Chapter 270
2014-08-16
There is basically a customary rule in otherworldly cities, that is, to place markers in the very center of the city. There are many meanings in doing so, some are pure worship, then put a Light God statue. Some are to highlight the characteristics of the city, put some unique items here. Some directly built the City Lord's house here, which is called a town... There is no doubt that this red sculpture in the central square of Riva is the symbol of the city. It was built by the first group of nobles who came here. Yes, the meaning is probably to eat meat without forgetting to kill pigmen or something.As for the people of the city, of course they didn't like the guy who made them poor. But even if they didn't take it seriously, when they saw it shattered to the ground, everyone's mind was instantly stunned.
Sad? anger? Can't talk about this. ecstasy? Excited? This is not enough... The people are only a little disappointed and deeply shocked in their hearts.
The reason for the disappointment is because this thing has been standing for more than a hundred years, and you can't see it when you look up.
It is better to understand if you are shocked. This thing is a symbol of Riva City, and it was built by nobles. There is even a wooden token that prohibits climbing and touching. But now it's better, it was directly smashed by this daring group of people!
Just when everyone in the square lost their voices, another ten people came over with a stack of wooden boards.
Bang, bang, bang...Smooth movement, fast speed. In just a few moments, a simple small platform was erected on red rubble.
At this time, the onlookers finally came back to his senses.
"You, you, you, you are..." A middle-aged man who looked like a businessman opened his mouth and stammered.
An ordinary-looking young man among these people probably heard it, turned his head, his eyes slightly narrowed, and said with a smile: "We are from the Riva City Urban Administration, referred to as the urban management. We got the citizens today. Report, this red-hot thing is an illegal construction, and it will be demolished now!"
"City, city administration?" The middle-aged man was stunned, is there such a unit? Why haven't I heard of it..."No matter what your situation is, I can say responsibly that you have a major event!" A man dressed as a noble steward called the head next to him, and said in a sympathetic tone. Of course he knew the importance of this sculpture. He had never heard of the situation in front of him. It should be a new one. In this way, these Rookies are afraid of being overcast! Alas, how pitiful..."Stand on a major event? Hehe, we're not afraid!" The young man lifts the head with an arrogant expression, "We are temporary workers!"
… The two people of the unfathomable mystery, these people who suddenly appeared and quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Then, before the audience who had completely came back to his senses made a discussion, on the right side of the built platform, a white-robed girl climbed up the steps.
Perhaps they were shocked by the destruction of the previous statue, or perhaps they were infected by the solemn demeanor of the girl in the rain in front of them... The crowd didn't make any sound, just watched her step on the platform, step by step. Go to the most central position.
took a deep breath, bowed, stood upright, nodded "Hi everyone, I'm Joah, from Grey Cloth Armed Force!"
Wow... as if the Level 10 Tempest came suddenly, The buzzing discussion sounded instantly, and then spread across the square at an extremely fast speed.
Grey Cloth Armed Force... This term is not unfamiliar to everyone, especially under the coverage of a large number of promotional papers in the past few days. But in the end, in most people's minds, it's just a noun. They didn't expect that there would be such a day, only a few meters away, they really saw the Grey Cloth Armed Force personnel.
This kind of feeling... It's like reading too many Dragon Quest novels, and then one day, the legendary dragon really appeared in front of you!
Shocked, astonished, illusory... Just after everyone had time to sort out their emotions, Joah on stage spoke again, "I'm here for a very simple purpose, just to let everyone see, the official propaganda. What are the vicious, cruel, tyrannical, maddened...what kind of gray-clothed mob in China, huh...sorry, I'm not angry enough, in fact, there are many such adjectives, I suspect that those who compile it will be very distressed now, because They really have run out of words they can think of!"
shrugged, Joah looks distressed.
...a dull laugh came from all around.
The faces of everyone were a little complicated at this time. This was the first time they faced the legendary Grey Cloth Armed Force personnel.
Mob bandits? Just this girl with a flat face, like an empty orchid in the drizzle? Stop joking... "Then, I'm going to say something angry!" Joah pursed his lips while the atmosphere eased, "It's been four days since we came to Riva City, and we haven't done anything except hand out leaflets. But just last night, right here, five of our companions were caught and left us forever...I don't know why, is it because of what we mob gangsters have done to attack the city recently ? No..."
