Perhaps it was because the news was released in advance, so today's Houdefang is not very popular. The theater and baseball stadium next to it became empty. Everyone gathered in front of Houdefang and surrounded it.

After all, Zhang Cai is just a scholar. Seeing this crowded posture, he was quite worried. Fortunately, he was very tall, and although he was blocked from the periphery, the situation inside the circle could be seen.[]

Of course, being able to see the situation inside through hundreds or thousands of people is not only a matter of height, but also because the speaker is standing enough. The eloquent storytellers in the past are now standing on several temporary high platforms. They are not telling stories, but asking questions.

These storytellers are not only good at eloquence, but also have a very small voice. Therefore, although they are far apart, Zhang Cai can hear them clearly.

"Neighbors, do you know why it rains?"

Everyone who came received the news was heard and knew that Hou Defang would talk about new jokes today, and it was about current affairs in Liaodong. Many people were concerned about this matter and were willing to listen to the truth. However, they didn't expect that they would be asked questions first, and everyone was a little surprised.

"Because there are clouds?" After a while, the person answered with interest.

"Yes, because there are clouds, but sometimes it is hail and sometimes it is rain and snow. Do you know why this is?"

"I don't know............. This time there is no fun. Everyone shook their heads. God is in charge of the wind and rain. How can mortals know this?

"A few days ago, there was hail in Liaodong, and it was still a big hail, but Liaodong has now had a great harvest. Do you know why this is?" After laying the groundwork, the storytellers immediately got to the point and threw a bombshell.

"ah!?"

Of course the effect was very good. The screams came one after another, gathered together and buzzed. Zhang Cai felt the ground tremble. He could understand that the cunning news of the ministers in the court was shocked, let alone the people who were not mentally prepared?

But now he was worried. It would be amazing to scold the saint, but if he couldn't find a good opportunity to appear, it would be useless to scold anyone. Judging from his appearance, Hou Defang has made full preparations and it is difficult to find the entry point... You can't just shout in the crowd, right?

Not to mention the effect, just talking about the possibility of being hit by a black fist is enough to drink a pot by yourself. If you have the impulse and take out a sharp weapon, maybe your life will be explained. That is really not worth the loss, and you still have to find another way.

Zhang Cai frowned tightly and thought about countermeasures.

No matter how surprised the others are, they can be seen from the expressions of the storytellers, people can see that the relevant people below have not been sold out, so... people quickly calmed down and turned their gazes to several high platforms, waiting for the following text.

"How can a good harvest be achieved if hail falls? You lackeys are clearly a traitor!" Before several storytellers could continue to talk down, an angry shout came from the crowd. When everyone turned around, they saw a blue-shirt scholar making a sound.

The dispute between scholars and storytellers in Houdefang has been very common in the capital for ten months. Under the guidance of Shilin public opinion, many scholars vigorously promoted destiny and launched public opinion wars.

Hou Defang's attitude towards response was not very positive, and the soldiers and horses in the Beijing camp did not appear, so these scholars relaxed and would come and shout from time to time.

However, although Hou Defang ignored it, they also had opponents. Most of the people in the capital couldn't stand them. After that wave of fundraising, Xie Hong's support among the people reached a new peak.

Most of the scholars who commit crimes against the wind and speak rudely are fed by the people. Therefore, after being taught, they are restrained and most of them appear when they pick fewer people. It is rare to yell in public like today, which makes everyone look at them.

"That's the will of heaven, and that the slander was guilty of the heaven, and the heaven was disgusted with chaos, so how could he kill him... Isn't it a lucky chance?"

Either you have the enlightenment of being willing to do something or be driven crazy by the news. The scholar in blue shirt completely ignored the strange eyes that came from around him, his eyes were blood red, and he shouted and pointed at the sky and the earth;

"Learn from history, through the past and present, many rampant officials and riots in the end were punished by heaven. Not only the culprit, but if you don't restrain yourself, even the capital will suffer disaster!"

I don’t know if I was scared by his crazy appearance or was afraid of what he shouted, but there was a blanket around the scholar in the blue shirt. The person who had intended to interfere also retreated, and only his shouting was silently replying.

