Chapter 167: Strengthening Spiritual Cohesion
Bai Yi's expression was terrifyingly gloomy. The man shrank his shoulders, lowered his head and stopped talking.
But since this question was asked, it proved that the people already had complaints in their hearts.
He stood coldly and silently among the crowd, his eyes sweeping across the faces of the people one by one, and finally looking at the mountains in the distance.
His stomach growled again and he felt very tired and cold.
Ding San was so angry that he laughed.
"Didn't the Lord issue a notice? You were the ones who didn't want to harvest, and now you're blaming the Lord?"
"I'm asking you people, do you have any conscience? Can't you see what the Lord has done for Liangzhou in the past few years?
Think about how many of you died every year in the past, and how many more will die after the adults came!
I worry about you guys not having enough to eat and not having enough clothes to wear every day. If you don't have a good life, how can I have a good life? The county magistrate's office has been sold out and is almost empty!
Since I came to Liangzhou, I have changed the three meals a day to two meals a day, just like you!
He was twenty when he came here, and he was handsome and impressive, but now, only a few years later, he's so old that people think he's forty! He can't even find a wife!
Bai Yi: “…”
Sanning: "..."
Are you telling the truth?
Is it because he doesn't want to find it? He just can't find it!
"When the adults were looking for water, they couldn't sleep well every day, and their hair turned white. How can you turn around and be ungrateful?"
Ding San became more and more angry as he thought about it. He really wanted to quit and leave this poor and terrible place.
If you had not promised His Majesty, with the strength of the Beigong family, why would you suffer here!
"But after the lord came, he also took our land, and made laws that spoke for the criminals. They were so strict that everyone was afraid of them."
Someone started gossiping again.
"Besides, it was Sang who found the water. Since she knows so much and mentioned the locust plague, you should have just given the order. Didn't you just give orders in the past? Why let us choose for ourselves this time? We don't understand these things..."
Ding San was about to attack again, but Bai Yi ordered him to stop.
"Stop talking. This time, it's true that I didn't make a quick decision. I will do my best to find food. That's it, everyone, go away."
His tone was obviously dull and he had lost a lot of energy.
He made the same mistake as Huo Changan.
My mood was disturbed by a few rare bad apples.
In fact, most people don’t blame anyone, they are just crying about the unfairness of God.
"We have to say it, we have to make it clear." Sang Ning shouted.
Since this person has put her on the opposite side of the county magistrate, she can't let the situation develop.
Some things will change as they are passed on.
“Since the people don’t understand, explain it clearly so they can understand.”
Bai Yi looked at her quietly.
Sang Ning asked Ding San, "Tell us why the county magistrate took their land?"
Ding San immediately replied, "Because it had crossed the city's defense line. They were illegally clearing the land, so there was a gap there. My Lord had a tower built, from which you can directly see the mountain where Dongyang and Xiliao connect."
"Did you hear that? The County Magistrate is doing this for the stability of Dongyang, in other words, for your safety, not to usurp the land for his own use."
Sang Ning continued, "Let's talk about the laws established by the county governor.
Liangzhou is different from other places. The population here is mixed, including local residents, descendants of prisoners, their families, and exiled serious criminals.
Laws that are not strict enough will not deter people.
You say adults speak for criminals, but that's wrong. They are upholding the justice of the law. Everyone is equal before the law!
If he is a criminal, ordinary people can bully him at will, which will only foster your evil nature!
Why would you be afraid if the law is too strict? Shouldn't you feel safe? Only those who have evil intentions, are ready to act, and always want to challenge the majesty of the law will be afraid!
Sang Ning looked sharply at the person who had just spoken, but the person avoided his gaze.
Ding San narrowed his eyes immediately, turned his head and whispered a few words to the person next to him.
This person needs to be investigated thoroughly!
“Now, let me talk about the locust plague.
Yes, I have reminded the county magistrate, but no one can be sure whether or when the locust plague will come. Your Excellency cannot decide the livelihood of the entire city based on my guess alone.
Let me put it this way, if the Lord forced you to harvest the crops, but the locusts did not come, would you question him and blame him as you did today? Would you not?"
Sang Ning said the last sentence in a stern voice.
A group of people didn't know how to answer, they looked at each other.
Maybe you have some complaints in your heart, but you dare not say it out loud.
"Xu Wude dared to harvest the grain because he could take responsibility for his actions and he could afford to lose!
But can you do it? Does the county magistrate dare to force you?
He is the mayor of a city who is responsible for you. He is not an autocratic and incompetent official. He has to consider public opinion. Is that wrong?
Liangzhou, if you want to overcome this difficulty, the officials and the people, the military and the people must be united and work together to find a solution, instead of blaming the county magistrate who always thinks about you when something goes wrong!
He is the one who will lead you out of this predicament, do you understand?"
The woman was not tall and had a slender figure, but her voice was clear and high-pitched, as if she had the power of the sun and was full of vitality.
Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on her, but she remained calm and surveyed the entire audience like someone in control.
She seemed to be determined to continue showing her power if anyone stepped forward again.
Of course, no one spoke anymore.
"Mistress...domineering."
Not far away, behind the crowd, Yan Meng stood behind the young man with delicate features, somewhat shocked.
He finally understood why the old lady gave her the Mo Wang hairpin right after they got married.
In times of peace, the Huo family army can have a decorative mistress.
But in times of crisis, only a mistress with brains and courage can support the Huo family.
The young man seemed not to hear, his eyes were completely attracted by the dazzling woman.
A pair of phoenix eyes, shining brightly, no longer cold, but sparkling with tenderness.
"Well said!" Xu Wude led the applause.
This broke the silence.
Bai Yi lowered his head hastily, hiding the helplessness in his eyes.
It was the first time that he, a county magistrate, was protected by a woman, although he really felt it was unnecessary.
But for some reason, I felt an inexplicable emotion in my heart.
She clearly knew that he was also selfish, so why would he say that...
He had thought she would secretly laugh at his indecision.
The fire in the field was burned out, and the locusts were scorched. Some of them flew away, but they should not be a big threat anymore.
Bai Yi's face was cold as he shouted, "Everyone, go to the fields and clean up. This prefect will never abandon you!"
The crowd was dispersed and the dead were carried away for burial.
He didn't speak to Sang Ning and left silently.
Su Huiye frowned, as if he had something to say to him, and hurriedly followed.
Ding San didn't leave, but approached Sang Ning and said, "Madam Sang, what you said is so good! I really should learn from you. Next time someone says something nonsense, I will fight back like this!"
"It's good to learn, but do you know where you suffer? It's because you only work and don't like to publicize it!"
You know, only by strengthening spiritual cohesion can you be invincible.
"What do you mean?" Ding San asked humbly.
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