All the chieftains were stunned on the spot.
Don't know how to answer.
If they had scoffed at Lin Bai's words before, then at this moment, they undoubtedly began to have some doubts.
Yes! Although the great talent has a far-reaching reputation and is a popular fried chicken, Bai is still a scholar, a scholar who has no strength and has never been on the battlefield.
As for the Southwest, if it really wants to change its status quo, it will definitely be a bloody event.
Would the imperial court really send such a scholar to handle this matter?
At this moment, they couldn't help but look at each other.
Even Jiang Hailiu was stunned for a moment and began to wonder if the news he had received was false.
Luo Xingchen also froze there, but still refused to give up and said, "You are a great talent. His Majesty trusts you. Who knows what the higher-ups are thinking."
"And isn't there Zhao Qianjun?"
"That's right! You've been here for a long time, but you haven't shown up yet. Are you planning something secretly?"
"..."
Everyone was still asking questions, but their confidence was obviously lacking, and their hearts began to waver.
Because Lin Bai's words are so convincing.
How could the imperial court send a civil servant who had never been on the battlefield to handle this matter? Just because the great talent was so famous, they ignored this for a while.
Lin Bai had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions.
A group with a stable heart.
Lao Zhu, that old fox, sent himself here just to paralyze the southwest chieftain, but now it has become a strong proof.
He immediately said: "Everyone, this matter has been very clear from the beginning, and the court has also made it very clear. The purpose of General Zhao's coming is to help King Ning and his party, and the reason why I did not show up is because of Tianzhu Hemp. , I found it on the way here..."
He told the story about Qinglong Temple.
How could the common people know this? When they heard that Qinglongguan was selling Tianzhu hemp in the name of exorcising corpses, every one of them became extremely angry.
Only a few people looked quite ugly.
Luo Xingchen was one of them, and he snorted, "Master Lin is indeed very eloquent. Just to seize Tianzhu Hemp and Ning Wang's remaining party, does the imperial court have to send so many people here?"
"One of the four major commanders has come, one has come from the South Camp General, and you, Mr. Lin, are now the most favored talent in the world and a third-grade official in Li Dynasty..."
"good!"
Many people agreed that this battle was indeed a bit exaggerated.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Lin Bai.
The great talent already had confidence in his heart, and he became more confident when he boasted. He said loudly: "I have said before that your Majesty sent me to the southwest for two things. The first thing is to investigate Tianzhu Hemp and Prince Ning. For the rest of the party, the second thing is to develop the Southwest."
"The first thing is actually almost completed. The most important thing is the second thing. This is also the purpose of my coming here."
The crowd was obviously still in disbelief.
After all, it is all well and good, but suddenly vigorously developing the southwest is somewhat fanciful.
They might believe that the Night King didn't come and didn't plan to forcefully change his ways and return to his old ways, but this...
Luo Xingchen snorted coldly, "Don't you think it's outrageous, Mr. Lin?"
Lin Bai said: "Whether it is outrageous or not, time will tell everything. Lin will not leave the southwest during this period. The clan leaders may wish to wait a little longer and we will know by then."
All the chieftains looked at each other.
Tian Jiye said: “Let’s not talk about the Southwest Development for now.”
"As the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire. Now that it has been spread that people will change their ways and return to their old ways, why don't Mr. Lin explain it? Moreover, Mr. Lin doesn't seem to have answered our questions!"
"That's right! You said the purpose of coming here is not to change your old ways and return to your old ways, so why are there such rumors?"
"Yes, and it has a nose and eyes."
"..."
In fact, these people don't care at all about the development of Southwest China.
To be precise, this matter is too mysterious and impossible in their opinion, so naturally they have no hope.
It's different to change their native land and return to their hometown. It's really related to their interests, so...
At this moment, they were all looking directly at Lin Bai.
No way!
The talented man could only continue to lie, and looked at the crowd and said: "Chief Tian is right, there is no smoke without fire. Regarding the reform of the land, I can tell you clearly that some ministers have indeed suggested this matter to Your Majesty."
As soon as these words came out, the huge crowd was in an uproar.
All the chief toasts looked extremely angry and yelled and cursed.
"Lin Qingfeng, you finally admitted it, what else is there to say? Let's take him down first."
"Not bad! I've been talking for a long time and it's still nonsense."
"..."
The crowd was so excited that some toasts could no longer bear it.
Lin Bai simply raised his voice and continued: "Because those ministers said that the north has been stabilized and the domestic disaster has been alleviated. Even Prince Ning's Mansion has been removed. The court no longer has any worries and can integrate the southwest with peace of mind..."
Even if you don't say these things, the chieftains will think about it. Rather than doing this, it is better to give them a chance to vent.
as expected!
All the chieftains were angry and murderous.
Chaiyue also became more nervous.
Xiao Wu was quite calm.
Yang Shaoying suddenly shouted coldly, "Why are you so anxious? Just listen to what he has to say first."
Mrs. Chanel also looked at Lin Bai and asked, "What happens after that?"
Lin Bai did not answer hastily, but looked at the crowd and said: "I know that everyone is angry, which is normal, but it is also normal for various suggestions to appear in the court. What matters is whether they are adopted in the end."
"After the proposal came out, His Majesty asked me for my opinion."
He paused deliberately at this point.
Feeling the nervous expressions of the chieftains, he continued: "I did not answer directly, but asked Your Majesty what kind of Southwest you want. If it is just a Southwest that is temporarily surrendered and stable, then you can quietly win over the major chieftains in the Southwest. , and then implement the reform and return to local rule."
"And if we need a Southwest that truly returns home and has long-term peace and stability, then the imperial court must make the people of the southwest truly feel that the imperial court attaches great importance to them and the benefits it has given them."
"Why is the southwest so chaotic?"
"It's not just that the people's lives are miserable, they have no fixed place to live, and they don't have enough to eat. If, with the help of the imperial court, the people in the southwest can have a house to live in, a source of food to eat, and a place to be happy, then how can they possibly Don’t you think about the good of the imperial court?”
"..."
"well said!"
After some passionate speeches, the chieftains didn't say anything, but the people around him were all excited.
Various cheers came, and Lin Bai's eyes seemed to light up when he looked at him.
"Qingfeng Shixian is a good official who truly cares about the people."
"It goes without saying that Ping'an County was originally a disaster area, and countless people starved to death. He is the Qingfeng Poetry Immortal..."
"The disaster in Hedong was caused by Qingfeng Shixian's mission to the Wu Dynasty and a large amount of food..."
"Not only Qingfeng thinks about it, but several of his wives have donated countless amounts of money to the disaster area."
"..."
The crowd went wild.
In the attic not far away, the corners of the Red Lotus Saint's lips raised slightly.
But the middle-aged man next to her turned extremely gloomy and murmured, "This is not your cousin. He has really changed. It seems he wants us to help him."
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