Azure Heaven Saber-Chapter 146 - 113 Yuezhou Poem Added 1 for the Gold Rank

Chapter 146: Chapter 113 Yuezhou Poem [Added 1 for the Gold Rank Reader 8868 of the Silver Alliance]

Chapter 146 -113 Yuezhou Poem [Added 1 for the Gold Rank Reader 8868 of the Silver Alliance]

The four treasures of the study were quickly put in place.

Bai Yihwen’s writing writhed like a dragon and a snake, inky splashes dotting the paper, finished in a sparkling sweep.

“Ode to Yuezhou!”

The crowd leaned in for a closer look, their eyes fiercely focused, all captivated by the article.

“… Yuezhou, a land of Qin for a thousand years, a dirge of thousand years; the so-called Yuezhou is not a mere piece of land. It is the soul of the Great Qin!

…seven hundred years ago, Yuezhou was surrounded by enemy soldiers. The men of Yuezhou left their homes and joined the army, enduring battles and traversing miles of sorrow. Nine out of ten homes were emptied. To what end? It was all for the Great Qin!

…Yuezhou is the Yuezhou of the Great Qin, and we are the sons and daughters of the Great Qin. The men of Yuezhou die without regrets for the Great Qin; they lay down their lives without hesitation for Yuezhou!

…To be left in isolation is not the wish of Yuezhou; to be at the threshold of battle is not what Yuezhou desires. In the face of unfavorable circumstances, we can only shed blood and sacrifice our lives. In this battleground, many more heroes should rise and fight.

…All this, we do so that the elders of Yuezhou may live out their days in peace, for every inch of the Great Qin’s territory to remain unviolated!

…While Yuezhou is still fighting, while the blood of those on the battlefield is not yet dry, while the blood of Yuezhou runs hot still, why would the high-ranking officials in the court speak of giving up?

…We weep blood and speak up, not for ourselves, but for the Great Qin. If we abandon Yuezhou today, what land will we surrender tomorrow?!

…The Great Qin is vast and powerful, but for how long can it afford to give up its lands?”

A work of brilliant literary talent, the Yuezhou Ode, filled with suppressed rage and resentment, suddenly came into the world. It was as if the anger and resentment were about to burst through the blue sky.

Between the lines, there was nothing but the heart filled with a profound sense of patriotism; every word rang with an impressive spirit of loyalty and righteousness;

Especially the last sentence.

If we abandon Yuezhou today, what land will we surrender tomorrow? The Great Qin is vast and powerful, but for how long can it afford to give up its lands?

This sentence was like a spark that set off an explosion in the students.

After reading the “Ode to Yuezhou”, many students felt as though their chests were about to burst.

“Brother Bai, well written!”

“Brother Bai’s work is worthy of being passed down for millennia!”

“We, the men of Yuezhou, will resist to our last breath!”

“Quickly, let us spread Brother Bai’s article and let every person in Yuezhou see it!”

“We must also send a copy to the court, send it there as fast as we can!”

“We must make sure the high-ranking officials see the spirit of the people of Yuezhou!”

“Very good, very good!”

“If Yuezhou is preserved, Brother Bai’s contribution will be the greatest and most noble.”

“Brother Bai’s deeds are of immeasurable merit and will have a great impact on the present and future generations.”

Bai Yihwen’s face was filled with deep sadness and heaviness. He said slowly, “Gentlemen, it ultimately depends on the decision of the high-ranking officials. We are but mayflies in this world, our power is very small.”

“But we did try our hardest, we did struggle!”

The young students, holding Bai Yihwen’s article, ran out in a frenzy.

“Whose family owns a printing press?”

“Me, me, me!”

“Whose family has a fast distribution channel?”

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“Me, me, me!”

“Whose family has…”

“Me, me, me!”

“When there’s no time to print, we will copy it with pen and paper! For such a classic, the sooner it gets out, the more it will benefit the people of Yuezhou. Who will join me?”

“Me, me, me!”

…

That night.

The “Ode to Yuezhou” suddenly appears all over Yuezhou in massive amounts, erupting like a geyser. At first, it was only copied, countless students took to the streets, holding their copy of the Ode, reading them aloud in places with the largest crowds.

Many people, who were already fearful, couldn’t help but gather to listen.

Those who couldn’t read or understand were patiently explained to by others. The more they explained, the angrier the crowd became.

“Yuezhou is at a critical juncture, it’s on the brink of destruction!”

“If Yuezhou’s future is to depend on the hands of the high officials in court, then there is little hope to speak of. It’s only in the hands of us Yuezhou citizens that true consideration for Yuezhou lies. We must stand our ground and defend Yuezhou!”

However, as time passed, some people began to lose faith, began to slack, and began to feel demotivated.

“The court has already abandoned us. What good will reciting a few articles do?”

“Ha, the lords don’t even care about Yuezhou. What use is it if we care? We can eat in the Great Qin, and won’t we starve if we become subjects of the Great Yan?”

“Isn’t there always a common people in any dynastic era, in any nation?”

“That’s right, I’m not an official, I’m not wealthy. I honestly farm, pay taxes, offer food. In the Great Qin, I pay my taxes and contributions to the Great Qin. If it turns into the Great Yan, I’ll pay taxes and contributions to the Great Yan. We are just trying to survive. Isn’t that right?”

“Yes, yes that’s true.”

…

This unwholesome trend spread, and inevitably reached the military.

At first, there was nothing, but the momentum of the discussions gradually sprouted and grew.

“If Yuezhou is abandoned, while the civilians might be alright to live under a new country, what happens to us, the army? How should we deal with this?”

This question left many in silence.

What can we do?

Every day, during this period, Wang Sanyuan called for various meetings where disagreements always ensued.

Each time, there were those who scornfully belittled and ridiculed, ‘the upper echelons of the Great Qin clearly want to give up, we’re just making fools of ourselves by fighting…’

There were many who subscribed to this sentiment, and the tendency of such sentiment was gradually growing.

But every time, they were quelled by Wang Sanyuan: “Causing disorder in the ranks! Kick them out!”

Even with Wang Sanyuan, the highest military official in Yuezhou City, suppressing them, the soldiers didn’t make any further moves, but it seemed like a fire was already smoldering in their hearts.

As the high spirits within the city rose, the aforementioned sentiments gained traction. The military gradually split into two camps, each side tensely drawn against the other.