After a pause, Joah said excitedly: "We just said things that shouldn't be said! We just said that the nobles were greedy and greedy, seized wealth that did not belong to them, and trampled others at will. life... We just said that the commoner is poor and embarrassed, working hard all his life but can't get the bread to satisfy his hunger, and can't buy the toys his child wants... We are talking about the most true facts, but they have been met with the most ruthless revenge!"
Some words like strong wind and swift rain poured out, hitting the deepest part of everyone's heart, causing ripples.
There was a little commotion in the square, most of the poor people in sackcloth patches had angry expressions on their faces, of course they knew what the girls on Dao Altar said were true, because they were suffering.
At this point, "Who knows what you're saying is true or false? Maybe you guys made it up."
"Aren't you doing the things the newspapers say? ?"
"Don't listen to her talking about nonsense here, five people died? Hmph, do you think so?"
"It's just right to be dead, the gray-clothed mess... ..."
"..."
There were only one or two sounds at first, then questioning and abusive voices continued to emerge from the crowd.
Joah startled, instantly found someone to speak to, it was a short and fat middle age person dressed in gorgeous clothes, this kind of dress was either a wealthy businessman or a person sent by aristocrats to purchase ore...Blood Qi In an instant, Joah pointed angrily at the other party: "You said this was made up, have you investigated it? Have you asked the people around the place where we live? If you say that, why do you think it is in the newspaper? Those contents were not edited, but made by us?"
"Sophistry, maybe those people have been bribed by you!" The chubby middle age person who was pointed out was stunned for a moment, and then counterattacked. Of course, the content of what they said was just nonsense. Joah and the others came in the past few days, how could they possibly buy a street person.
But this is not important, what matters is his status as an ore merchant. As a vested interest in the mine, he certainly would not allow the Grey Cloth Armed Force to incite the miners to rebel.
"That's right, this slut is obviously spreading rumors here, don't be fooled."
"The Grey Cloth Armed Force is a mob. I once had a batch of goods that were robbed by them, people. They were all killed..." Needless to say, this is of course made up. Everyone was killed, how did he know it was done by the Grey Cloth Armed Force... Of course, no one would think about this now, there is no need for a perfect reason to splash dirty water, just say it!
The words of this man seemed to have inspired some people, and all kinds of news of being "innocently mutilated" came out one after another. Time, place... It's a nose and an eye.
This kind of remark has also made some people who were originally angry start to waver... There is no doubt that it is a fact!
The people will not be persuaded, there is an element of doubt in human nature. The masses are also easily persuaded, because the habit of blind obedience is so great.
This statement is not contradictory, and history is constantly proving these two points.
At this time, the most important thing is the situation. When people watch the details of Grey Cloth Armed Force's crimes around people weeping bitter tears, they naturally can't help but believe it. And Joah's hoarse defense has long been drowned out...the scales are constantly tilting. At this time, I don't know where they were the first to throw them out. Vegetable leaves, potatoes, shoes... all smashed onto the platform.
Joah stood on the stage without any intention of dodging.
...not far away, at the top of the clock tower.
Bang! David punched the wall with a punch, turned his head, both eyes were red: "Boss, I'll take someone to hack these talk nonsense bastards to death." Abandoned by the whole world, the emaciated silhouette with no support, shook the head: "We have other things to do."
Tang En initially disagreed with Joah's proposal last night. This is too risky and not necessarily effective. However, the former broke out with unprecedented stubbornness, determined to do so, and the two even had a small quarrel... Squinting, Tang En let out a long sigh and turned his head to look into the distance. Joah, the method was chosen by yourself, I just hope you can stick to it... —a voice suddenly came out from the stage.
The sound was really slight, so slight that some people who were about to rush to the stage didn't hear it, but the square fell into a dead silence at this moment.
Everyone felt a blue glow flashing before their eyes, and then an oval hood appeared on the girl's body.
