Ugly late at night.
Bao Tuo Bald Flower has fallen into a deep sleep, and in his sweet dream he is dominating the world.
The streets were still filled with people and torches, but more and more people were feeling tired and began to take naps, which cooled the fiery atmosphere.
If there are no accidents, the irritability will gradually ease and slide to the bottom of peace.
Just as Baotou Tuhua expected, it would at least stop until the sun rises tomorrow.
However, many of the shops and residences of officials, rich gentry, and other merchants were opened almost at the same time, instead of being closed for the past few days. Crowds of different sizes poured out and quietly appeared on the streets.
These people carry all kinds of food, drinks, and even cold and cold food on their shoulders and carry them into places where people gather.
Soon after, it was like a feast for all, with countless banquets spread out in the open air.
Piles of people were sitting on the ground around the bonfire, whole fish and meat were roasting by the fire, and food, fruits and vegetables were piled on the ground. xь.
For the past five or six days, people who gathered to protest had forgotten all their sleep and food. When they were tired and sleepy, they would just find a place to lie down under the eaves of the wall. If they were thirsty or hungry and had no water to drink, they would have no choice but to go home.
In the past, enthusiastic officials and citizens also donated some food and drinks, but it was just scattered, which was better than nothing.
Therefore, on the whole, the tens of thousands of people who persisted in the front line of resisting the Song Dynasty and protecting the country were mainly supported by their indignation. In fact, most of them were tired and hungry.
When a large amount of free food is served to them, few people will consider the abnormality and just want to eat first.
So at first, everyone just focused on eating hard, grabbing the food by the handles, and stuffing their mouths full. Naturally, they couldn't care less about the commotion, and seemed relatively quiet.
After filling his belly with enough food, he grabbed the bottles and cans and poured the wine inside them into his belly.
The wind helped the fire, the wine helped the mood, and as they drank, their fatigue disappeared, and the people's mood became higher and higher.
I don’t know which deity showed mercy and made up his mind to be generous to the end.
Just before the food is finished, new raw and cooked ingredients will always be added, making people just open their bellies and stuff them as hard as they can.
There are also various containers such as wooden barrels and pottery jars. Whether it is fine wine or coarse wine, it is like running water.
The vast majority of these people belong to the Vaishya class, mainly engaged in industry and commerce. They are considered ordinary people in the city. Their lives are better than those of the Sudras who are untouchables, but not much better.
It's normal to eat every meal when you're hungry, but when you encounter this once-in-a-century opportunity, you won't be willing to let it go.
When you are full, you get up, walk around, digest your food, wait for a while and then eat again.
When he was drunk, he would find a corner and clasp his throat, spit it out, and then turn around and continue drinking.
Some clever ones would go home and wake up their wives, children, and children, and bring them over to have a feast together. They even called the neighbors who had not come originally, and no one would care about them anyway.
Except for the deliberate tranquility around Baotou Tuhua's mansion, most of the Buddha's Oath City woke up, and more and more people rushed to the nearby area centered on Zhang's house.
This increasingly lively scene will naturally be noticed by the officers and soldiers responsible for the night watch.
Speaking of which, don't expect the military discipline of the occupying army to be very strict. After Baotou Tuhua himself left, most of the army generals began to be lazy. xь.
On the other hand, General Nuokan, who was supposed to be recovering from his injuries, came out to take charge of his duties. Instead, the generals laughed at him, thinking that he was eager to make up for his mistakes and restore his image in the eyes of the minister.
Since Nokan's position was not low, the generals simply gave him the responsibility of night duty and then left their posts one by one.
Some just went to be lazy and sleep, while others couldn't find anyone and had no idea where they were going to have fun.
When the situation was reported to Nuokan, he thought carefully for a while and then said to the people below, "There are probably many noble people who can't stand the Song envoy, so I'm going to reward those unruly people tonight. Don't be nervous." , waiting for these people
After we have had enough wine and food, we are no longer so excited. Instead, we don’t think about making trouble. The pressure on us is reduced, so we don’t care about him for the time being. Of course, I will also report to Mr. Wang later and let him decide. How to deal with it, if necessary, Mr. Wang will also report it to your Majesty..."
The highest-ranking general on duty said so, and even if the officers and soldiers below him muttered inwardly, they could only obey.
