The soldiers standing in the military formation were at a loss, and they were even more confused than when they were blocked for the first time.
There were no loud curses, and no rotten fruit was thrown at them, but the expressions of indifference and contempt on the faces of the people sitting upright and the words on the fluttering white flags were like a hard slap in the face.
The pain was burning, and I began to feel panicked and uneasy.
They kill the enemy to serve the country, they guard the territory and protect the people, they regard death as home, and they think that they are somewhat heroes.
But now it seems...not really.
The soldiers of the country’s subjugation.
Are they people who have subjugated their country?
The expressions of the soldiers became anxious and unconcealable.
No matter how dangerous the battle, no matter how ferocious the gold thief, they were not frightened. At this moment, facing the unarmed people and the thin scholars, they were afraid.
Just like a child who meets his family, no matter how ferocious he is outside, he will always be a child when he comes home.
The scolding from family members is also the most terrifying thing.
The horses beneath them seemed to feel their fear and uneasy commotion.
The originally neat military formation also became scattered.
The generals were naturally aware of the changes in the sergeants in the military formation, and their expressions were heavy and somewhat confused.
They came to Beijing this time because they wanted to see the prosperous capital city they were guarding, and also wanted the people to see their heroic appearance. Unexpectedly, they were blocked twice before entering Beijing, and now they were criticized like this.
It turns out that they risked their lives and fought hard for ten years. I don’t know how many brothers died and how many people were injured. What they did was wrong. There was no merit, but sin.
It turns out that in the eyes of the people they protect, they are not heroes, but sinners.
You shouldn't come to this capital.
Have you come to the wrong capital?
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The military formation was scattered, the troops and horses were in panic, and the momentum suddenly disappeared.
And these thin students and scribes became more solemn and majestic.
They brushed their sleeves, straightened their clothes, and strode forward.
They stepped forward step by step, approaching the military formation.
A soldier tightened his reins out of fear, causing the horse to mistakenly think it was going forward and rush out with the soldier.
This action made the people around him scream in surprise.
"Ah, stop it."
"Don't go."
"These soldiers will beat and kill people."
"I just beat up the people blocking the road over there."
There were noisy shouts, and the soldiers on duty also looked uneasy.
But these literati and students had calm expressions and sharp eyebrows. Facing these armored and armed warriors, they were not afraid at all of the legendary warriors and generals who emerged from the bloody mountains and seas of blood.
"If Cheng Guo can be recognized as guilty, I am willing to die."
"We have established our hearts for heaven and earth, established our lives for the people, and created peace for all generations. How can we be afraid of death?"
They were strong and strong, and still moved forward steadily.
This scholar and literati is thin and thin, but his movements and gestures reveal the vigor of Wenhan. The combination of one weak and one strong is particularly eye-catching.
Although the people around him were stunned when he heard what he said, it did not prevent them from watching it with ecstasy.
"What are you afraid of!"
"This is the emperor's feet. In this clear world, do they dare to kill people?"
Chaotic shouts suddenly rang out from the crowd.
This caused the people to become commotion.
"What are they doing! What are they so proud of!"
"It's not like we won the battle!"
"The war was stopped by negotiation!"
"Why don't they kill all the Jin people if they have the ability? How can they show off their prestige when they come back?"
"This is not the North Land, and this is not a place for you to show off your power."
More and more shouts sounded from the crowd.
Many soldiers subconsciously looked into the crowd, as if they wanted to see who was shouting, but the voices came and went one after another, and they couldn't see it. Instead, their eyes became blurred, and they gradually felt that there were shouts everywhere.
, everyone is shouting.
Students and scholars make progress step by step.
Many soldiers tightened their reins and began to retreat.
Some retreated, and some stood still, but the soldiers who stood still could not restore the disarray of the military formation, and their momentum had dissipated.
"Gong Cheng, please forgive me."
"You guys, take off your armor."
The leading scholar shouted solemnly.
