Huan Di.
In the past few days, there have been waves in various counties.
As Nie Xing said, the ghost tribe invaded the Central Plains several times and refused to admit their evil deeds, which aroused strong emotions among the people.
"Destroy foreign enemies——"
"Peel down the ghost clan——"
Such calls are everywhere.
It is not surprising that the people have this sentiment. You must know that the people of Huandi were brutally slaughtered. How many people died tragically under the swords of the ghost tribe, and they were piled up like mountains of bones. How many families were broken up, and their parents, wives, and children were in purgatory.
The bloody past is still vivid in my mind.
As for the ghost tribe, they called the people of the Central Plains sheep, so they deserved to be invaded and slaughtered, and their women deserved to be raped and kidnapped. In this matter, they refused to admit their evil deeds and attributed it to the war.
It was a war, but when the Qin army counterattacked, the ghost tribe came to question them and shamelessly demanded compensation.
Who can bear this!
Everywhere, people were discussing this matter angrily.
"Damn it, are the ghosts still human beings? They say that the invasion of us is something we should do, and our counterattack is a fault. Are there such shameless people in the world?"
"You actually treat the ghost tribe as human beings!? They are just a bunch of beasts! No! The beasts are a hundred times stronger than them!"
"The devil's heart has never stopped! If we don't fight back, the ghost tribe will definitely invade the Central Plains next time!"
"Yes! The men of the Qin Army fought well! They should fight back hard!"
"They sent envoys to come over and ask us to pay compensation. How shameful are the doge coins! The more I think about it, the angrier I get!"
"Fortunately, we in Great Qin are tough! I heard that during the negotiations at Shanghemen, we were scolded harshly and demanded that the ghost clan compensate us 10 million taels of gold and 200 million silver, otherwise we will not give up!"
"I also heard that General Wei Qing didn't even pay attention to the Ghost Clan's request for a truce, and I, the son of the Qin Army, continued to attack!"
"Well done! That's how it should be! Feel proud!"
"General Wei Qing should kill those envoys too!"
After the emissary incident fermented, it swept across the country in a short period of time, triggering heated discussions among the people.
The mood of the people was high, and some literati wrote a special book, saying that after the return of the world to Qin, it would not only be the unification of the mountains, rivers and land, but also the unification of the nation, and it would also be the starting point of the country's prosperity.
Xiao Yuan was also called a wise king who surpassed all previous monarchs.
Because everyone knows that whether to fight the ghost clan requires a national decision, which cannot be controlled by a general.
It was Emperor Qin who nodded to fight!
The founding emperor's strength in the face of foreign races made his people feel at ease.
Anyang.
Today, countless people gathered outside the county government office.
There was a lot of noise and shouting.
These people are not here to cause trouble, but to donate supplies.
Not long after, Anyang County Sheriff hurried out, stood in front of the gate, raised his hands and pressed down, and said loudly:
"Quiet! Everyone be quiet!"
"How can we make such noise in the important place of the county?"
As soon as these words were said, the people shouted one after another: "Master County Sheriff, we are here to deliver supplies. Although they are few, we express our sincerity. Please accept them from the government and give them to the soldiers on the front line."
"Okay, okay, everyone, be quiet!"
Anyang County Sheriff was quite helpless: "I know the wishes of the folks, but the country has express regulations that the government is not allowed to privately collect people's wealth. Everyone's life is not easy. Take all these things back and disperse them quickly." Got it!"
"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country!" A scholar said loudly: "How can this be privately collecting people's wealth? This is a voluntary organization by everyone!"
"Well said!" Another person said: "Although we can't go to the battlefield, we can still do our best for the country. I hope the soldiers on the front line can have enough food and clothing!"
Seeing this situation, the county official subconsciously said: "Sir, what should I do? Do you want the officers and soldiers to break them up?"
"Nonsense!" Anyang County Sheriff glared at the official: "This is the patriotism of the people. The sticks are broken up. Do you want me to be removed from office?"
"This is the official's fault." The official lowered his body.
Anyang County Sheriff took a deep breath and said loudly again: "Fellow folks! I can understand your feelings! But the government really does not dare to accept this material. If you really want to contribute to the country, go to the front line yourself. Donate!”
As soon as these words came out, no one refuted, but the commotion started again.
After a while, someone shouted: "Let's go! If the government won't accept it, let's send it to the front line ourselves. Anyway, Northeast Pass is not far from here!"
"Yes! Give the supplies to the soldiers of the ghost-fighting clan!"
"Although I can't defeat the ghost clan, I still have to do my part!"
The crowd was lively and the people were vigorous.
And this matter was like the wind, blowing across the entire Huan Dynasty.
This is no exaggeration at all, because this is a ghost-fighting clan!
How many young and energetic young people wish they could go to the battlefield in person!
A certain village.
A village girl was collecting eggs that she had saved for a long time. Her family was reluctant to eat these things. She was originally going to exchange them for some copper coins, but now that she knew they were going to fight the ghost tribe, the village woman took them out without hesitation.
After placing the eggs securely in the bamboo basket, the village woman took out a new pair of winter shoes, wrapped them, and stuffed them into the arms of her man.
After finishing all these, he did not forget to explain: "Be careful not to break these eggs, and also have winter shoes. Our family's conditions are limited, so I can only make this pair. Keep them in my arms to avoid getting caught in the wind and snow."
The man took the shoes and said with a naive smile: "I have never worn these good winter shoes."
"The men on the front line are fighting the ghost tribe with their lives!" the village woman said: "They are all young men, defending their country and protecting us at all costs, but you are thinking about winter shoes!"
"I don't have any." The man said, "I will definitely deliver everything, so don't worry."
The woman said: "I hope these shoes can make a young man's feet warmer."
A few days later.
Outside the Northeast Pass military camp, countless people came. Some people pushed wooden carts with bags of grain on them, which were donated collectively by the entire village.
Someone was carrying dry firewood and chopping it into bundles.
Some people brought farm products such as eggs.
Some people were carrying winter shoes and other supplies.
The news soon reached the Chinese army's main tent. After listening to the soldiers' report, Wei Qing was silent for a long time.
There were also Nie Xing and other generals in the tent, as well as Yan Sui and other civil servants, who were studying military issues.
"How many people are here?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"Many. Many." The soldier said, "They all came spontaneously."
The generals felt warm in their hearts.
Yan Sui took a deep breath, cupped his hands and said, "General, these are the wishes of the common people. I didn't expect that our army is so loved."
Wei Qing's heart also felt warm, and he said leisurely: "Our army will definitely win!"
"Now what?"
"The people rushed to deliver some grain, firewood, eggs, winter shoes, etc. Can you imagine carrying two heavy bundles and walking such a long way in the cold winter just to provide some firewood to our soldiers?" "
"Yes, just to give a pair of shoes to the soldiers."
Wei Qing said, his eyes were already a little red: "Popular opinions cannot be violated, accept them all, and join me, general, in saying thank you to the people!"
"No!" Everyone shouted in unison.
(End of chapter)
