Chapter 157: Returning to the North (2)

A scholar said, “There are quite a few small towns to pass by on the way up the Huaihe River. This lowly one is untalented, but I am willing to go ahead to recruit other scholars to join us!”

In this way, scholars throughout the journey were recruited to pull the rope for the Princess’ boat. By the time they reach the capital, how many people would they have?

When Wu Heng heard of this idea, he was excited to no end!

“So that’s the case, thank you all very much! I kindly ask for the scholars to depart immediately. They… are going to arrive soon!”

The head of the scholars was a white-haired old man. The reason why he proudly stood there was because he truly believed that the Crown Prince was a good man who deserved their aid.

He loudly said, “Mister, please wait a moment. We are going to change and then gather by the river to pull the ship for the Crown Prince!”

Other peasants chimed in, “We are also willing to follow the ship and wait!”

Wu Heng felt a great mass of positive energy stirring in his heart, unable to be contained! He once again bowed deeply and suddenly jerked his head up, his finger pointing in a certain direction.

“Then at about an hour later, I will be at Huaihe Wharf welcoming everyone!”

By the time Changxi arrived at Huaihe, he couldn’t help but be shocked silly by the huge crowd waiting for them by the river on both banks!

What was even more peculiar was that the crowd was made up of students wearing their uniform: sky blue, long-sleeved scholarly robes with square, scholarly hats. They seemed to be waiting here to welcome them.

Feeling startled, Changxi asked the person standing at the front with displeasure, “What is happening here? Why are there so many people gathered here?”

When Wu Heng met this number one expert in the country, his heart couldn’t help but fear. However, there were thousands of scholars supporting him, so he recovered his breath!

“Go