Although he knew it well, Li Xian expressed his position in public this time, and the words he said were intended to be heard by Her Majesty the Queen of the Divine Capital.

But Ouyang Rong also knew that Li Xian also had the purpose of giving him a platform.

It was to stabilize the hearts of the people in Jiangzhou Hall for him.

In addition, Li Xian and Da Lang probably felt that the impassioned Yue Zi'ang was very troublesome, and were afraid that Ouyang Rong would misunderstand him, so they hurriedly expressed their stance and cut off.

Ouyang Rong felt some warmth flowing through his heart.

The carriage passed through a busy street outside Xunyangdu.

Opening the curtain, Ouyang Rong saw some people gathering in front of the bulletin board on the street.

I saw a few scholars posting big-character posters on the bulletin board, and some illiterate peddlers and footmen passing by looked on curiously. The scholars spoke impassionedly in front of everyone about the disadvantages of building the center and the Buddha statue.

Arriving at the entrance of Jiangzhou Hall, a group of scholars also gathered on the street outside the door.

Ouyang Rong rode a carriage and passed silently in front of the wall where the scholars were protesting and had big-character posters such as "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize a boat."

Since this month, discussions among scholars in various states across the country have been boiling, with scholars and scribes opposing the construction of the center and the Buddha statue.

The conflict with the greatest impact was half a month ago in Guizhou, one of the four prefectures where Buddhism was built.

Scholars from the Guizhou official school besieged the government office.

Guizhou Governor Shi Lan Changhao ordered the officers and soldiers to forcibly evict the people.

As a result, a bloody conflict broke out between the two sides, several scholars were killed, and more than twenty scholars were imprisoned.

This incident shocked the world.

Scholars from all over the world once again set off a wave of protests and conflicts.

The same is true in Jiangzhou.

The news of the Guizhou case made the scholars in Jiangzhou even more indignant. More and more scholars gathered around the gate of the government to protest, and some took the lead in posting big-character posters to protest against the Donglin Giant Buddha being located in Jiangzhou...

This turmoil made the officials in Jiangzhou Hall very anxious.

It's just that the governor, Wang Lengran, spends his days arrogant and no one is seen.

Ouyang Rong, the chief minister, was also at the peak of the twin peaks, going back and forth to the Prince of Xunyang's palace, keeping a low profile and busy building the Donglin Giant Buddha, without commenting on it.

The officials were helpless and no one dared to take responsibility.

Jiangzhou Hall and the scholars were temporarily uneasy with each other.

Return to the main hall of the official office.

Ouyang Rong carried a copper basin, walked to the patio, fetched a basin of water and brought it back.

Together with the officials around me, we washed our hands.

Yan Liulang handed a towel to Ouyang Rong, followed him, and said angrily:

"Mingfu, these scholars are too ignorant, and they are endless.

"I have explained to them many times that the Donglin Buddha will not be built in Xunyang City and will not increase excessive taxes and affect the people and money as they said. Why are these scholars still chattering?"

A Sicang soldier named Chen shook his head and sighed:

"Don't be angry, Yan Canjun. It's useless even if we say it. The scholars don't trust the imperial court and the government.

"It is estimated that a well-known gentleman like Mr. Chang Shi will come forward and give them repeated assurances before they can reluctantly believe it."

Yan Liulang was speechless:

"Mingfu has so much time to swear to them? Besides, Mingfu has a cold recently, so he doesn't have the energy to waste time talking.

"Besides, if a few people question it, the Ming government will come forward. If people question it every day, the Ming government should just stop doing anything and explain it every day."

Ouyang Rong wiped his fingers carefully, turned around and said in a hoarse voice: "Okay, Liulang."

Yan Liulang shut up and suppressed his anger.

Chen Shenjun looked hesitant and reported:

"Lord Chang Shi, this Shilin protest involved many scholars from Zhouxue. It seems that a young man named Yue Zi'ang took the lead.

"They made demands, asking Jiangzhou Hall to refuse to build the Donglin Giant Buddha, and at the same time they opposed the establishment of the Great Zhou De Song Center and stopped collecting copper from various states."

