Chapter 1223: Chapter 1223 Revitalization of All Worn-out Affairs
In the end, the group of old men led by Prime Minister Wenren also went on strike.
Only the Minister of Rites remained as a spokesperson, waiting for Yuwen Qi.
Faced with this situation, the Minister of Rites felt helpless, but there was no alternative.
After all, the remaining ones are a group of doddering old men, and he is the only young and strong one.
Therefore, these nearly thirty thousand people saw a high-ranking official of the Imperial Court standing atop the platform, someone they usually wouldn’t have a chance to meet.
The official did not assert his authority but greeted them with composure and courtesy.
"Dear citizens, greetings! It’s not easy to survive such calamities! First, we must thank the heavens for showing mercy, allowing us to survive this great disaster!
Honestly, we managed to escape because of the Eastern Land Black Dragon Army’s vanguard assistance.
They helped us resolve the trouble with the Underworld Soldiers! Without them, we might still be hiding in caves like moles, never seeing the light of day.
Now, we owe much to their assistance for our liberation!"
"Yes, I didn’t expect it to be the Black Dragon Army helping us, it wasn’t easy."
"Who is this Black Dragon Army?"
"Don’t know, never heard of them."
"I haven’t heard of them either."
"Seems like they are from the Eastern Land, perhaps remnants of some old forces."
The people whispered and discussed among themselves. However, the chaos happened so early in the Imperial Capital that they had no idea what transpired afterward, thus they discussed for a long time without reaching any conclusions.
The Minister of Rites patiently said: "There is no need to rush, we will explain who the Black Dragon Army is later; for now, we ask for your cooperation in our work.
As everyone can see, everything is in a state of disrepair; we need you all to go to the registration office and clearly register your specialties so we can organize the data before the main Black Dragon Army arrives.
Whether we relocate the capital or remain here to thrive, we can act directly without wasting time.
After all, we survivors must shoulder the mission of the revival of the entire Imperial Capital, and even the whole land.
Now, we should set aside all prejudices, abandon all status, and work together to restore the former glory!"
As someone who regularly hosts ceremonies, the Minister of Rites is very familiar with reading documents and delivering speeches in public. He eloquently spoke a lot, essentially encouraging everyone to discard prejudices and identities to collectively rebuild their home.
These words ignited a burning fighting spirit among the crowd!
A benefit of feudal societies is that people’s thoughts aren’t as open as those in modern societies, and ordinary folks are highly willing to follow orders.
So, as soon as the Minister of Rites finished speaking, the populace began chanting slogans while heading to the registration office to register their skills.
Their enthusiastic manner was such that one might have thought they were off to the battlefield!
Unlike rural folk, the residents of the Imperial Capital mostly had a skill or trade, hence with a glance at the registration book,
Apart from officials, agriculture, commerce, and industry were basically covered.
Li Wenli and Bai Junjun understood; among the more than three hundred thousand people, only one-tenth remained, though the numbers are pitifully small and the place is riddled with scars.
However, a single spark can start a prairie fire, and the strength of humanity is limitless.
He believed the people here are capable of revitalizing the area in a very short time.
Yet, truth be told, the lingering Underworld Soldiers in the Imperial Capital make staying here untenable.
Relocating the capital is imperative.