Public opinion sounds very big, but it is also elusive.
You can call it big, it can indeed make many emperors and generals in ancient and modern times sacrifice everything for it, and it can indeed change the situation of the world; but you are right to call it illusory, especially for some black people. For officials who are concerned about public opinion, they don't need to take it to heart at all. For figures like the Six Thieves in the Court, if they really take the people's will and public opinion into their hearts, there will be no such thing as Hua Shi Gang.
But as long as there are ambitious officials who want to make a difference in the court, or even go further and want to leave a name in the history of youth, they have to be cautious about this. For example, the two people present here, Zhang Xuan, are very concerned about public opinion. They are really afraid that the people of Hangzhou will spread the matter more and more, and completely ruin their reputation.
What should I do? Difficulties arose in their hearts at the same time, and they looked at each other again, but they couldn't come up with an accurate idea for the time being. After a long while, Zhang Shuye said: "We will try to meet with the local gentry and rural elders in two days. If we explain our attitude, it will not be a problem."
Xuan Cangyong nodded in acquiescence, and they really couldn't come up with a better way. But obviously, by the time they knew of the trouble, it was already too late. Just when Zhang Shuye reached out to pick up the white stone that accidentally fell on the chess board, a burst of noise suddenly came from outside, which made him frown again: "What's going on? Who is playing outside? "This is a deep courtyard. Even the slightest movement can't be transmitted. What kind of chaos is it outside now?"
Just as he was about to ask someone to go out to see what was going on, an attendant rushed over nervously: "Two gentlemen, something happened. Many people outside suddenly gathered in front of our gate, saying they wanted to, wanted to ..." At this point, he actually didn't dare to go down.
"What are they talking about?" Xuancang Yong immediately glared and shouted dissatisfied.
"They said they would drive us out of Hangzhou..." This person finally told the truth, and at the same time, the look of fear on his face became more intense.
"Bold, it's really lawless! Where are these unruly people who dare to come and cause trouble in front of our mansion, do you really think that I dare not take them to task?" Xuan Cangyong was really angered this time. Originally, he was aggrieved to the extreme because of Sun Tu's various actions, but because the other party did have military power and was extremely powerful, he couldn't get angry. Now it's better, even these unscrupulous people dare to bully him. How can he endure this?
As he spoke, he stood up suddenly, as if he wanted to order someone to be taken. But just when he opened his mouth and wanted to continue to give orders, Zhang Shuye had already shouted: "Brother Xuan, please calm down, I'm afraid there is something hidden in this matter. If we really take someone, we will only be more passive, and then we will really He will become the enemy of all Jiangnan."
Although Xuan Cangyong was angry, he was not confused after all. When he heard this, he instantly woke up: "It's Sun Tu. He is so bold. Does he want to provoke a civil uprising to deal with us?" ?”
"It's not enough to deal with it. It's just to suppress us and ruin our reputation." Zhang Shuye's face turned blue, and he was also angry. It is said that I have made enough concessions before, and I have not said that I have to be an enemy of Sun Tu. Why is the other party so unwilling
Where is Rao? But he didn't want to think about it. From the moment he accepted the order to come to Jiangnan to take up the position of head coach, he was actually standing on the opposite side of Sun Tu.
"Then what do you think we should do? If we don't take people away, those unscrupulous people will never give up. And if they are allowed to run wild outside, it will only make things more out of control. Even if we have a clear conscience, I am afraid that we will not be able to stop it. It's hard to say." Xuan Cangyong said uneasily.
Zhang Shuye frowned and pondered for a moment: "Actually, the people outside are just deceived and do such things in a moment of confusion. As long as you and I go out and speak clearly, they will naturally stop doing this nonsense. Come on, you Let me go together and explain it clearly."
This is indeed a good countermeasure, but it is a bit difficult to accept for Xuan Cangyong. As a member of the imperial court, he has always had a sense of superiority. How had he ever thought about bowing his head and explaining to a bunch of idiots? But when things got to this point, he had to make concessions. After hesitating for a while, he finally nodded in agreement, and then walked out after Zhang Shuye.
At this time, hundreds of people had gathered in front of the mansion, and everyone was shouting and drinking something. However, because everyone was not unified and shouted in a chaotic mess, it was difficult for people to understand what they were saying. Shouting something. But under such circumstances, these people's emotions became more and more excited, and they completely lost the respect they should have for high-ranking officials of the imperial court.
"Get out, leave our Hangzhou..." When the two senior officials finally walked out of the door, these were the last words they heard. This made their faces even more ugly, especially Xuan Cangyong, who wished he could order people to disperse these people immediately and take some people to beat them up.
