On one of the most prosperous streets in the capital, a group of people who looked like officials were beating gongs and drums while shouting loudly: "Donations are being collected, donations are being collected~"
"It is everyone's responsibility to support the front line~"
"When the country's survival is at stake, everyone has a responsibility~"
"The rich contribute money, the powerful contribute~"
These people were arranged by Zhu Houzhao. They were all from the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace. Some played gongs and drums, while others moved out chairs, pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and a huge donation box. The division of labor was clear. Find an open place.
The place immediately began to collect donations in a lively manner.
Of course, there are many donation points in the entire capital, and there are also some traveling donation teams that go to factories, workshops, merchants, shops, etc. around the capital to raise donations.
In addition to the capital, Tianjin is the closest to the capital and is connected by cement roads, making travel very convenient. Therefore, Tianjin also has a fundraising team to collect donations from the entire society.
"We are collecting donations~ We are collecting donations~"
"Everyone, come quickly~"
With the sound of gongs and drums, people on the street started shouting, and a huge crowd immediately followed behind these East Palace officials.
Regardless of whether they really want to donate or just want to watch the excitement, people on the street immediately gathered around. At the same time, more people who heard the news also came out and gathered towards the donation point.
come over.
"Don't be anxious, everyone. Don't be crowded. Those who want to donate should line up."
When the officials saw this posture, they immediately panicked. There were too many people, and they were so crowded that they immediately shouted loudly with tin trumpets.
As the officials shouted, everyone heard that some people really wanted to raise funds, so they naturally lined up quickly. Some people who didn't want to donate immediately stood aside in embarrassment.
"I donate 10,000 silver dollars and wish the soldiers on the front line a great victory. We, the Ming Dynasty, will surely win!"
The first person to stand up was the actor arranged by Liu Jin. If he wanted to drive donations, he would naturally have to use his brains.
People are selfish, even in matters such as this, which are related to the life and death of the country. When collecting donations, people must temporarily put this selfishness behind them, so someone needs to take the lead.
At the same time, fundraising also requires shouting out slogans to inspire people. This is often the case. People's hearts are very important. As long as you have confidence, many impossible things can become possible. It can also unite more people and concentrate.
More power to get things done.
"Wow~"
Hearing someone standing up and donating 10,000 silver dollars at once, the people around him couldn't help but shout out. The man took out a stack of banknotes from the First Bank of Ming Dynasty from his arms.
I hesitated and donated it.
"Master Li Sanyang donated 10,000 silver dollars and wished the soldiers on the front line a great victory. We, the Ming Dynasty, will surely win!"
The official on the side recorded the name and the amount of the donation. The official on the side took the OEM loudspeaker and immediately shouted loudly to the surrounding crowd. With the amplification of the iron loudspeaker, everyone on the street suddenly became excited.
Hear it clearly.
"The Ming Dynasty will definitely win~"
"The Ming Dynasty will definitely win~"
After finishing his donation, Li Sanyang turned around, waved his fists and shouted loudly, and the officials around him immediately followed suit.
"The Ming Dynasty will definitely win~"
"The Ming Dynasty will definitely win~"
When the people around heard it, they immediately shouted out one after another. Suddenly, people on the whole street waved their hands and started shouting.
The sound resounded through the sky, like huge waves surging in all directions, echoing continuously in the streets and alleys of the capital.
"Wangyue Tower in the capital donated 50,000 taels of silver. I wish our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty a successful victory. The Ming Dynasty will definitely win!"
Someone started the initiative, and the wave of donations began to rise. Wangyuelou, which has always been at the forefront of fashion trends in the capital, did not disappoint this time, and soon stepped forward to donate 50,000 taels of silver.
"Okay~"
As the official reported the amount of donations from Wangyue Tower, the melon-eaters watching the excitement couldn't help but cheer loudly. At the same time, led by some people arranged by Liu Jin, everyone also cheered.
"Beijing Caiyun Textile Factory donated 20,000 taels of silver and wished our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty a great victory. The Ming Dynasty will definitely win!"
Caiyun Textile Factory founded by Wang Shouren also stepped forward to donate money, which immediately aroused cheers.
