Of course, the main thing now is to deal with the problems of these sects. Chu Fan knows that some of these sects are indeed concerned about the common people, so even if some sects want to win over the hearts of the people and hope to instigate common people to make trouble in the future, the Wei court cannot directly destroy these forces.
Minister of Personnel Quan Zhengcheng said, "Based on my experience as an official over the years, I believe that some people do not disobey the court's orders intentionally, but rather because they have no interest in politics. There are also some people in the Wei State who do not care who is in office or who is the emperor. As long as they can make a living, they will not resist.
I suspect that those sects that disobeyed the Wei court's orders might have been motivated by this same mentality. They might not have intended to resist, but rather these sects were simply pursuing ultimate martial arts perfection and had no interest in politics, which is why they wouldn't obey the Wei court's orders.
What Quan Zhengcheng described was a possible scenario. People are complex. In this world, there are all sorts of motivations and aspirations, and these sects might just be one example. They might simply be obsessed with martial arts, with little interest in politics or power.
If they were really just this type of people, then the Wei court would not have to make things too difficult for them. However, at this time, Chu Fan said something very meaningful, which made the court ministers present change their minds.
Chu Fan said, "What Minister Quan said may be the case, but it is not a reason for them to disobey the imperial decrees. You must know that 'Confucians disrupt the law with their writings, and knights violate the law with their martial arts.' Whether it is civil or martial, if they do not abide by the law, they can become the source of chaos.
The Wei court has already begun establishing academies to effectively control and prevent Confucianism, but we must not be lenient with martial arts. If these sects are allowed to act on their own, it will always be a provocation and threat to the laws of the Wei state.
Therefore, even though we know these sects may be genuinely concerned about the people, or that they came to Kaifeng City because they were engrossed in cultivation and did not obey the orders of the Wei court and the royal family, we need to crack down on these forces and make them, like other forces, swear allegiance to the Wei court and not act as they please within the Wei Kingdom.
Chu Fan's words let everyone know the attitude of His Majesty the Emperor of Wei towards those sects that did not obey the imperial court's orders. They also knew that this was not just a question of whether the sects would obey the imperial court's orders, but also concerned the majesty of Wei's laws and the stability of the country.
If these sects can disobey the imperial court's orders at will, then where is the law of Wei? Where is the dignity of the imperial court?
Minister of War Mu Yundian spoke again in a firm voice, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Laws and regulations are the foundation of a nation and cannot be challenged. We must make these sects understand that no matter what their motives are or how powerful or prestigious they are, they must abide by the laws of Wei and submit to the jurisdiction of the imperial court."
"I suggest that for those sects that have not participated in the martial arts competition and have shown an arrogant attitude, we can first send envoys to clearly inform them of Wei's position and requirements, and ask them to come to the court within a specified time and swear allegiance. If they turn a deaf ear, we can take further action to punish them."
Mu Yundian's suggestion is very pertinent. If there is enough time, then this approach is indeed the best, because it can not only solve the problem in a peaceful way, but also fully reflect the kindness and majesty of the Wei court.
But now it is obvious that time does not allow Wei to solve this problem so calmly. You must know that Wei is now basically ready to launch a full-scale war against the Xiongnu and the Qian Kingdom. Any internal turmoil may affect the stability of the war situation.
Furthermore, Chu Fan's plans for Japan were nearing completion, necessitating the dispatch of an elite force to Japan for the final finishing touches. Wei would undoubtedly be unable to retain sufficient forces on its home turf to deal with internal sectarian issues. Therefore, these sectarian forces must be dealt with swiftly and decisively to ensure internal stability and prevent disruptions to the external war effort and the smooth progress of the plans for Japan.
Chu Fan shook his head and said, "The method Mu Aiqing mentioned is indeed a relatively safe method, but now we have no time to delay. The Wei court is already secretly preparing for war against the Xiongnu and the Gan Kingdom.
We must know that speed is of the essence in war. If the State of Wei sends out troops without solving the problem of these sects, then after the elite soldiers and high-level warriors have gone to the battlefield, the State of Wei will be left with a void, and these sects may take the opportunity to cause chaos and shake the foundation of the country. After all, people's hearts are hidden, and we don't know the true thoughts of these sects. We must not take it lightly.
However, if we adopt the method that Mu Aiqing suggested and slowly integrate these sects before launching a war, it will likely take a long time. By then, some countries on the Shengwu Continent may have realized our true intentions and they may unite to fight against us. At that time, our external conquests will become even more difficult."
Mu Yundian asked, "Then, Your Majesty, how should we treat these sects that have not come to Kaifeng City? You know, if we really wipe them all out, it will definitely cause panic among the people of Wei State and may even cause greater unrest.
After all, we cannot ignore the fact that some of their clans and forces have provided real help to the local people, especially before Your Majesty ascended the throne. In the past, within the borders of Wei, the children of aristocratic families and the families of nobles enjoyed local privileges, and they also committed murder, arson, bullying, and all kinds of things.
At that time, the court of Wei was not as clear as it is now, so the people in some places were oppressed by these people and suffered terribly. Instead, the disciples of those sects and forces helped these ordinary people to eliminate evil and promote good. Therefore, some sects and forces were very popular with the local people in some places.
If the Wei court were to take strong measures against such a force, the people of Wei would probably think that the court was too cruel and inhumane, which would backfire.
Chu Fan also agreed with Mu Yunfeng's words, and Chu Fan did not really want to take tough measures against all the sects and forces.
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