Wen Tianxiang drank the wine sip by sip... But he had already become a great scholar, comparable to a genius. Wine can intoxicate people, but how could it intoxicate him?
What use will it be of if you drink it, other than adding to your troubles and making your stomach bloated?
Xiao Longnu couldn't stand it any longer, so she smashed the wine glass in Wen Tianxiang's hand and grabbed Wen Tianxiang's collar...
"Is this the reason you, as a great scholar, gave up your ideals in life? My fate is in my own hands. You can't protect the Song Dynasty, so how can you not protect the people of the Central Plains? Are you still a man? I, a woman, have a more ambitious life than you!"
In the dark, Zhong Mingliang, Huang Yaoshi, and Yue Suo all rolled their eyes...Haha, Lord Alliance Leader, are you thinking about the fact that you're a woman now? Didn't you just say that women don't have to be inferior to men?
Di Fan was speechless, covering his face and not daring to look directly at her...
"Little Junior Sister, isn't this the story of the demon boy Nezha that I told you before? Don't just change the lines and throw it out there to try to persuade others. It's really distracting, isn't it?"
[Socially dead…too socially dead! Absolutely, absolutely, I can’t let them know that I taught them this…]
But what Di Fan, and indeed everyone present, hadn't expected was that Xiao Longnu's inspiring words had stirred up a wave of emotion in the now depressed Wen Tianxiang's mind...
"But I am a civil official... The ruler is the leader of the ministers..."
"Mencius also said: The people are the most important, the country is second, and the emperor is the least important! How come you don't remember these words? You only remember the Song Dynasty and the government. But have you ever traveled through the Central Plains and met the countless people struggling at the bottom of society?"
"Did you know that on the grasslands, Han people were considered fourth-class people, treated like two-legged sheep, and used as military rations for soldiers? Have you ever considered that if Xiangyang fell and the Central Plains were occupied by the Mongols, the people of the Central Plains would live worse than pigs and dogs?"
"Could it be that in the heart of you, a great scholar, the emperor of the Song Dynasty is far more noble than the common people, and more valuable than the countless Han people?!"
Xiaolongnu directly rebuked Di Fan for all the teachings he had given her since she was a child to Wen Tianxiang!
Di Fan touched his nose. After all, these were just some concepts learned in the nine-year compulsory education... Isn't it a bit inappropriate to use them to criticize Wen Tianxiang, a civil official whose name was recorded in history and passed down through the ages?
Xiao Longnu's words completely infuriated Wen Tianxiang! He was originally a member of a faction that wanted to reform the political system. He was transferred to Xiangyang because of the treacherous Prime Minister Jia Sidao! He already had endless resentment accumulated in his heart, and with this additional provocation, how could he hold back?
"With the government in such a state, what can I, a mere prefect, do with my voice so insignificant? Do you think I don't want to reform the law?"
"Since the Song Dynasty can't afford to help, then we won't help!" Xiao Longnu threw Wen Tianxiang's collar and sat back in her seat: "Confucianism is about governing the world and speaking for the people of the world, not for a single dynasty!
If the Song Dynasty cannot be supported, then overthrow it and establish a new dynasty!"
"Ha!" Wen Tianxiang sneered, "What good does it do to change dynasties? In the end, won't they all just go down the same old path? Alliance Leader Long, aren't you rebelling just to ascend to the throne?"
At this point, no matter how stupid Zhong Mingliang, Yue Suo, and Huang Yaoshi were, they all knew what Xiaolongnu was planning!
It is obvious that the leader of the alliance wants to recruit the new prefect of Xiangyang into his team!
The three of them only thought about it for a moment and felt that this matter was necessary! Someone who could advance to the rank of Great Confucianist by his own efforts, his ability, ambition, and character would definitely play a huge role in the future of the Wulin Alliance!
So, without Xiaolongnu even saying anything, the three of them took the initiative to help!
Huang Yaoshi: "Come here, tell Huang Rong to bring the account books for these days."
Zhong Mingliang: "Bring the training minutes from my room!"
Yue Suo: "And mine, bring me the Three Disciplines, Eight Points of Attention and other military disciplines!"
Di Fan: "Oh, don't forget what's in my room! The outline of the uprising, the establishment of the base, and the information about nationalizing the land and establishing free schools. Bring them to me as well!"
A moment later, countless documents were brought to Wen Tianxiang's front. Huang Rong and Guo Jing were beside him, explaining the details.
Wen Tianxiang flipped through the information in front of him in amazement. First, he was amazed at what the Wulin Alliance did, as everything was for the people; second, he was even more surprised that the Wulin Alliance had no reservations about him!
After finally finishing reading the information, the banquet was cleared away, and the living room was filled with tea. Everyone was drinking tea with Wen Tianxiang, and the persuasion had reached the final step!
After reading the last piece of information, Wen Tianxiang covered it with a complicated expression... After learning about these documents on his way to Xiangyang these days, he could be sure that they were all true!
In other words, before the Wulin Army was established, the Wulin Alliance already had an action program. Even earlier, as early as in the Tomb Sect, Xiaolongnu and her senior brother Difan were planning to rebel!
Especially the Vice Alliance Leader, Di Fan! This also explained the question that had been lingering in his mind... Why was Di Fan, who was clearly only at the acquired level and hadn't yet reached the innate level, able to take the position of Vice Alliance Leader?
(Di Fan: I didn’t! Don’t talk nonsense! It was Junior Sister who forced me to do it…)
"Why would you show these to me?"
Without needing Xiaolongnu to explain, Guo Jing, who had just arrived, spoke up: "There's nothing you can't say to others. Moreover, as someone who has become a great scholar, we all believe that you are definitely not a mean-spirited person! You are also a person who cares about the world!"
The actions of the Wulin League in the past few days have completely won Guo Jing's heart! So when Guo Jing spoke out his words to persuade Wen Tianxiang, he spoke without any concealment or hesitation, and spoke out very smoothly.
Wen Tianxiang glanced at Guo Jing with a complicated expression. He also knew why Guo Jing, who had always been dedicated to his country and his people, would join the rebel camp...
"Master Wen, after reading this information, do you still think that our Wulin Alliance is the same dynasty as before?"
"no……"
Wen Tianxiang gave a bitter laugh: "If we succeed, the new dynasty established by the Wulin Alliance is destined to last for eternity!"
"No dynasty can last forever." In contrast, facing Wen Tianxiang's praise, Xiao Longnu remained extremely calm: "I just want to plant a seed, a seed of true equality for all... establish a dynasty where everyone can read and farm... there will no longer be a distinction between high and low in this world, where anyone walking down the street can hold their head high and say: I am Chinese, and I am proud to be born on this land!"
With these words, Xiaolongnu's ambition was fully revealed! Wen Tianxiang no longer had any concerns and bowed down on the spot!
"Your servant, Wen Tianxiang, pays homage to my lord! I wish to contribute my heart and soul to the new dynasty, the people, and the world!"
Xiao Longnu walked down from the main seat and helped him up: "That is what I wish for, but I dare not ask for it!"
At this point, the Wulin Alliance has gained another minister, and rebellion is imminent!
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