"Caiyun Textile Factory, that's the textile factory that weaves good and beautiful cloth at very cheap prices~"
"Yes, it's the Caiyun Textile Factory. I heard it was the textile factory run by Wang Shouren, who was second on the list~"
"I see, no wonder, next time I buy cloth, I will go to them~"
As the official called out Caiyun Textile Factory, everyone suddenly knew about this textile factory. Invisibly, it was an advertisement for the textile factory, letting everyone know that there was such a textile factory.
"The supervisors of the Imperial Academy in the capital donated one hundred thousand taels of silver. I wish our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty a great victory. The Ming Dynasty will definitely win~"
Soon, the scholars of the Imperial College worked hard. They donated money together and donated a hundred thousand taels of silver.
"Okay~"
"As expected of a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, I dare to set an example for the world~"
"The pillar of the country~"
When the people around him heard this, they immediately cheered. The status of the scholars of the Imperial College was extraordinary, and they could be regarded as representatives of the scholars of the entire Ming Dynasty.
Now these scholars donated one hundred thousand taels of silver to support the front line, which immediately attracted everyone's applause. These are scholars, the pillars of the Ming Dynasty, and the future of the Ming Dynasty. When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible, and they scholars are the same
They are also concerned about the country and the people.
When the country is in crisis, these scholars are also willing to shed their lives and blood. When they get on the horse, they can kill the bandits with their swords, and when they get off their horses, they can rule the world with their pens.
"The Ming Dynasty will surely win!"
A group of scholars, dressed in neat Confucian robes and with long swords at their waists, shouted this slogan in unison.
At this moment, everyone seemed to see the shadow of the Confucian scholars in the Qin and Han Dynasties in them. The Confucian scholars at that time were not only powerful with their pens, but also with swords, bows and horses.
"The Ming Dynasty will definitely win~"
As these scholars shouted this slogan, the people around them shouted it out in unison. At this moment, everyone had a belief in their hearts, that is, the Ming Dynasty will win this battle, and the Ming Dynasty will never lose.
Because everyone from the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty to the common people are silently supporting the front line.
The donation point has become extremely busy, with long queues stretching to the end of the street, and sounds can be heard from time to time.
Whenever someone donates more than 10,000 taels of silver, the officials will shout loudly through loudspeakers to let everyone know the name of the donor.
Of course, most ordinary people donate less than ten taels of silver. Some poor people can only donate a few copper coins. But even if they only have a few coins, the officials who collect donations are very respectful. Some people come to donate.
They will express their gratitude to each other in unison.
"Thank you for your donation ~ Ming Dynasty will win!"
The officials collecting donations were hoarse from shouting, and they kept shouting at the people who came to donate.
"Look! Look, even the beggars have come to donate."
A group of beggars wearing tattered clothes and holding broken bowls and sticks in their hands also came to donate money, which immediately caused a heated discussion. People around could not help but point at these beggars.
"We beggars also know that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. Although we don't have much money, we will donate one penny if we have it. I wish the soldiers on the front line a successful victory, and our Ming Dynasty will win!"
The leading beggar pointed at everyone, but he raised his head and spoke very loudly.
"The Ming Dynasty will surely win!"
"Fate of the nation, everyone is responsible!"
All the beggars behind him suddenly shouted in unison.
"Okay~"
I don't know who shouted out, but the people around me immediately followed suit and shouted out together. Suddenly, everyone on the street was impressed by these beggars.
Many people who were originally stingy and felt sorry for the coins in their bags suddenly felt red-faced and ashamed, wishing they could find a crack in the ground and crawl in.
Especially for some wealthy landlords and old wealth, everyone they know around them looks at them with contempt. So what if they are rich?
When the country is in crisis, he is worse than a beggar. At least the beggar knows that the country is in trouble and everyone has to contribute. But you, a rich landlord, so what if you have a huge fortune? People who don’t understand that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country, everyone
Despise you.
"Honey, should we donate a little too?"
The man with tracheitis mustered up the courage to ask his wife.
"Donate, give a little bit, even beggars have donated, we can't let the neighbors laugh at us."
Even though Tracheitis, who had always been very keen on deducting money, looked at the scene of enthusiastic donations, he had to nod his head, took out a handful of copper coins from his pocket, and asked his boss to donate.
"I donated three taels of silver. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of this country. The rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty is closely related to each of us. If the Ming Dynasty is strong, we ordinary people can also live a good life."
"If our Ming Dynasty declines, we the people will suffer the most."
"These Tatars are very hateful. You must have read the newspapers. They massacred 100,000 of our compatriots in Gansu, Shaanxi, and Ningxia. How can we not avenge such a blood feud?"