"The Master said: A gentleman has three fears: fear of the destiny of heaven, fear of the great man, fear of the saint's words; a villain does not know the destiny of heaven, but does not fear, obsess with the great man, insulting the saint's words. For thousands of years, anyone who disrespects the heaven and earth and offends the sages will not end well!"

"That's right, what the two brothers said is that Xie Hong thought that he was after the disaster... and intended to cover up the situation, so he made a big move in the capital to reverse the black and white, using this to harm the people and continue to restrain food and fodder from the people. Neighbors, don't be fooled!"

After a start, they successfully shocked the rude and unruly people. The scholars who were mixed in the crowd also shouted and gathered in the direction of the first person to speak. These people quoted scriptures and were quite imposing... but they shocked the people.

In fact, not only do they do not believe it, but there are also many doubts among the people. In previous news, it was obvious that the western part of Liaoxi was not harvested, and western Liaoxi was also part of Liaodong. The imperial court's palace report could not be lying. Why did it turn into a great harvest in a blink of an eye? This is unreasonable.

"Fear the destiny of heaven, fear the great master, fear the words of the saints? Humph, I am so arrogant. What are you children who are more than heaven, and what are you saints?"

At this moment, a clear voice came from the high platform. Everyone looked up and was surprised to find that the storyteller who was originally there was gone, but was replaced by a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes.

This man's face is like a jade-like man, a tall and bright-clothed man, and his appearance is very good. He listens to his words and seems to be standing on the side of the marquis. Therefore, he won applause from the audience as soon as he appeared.

Of course, this person is Zhang Cai. He is in the court and is willing to spend time thinking about it, so he has a more thorough understanding of Xie Hong's thoughts.

During this period, Hou Defang's performance was too low-key. Zhang Cai thought that it was probably for the upcoming academic dispute, and the posture that Hou Defang put forward today also verified this point.

All signs have shown that the tone set by Xie Hong for this academic dispute is whether the literary fight will be the same as Confucianism in the future, and it is unknown if the lottery is used to suppress others. However, for him, what he knows now is enough.

Therefore, when the scholars suddenly jumped out, Zhang Cai was also very happy. He took advantage of the crowd's attention and walked through the crowd to the high platform. After revealing his identity, he was able to get on the stage.

After successfully getting on the high platform, Zhang Cai became more confident and knew that he had a clear understanding of his pulse. Next, as long as he fully utilized his eloquence and tried his best to excel.

"The four seasons are carried out, and all things are born, what does heaven say? The great source of Tao comes from heaven. If people do what they do, heaven will respond. Therefore, it is the response of heaven and man. If someone dares to ignore the supreme and rebellion, he will be inverted and punished heavenly punishments!"

The theory of heaven’s punishment and power is not inherent in Confucianism, but this statement was only after Dong Zhongshu proposed the theory of induction of heaven and man. He portrayed the heaven as a dominant master, and in fact implied the ruling class to intimidate the people. After the Tang and Song dynasties, this view was brought to the extreme, and even the emperor was included in the ranks of intimidation.

Now, just as their ancestors did... the scholars have gained the sweetness of bullying the people by tying the heavens, so they keep saying the word "Divine Will".

Compared to the illusory saint principle, God has a greater deterrence to the people. The emperor is just the emperor, and God is even one level greater than the emperor.

All the scholars clamored to cheer for their companions.

Zhang Cai was completely unmoved. He looked cold and shouted, "Just, all things in all seasons are natural creations, what does it have to do with people? The so-called way of heaven is just the way of nature. Heaven and earth give birth to people, and all things are also born of all things. Although people should be respectful of nature, it is precisely because of awe that they should study hard to change, rather than stay away from it and avoid talking!"

"Who are you? You dare to blaspheme the ancestors so much, it's absolutely ruthless!"

The scholars were in an uproar. Zhang Cai's words did not lead to classics and their words were much simpler, but the hidden meaning in his words was powerful. He attacked two saints in succession. How could the scholars not be angry when they heard this?

Respecting ghosts and gods and moving away is Confucius' remarks, while the response of heaven and man is Dong Zhongshu's proposition. It is also the true foundation for Confucianism to establish the dominant position. When people usually mention it, they must be solemn and calm down, otherwise there will be blasphemy, let alone Zhang Cai's direct attack?

"It's so majestic, only the sky is the greatest! Nature, what is nature? Studying nature can change the sky. Isn't this a joke?"

