Chapter 503 Wait and See
"We should rebel! Rebel against him!"
The blood of the county lieutenants was stirred by Lord Lu's words and they shouted loudly.
As soon as this cry was uttered, it resonated with the common people outside the Governor's Mansion, "It's time to rebel! Revolt against this useless imperial court!"
At this time, outside the governor's mansion, there were layers of common people surrounding it.
Before Lu Desheng moved to the Liaoxi County Governor's Mansion, the master craftsmen Gao Jinghe and Bi Shaoning from the civil engineering workshop worked together to renovate the lobby.
Bi Shaoning is Lu Mingzhi's second senior brother, who studies sound propagation.
At this time, the door of the governor's mansion was wide open, and the sound inside could spread out very well.
When Lu Desheng's passionate words spread outside, the people became even more excited.
Their ability to resist risk is too weak. A speck of dust from war, falling on a person's head, is like a devastated grave.
Officials can consider leaving and settling down elsewhere, but it is extremely difficult for ordinary people and their families to leave a place.
Therefore, the common people care more about Lord Lu’s attitude than the officials in the yamen.
Outside the Governor's Mansion, Qin Heng had his trusted confidants dispatch a troop of soldiers to maintain order at the beginning of the meeting. They were now struggling to get the civilians down from the wall.
The civil servants, however, were shocked by the waves of chorus from inside and outside, which grew louder and louder, and calmed down.
Lu Desheng stretched out his hands and pressed them down. After the scene calmed down, he continued,
"Our Pingzhou was able to withstand the attacks of the three Xianbei armies, all thanks to the hard work of all of you present here in Pingzhou over the past two years."
"Under your governance, Pingzhou's overall strength has greatly increased. This is why it was able to survive the attack of the Xianbei army and gain the strength to confront the Xianbei royal court."
Lu Desheng's words complimented everyone present and were very pleasant to listen to. At the same time, a sense of collective pride surged in their hearts.
"To be frank, we certainly hope everyone will stay and work with us to build this great cause. We will share the joys and sorrows today and the prosperity and success tomorrow."
"Of course, we also understand that some people may have their own unspeakable reasons, or may think differently from us. We respect everyone's choice. We welcome those who wish to stay; we won't force those who don't want to stay. At noon today, all the city gates in Pingzhou and Youzhou will be open. Those who wish to leave can do so on their own."
"By the way, if anyone wants to leave and has property in Pingzhou, they can go to the first floor of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce building next door to sell and settle the transaction." In short, their Liaodong Chamber of Commerce will cover all acts of selling Pingzhou assets.
At this time, a small group of people moved.
Lu Songli noticed that those who left were those who had become minor officials through selection for filial piety or recommendation.
These people are obviously loyal to Dali, and can be said to be conservative. They obviously do not want to be involved with the rebels.
Outside the Governor's Mansion, some people also walked towards the first floor of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce next to it, but the vast majority of people did not move.
"Sir Lu, I would like to ask a question." A minor official who looked unfamiliar stood up and asked.
"ask."
"The manifesto to attack Song Mo was issued in the name of the Qin and Lu families. So, who is the lord of Pingzhou? Is it you, Lord Lu? Or the Crown Prince of Qin?" Youzhou was newly conquered and was a vassal of Pingzhou.
The people below asked such a sharp question.
After all, there is a difference whether the person in charge is a civil servant or a military general.
Some of the people below looked at Lu Desheng with stern eyes, while others looked at Qin Heng, as if they were evaluating something.
If it was Lü Desheng who was in power, it wouldn't be impossible; he was capable. But was Lü Desheng forty-two or forty-three this year? Thinking of this, the people below looked at his two sons inconspicuously, but when they saw them, they couldn't help but be stunned.
On either side of Lv Desheng stood his daughter Lv Songli on the left, his son-in-law Qin Sheng on the right, and his two sons standing beside his daughter. Such a standing position made it hard not to think too much.
"That's a good question. The ruler of Pingzhou is not me, Lü Desheng, nor is he Qin Heng, the Crown Prince of Qin. It's my second daughter, Lü Songli!"
boom--
Everyone present had their brains paused for a moment. They stared at Lu Desheng on the stage in amazement, and then looked at Lu Songli next to him.
No, they are going to have a heroine in Pingzhou?
"Lord Lu, are you sure this is not a joke?" someone asked with difficulty.
Lü Desheng said with a straight face, "I, Lü Desheng, would not joke about such an important matter. My daughter, Lü Songli, is as talented as any man in the world. She single-handedly founded the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce. It can even be said that my daughter, Lü Songli, is responsible for at least half of my success. She is fully qualified to be the ruler of Pingzhou."
"Prince Qin, what do you say?" someone else asked Qin Heng loudly.
"You just need to know that our Qin and Lu families are rebelling with our lives at stake. This is no joke. If my sixth brother's wife, Lu Songli, didn't have the ability, we wouldn't have let her take the position of the Chief."
The scene fell into silence again.
Outside the governor's mansion, it was also quiet.
At this time, Lu Songli and Lu Desheng switched positions.
Lu Songli smiled and said, "I'm sure many of you present here are familiar with me, Lu Songli."
Indeed, everyone present knew her identity to some extent - the president of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce.
Outside the governor's mansion, some people also explained Lu Songli's identity among the common people.
After learning of her identity, the common people suddenly realized that this woman was not only the second daughter of Lord Lu, but also the president of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce.
The benefits and conveniences that the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce has brought to the people of Liaodong County and Pingzhou are obvious to all, and the people have a good impression of it.
"Maybe more people don't understand me, but that's okay. Everyone can give each other a chance to get to know each other and achieve mutual success in the days to come."
"I won't go into further detail. From now on, Pingzhou will enter an era of employing talents regardless of their background."
"Here, I, Lv Songli, promise that no matter your background, no matter your age, no matter whether you are beautiful or ugly, or even whether you are male or female, you will be promoted based on your talent. As long as you have talent, you will be given important positions."
"This is the worst of times, but also the best of times. In Pingzhou, today, you can work hard for your ideals and ambitions, and strive unceasingly. One day, you will achieve great things, be granted titles of nobility and become prime ministers, and even be honored as the ancestor of the clan. That's not a problem."
"I, Lü Songli, hereby promise you that all the blood, sweat, and meritorious service you have expended in defending our land and fighting for our people will be rewarded."
"In life, you will enjoy fine clothes and delicious food, and receive fiefs and titles; in death, your deeds will be engraved on the monument of heroes and remembered by the world. Your achievements, whether in life or death, will benefit your husbands, wives, children, and families."
"Everyone can just wait and see."
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