"The soldiers on the front line are killing the enemy with blood and protecting our country. How can we remain indifferent in the rear? A few taels of silver are nothing."
"If we don't kill these Tatars, they think we will have no one left in the Ming Dynasty."
"That's right, we should kill these Tatars severely to let them know how powerful they are."
"The brothers and sisters who looted and killed Gansu and Shaanxi today may come to our capital that day. If our Ming Dynasty is strong, we will be safer."
Among the lively crowd, everyone was having a heated discussion. Among them were many people arranged by Liu Jin, but slowly more and more people were involved. Even those who originally didn't want to donate became reluctant.
Sorry.
Because even beggars have come to donate, and everyone around you has also donated. If you don’t donate a little, you will be embarrassed to stand up and see others.
For some people with status, they cannot donate less, otherwise they will not be able to use it. When everyone goes out to talk about this matter, if you donate too little, it will only make people laugh, despise, or even
There will be no friends.
There are huge crowds of people at various donation points throughout the capital, and the long queue of donations stretches continuously to the end of the street.
At the same time, in various places in the capital, some people who already knew the news began to take action.
In some factories around the capital, workers also lined up in long queues to donate money. After the donation was completed, the owner of the factory also added a larger amount to round up the total, and then hurried to the donation point in the capital.
Many smart people have discovered something. This donation is actually equivalent to an advertisement. Although the advertising fee is a bit expensive, the effect is still quite good. It is said that those who donate more will be published in the Tomorrow Morning Post tomorrow. This
You can let more people know about your factory.
What's more important is that everyone donates. If you don't donate, people will think you are unpatriotic. Naturally, everyone will most likely exclude you when doing business. This is the most fatal thing.
The more famous and valuable people are, the more they need to save face, because this thing is very important, and you can never be on the wrong side of a critical position, and you have to show something in some way.
Donations have continued, and the further we go, the more people donate, the more money is donated, and the more large donations are made.
"Everyone, look at it~Everyone, look at it~"
"Aren't these the sisters from Yihongyuan?"
A group of beautifully dressed girls appeared at a donation point, which immediately attracted everyone's attention and everyone looked over.
"Are they also here to donate money?"
Someone asked in disbelief.
"All the girls in Yihongyuan donated 20,000 taels of silver to wish the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty a successful victory. The Ming Dynasty will definitely win!"
The leader of the madam came to the collection point for large donations, shouted very loudly, and then took out two stacks of 100-yuan banknotes from the First Bank of the Ming Dynasty.
"Okay~"
As soon as she finished speaking, the people around her couldn't help but cheer.
"The merchant girl doesn't know the hatred of the country's subjugation, but she still sings the flowers in the backyard across the river~"
"Although we are business women, we are not the business women described by poets. We also know that the rise and fall of the country is not only the responsibility of one man, but everyone. Although our sisters have little power, we are still willing to do something for the prosperity of the country.
Contribution and strength.”
The madam stood up and said very loudly.
After she finished speaking, she shouted loudly: "The Ming Dynasty will win!"
Immediately, the sisters who came with her also shouted in unison, and the people in the whole street were silent, and then they cheered loudly.
At this moment, no one looked down on them, and everyone applauded them sincerely. It was not easy for women, but they did not forget to worry about the country and the people even when they were reduced to prostitutes. This refreshed everyone's view of these prostitutes.
At the same time, at this moment, many people are so ashamed that they wish they could crawl into the cracks in the ground, because they feel that they are not even as good as these prostitutes. They know that everyone is responsible for the prosperity of the country.
Donate the money.
But what about them?
Countless people were so ashamed that they silently stood behind the long queue of donations, took out their wallets from their pockets, counted the pieces of silver inside, and gritted their teeth and took out a few more pieces of silver.
Throughout the Beijing-Tianjin region, fundraising activities are in full swing.
The donation boxes were soon filled with heavy amounts of silver, copper plates, and banknotes. They contained not only money, but also the Ming people's trust in this country, their trust in the court, and their trust in defeating the enemy.
Each record book is filled with names, including scholars, wealthy businessmen, ordinary people, beggars, sisters...
The cheers kept ringing out at the donation points, and the waves of Ming Dynasty’s victory were like the tides. Everyone no longer had worries or fears in their hearts. Everyone firmly believed that Ming Dynasty would win!