Chapter 325 Unusual Movements in the South
To Shangguan Jin's surprise, there really was something going on in the south.
Because of the news coming from the south, Shen Qingyue spent two days at Chunbuwan before she could piece together all the information.
First, a so-called Sea Dragon Cult suddenly appeared in some small coastal towns in the south.
The leader claims to be the son of the Sea Dragon King, and his followers are not only found along the coast of Dayu, but also in many foreign island nations.
Then, recently, many foreign people have appeared in the coastal areas.
Under the guise of doing business, they roamed around the coastal towns of Chongqing. Not only did many ordinary people convert to this religion, but even the families of officials joined.
As Shen Qingyue looked at the messages, she felt increasingly alarmed.
After reading all the messages, she came to a conclusion.
Something big is about to happen along the coast.
It's impossible for such a sect to suddenly appear out of nowhere.
Soon, she wrote down the information she had collected and her own analysis, and had it sent to Emperor Xiao Wu.
After reading it, Emperor Xiao Wu also became vigilant.
The coastal areas were under the jurisdiction of the Pingnan Army, but the Pingnan Army did not report this matter...
Because it involves the Pingnan Army.
The Pingnan Army suffered greatly because of the Qin King's affair.
If the Pingnan Army is questioned rashly, it will inevitably cause unrest within the Pingnan Army as well.
Emperor Xiao Wu thought about it for a while and then summoned his important ministers.
When Lord Shangguan heard that a heretical sect had emerged, he was extremely nervous.
Throughout history, whenever a dynasty sought to replace the previous one, it would first try to rouse the common people from the level of faith and spirit.
Then they started talking about following the will of Heaven and rising up in rebellion...
"Your Majesty, if this old minister is not mistaken, the next step along the coast will likely be officials oppressing the people!" Lord Shangguan asked calmly.
Emperor Xiao Wu almost laughed when he heard this.
Grandpa was absolutely right!
This is the information my cousin sent me.
A fishing village got into a conflict with a tax collector over a tax issue, and the two sides started fighting.
Two people died in the fishing village, and one tax collector also died.
“This matter is serious. We should catch the mastermind as soon as possible. Your Majesty, this old minister is willing to go to the southeast to handle this matter.” Lord Shangguan immediately stepped forward.
He's had enough of acting as prime minister.
I tried to quit several times but couldn't.
It would be better for him to go there and do something worthwhile, then come back and claim to be ill, giving his position to someone younger...
"Lord Shangguan, don't worry. Even if you send someone to handle it, there's no need to trouble the Prime Minister."
"It's just a heretical sect; we can easily send someone to deal with it," Emperor Xiao Wu said with a smile.
Lord Shangguan looked at Emperor Xiao Wu's youthful face and felt a little angry.
With each passing year of His Majesty's age, the number of his schemes doubles.
He worried for nothing...
"Which official would Your Majesty like to send?"
"Your Majesty, this matter could be serious or minor; we must send a suitable person." Lord Shangguan reminded him.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded.
He mentally reviewed all the officials in the court, and finally realized that none of them seemed quite suitable...
However, soon, one person flashed through his mind.
That person had spent quite a bit of time along the coast and was fairly familiar with the area...
only......
"So be it! That heretical sect has only been around for a few days, it's normal that the Pingnan Army doesn't know about it."
Here's what we'll do! Lord Shangguan, you should first have the officials at all levels along the coast take note of this matter.
"If any heretical behavior violates the law, it must be handled with utmost care," Emperor Xiao Wu suddenly said.
The elders did not understand.
Just moments ago, His Majesty looked solemn, as if he wished he could immediately eradicate those heretics.
Why did your attitude change so suddenly?
That means, you guys figure it out! Letting them fend for themselves isn't necessarily a bad thing.
However, even if they had doubts, none of the ministers dared to voice them.
Over the past three years, they have come to realize that this emperor is no pushover.
Those of us who are subjects should just stay put and do what we're supposed to do.
After watching the ministers leave, Emperor Xiao Wu sat in his chair in silence for a while.
He first looked at the map left by the late emperor.
I looked at every place on the map that I knew by heart.
Then he took out the late emperor's own handwritten notes and looked through them.
Emperor Xiao Jing had a habit of writing down the memorable things that happened each day.
Emperor Xiao Wu casually flipped through a few pages and came across this sentence.
"Yao'er has given birth to a son, who is well-behaved and adorable. I love him dearly!"
Turn a few more pages, and there's another sentence.
"Ze'er is in good health and can already draw a bow with a two-stone draw weight. I am very pleased."
The Ze'er that the late emperor mentioned is Prince Qin, Xiao Congze.
Turn a few pages further, and there's another sentence.
"The Crown Prince is frail, and the Empress is deeply worried. He has not eaten for two days, and I am very concerned..."
"Qian'er's leg is hurting again, Consort Gui cried, and I feel sad too."
This is the fourth prince, Xiao Congqian.
A thick notebook, containing only a few simple words.
Most of the writings focus on the affairs of these princes.
Emperor Xiao Wu felt increasingly distressed the more he looked at it.
In fact, the late emperor always cared about these children!
The late emperor probably never imagined that he would leave in such a way.
And after he leaves, the princes will probably cause such a commotion!
Thinking of this, Emperor Xiao Wu suddenly stood up.
"Would Your Majesty like to visit the Empress's palace?"
"Her Majesty just sent someone to say that she had the kitchen prepare some excellent roasted mutton today. If Your Majesty has time, please come and try it." Hu Zhouquan immediately came over to greet him.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded.
"Let's go and see the Empress!"
After saying that, he led the way toward Empress Huangfu's palace.
When they arrived at the Empress's palace, Huangfu Ruoxi was watching the palace servants set out the dinner.
"Greetings to Your Majesty! Your Majesty's timing is perfect. If you hadn't come, I would have had to enjoy this all by myself!" Huangfu Ruoxi greeted her with a smile.
After Emperor Xiaowu personally helped Huangfu Ruoxi up, he took her hand and sat her down at the table.
"Something came up today, so I'm a little late."
Why did you decide to eat roasted mutton today?
"Third Brother brought over some fresh mutton from outside the palace, saying that although it couldn't compare to the mutton from the north, it was more fragrant than the mutton from the outskirts of Beijing."
Perfect for grilling!
I thought to myself, Your Majesty loves roasted meat, so I ordered the kitchen to make some.
Your Majesty, please try it!
As Huangfu Ruoxi spoke, she placed a piece of roasted mutton into Emperor Xiao Wu's bowl.
Emperor Xiao Wu took a bite, his mouth filled with the aroma of oil.
"Ruoxi, if we were in the army, and someone was capable but had made mistakes, how would the old general deal with them?" Emperor Xiaowu suddenly asked.
"If it's not some heinous crime, then let's become suicide soldiers!"
"It's also giving him a chance," Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Emperor Xiao Wu...
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