But now he couldn't make such an impulsive decision. He could only shout loudly along with Zhang Shuye: "Fellow folks, please be quiet. Speak slowly if you have anything to say. Don't let some people talk about it." I took advantage of him and did something that I will regret for the rest of my life!"
"I am Zhang Shuye, the new commander-in-chief of Jiangnan's army to quell the rebellion, and I am also a direct bachelor of the imperial court's Longtuge. If you have any concerns, just tell me clearly. As long as I can solve the problem, I will not refuse!" Uncle Zhang Ye then announced his identity.
The deterrent effect this time is quite large. Upon hearing that he was such a high-ranking official, the people's hearts trembled, and they finally calmed down. Immediately, two or three old people were elected by the crowd and stepped forward and said: "Ms. Zhang, the common people and others have no choice but to come here to make trouble. It's really because they heard that as long as Fang La is pacified, the chaos will be solved." , the imperial court will levy heavy taxes in Jiangnan again, and the Huashi Gang will also be reopened, which will really push us to a dead end. Please give us a way to survive, Mr. Zhang."
"Yes, General Sun was exempted from many excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes. He also promised us that he would not randomly increase taxes and grains. Your court can't deny it, right?"
At this point, someone from behind shouted loudly: "We only recognize General Sun. If you all go back, just let General Sun stay in Hangzhou..."
"Bold! You are so brave. Do you want to rebel again? You actually dare to force me and other imperial officials to leave the place. This is my territory of the Song Dynasty. You dare to say this again
Otherwise, I will definitely not let him off lightly! "Xuan Cangyong became even more annoyed when he heard this, and immediately shouted, blocking the reassuring words Zhang Shuye wanted to say.
Zhang Shuye's expression suddenly changed. He shouldn't anger everyone anymore, otherwise things would only get worse. But he didn't expect that Xuan Cangyong would be so confused. Sure enough, after hearing this, the reaction of the people in front of them became even greater. Some people immediately shouted: "It turns out that the imperial court just wants to push me to a dead end! Maybe they want to drive General Sun away, and then come to The time will come when we will be convicted of serious crimes. We must not sit idly by and wait for death.”
"Yes, kill these stupid and corrupt officials, we only want General Sun!" Someone else shouted instigatingly. While he was speaking, he suddenly raised his hand, and a stone the size of a fist was thrown fiercely by him, whizzing straight to Xuan Cangyong's face.
Xuancangyong never dreamed that he would be attacked by the common people under such circumstances. Moreover, he was just a weak scholar and his reaction was slow. When he saw the rocks flying towards him, all he could do was shout He exclaimed, his body only swaying slightly. Then there was a popping sound, and there was a sudden hot pain on the face, and tears and snot mixed with blood poured down together.
The situation was completely out of control at this moment. It was like pouring a ladle of water into the already boiling oil, and it exploded in an instant. There were already loud cries from the crowd to beat these faint officials to death, and at the same time, countless stones were thrown at the unprepared Zhang Shuye, Xuan Cangyong and other attendants' faces.
After being beaten several times, Xuan Cangyong finally reacted and shouted loudly: "I've turned against you! Come on, take them all down for me!"
It wasn't until he said these words that the followers in front and behind him recovered from the shock. They all shouted out, drew their swords out of their sheaths, and rushed towards the people in front. After seeing those bright weapons, the people in front of them finally panicked, shouting "killing people, the officers and soldiers are killing people..." and ran away in all directions.
The situation was completely chaotic at this moment. Zhang Shuye, who had been hit by a few rocks, was completely stunned on the spot, and then his heart sank to the bottom. He looked numbly at Xuan Cangyong, who had blood on his head and a ferocious face next to him, and was still shouting loudly to have these unruly people taken down. He knew that there was really no room for redemption this time.
Just when the guards from the capital rushed forward ferociously, knocking the slow-running common people to the ground with the back of their swords, and tried to pick them up. On the street ahead, a large number of officers and soldiers surged up like a wave. The guards were a little happy when they saw this. Just when they were about to call them to take the people together, the soldiers strode past the fleeing people, rushed forward, and surrounded them all with a roar.
"You are not allowed to move. How dare you bully the people like this in my city of Hangzhou? Do you really think that I can't cure you?" As the leading officer shouted in a low voice, all the sergeants gathered around and even Two senior officials, Zhang Shuye and Xuan Cangyong, who were still standing in front of the gate, were surrounded by them.
Until now, Zhang Shuye and the others still couldn't see that all this was arranged by Sun Tu, which made their faces and hearts sink to the bottom at the same time...