At Fangjiacun School outside Lin'an City, teacher Fang Jinxiao is teaching children how to read and write.
This school is run by the imperial court, and the teachers are all hired by the school department. All children can study for free without spending a penny. Even textbooks and school bags are distributed free of charge, so as not to increase the burden on the people and reassure them.
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"It's terrible, it's terrible, the imperial court is going to launch the Northern Expedition."
When Fang Jinxiao was teaching, the villagers' voices came like thunder, and Fang Jinxiao was stunned on the spot.
After reacting, Fang Jinxiao quickly rushed out of the school and went to the threshing floor in the village. There was a wooden wall here. All the latest decrees of the imperial court and major world events would be announced here to let the people know.
At this time, the place was already crowded with people. When everyone saw Fang Jinxiao coming, they all made way to let him go in and have a look, and then they could ask him questions.
"Sir, it says that the imperial court is going to launch the Northern Expedition. Is that what it says?"
"Sir, you are a scholar and well-informed. Please show it to everyone."
Fang Jinxiao nodded to everyone, and then raised his eyes to look at the notice. He was shocked by the big words above, "The Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty to Quest for the Jin Dynasty."
Just these few big words made Fang Jinxiao tremble all over.
Fang Jinxiao continued to read, and saw that the above content read: "The way of heaven is good, and China must be vindicated. People's hearts are obedient, and even every man will take revenge."
I have inherited the foundation of eternity and traced the ambitions of the three dynasties. I have rebelled against the enemy, but I still rely on alliances, the resources of the living beings, and the desire to serve the rivers and valleys. This is not out of necessity, but it is natural.
The clothes and clothes are left behind, and the abuse is like grass and mustard; the flesh and blood have the same surname, and they are devoured by jackals. In addition, the invasion of the mausoleum from other areas, the repeated years of floods and droughts, the migration of people, the thieves are free. The frontiers are careful to defend the surrounding areas, and the documents are often written.
Due to threats.
When you are in a big country, when you are in a small country, you are disrespectful and tolerant. You have never changed your old ways, and you think the dynasty can be bullied. When the army enters the fortress, the public will destroy and maim them, and even the envoys who come to the court dare to be unruly.
Since the luggage was sent forward, the arrogance of the words has been added, and it is filthy and evil, which is just human nature. The crime is punished, and it is due to the fate of the general. The soldiers are famous, the division is strong, and the lofty ideals and benevolent people stand up and stand up.
In the end, the advisers and generals surrendered to make meritorious deeds.
The heroes of the two hundred states in the northwest are nostalgic and wish to return; the remnants of hundreds of years in the southeast are depressed for a long time and want to work hard. When they hear the electric drums and flags being raised, they think of the roar of anger.
Intention! The king of Qi took revenge, passed through the ninth generation, the emperor of Tang Dynasty wiped out his shame, and died to avenge hundreds of kings. The hatred of the family and the country is so close that the moon and the sun are approaching.
When you compile the instructions in a great honor, you must be willing to use all the resources. Your words may be far away, but your words may be far away. Who has the heart of righteousness? As a son of a man, as a minister of others, you should be angry. Strengthen the courage to carry out the work, and face the spirit in heaven.
The old deeds of Shu Ji Zhong Li are shining again, showing that the eternal grand principles are still there. Announcements are made at home and abroad, and the enlightenment is in the heart."
Fang Jinxiao burst into tears after reading hundreds of words, filled with a century of humiliation, blood and tears, as well as high hopes for his homeland and country.
"Sir, is the imperial court really planning to conduct the Northern Expedition?"
"Sir, is this true? My ancestors were from Kaifeng, and my family's land is still there. My ancestral graves are still there. Can I go back?"
The villagers asked one by one, and Fang Jinxiao said firmly: "It's true. The imperial court is really going to send an army of 600,000 to the north. The sky has eyes. Long live the official family and long live the Song Dynasty."
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After the villagers received the confirmation, they all cried. Although they are ordinary people, the Northern Expedition concerns everyone, especially those whose ancestors moved from the north. The biggest wish of each of them is to be able to visit their ancestors' graves in their lifetime.
After kowtowing, placing incense sticks, and burning some paper money, their wishes are about to come true. How can they be unhappy?
At this time, Li Zheng and several village elders came over and Li Zheng said loudly: "Folks, the imperial court is going to launch the Northern Expedition. This is a big event. The imperial court is going to send an army of 600,000 to conquer the Jin Kingdom and regain their homeland.
An army of 600,000 requires at least 3 million civilians to transport food and supplies. Our village needs 50 people. There is no salary, only rations. The officials also want to pay you wages, but there is no way. It is also difficult for the officials.
We need to pay the 600,000 Northern Expedition troops first."
Li Zheng paused and then said: "But don't worry, the officials have said that if you transport food, grass and baggage to the army, you can offset next year's taxes. Folks, please work harder then and don't embarrass our Fangjia Village.
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The village elder also shouted: "Folks, the officials allocate fields to us and let our children study for free. I have never seen such a good emperor since ancient times. Now we have to support the officials."
Another village elder also said: "You can't be heartless. If any of you dare to make trouble and refuse to go, don't say you are from our village."
After hearing this, the villagers said one after another: "We don't want money. We don't want money. We just want to follow the Northern Expedition. I also want to go to fight. Why do I need money?"
Another villager shouted: "Yes, yes, no one knows the benevolence and righteousness of the officials. Now that the officials are going to the Northern Expedition, I will risk my life to serve the officials."
The villagers responded positively, and soon enough places were filled for fifty villagers. Some who were not selected were not even satisfied, and clamored to go.
The villagers were so active, which also made Fang Jinxiao very optimistic about the prospects of the Northern Expedition, because he knew that recruiting civilians has been an arduous task since ancient times, and the civilians tried their best to avoid it and were unwilling to go.
But at this time, the villagers were scrambling and asked to deliver food and grass to the army. This was extremely rare. It can be seen that the Northern Expedition was a popular move and was an act of God's will. Under such circumstances, how could it be invincible?
The people's enthusiasm was high, and the conscripted army was even more gearing up, and each one of them roared with excitement.
A soldier shouted: "Brothers, during this Northern Expedition, we must seize the opportunity. We can not only regain our homeland, comfort our ancestors, but also make achievements. Maybe we will be a small soldier when we go out, and we will be a general when we come back."
His words expressed everyone's inner expectations, and someone immediately responded: "Yes, my father said that if you want to rise quickly, you have to go to the battlefield. After a battle, it is possible to rise to several levels. This
In normal times, it would be difficult to upgrade to a level in ten years."
"Yes, yes, brothers, when the time comes we will fight with the Kingdom of Jin, kill his mother, drink his mother, and settle old and new accounts together."
"Yes, I still remember the shame of Jingkang. This was the hatred of the country and my family. My grandfather said that my family used to be in Kaifeng. A thatched house there was worth hundreds of dollars. My family has three big yards.
There is also land, worth at least one hundred thousand guan, who would have thought that the Jin Kingdom drove him here, and several people at home died of starvation begging for food, I still remember this account."
The soldiers talked enthusiastically one by one, without any fear at all. This is really strange. I don’t know when the Jin Kingdom, which has always felt powerful, was ignored by the soldiers of the Song Army.
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