Fortunately, there is a biography of heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties!
A few days later, more and more people were talking in Hangzhou, but it was not one-sided and there were different opinions among the people. Li Changkun's intention to play with public opinion was shattered.
In the past few days, Bai Song has not relaxed for a moment, and is always paying attention to the trends of public opinion.
In early November, Bai Song left Chang'an for exactly one and a half months.
Bai Song wrote a new letter and sent it back to Chang'an, informing him of the developments in the Jiangnan area.
In the early morning, Jiumei came to report: "Several people from Xintang left the city last night."
"gone?"
"Yes, they felt they could no longer reverse the change in public opinion and chose to leave."
This was good news. Bai Song thought about it and asked, "Do you know their specific movements?"
"It's the same direction we came from, either to Yangzhou or Suzhou. Do you have any next steps? Or should you chase them?"
"There's no need to hide and seek with them. I've already reported it to the court. In less than a month, the elite of the Mischao Division will arrive. The person who hands it over to the Mischao Division is the best. We don't have to worry about it."
"Has your imperial edict been effective?" Jiumei asked again.
Bai Song shook his head: "The rivers and lakes are scattered, and it will take some time for the news to be conveyed to each sect. I think someone will come to join us soon."
Gradually gaining a foothold in Hangzhou, things were solved one by one, and I didn’t want to be in such a hurry at the beginning.
Whether it was rumors or Zhao'an, Bai Song dealt with it very easily.
But he never expected that the most difficult part of this trip would be finding his son Bai An.
Where could a five- or six-year-old kid hide?
The prefect used all his connections to look for her, but couldn't find her.
There are suspicious messages everywhere, but no one can be found.
Bai Song could feel that Bai An was in Hangzhou.
Sometimes Bai Song would feel like he was being watched all the time.
"I received three more suspicious messages today, maybe it's the young master." Jiumei took out a small note.
Bai Song didn't look at it at all and just threw it aside: "Forget it, no need to waste time."
"Why?"
"I couldn't find anything useful about the relationship with the prefect. Instead, I was tricked by that bastard boy. I have already thought of a way to complete the court's tasks and find Bai An at the same time."
"any solution?"
At this moment, a policeman entered the villa.
"Master Bai, the people from Iron Sword Sect responded to the imperial edict and came to serve."
"Oh? Finally a family is here!"
Bai Song's spirit was lifted. After such a long time since the imperial edict was issued, a family finally responded, and Bai Song decided to receive it personally.
The conversation was interrupted.
There is an abandoned large manor on the back street of the small courtyard where Bai Song lived. It is said that it was left behind after a wealthy criminal family was raided.
Because the area was too large, even if the court took over the land, there would be no money to renovate it.
So it has always been abandoned.
Now, Bai Song used this manor to receive people from all over the world.
Jiumei followed Bai Song to the manor.
Jiumei has been out searching for news lately, so it's rare for her to have some free time today.
When we arrived at the gate of the manor, we could hear the sounds of various craftsmen banging inside, as if they were trying to renovate the manor.
The gate of the manor is very old, but the plaque is brand new.
There are three big characters written on it: "Heroes Village".
"Heroes Village?" Jiumei was a little confused, "If I remember correctly, there is already a Heroes Village in Jingzhou."
Bai Song nodded: "That's right."
"Why do you still have such a name?"
"This is the hero village of the imperial court, and it has a different meaning. When you enter the hero village, you are a hero. A sign with a stronger Jianghu flavor will make those who accept Zhao'an feel more natural. Furthermore, in the future, there will be a hero village of the imperial court. , the Yingxiongzhuang in Jingzhou will become a fake, and only the ones certified by the imperial court are real. If I use the name of Yingxiongzhuang, I may be able to attract some people who don’t know why. I attract people from Jianghu in Jiangnan, and I will also There are so many benefits to having an impact on Jingzhou’s Hero Village, so why not do it?”
Jiumei didn't say anything anymore. She knew Bai Song very well and knew how thoughtful this person was. Even a sign had so many skills.
Entering the village, there were more than thirty idle people standing in the overgrown courtyard. When they saw Bai Song and several officers and soldiers coming in, they all drew out their swords vigilantly.
Bai Song stepped forward with a smile: "Don't worry, I am Bai Song, the representative of the imperial court."
"Are you Bai Song?"
A burly middle-aged man stepped forward to take a look.
Bai Song didn't answer and just let him watch.
"Cholera has affected the imperial court, and you are going to take action against Jianghu. What exactly do you want to do?"
"Is this the leader? I came to Zhao'an on behalf of the imperial court, not to reason with you. If the master comes to serve the imperial court, then I welcome it. If it is as an excuse to serve the imperial court..."
Bai Song said something and gave Jiumei a look.
Jiumei took action instantly, knocking the middle-aged man's sword to the ground with just one move. At the same time, Jiumei's sword was already on the opponent's neck.
The movement was so fast that the crowd screamed in fright.
The middle-aged man was also sweating profusely and stared at Jiumei in shock.
A woman next to him is so powerful, how can Bai Song guess?
Bai Song smiled and asked again: "Master, tell me what you think?"
The middle-aged man turned his head reluctantly, knelt down slowly on the ground, closed his eyes and said with a cry: "Iron Sword Sect is willing to serve the imperial court and obey the orders of the imperial court and your lord. I just ask you not to blame the disciples. I am willing That’s enough.”
"Head..."
"Master!"
The disciples were deeply touched and knelt down one after another and gathered around him.
"Hey..." Bai Song sighed helplessly, "It's just Zhao'an, it's not a separation of life and death, why are you so sad?"
As he spoke, Bai Song pointed to the signboard outside and said: "Join the Hero Village and you will also have the opportunity to be a hero in the future! But not the hero in your world, but the hero in the hearts of the people all over the world. The real hero is to kill the enemy on the battlefield and protect the enemy. Defending the family and the country is by no means what you call personal heroism."
"Killing the enemy on the battlefield...are we going to be sent to the army in the future?"
"That's right, accepting Zhao'an means accepting the arrangements of the court. Some of you will be sent to the army, and some of you will continue to work in Heroes Village."
"I don't want to go to the army. I want to stay in Hero Village. How can I stay?"
"It's very simple. Only useful people can be kept in Hero Village. All of you will have a test opportunity. Only those who have completed the test task can stay."
"Test mission? What mission is it?"
"There happens to be a mission right now. I need you to check on a person. A five or six-year-old child who came from Chang'an and has been in Hangzhou for several months. As for other more detailed information, you can ask her later."
Bai Song suddenly pointed at Jiumei.