Magic, Magic Shield...I have never eaten pork, but I have seen Pig Run. Magicians are mysterious and noble in everyone's impression. They don't often appear in front of others, and they cover their faces with robes all day long. . But even children know that the unfathomable Magician has a skill that can protect himself - magic shield!
She's Magician? Are we smashing a Magician?
Everyone kept their actions just now, and their panic thoughts were magnified by Magician's chilling and strange attack methods.
With a wave of his staff, Joah removed the magic shield, ignoring everything in disorder. He said calmly, "Someone told me last night that my plan would not work because the people are stupid, and I had a fight with him... But now, I agree with his point of view!"
"Yes, you are not only ignorant, but also very stupid. Cowards, cowards... You only know how to obey, you only know how to hide and scold injustice. But you never dare to open your mouth and scream, stand up and start to resist! I look at it, no , get up, you guys"
Saying word by word, Joah looked at the crowd that was getting a little commotion all around, with a mocking smile on his lips: "Why, are you angry? Oh, it's a pity that you only You know the anger! You know the injustice of reality, you hope that someone can stand up to solve all this, but you also hope that this person is not yourself, right? Hehe, it seems that I was wrong just now, you are not stupid, on the contrary, you are very smart. Well, ridiculous little clever..."
I believe that if Tang En was there, he would definitely rub his eyes, Joah's character is not lacking in gentleness, stubbornness, persistence... But it has never been like this, Like a shrew who scolded the streets calmly, sarcasm, ridicule, dismissive... But such remarks that seem to have no desire to improve have had some unintelligible effects, the gasping of the surrounding people became rough, and their fists secretly Pinch tight... Of course, I don't know who this is going to beat.
"Oh, I almost forgot about you!" Joah glanced at the few people who rushed to the steps, and pouted, "Rich businessman? Noble? Noble's lackey? Guess it's you!"
"Know why I must smash that red sculpture? Because it's just like you, every pore has filth. The outer color has also become scarlet... Of course, no matter how much you dye it, it can't change your black heart."
"I'm a Magician, not a wizard. But I still curse you, curse you The souls of the dead on every gold coin in your arms will haunt you forever. Until your juniors, juniors..."
Having said this, Joah paused, frowned looked towards the edge of the square.
Because of the height of the platform, she saw that there were about seventy or eighty guards in neat armor pushing away the crowd and walking towards this side. Farther away, there were several noble carriages parked on the side of the road, with several people pointing fingers at her.
Suddenly, the crowd began to appear chaotic.
The dozens of guards were divided into two teams. One team was still from the Imperial court central bank, while the other team began to use scabbards and whips to disperse the gathering crowd.
Tang En on the clock tower also saw this scene, and his eyes shined: "haha, the opportunity is here! Which idiot is this, I want to thank his eighth ancestors."
Don't underestimate the energy of a nobody, nor the formidable power of small events.
The former Bowen Si has a deep understanding, and the latter a few distant nobles will also be vividly remembered.
In fact, these nobles passed by here by accident, but when looking out the window in a boring time, they found these quiet crowds in the square. After a little inquiries, I found out that it was the Grey Cloth Armed Force that was advertised here.
It's okay, they acted decisively afterwards, and immediately sent people to arrest and disperse.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with these two jobs. It's what they have to do to capture the Grey Cloth Armed Force. After all, the two sides are standing there. As for the latter thing, uh, if you do it at a different time, there is no problem. Although the number of guards is small, it is more than enough to deal with the commoner who has never dared to resist.
But right now, those commoners are getting mad at Joah's frigid irony and scorching satire but can't let it out. Originally, they should have attacked Joah, but the other party was Magician, and what she just said vaguely lifted their fig leaf, making everyone feel ashamed.
At this moment, the guards came to beat them as usual. This seems to confirm what Joah said just now... You are being oppressed, you only know how to accept your adversity and dare not resist... You are cowards, cowards... Well, it really hurts face for a group of big men to be scolded by such a young girl. dare not resist? I'll show you the other way around now... no one knows who made the first move, most people just hear a roar, "Damn, beat them up! We're not cowards! Not cowards!"
In an instant, the crowd was surging, fists like a forest.
Dozens of armored guards were immediately overwhelmed by the crowd, unable to turn a little bit of spray.
Chaos, kicking off...