In fact, the situation was worse than Abbot Baozhi had imagined.
For a long time, the anti-Jin sentiment among the people has been much stronger than that of the Imperial Court. After all, ordinary people, unlike the court, have very simple wishes, which is to protect their families and loved ones. Previously, when the Jin Army moved south, many of the People of the Song Dynasty lived in constant fear, and many even donated money, food, and materials, or actively joined the army or organized militias to resist the Jin Army.
And now, with Yue Fei and Fang Zheng leading the Song Army northwards, they have gained popular support. Many people hope to see the Jin Dynasty completely eradicated because only then can they be at ease. Otherwise, who knows if the Jin Army might attack them again decades later?
