."

Just when the prefect didn't know how to answer, there was a sudden noise outside the ya, and the scolding was endless, so shocked that everyone present turned their heads in unison.

"Where did you come from?" The prefect threw the bowl and shouted.

"Your Excellency'!!" The talented little official staggered over, "A group of people gathered outside, and even scrambled to beat drums and smash fences, and it seemed that there was a chaotic situation, and it seemed that ...... It's a posture to change the people! ”

"What are they shouting?"

"Shouting is ...... Return me to Dean Song. ”