Chapter 290 Public Opinion Counterattack
Regardless, the alliance between the two countries is set.
But unfortunately, Emperor Gou’s wishful thinking was wrong.
Xie Xuan had already gone to Beirong, so naturally he could not be intercepted.
However, the situation is not optimistic.
In order to avoid being discovered, Xie Xuan would not take the initiative to reveal his whereabouts.
This greatly affects their information synchronization.
Emperor Gou has now sent out a strong signal to resist the Northern Rong.
Regardless of whether he was trying to condemn his father's sin or win people's hearts.
Or was it to further consolidate the imperial power? This step would undoubtedly put the safety of Xie Xuan and his party at the forefront.
The heated discussions are even more overwhelming, and with the manipulation of some people with ulterior motives, it is difficult to quell.
When he learned that Xie Xuan had already entered Beirong and that the young General Han who was flaunting himself in public was a fake, the man in the imperial capital was said to be furious.
The Su family provided relief to two states, arranged for the construction of paving stones in three states, and was able to gather enough ransom money so quickly.
Emperor Gou probably didn't expect this.
Unfortunately, this time he couldn't calculate the Su family's inventory from the Su family's taxes no matter what.
Because she was cashing out bonds.
This is a new category for them, and they probably didn't expect that the people would be willing to pay for it.
But in essence, she only increased the energy and intangible assets in Nanling and reaped the fruits of the second crop of grain in advance.
But afterwards, she won't do it again.
So, it can be said to be mutually beneficial and profitable.
But it was precisely because of this that Zong Zheng Ruijin had the confidence to propose an alliance with Baishang Kingdom to counter Beirong.
Today's Nanling is no longer the weak country that would tremble whenever Beirong stomped his feet.
Now the military and civilians in Nanling have been integrated, and the scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans are also growing steadily. The most important thing is that there is an advanced army that can fight against the Beirong.
In the past, Nanling was a scattered area and it was impossible to control it.
But now, a disaster that shook the five states has linked the entire Nanling together.
Even when it came to intervening in the two occupied states, Beirong didn't say a word.
This should be the first time since Zong Zhengrui came to power that he felt that Beirong also had a fear of Nanling.
But at that time, he should still be watching, or to be more precise, testing the waters step by step.
Seeing that Nanling is becoming stronger and stronger, and even Baishang Kingdom is interested in forming an alliance, how can he not be tempted?
A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier.
There are few emperors who do not want to unify the world.
Nanling now has money, soldiers, and twice as much food.
How could he not weigh the pros and cons?
Should we ally with the enemy of our enemy, or crawl at the knees of the invader, be servile and fawning, and be criticized by the people?
After all, it was one million gold ingots. Beirong, who offered this amount, probably never thought he could actually receive it.
In their eyes, the abducted emperor was the backbone of Nanling and the tendon of this sleeping dragon.
They took it away because they didn't want Nanling to rebel.
As for Zong Zheng Ruijin, who later established his own faction, was chased by the Northern Rong all the way, and fled here to proclaim himself emperor.
In their eyes, it's just a joke.
Who could have imagined that Zong Zheng Ruijin would also have a tough moment?
No matter how angry Zong Zheng Ruijin was, or even how out of control he was, no one in Xie Xuan's team could be contacted.
While the people were heartbroken over the fate of the Qilin Army and the people of Tianqian Pass, they were also arguing over the huge ransom.
In their view, after all, it came from the mouth of the emperor, and the mouth of the son of the retired emperor.
The authenticity is almost beyond doubt.
Whether it is necessary to spend such a large sum of money to redeem them has become a hotly debated issue.
Some people even started to lead the discussion, pointing out that some people who once said that the people are more important than the king are not contradictory.
One million gold ingots could be used to develop local economies. Nanling's strength would rise to an unknown level.
But now it is unnecessary to use it to save the two saints.
Originally, it would have been inappropriate for Su Shengsheng to say anything, but Xie Xuan and the descendants of the martyrs entered Beirong without telling them, taking the risk of life and death.
It's all based on a belief.
Now they say that there is no need for them to do so, that it is meaningless and even harmful to Nanling.
Su Shengsheng finally couldn't suppress it anymore.
If Zong Zheng Ruijin had supported his soldiers and generals from the beginning, how could he be in this situation today and have to go to Beirong while hiding the danger to his life?
He couldn't ask them to be self-reliant while not allowing them to heal their wounds.
At the same time, he issued an imperial decree, asking them to rescue the people.
But at the same time, they blamed them for using money to save people.
He did all the talking by himself, and they ignored him.
When this kind of voice could not be suppressed, Su Shengsheng finally couldn't help but stand up.
She can understand that everyone has different ideas and values, but that doesn’t mean freedom of speech should be used to attack family members.
“I hope that when you debate, you will see the 100,000 tombstones of soldiers and civilians who cannot rest in peace.
Twenty years ago, in the massacre of the city, they shed their blood to resist the atrocities of foreign enemies.
Now, their surviving parents and children need to know why they suffered the massacre.
This is not just for a slim answer, or to cover up the scars with a word of peace from the enemy.
They need to know who they are fighting for.
Let those who have invaded Nanling or are preparing to invade it know where the line is.
Qin Shi Huang once said that those who betray the people will eventually be abandoned by the people.
In this hour of uncertainty, if you do not know what to believe, believe the law.
That is the guidance of our ancestors. They will tell you that justice in this world needs to be defended.
As the Qilin Army defends their beliefs, I hope we can give them hope, not despair.
No amount of money, comfort, or apology can erase the butcher knife that was raised that day.
They need to know who they are fighting for and why they are fighting.
Businessmen are based on trust, and I have done what I should do.
Now, let them do what they want.
I hope the truth is not written on the title page of a history book, but a memorial burned for the dead souls still waiting in the underground.
The truth should not be buried again and again because of the separation of life and death or money.
I did what I could, and please allow them to do what they want to do."
Su Shengsheng knew that the people had their own ideas.
But if she hadn't made enough money, how could Zong Zheng Ruijin jump out and take off the fig leaf?
When they were young, he talked to them about imperial power.
When they are powerful, they are required to be moral.
Everyone’s weighing of pros and cons should not be placed on the injured, just because they “should be kind and not seek protection.”
When the sword is not at your neck, you should not blame others for daring to fight back.
It is unfair to ignore their pain and only consider national or personal interests.
At the very least, when their life and death are uncertain, they should not be harmed for these interests.
Say, the truth is not worth it, and neither are they.
After Su Shengsheng's words spread, public opinion finally stopped inciting the people to resist paying the ransom.
And then, those border people who had experienced the war and the survivors of the massacre that year.
They all expressed the pain in their hearts on the radio.
That was a day that makes me sad even when I talk about it.
Countless lives and laughter were frozen on that day.
If it was the retired emperor's incompetent administration that delayed the reinforcements, they needed to know the truth.
Someone needs to pay for this.
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