Ouyang Rong nodded lightly: "These statements are really good."

Yan Liulang and Chen Canjun both looked at him with stunned expressions.

After a pause, Ouyang Rong folded the hand towel and threw it back to Yan Liulang.

"It would be great if that could really be the case."

He shook his head:

“Jiangzhou Hall will properly build the Donglin Giant Buddha without affecting people’s livelihood.

"But regarding the Songde Center of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I and Jiangzhou Hall cannot control the decision of the imperial court center. This is beyond my authority and I cannot make the decision."

Yan Liulang frowned and said unhappily:

"Mingfu, you just passed by Xunyang Ferry and saw that they have begun to interfere with the order of the city's docks.

"And I also heard that the boy named Yue Zi'ang has been criticizing the Ming Dynasty in private these days, saying that now that he has become a fifth-rank official, he has become greedy for life and afraid of death, and has lost his original intention... just like the dog officials.

"That's nonsense. This thief is really disgusting. Mingfu, I will lead the police over there right now and arrest all these guys who are disturbing the order, slandering and spreading rumors!"

"Yan Canjun, you must not do it." Chen Canjun quickly waved his hand and advised:

"Not long after the Guizhou tragedy, the lessons are still before us. If Jiangzhou Hall is also impulsive and conflicts with the hot-blooded scholars, it will cause big trouble.

"Lord Chang Shi and Jiangzhou Hall will be criticized by people all over the world, and the impact will be bad. Maybe the imperial court will also issue a reproach and deal with us to silence public opinion..."

Yan Liulang said bitterly: "Is it possible that Rang is just so cowardly and avoiding me? They have become uncles instead."

Chen Shenjun smiled bitterly:

"Anyway, there was the tragedy of the Guizhou scholars. Now the governors of the various states and counties in Jiangnan Province are unwilling to show up to conflict with the scholars. They are avoiding the limelight and waiting for the passion of the scholars to pass...

"Actually, we in Jiangzhou are doing pretty well. At least we haven't rushed into the government office to cause trouble. I heard that there are places with strong folk customs. Hey, these days, we are not afraid of heroes, but we are afraid of stupid people."

After sighing for a while, Chen Canjun glanced at Yan Liulang, who wished he could draw his sword, and suggested calmly:

"If Yan Canjun really can't bear it, there is nothing we can do to deal with them. He can take off his official uniform first, and then go quietly by other means... Ahem, anyway, as long as it's not in the name of the government, it's just a personal grudge."

Yan Liulang was stunned and couldn't help but take another look at Chen Canjun, who was everyday gentle and had thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Good guy, it turns out that you are not a good boy either.

"Okay, don't come up with blind ideas."

Ouyang Rong turned around, glanced at Chen Canjun first, and then ordered hoarsely:

"Liu Lang takes people to Xunyang Ferry. Leave the sword at the official office. Don't take it with you. You guys go and drive away the scholars who disturb the order of the dock."

Yan Liulang couldn't wait to ask:

"Ming Mansion, what about other places? How to deal with these annoying people at the entrance of Jiangzhou lobby? I have long seen that they are not pleasing to the eye, and there is also Yue Zi'ang."

"Don't worry about them. Keep a low profile when entering and exiting the official office. It won't be in the way anyway. Just pretend they don't exist. Thank you for your hard work."

"Yes." Yan Liulang nodded helplessly.

Immediately, Ouyang Rong returned to business, discussed the matter of Shuangfeng Peak, and everyone dispersed.

Before leaving, Chen Canjun thought of something and turned around and asked:

"By the way, Mr. Changshi, there will be a memorial ceremony for the abbot of Zhouxue held at the Temple of the Most Holy Master the day after tomorrow. All the scholars of Zhouxue will be there. Are you still going to be the abbot? Otherwise, don't go and take shelter from the wind like Governor Wang.

Head."

Ouyang Rong took a sip of hot tea, tasted it, put down the cup, and walked out of the door without looking back:
Chapter completed!