Sun Jian had long been addicted to acting. During the time it took him to sit cross-legged for the duration of an incense stick burning, his mind was actually filled with thoughts of how he would proceed next, and what role and position he would play in the big undertaking after this incident...
Not to mention his immediate enemies, the Second Prince and Lin Xuanfu, his actions today will likely elevate his status in the eyes of the people of the entire Da Gan, and even the four kingdoms of Da Zhou, Da Song, and Da Xia.
The people even trusted him more than the emperor…
If this method were truly used to suppress the locust plague, then such a situation and outcome would not be an exaggeration.
The people will completely worship him as a living god, which is not a good thing...
Such an outcome could threaten the very existence of imperial rule.
Even the emperor, who is considered the supreme ruler, is merely the son of Heaven.
Even if the imperial court fabricated the history and legends surrounding the emperors, they were just stories passed down orally.
For example, there are statements like "Emperor Gaozu of Han killed the white snake because of his intentions" and "He was the son of the Red Emperor".
It can only be taken as a rumor.
But what Sun Jian did today was completely different; he wasn't just telling them, but showing them.
You must know that Emperor Ganwu was no pushover, and this matter must be brought to a proper conclusion!
Otherwise, even if the locust plague is eradicated, our lives will soon be in danger.
In his previous life, Sun Jian had studied many stories of how people crossed the river and then destroyed the bridge, slaughtering and exterminating the families of founding heroes. These stories, such as "when the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked; when the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away," were not just alarmist remarks!
If not handled properly, it will prove true for Sun Jian.
With military and political power in hand, and regarded as a living god by the people, let alone Emperor Wu, even his own brother, the Dragon King, would probably be waiting for an opportunity to strike him down.
After thinking for a long time, Sun Jian concluded that the only solution to all of this was the grand court assembly two months later.
After devising all these plans, Sun Jian opened his eyes and stood up again.
It's always good to be prepared.
Now that he had already planned out the many things to come, Sun Jian stopped thinking about it and focused on getting through the immediate difficulties first!
Those thoughts just now were actually just Sun Jian's previous conjectures and plans.
"Look quickly, Lord Sun Jian has finished communicating with Heaven!"
"Lord Sun! Lord Sun..."
When everyone saw Sun Jian stand up, they cheered with joy.
Sun Jian, with a serious expression, raised his hand to the people and officials below the stage, signaling them to quiet down.
Previously, every time he tried to quiet the people down, the crowd behind him would still chatter and make a ruckus.
Unexpectedly, Sun Jian didn't say anything this time, but simply raised his hand, and the scene instantly fell silent.
It's clear that even a small action by Sun Jian can influence the behavior of many people!
This scene was so exaggerated that even Xiong Juzheng was so astonished that he opened his mouth wide and forgot to close it.
Sun Jian stepped forward, walked to the edge of the carriage, and said loudly, "Gentlemen, I know that some of you still don't believe in your hearts that this locust plague is a blessing, a grace, or a protection from Heaven!"
"Therefore, I, Mr. Sun, had no choice but to risk all the consequences and communicate with Heaven!"
"Now, I have made communication with Heaven!"
"And make a pact with him!"
"If the locust plague is a blessing, then please grant my people a great rain! Right here in the capital region, inside and outside the imperial city! Within a radius of a hundred miles!"
"Heaven cherishes life and is willing to grant the people of Daqian a torrential downpour, firstly to stop the spread and devastation of the locust plague, and secondly to protect Daqian!"
"Most importantly! All I need to do is inform the heavens, and the rain will come immediately, without any waiting!"
What!
heavy rain?
Or was it a divinely granted downpour?
Can rain fall simply by informing the heavens?
Moreover, it covers an area of hundreds of miles in radius...
Oh my god! Is this real?!
Everyone knows that rain is the worst thing for locust plagues. A good, heavy rain can not only hinder the development and spread of locusts, but can also greatly reduce the damage!
Even more remarkably, a single heavy rain can wipe out a locust plague; this has happened before in history!
Although it seems unbelievable, it is indeed recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian.
Most importantly, the heavy rain not only suppressed the locust plague, but also gave people hope for survival.
At that moment, the people were all excited and thrilled, and many even trembled with excitement.
"Sister Chu, did you hear that? My husband said he wants to pray for a heavy rain for the great cause! A heavy rain!"
Inside the carriage, Gu Zijian was even more excited, gripping Chu Qingcheng's soft, boneless arms tightly and shaking them repeatedly.
She was not only happy for countless people, but also proud of Sun Jian's omnipotent supernatural powers.
"I heard it, I heard it."
Chu Qingcheng's face was also filled with barely concealed excitement, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
"And it's a torrential rain that will cover an area of a hundred miles. We'll have to wait for my husband to inform the heavens!"
"Look how happy and excited you are..."
As Chu Qingcheng finished speaking, she glanced at Gu Zijian with a doting look.
Not only the two of them, but Zhou Wan'er felt the same way. Although Sun Jian was saving the people of their Great Zhou's enemy country, from a human perspective, she did not want to see the locust plague raging, the people suffering, the dead starving everywhere, and the people exchanging children to eat each other.
Not only them, but even Gu Hu, Lao Jiang, Lao Cao, Gou Sheng, and the three centurions guarding outside the carriage were all excitedly stamping their feet on the spot.
Unlike the other important officials, Yao Tianzheng, Mi Zhu, Xing Kang, Xiong Juzheng, and others visibly twitched their faces when they looked up at the sky.
Although they trusted Sun Jian in their hearts, given the current situation...
The sun was shining brightly in the clear sky, without a single cloud in sight!
Where did this heavy rain come from?!
Most importantly, the time the gentleman mentioned was immediately…
Oh my god!
In this situation, the gentleman informed the heavens, and the heavens immediately sent rain—this is quite an exaggeration!
No!
The word "exaggeration" doesn't even begin to describe it; it's downright outrageous!
"Hahaha! I'm dying of laughter!"
"How audacious! Lord Sun is spouting utter nonsense!"
At that very moment, the traitorous Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Li Kuangyou, seeing that the time was ripe, stepped forward and publicly refuted Sun Jian in front of everyone!
"My lords, my people!"
"I understand your excitement. A heavy rain can not only curb the spread of the locust plague and reduce our losses, but also play a vital role in post-rain planting and a bumper harvest next year!"
"But look up now!"
Li Kuangyou, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was very excited when he said this. Unlike Sun Jian, he didn't have a super megaphone. Every word he said was practically forced out of his mouth!
In order to make sure that more people could hear him clearly, when he refuted Sun Jian, his face turned red and the veins on his neck bulged!
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