On the day Meng Changce arrived in the capital, Zhao Yao curiously ran to see the excitement, and was deeply shocked. He felt that the entire capital was occupied by scholars. They were all dressed in Confucian attire, standing on both sides of the road to welcome Meng Changce.
The procession welcoming Meng Changce stretched all the way thirty miles outside the capital, with Confucian scholars lining the route to greet Meng Changce's arrival. Zhao Yao heard that wherever Meng Changce passed, there were people waiting to welcome him. Moreover, they followed Meng Changce all the way from outside the city to the capital.
Zhao Yao saw enthusiasm and reverence on their faces. Although they were extremely excited, they did not do anything outrageous. However, the sudden influx of so many scholars into the capital still frightened the residents and officials.
