Chapter 2724 Is there something wrong with this earthly immortal?
"Earth Immortals? The Earth Immortal Society? What is that?"
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, then sighed softly and said, "Everything you said to me when you were in the northwest was true."
Nan Yan immediately said, "When did I ever deceive the emperor?"
After that, she asked again: "What did I say?"
Zhu Feng said, "You're talking about the common people being unable to survive due to natural disasters, man-made calamities, and the extortionate taxes levied by lower-level officials. They have no choice but to sell their land to the powerful gentry and become tenant farmers."
Nan Yan asked, "Is this related to the Earthly Immortal Society?"
Zhu Feng sighed and said, "Of course it's related."
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"Because these people lost their land and couldn't make a living, there was widespread public resentment. Furthermore, disasters hit Hebei and Henan, and people fled their hometowns to escape the famine. So someone organized an incense association called the Earth Immortal Society."
"What's it for?"
"They worship the earth immortals, saying that if they worship the earth immortals, they can obtain land."
"What?"
When Nan Yan heard this, she almost laughed.
She said, "Can you get land by worshipping the earth immortal? Can land actually grow out of thin air?"
Zhu Feng said: "Isn't it, it just appeared out of thin air?"
"What?"
Nan Yan frowned. "What? Land really appeared out of thin air?"
Zhu Feng said, "It's not that the land appeared out of thin air. I heard that the title deed appeared out of thin air."
"What's the meaning?"
"It is said that as long as those who participate in the Earth Immortal Society offer sincere worship, some people go home to sleep, and when they wake up in the morning, a land deed will appear under their pillow. It could be anywhere in the world."
"Ah? There's such a thing?"
"I don't believe it either, but this is the information that King Wei and his men have gathered."
"Is the King of Wei also paying attention to this matter?"
"He originally thought it was just a gathering of ordinary people, and didn't take it seriously at first. But later, more and more people joined this Earthly Immortal Society, even people from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism joined the society. Only then did the imperial court start to pay attention."
“…”
"He sent people to inquire about it and heard about these things."
"Is it true?"
"It seems to be true. It is said that there are several 'miracles' every month. Nowadays, more and more people are joining the Earthly Immortal Society. There are tens of thousands of people in the capital alone. These people pray sincerely every day, hoping that such a miracle will happen to them."
"Is it true?"
Nan Yan thought she was just listening to the news at first, but when she heard this, she couldn't help but frown.
He murmured, "All land under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the world are his subjects. How could this land just come out of thin air and be given to them?"
Zhu Feng said, "I'm just wondering about this."
“…”
"There are no immortals in this world. You are right. All land under heaven belongs to the king. Even if the powerful gentry have enclosed the land, they still have a source of origin."
“…”
"Besides, where would such a generous and powerful gentry come from to share their land with them?"
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"So, I feel that this matter is not simple."
Nan Yan asked, "Your Majesty is worried that there might be something wrong with this Earthly Immortal?"
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and said, "Although they are only dividing the land now, where exactly the land comes from is a question. Moreover, who is the person behind the Earthly Immortal Society? Why would one person give away so much land? What's his intention?"
“…”
"Once this person has too many people's hearts, he will become someone the court cannot ignore."
Nan Yan nodded and said, "I understand."
She frowned and thought for a while, then said, "There is one more thing that the Emperor must also pay attention to."
Zhu Feng looked at her: "What's the matter?"
Nan Yan said, "Didn't the Emperor say that the land deeds that the Earth Immortal would give people are everywhere?"
"Um."
"Whoever gets the title deed will probably go to that place and use the land, right?"
"certainly."
"In this case, who knows how this person will spread the magical powers of the Earthly Immortal Association along the way. Once he arrives at the local place, I'm afraid he will spread the news extensively."
When Zhu Feng heard this, his brows furrowed.
Nan Yan said, "In this way, the influence of this Earthly Immortal Association will not only be limited to the capital."
Zhu Feng took a deep breath and said, "That's right!"
He looked at Nan Yan again and said with a smile, "Well, not bad, you've become much more attentive and your horizons have broadened a lot."
Nan Yan said, "Your Majesty taught me well."
The two exchanged a smile, but Zhu Feng immediately turned serious again, muttering, "You're right. This situation is indeed worthy of attention. If it were just an ordinary incense gathering, no matter how many people attended, I wouldn't have paid too much attention to it. But giving away so much land for no reason is an attempt to rally people's support, and even spreading the news far and wide. Their intentions are despicable."
“…”
"It seems that I can no longer ignore this Earthly Immortal Association."
Nan Yan asked, "How does the emperor plan to manage this?"
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and said, "My plan is to not alert the enemy first. I will send someone to infiltrate the Earth Immortal Society and see what kind of organization it is. Most importantly, I want to find out who is inside and where the land comes from."
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"I will not allow anyone to cause trouble under the Emperor's nose."
Nan Yan said softly, "Let the servants handle this matter. Your Majesty should not worry too much. We have finally returned to the capital and have been up all night. Your Majesty, please go to bed early. Look at you, your eyes are red."
"Yeah?"
"Of course, I asked Tongyun to prepare a bath soup made with medicinal herbs. I have used it before and it can relax the muscles and joints and eliminate fatigue. Your Majesty, please take a bath first."
"good."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "You are really careful."
He got up and went to the bathroom. Nan Yan had someone make the bed there. When he was cutting the candle, Zhu Feng came back.
After a thorough shower, he felt a little more refreshed, with his long hair draped behind his head, still somewhat moist.
Nan Yan immediately said, "Your Majesty, please come quickly. I will help you clean your hair."
Zhu Feng sat down beside the bed, and Nan Yan knelt behind him, taking a dry towel and carefully wiping his hair.
Nan Yan said as she wiped her hair, "Your Majesty should have wiped it clean over there before coming back. Coming here with wet hair and being blown by the cold wind all the way, what if you get a headache tomorrow?"
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "I'm not afraid."
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"Besides, I like you to comb my hair. It's more comfortable than any of them."
When Nan Yan heard this, she immediately laughed.
She also liked combing Zhu Feng's hair. Although he was tall and mighty, his hair was very soft and black. It was draped behind his head like a whole piece of black satin, and it felt smooth in her hands, like flowing water.
However, when Nan Yan was combing her hair, she saw several more silver threads in the black satin.
He has white hair again.
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