"Haha……………” Facing the criticism of thousands of people, Zhang Cai laughed in a voice. "Has the sky changed? If the champion Hou had not used the way of investigating things and preventing and controlling disasters, how could there be a great harvest in Liaodong today? You guys pretend to understand, follow the crowd, have not studied nature, have not studied the sky, and have talked about the way of heaven. Just like a frog on the well, Isn't it ridiculous to talk about the sky?"

"You're talking nonsense, that news is obviously fake!"

Zhang Cai sneered, "Is it false? What you said doesn't count. Who are you? Chaoyan has a public opinion now, so how can you blame him?"

"you……………

Seeing that his companion was embarrassed, the scholar in blue shirt who spoke first stood up again, pointed at Zhang Cai, and shouted loudly, "Who are you? You dare to speak here under the name of the court? Are you not afraid of the ruthlessness of the king?"

"I am Zhang Cai, the shilang of the Ministry of Justice in the current dynasty!" Zhang Cai shouted and then said coldly. "This scholar, you accused me of using the name of the court, which is considered a traitor; but what crime should you be guilty of using the name of heaven to intimidate the people?"

"I……………

When they heard Zhang Cai report his identity, the scholars were already stunned. Even if someone knew that Zhang Cai was a member of the party, his inherent awe of the system had been deeply embedded in their hearts, and the name of Shilang was enough to shock them.

Zhang Cai's subsequent questioning made them even more frightened. This argument has been in the capital for ten months, and of course there is nothing to say, but if Zhang Cai uses power to suppress others and uses it as evidence of the crime, they will not be able to escape a prison disaster.

The most important thing is that this is the land of Houdefang. If you don’t want to inflict public anger, maybe you will be beaten up by a group.

They can't argue; they can't win; they can't suppress power, and the scholars can only curse in their hearts and try to kill their opponents with their eyes.

"Zhang Shangzhi, how dare you be so arrogant, slandering the sages with slandering the sages and bullying the scholars with power? Is it because you, the slander, think that there is no one in the court and the people, and there is no one in the scholars? You still won't give up your official position!"

At this moment, a roar suddenly came from the outside of the crowd. When everyone was following the sound, they saw a group of old men surrounded by several purple-robed jade belts coming over. At that moment, the man's hair and beard were all white, but his eyes were wide open, and he raised his hand to point at Zhang Cai, trembling slightly, obviously extremely angry.

Looking up, it was Zhang Sheng, and Zhang Cai's sneer even more; "It turned out to be Zhang Shangshu. The Liaodong incident had just been discussed at the court meeting, and Mr. Zhang didn't mention the meaning of Qian. Why did he plan to repent after the court just now? But now that the imperial edict has been issued, even if Mr. Zhang has repeated it, it will be useless. Why do you come here to mess around and ruin your reputation in vain?"

"Nonsense! Even if Liaodong is really a good harvest, it is not a merciful person. Thinking of the suffering of the people in the border town, this turned hail disaster into rain. What does it have to do with Xie Hong's fallacies?"

Zhang Sheng fell down and vomited blood in the Golden Palace. He should have gone home to recuperate, but he knew that there was not much time and Wang Shouren was going to take his place. How could he be willing?

After hearing the plans of Yang Tinghe and others, he volunteered to vent his anger. Even if he couldn't scold Xie Hong to death, he would refute his spokesperson's face. As soon as he arrived, he saw Zhang Cai appearing in the limelight. He became even more angry and shouted angrily.

"Heaven is kind and kind? The people in Liaodong are one, so why is it only in western Liaoning who only cause disasters? According to Mr. Zhang, heaven's punishment comes because of the marquis, but the generals of the western Liaoning army have always been rebellious and have always been disobedient to the marquis' jurisdiction. The good people who oppose bad people should be good people. Why did God bring disasters to western Liaoning? As a result, the local particles are not harvested?"

Zhang Cai suddenly smiled and asked with ridicule, "Is it because God also wants the Marquis, so he deliberately surrendered the punishment of heaven to punish his opponent? If that is the case, Mr. Zhang, you must be careful. You must know that people are doing it. God is watching. You scolded the Marquis so many times. When Tianxin is angry, you are afraid that you will not be spared." (To be continued!).
Chapter completed!