"Mr. Cheng Guo apologizes and removes his armor." The scholars and students beside him shouted after him.
"Mr. Cheng Guo apologizes and removes his armor." The people around him also shouted in confusion.
Not all people are like this. Those older people are panic-stricken about this situation.
How could this happen? It shouldn't be like this.
"No, that's not the case. Duke Cheng Guo is a hero and a good man." They explained to the people around them.
But those who were aroused by the excitement were too lazy to pay attention to them and started making noises along with them.
"Why are you a hero?"
"Killed all the gold thieves?"
"Northland has lost three counties."
"I don't see how he is a hero."
"Why do you want rewards and our money?"
Shouts were heard everywhere, and the previous solemnity was gone. The chaotic crowd rushed towards the square military formation, making noisy noises and strange screams.
Looking from a distance, Duke Cheng's military formation was facing a boat in the stormy river.
Chen Qi clenched his hands and gritted his teeth.
"Like this," he said word by word, "at this time, I don't want to throw away a penny."
Shopkeeper Liu was also standing on the carriage looking over here.
"The peaceful days have gone on for too long." He said with a bit of sadness, "For twenty years, the Jin people have marched southward, the city has been destroyed and the country has been destroyed. The days of fleeing in panic have been forgotten. The north is too far away. What?
The Jin people are ferocious and the wars are tragic. To everyone, they are just a few hundred words in a report or a chat in a teahouse or tavern after eating and drinking."
Chen Qi took a few deep breaths.
"Is this the end of a hero?" he said. "Is this the point where the bow is useless when the birds fly away? Even the bow is sinful because it can hurt people, even the enemies it hurt before?"
Shopkeeper Liu smiled.
"That's not entirely true," he said, "Gong Cheng Guo hasn't come forward to speak yet."
Yes, it is the students and scribes who are making noise now that Duke Cheng Guo has not come out yet.
As long as Duke Cheng comes out to explain and refute, everyone will understand.
Chen Qi clenched his hands and stood on tiptoes on the roof of the car, regardless of the instability at the height.
Duke Cheng, please come out quickly.
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There was melodious music in front of the imperial city, and countless officials kowtowed in unison.
"Long live long live long live."
The emperor took his seat on the high tower
Hundreds of officials kowtowed under the city gate. Although their movements were not as neat as those of the sergeants, they were very solemn.
Looking further into the distance, we saw a huge crowd of people gathered outside the imperial street. Although they could only see an unclear figure of the emperor here, it was enough to make them roar like a mountain and a tsunami.
Looking further, the pavilions, pavilions and houses are so densely packed that you can’t see the edge.
The sound of the mountains shakes the surrounding areas, and the bustling scenery is like a fairyland.
This is his people, this is his country, this is his world, it is really fascinating.
A smile appeared on the emperor's face and he raised his hand to signal.
The eunuchs sent out the message with loud and long voices.
"Plain body."
Huang Cheng was carefully helped to his feet by the officials around him. Covered by the music and cheers, they were talking in a low voice.
"...Let him come out? Of course he is going to come out. The dignified Duke Cheng is forced to deal with it in front of others. This is enough to lose face." Huang Cheng said with a low smile.
"What if he convinced those people?" The officials around him were a little uneasy, "After all, Duke Cheng is famous..."
Huang Cheng smiled.
"Persuasion means just talking. He can speak to hundreds of people, so just speak slowly." He said, looking up at the front, where the eunuch was making an invitation to him.
This is when the emperor invites some important officials to come upstairs.
This is not an honor that everyone can have, only close and trusted ministers can enjoy it.
"There is a saying among the people that the fragrance is far away and the smell is close, but it does not apply in the court." He said with a smile, and walked towards the tower tremblingly.
From far behind, the cheers of the people still lingering could be heard.
Thank you everyone. The doctor said that I should lie down for at least ten days and take medicine for a month, so I have to continue lying down and taking medicine. (To be continued)