Wei Huai, whom Xia Yuanlong knew, had never dared to take a chance. This mentality was probably because he knew that his abilities were limited, and he was afraid that every wrong step would ruin the victory that was close at hand; at the same time, the worried dean also
Too concerned about the safety of the people
Crisis, the rise and fall of the New Deal, made him unwilling to give up the beautiful scene in front of him, and stepped into the dark waters. Therefore, thinking obscured by such emotions will naturally lead the academy to an even more embarrassing predicament - this path
About to reach the end.
Wei Huai has already felt the dead atmosphere in the alliance, but what supports him in persisting in this cause will always be the millions of people in Nanjing. They admire him so much and support him so much. Hearing the wave of cheers makes Wei Huai
The most intoxicating thing is to cherish. But if this power also loses trust in itself, then the academy will be faced with a path of demise.
However, as expected, the public's suspicion of Wei Huai began to count down. Wei Huai's hesitation caused the academy to lose the opportunity to unify public opinion. The scattered resistance from various places was simply insignificant to Wan Dang, and most of them complained about the academy.
The people were easily dispersed, and a few of them who were quite stubborn and unruly were accused of being rebels. Thirteen people were arrested and tortured in prison.
In the following days, Wan Dang then repealed all the new policies that had been implemented and warned Wei Huai that "due to chaos, the academy should be reorganized first and then the new policies discussed", which brought the accumulated anger of the people to its peak.
They put all the problems on Wei Huai. He could have led everyone to the light, but he was indifferent at the critical moment and watched so many innocent people go to jail. They even thought that Wei Huai's true intentions had changed and he
He seemed to be in cahoots with the government. Views like this became more and more widespread, and the people's hatred of him grew.
About thousands of people surrounded Wei Huai's house as thick as three walls, yelling at the door: "Wei Huai, you fucking coward! Wan Dang has arrested so many people who have been wrongly accused, aren't you asking for life for the people?"
?Why are you still cowering at home and saying nothing! The big flag is asking us to pull it, and the bloody road is asking us to rush, but you are sitting safely on the high platform... I shouldn't have rescued you from the prison in the first place!"
"Yes, yes! It's really not a thing!" The crowd shouted like a wave, echoing fiercely.
After hearing no reply, the people, filled with grief and anger, dragged out the sedan that had been placed in the corner, and immediately punched and kicked the object, tearing the sedan apart into pieces.
The family members in the mansion were so shocked that they hurriedly reported to Wei Huai and saw that he was stroking his crutch nervously with his left hand, sweat beads rolling down his palm; his right hand was pressed on his nose, and his eyes were focused on looking out the window, not knowing what he was looking at.
"I know." His tone was extremely sad.
"Can……"
"Leave me alone here." Wei Huai interrupted her resolutely.
He only heard the door creaking a few times, probably leaving, and Wei Huai had no intention of confirming. He also heard the sound of many stones hitting the wall, mixed with the roar of the crowd, forming a different kind of melody.
He imagined the situation outside the door, the extremely torn and ferocious faces, and the wide eyes full of hatred. He did not feel terrible, but he remembered those kind calls before and the people he had received.
The most esteemed love, but an inexplicable pain in my heart.
He wants to show his feelings to others, and he wants to prove that he is sincere, but now he can only watch the people he loves most stabbing him with swords and guns, and there is no way. He knows the responsibility he shoulders, but he
Don't want to be treated like this.
Xia Yuanlong has been waiting in the academy for the past two days without going home. He only slept for two or three hours at night, then he steeled himself and got up to do official business. It was noon, and he was facing a letter of interrogation from the government. He bit his pen and thought
I'm at a loss, I don't know what to do
In response, he suddenly raised his head and saw Wei Huai walking slowly. He stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Ji Min, you don't know at home that the government has repeatedly sent people to hand over letters to question me, asking me how the academy is doing, how it is managed on a daily basis, and what it is up to.
I have to answer all the questions one by one, which is really tiring."
He forgot to look at Wei Huai's face for a moment and pulled him to the desk, "I just happened to encounter a difficult matter. Please take a look, brother."
Wei Huai glanced coldly for a few times, said "Oh", then fell tiredly on the recliner, turned his face away, and closed his mouth as tightly as iron.
Xia Yuanlong's mind was entirely on the document. After pondering for a moment, he realized that Wei Huai had not said a word. He raised his head and saw Wei Huai staring straight at him, hesitantly, as if he was about to say something.
He smiled softly: "My Dean of Health, what are you doing in a daze?"
Wei Huai's eyes suddenly showed a trace of unbearability, but after thinking about it, he struggled to speak out.
"I want to resign as leader and dean of the alliance."
Xia Yuanlong's smile disappeared instantly and became ashen.
Wei Huai felt quite guilty, so he sighed and bowed to Xia Yuanlong: "I'm sorry."
The latter did not respond, but raised his head firmly and said coldly: "You are no longer worthy of being the dean."
Wei Huai was stunned for a moment and looked at this sworn brother in confusion.
"When you encounter difficulties, you just leave everyone aside?!" Xia Yuanlong roared similar to those of the people, "I know that you, Wei Huai, lack determination and courage, but I never thought that you are a coward! A coward who will be infamous for thousands of years.
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"Do you need to say that to me?" Wei Huai's words were trembling slightly, and he gradually closed his eyes.
"I don't care what you think..." Xia Yuanlong turned his back, "But for me, moving forward indomitably is the truth. Yes, the truth, no matter who you are, must follow it!"
"But you don't know, people have cursed me and spurned me, even the group I believe in most..." Wei Huai choked up slightly when he said this. He didn't want to judge the people he was willing to work for.
"I understand,"
When Wei Huai heard this, he looked at Yuan Long eagerly,
"I understand them."
His face suddenly darkened.
"They were willing to endure severe torture for you. They were dying in prison just to come up with a new deal. But you did nothing and are now living freely. What do you have to feel wronged about?" Xia Yuanlong suppressed the anger in his heart.
Questioned word for word.
"I am just one of the scholars who preached the New Deal, not a hero who can conquer the world. I hope that my thoughts can lead the way and enable those who come after me to succeed... But all of you, including all of you, place all your hopes on me. I
How can I afford it..."
"You have difficulties, but I, Xia Yuanlong, don't have difficulties?" Xia Yuanlong pointed to his heart, "But I have never thought about this." After that, he waved his sleeves and slammed the door.