As the commotion grew louder and louder, officers and soldiers from outside reported the situation several more times, but Nokan still said not to worry about it.
Then, some soldiers could not resist the temptation of wine and meat, so they dropped their swords and guns and joined in, and the soldiers and the people enjoyed it together.
Even meat and wine were delivered directly to the outlying checkpoints, and the guards did not refuse and started eating and drinking happily.
After eating well and drinking well, everyone's interest is getting higher and higher, and they gather together, so naturally they can chat and complain about current affairs.
"Hiccup... Comfortable! By the way, why are we abandoning our livelihood and toiling here for five or six days? We are so noisy that our voices are almost hoarse, but the plagued Ambassador Song is hiding in the big house and is comfortable If you take it, not even a hair will fall out.”
"Who doesn't want to kill the Song Dynasty envoy with a thousand swords, but isn't he protected by officers and soldiers? Besides, we are surrounding here with great fanfare. Even if we don't scare him to death, we still scare them so much that they don't dare to look down on us to occupy the city again. .”
"That's right. If you don't teach them a lesson, they think we are just being submissive. After what happened, if you want to use the arrogance of the sect leader to bully us in the future, you have to think carefully in your heart."
"It makes sense. We are all part of Champa. If we work hard for a few days and do our best for Champa, we will have a clear conscience in the future. Besides, we will also get to eat and drink a lot, so there is no loss at all."
"It's not a loss! It's definitely not a loss! Speaking of which, this banquet is really expensive. I don't know who is so generous."
"If you think about it, you will know that this huge amount of expenses cannot be afforded by one or two people. I am afraid that the official treasury cannot come up with so much money, so it can only be done by many noble people joining forces."
"Ah! We are just ordinary people fighting here these days, and no noble people have come forward to come forward. I thought they either liked to praise the stinky feet of the Song Dynasty people, or were willing to be cowards. I didn't expect that they would support us in this way. .”
"Actually, it's understandable. After all, the city we occupy is still a vassal of the Song Dynasty. The nobles have to be careful and can't be caught by the Song Dynasty in official terms..."
Relying on their drunkenness, the people did not keep their mouths shut and dared to say anything.
If left to their own devices, most of the time they will talk nonsense and talk nonsense to the ends of the earth.
It's just that there are many thoughtful people mixed in the crowd, deliberately leading the topic with a rhythm and purpose.
"Although those noble people have some conscience, it is not easy to create such a grand event today. Someone should take the lead. I don't know which noble person it is."
"If you think about it, there are only three or two people who can have such influence. Your Majesty has been away from the city for many days. It seems that he is either the Lord on the left or the Lord on the right."
"It's definitely not Zuo Shangqing. Who doesn't know that he wanted to please the Song Dynasty, and even emptied the official treasury to buy Song people? He has an ugly face that wants to recognize the Song Dynasty as his father. Just looking at it makes people feel angry..."
"That can't be the right minister, right? It's him who has been sending troops to protect the Song Dynasty envoy, and even sent troops to drive us away during the day. I just walked a little slower, so I got whipped several times, and now my back is still burning. pain……"
"I think the possibility of the Right Lord is much greater. The navy under his command relies entirely on the sea to make a fortune. In the past six months, they have made a lot of money. Isn't it the merchant ships of the Song Dynasty that they have robbed? Now the Song Dynasty sent people to put pressure on the ban. How can your superior feel happy if you plunder merchant ships?"
"Destroying a person's wealth is like killing one's parents, so the one who disliked the Song envoy the least was definitely the right minister. However, the king just gave him the job of protecting the Song envoy. He had to do something about his responsibilities. , at least I won’t be found out in the open…”
"If you say that, the noble man behind it may really be your right superior. It's no wonder that the officers and soldiers not only ignore the big commotion we are making now, but also join in the fun together."
Every crowd
There are so many different opinions everywhere, but the content is roughly the same.
Driven by thoughtful people, more and more people began to believe that most of the dignitaries in Champa were against the Song Dynasty.
Moreover, the most powerful person in the city, Baotou Tuhua, one of the three giants, is also secretly supporting the anti-Song Dynasty.
In other words, opposing the Song Dynasty is just, what the people want, and a great cause that is in the interest of all the officials and people of Champa!
After reaching such a conclusion, the people became more and more excited, their hearts were surging, and they could not help but want to do more and contribute to the cause of justice.
