Can you live forever

Chapter 75 Public opinion is like water, waves stop flying boats

Even though firearms have been popularized for many years, bows and crossbows have not been retired from Ming’s army. They are limited by the cumbersome loading steps of firecrackers, the long firing time and the danger of defective firecrackers exploding.

In many cases, bows and crossbows are much faster.

The bows of the Ming Dynasty army were generally divided into 40, 50, 60, and 70 catties, but the real fierce generals, such as Yue Fei, were recorded as being able to open a magic arm bow of [-] catties.

In addition, bows can embody skills far better than firearms.

The bullet-turning gunfighting technique only exists in movies, but the bowfighting technique does exist. A powerful archer can turn the arrow. During the flight, the arrow is constantly rebounding in the middle, but the arrowhead and arrow tail are Keeping the balance.

The elasticity of the arrow makes it have infinite possibilities.

General Li Guang of the Han Dynasty mistook a rock for a tiger, shot an arrow, and the arrow sank into the rock. It sounds exaggerated, but it is clearly recorded in the history books. This is the pinnacle of bow and arrow skills.

The sharpshooter on the top of the wall used a big bow with horns, and the pulling force was no less than two hundred catties. The previous few shots made Zhang Yonghuan quite embarrassed, which shows his strength.

This shot, the timing was well grasped, and everyone present felt inferior.

Those who could see the arrow clearly felt that this arrow was more dangerous than the kick just now, but a throwing knife was inserted obliquely, and the arrow was deflected. It soared, proving that Zhang Zhixiang, without the protection of the golden light, was just a mortal body. The wound on his neck was an inch long, and blood was flowing.

When Zhang Zhixiang came to his senses, he only felt a burning pain.

But he didn't check the injury, but looked at the sharpshooter at the top of the city. He was obviously dressed in the military uniform of a lieutenant, but he started acting. Those soldiers attacked the sharpshooter. The archer kicked away a few people with great ease, and stood at the top of the city, "Wanfu Modang".

"Who are you?"

Zhang Zhixiang spoke calmly, and the marksman said with a sneer: "A righteous soldier in the army, I can't see you, a traitor who invites fame and holiness, to take action to eliminate harm for the people."

"Don't dare to declare your name?"

"Hmph! I am Gao Suiyang, and there are thousands of Jinwu guards!"

"It turned out to be Gao Qianhu. Dare I ask why Gao Qianhu slandered me as a traitor who invited fame?"

The martial fight is certainly exciting, but the literary fight is even more exciting. The battle situation is temporarily stalemate. It seems that Zhang Zhixiang is slightly better. Liu Duzhou has obviously been injured by a five-year-old child.

Even though the golden light on Zhang Zhixiang's body was slightly dimmed due to excessive consumption, it was clear at a glance who was standing and who was lying down.

Furthermore.

The audience felt that it was outrageous. The court's performance just now said that it was not intentional to harm Zhang Zhixiang. Who would believe it?But Zhang Zhixiang dared to bring the people to Chengtianmen to petition, and it was normal for the court to take action.

but……

Laozi walks the rivers and lakes in the name of robbing the rich, helping the poor, and being a chivalrous man. What I dislike the most on weekdays is this group of dog officials who are corrupt and pervert the law and frame loyal and good people!

The little celestial master not only petitioned for the people, but also made the scriptures known to the public without reservation, how can you wait for harm?

All of a sudden, boiling against Yingtian, everyone was blaming Gao Suiyang, and even more violent, he was very angry when he was stopped by Jin Yiwei just now, and rushed to Zhang Zhixiang, shouting slogans to protect the little celestial master and kill the dog officer.

Gao Suiyang made everyone angry, but he didn't show any fear.

He pointed at the crowd with a sneer and said: "The case of Datong Bank took place less than three days ago, and the Yamen of Yingtianfu is doing its best to investigate it. Before the case was concluded, Zhang Zhixiang brought the people to petition in front of Chengtianmen. This is not an invitation to name Boli. ?”

"The so-called justice is selflessly upheld for the people, but I never thought about it. Even if the court wants to pay 1300 million taels, can it afford so much money?"

"Do you really think that he is the only one in the world who cares about the common people?"

Although it is a sophistry, it does make sense. If there is no reference to the past virtues of the government, Gao Suiyang's words are very reasonable, but in fact the government will not provide disaster relief.

The sole purpose of government disaster relief is to prevent rebellion.

Other than that, there is no other reason.

Those who understand have already started scolding, while those who don't understand think that what Gao Suiyang said seems to make sense. Is Zhang Zhixiang's actions too "urgent"?The case has not been investigated yet, even if the government wants to provide disaster relief, it still takes time...

"Is the imperial court really out of money?" The situation finally progressed to Zhang Zhixiang's expectations, and he began to proceed in an orderly manner.

"The annual income of the household department is only 800 million taels, and the summer tax has not yet been collected. The household department now only has 150 million taels. Didn't you know that the court had no money before you petitioned?"

It was the first time that ordinary people knew that the Ministry of Household Affairs had 800 million taels of silver a year. They only knew that this was an astronomical figure, but they had never calculated that after multiplying the taxes they paid by the population, it was definitely not a figure of this magnitude.

The discerning person just sneered at this, and didn't bother to say anything more.

The fact is that the only money that can be used for state affairs is the little money from the Ministry of Households. Otherwise, can the officials donate together?It is impossible for the Ming Dynasty to die!
After all, the common people are the majority of the scene.

They have already started to panic, because the court has no money, which means that it is impossible to cash the banknotes in their hands, and the money they were cheated will really never come back...

Some people have already started to break down and cry, how many people have been cheated out of their life savings.

gradually.

More and more people think that Zhang Zhixiang may really bring them here to petition for the sake of earning fame. After all, the trade union distributes food + publicity + porridge shop, etc., it is too professional...

"Smart" people have begun to wake up, that is to say, there is no such thing as a good thing in the world.

How could a bucket of rice from the trade union be given for nothing?
Along with the wavering of faith and the drop of momentum, the golden light on Zhang Zhixiang's body was also extinguished, a bright light flashed in Gao Suiyang's eyes, and he wanted to shoot Zhang Zhixiang immediately.

But at this time, public opinion is their advantage...

If you kill people directly, you will lose your tongue. Over there, Liu Duzhou seems to have regained consciousness and is accumulating strength in secret. It is better to chat for a while and refute him for the court to fight for righteousness.

and!

With the disappearance of the golden light, Gao Suiyang has grasped a little bit of a pattern. It is precisely because the public's support for Zhang Zhixiang disappeared that the golden light on his body disappeared...

He felt that he had grasped the opening, immediately sneered, and asked brightly: "Zhang Zhixiang, what else can you say!"

"Confess your sin early and subdue the law. Forgive you for being a child, and maybe your life will be spared."

"Don't kneel down yet!"

Wang Zhuo praised Gao Suiyang's performance. Originally, it was difficult to end a strong kill. Now that he has the initiative, it will be much more convenient afterwards. This Gao Suiyang is a talent, and he can be promoted one or two in the future...

The scene seemed to have been controlled by Gao Suiyang.

Public opinion and people's hearts are often so fickle. Zhang Zhixiang had expected it, but he was indifferent. He sat down again and did not make any excuses. He only said: "1300 million taels, I have a solution, as long as the court agrees to cash the banknotes."

"If the imperial court doesn't have the heart to rescue the people, they can kill me."

"I'm right here, waiting for you to come!"

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