Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

Instantly, the entire Hall of Righteousness fell silent.

The speaker was named Wu Song.

He was eight feet tall, with a magnificent appearance and extraordinary strength.

In his early years, he killed dozens of people after his elder brother was murdered, and then became an outlaw.

I hate the injustice of the government the most; this world is unjust.

He was one of the top masters in the entire Dragon Subduing Gang.

He was also a generous man with many brothers.

Even the gang leader Xu Baoyi had to be wary of him.

One was a hot-blooded man, the other a gang leader; everyone was caught in the middle, torn between them.

They could only hold their breath and remain silent.

At this moment, a fat monk next to Wu Song also slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"Screw this nonsense, let's just disband, brothers go our separate ways, and save ourselves from this scumbag nonsense!"

This completely threw the hall into chaos.

The crowd split into two factions: one faction consisted of Xu Baoyi's trusted confidants, who supported the offer of amnesty.

The other faction vehemently opposed accepting amnesty and resolutely resisted becoming the court's lackey.

The two leaders were arguing fiercely.

Xu Baoyi's face turned ashen.

Losing face isn't scary; what's scary is losing face in front of an outsider, especially one who happens to be your future boss...

He glanced at Chen Shao out of the corner of his eye, and seeing that the other was looking over, he quickly said:

"Your Majesty, please don't be hasty. Let me reason with my brothers."

Then he looked at Wu Song.

"Brother Wu Song, please calm down."

"Brothers, I know your difficulties, but I want to ask you, we've been outlaws for so many years, robbing and killing each other, when will this end?"

"Our generation has blood on our hands and is branded as bandits, which is bad enough, but what about our descendants?"

"Are your sons and nephews destined to spend their entire lives hiding in these mountains, unable to see the light of day, and unable to walk the right path?"

"In this life, one must find a place to live and make a living, not for oneself, but for one's descendants."

"It's so that they can walk openly on the street, without having to hide or live in fear."

"Now that His Majesty has arrived, this is an opportunity we have waited three whole years for."

"If you miss today, it may be three years later or another three years later. Don't wait until your descendants are old and gray before you regret it."

I must say, these words were very persuasive.

It elevates the focus directly to future generations, rather than seeking immediate gratification.

Many people in the hall lowered their heads.

I felt extremely ashamed.

But Wu Song and his men refused to give an inch.

"Brother means well, but nowadays treacherous officials are in power, and even the emperor can betray the country. I'm afraid your good intentions will not be rewarded!"

"Now we face the Northern Barbarians from the outside, Han Cao and Yuwen Gu from the inside, as well as the separatist warlords and the Yellow Turban Rebellion. It's not that we don't want to live, but that the world doesn't want to live. Now is the time for us to show our strength."

"If we can act on behalf of Heaven and accumulate ample grain before declaring ourselves king, brother, you might still have a chance to be crowned emperor!"

"Descendants may also have a way out."

Normally, Xu Baoyi would have enjoyed hearing this.

To be crowned with the yellow robe—that's the ultimate achievement for an outlaw.

However, saying these things in front of the emperor could become evidence in court at any time, leading to attacks from treacherous officials.

He immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

"Brother Wu Song, please stop..."

"Well said!" Chen Shao interrupted Xu Baoyi.

When Wu Song and the others saw that this culprit still dared to stand up, they immediately drew their swords and cut off his bird head.

Chen Shao, however, suddenly felt no fear.

He waved his hand and said, "Brothers, listen to me. After this, you may kill or torture me as you please."

"This brother's name is Wu Song, right?"

"You're right, this damn world is really no good."

"Governments oppress the people, treacherous officials hold power and abuse their authority, loyal and honest people suffer injustices, and corrupt officials go unpunished."

"If I were you, I would have rebelled too."

The first principle of giving a speech is empathy.

Chen Shaoxian criticized the imperial court, and even changed his form of address to "I" for this purpose.

Only by empathizing with them can we understand their thoughts and get them to listen to us.

"I know you've all been heartbroken by this world."

"But I haven't yet, not because I've lived a life of luxury since I was a child, nor because I enjoy wealth and honor every day."

"On the contrary, I am much more likely to die than you are, and my situation is much more difficult than yours."

"Sometimes I think about just leaving, going to hell with Northern Mang, going to hell with Han Cao, who cares what anyone else is doing."

"But I can't... I'm a person who has seen civilization."

The second point of the speech is to elevate its value.

Chen Shao's gaze swept over each person.

"I have seen a world where everyone has food to eat and clothes to wear, where the young are cared for and the old are supported."

"Ordinary people are not worried about whether they can survive tomorrow, but about how to make a good living."

"Now that I am the Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty, I cannot give up and accept this situation. I must make changes."

"I want to transform this world into a civilized world!"

People don't understand what kind of civilized world it is, but Chen Shao's words were very inspiring.

Born in a chaotic world, every day is uncertain.

Their concern wasn't what they would eat for their next meal, but whether they would even be alive at the next mealtime.

Although Chen Shao's description only scratches the surface, it is still something that is far beyond their reach.

Even Wu Song's grip on his weapon loosened.

Everyone looked up at Chen Shao.

By this time, the sky was already turning white, and the red sun leaped over the mountain ridge, its golden rays slanting in from outside the door.

It was sprinkled on Chen Shao.

It made him feel as if he were bathed in holy light.

Seeing that the time was right, Chen Shao decided to complete the third and fourth steps in one go.

He's just bragging and making empty promises!

He suddenly pointed outside the hall and shouted:

"Those who are not in a position should not meddle in its affairs."

"Those who hold a position must fulfill their responsibilities."

"Since I am in this position, I must be like the rising sun, so that all the people may be bathed in its red light."

"May the civilization I have witnessed shine upon everyone!"

"Turn this world upside down."

"Let no one in this world be born to be a beast of burden, and let no one be destined to stay in the mountains as a bandit for life."

"With swords in hand, follow me! I'll lead you to fight for a different world!"

He raised his Green Dragon Crescent Blade, raised his arm, and shouted:

"Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"