The capital city is full of powerful and influential people, making the position of Prefect of Jingzhao very difficult. He doesn't seek merit, but only to avoid mistakes. Moreover, they are all people trusted by Emperor Xuande. He never expected that such a thing would happen under his jurisdiction. He hadn't even noticed it before!
Who would pay attention to what others say over tea or after meals, or care about an inconspicuous tabloid!
Upon receiving the imperial edict, the Prefect of Jingzhao immediately dispatched people to investigate. They originally thought it would take some time, but unexpectedly, after questioning a newspaper boy, they easily found the tabloid "Tianri Zhaozhao," which had caused a great disturbance and even attracted the attention of the Xuande Emperor.
In order to show Emperor Xuande that he was not an incompetent good-for-nothing, after finding out where the tabloids were sold and printed, Lord Zhao immediately sent people to raid the two places. However, the constable who went to raid the tabloid shops soon returned with a troubled look on his face.
"how?"
"My lord, the situation is rather unusual. You would be better off going to see for yourself. I went to search the shop as you instructed, but I was stopped."
Lord Zhao was already furious, and hearing this made him even angrier. He thought he had encountered a difficult and powerful figure. "I will go there myself. I want to see who has the audacity to obstruct His Majesty's will!"
Officer Yang: "..."
Before he could explain, Lord Zhao had already rushed out with his men.
The constables crossed the main street and headed straight for their destination. The people on the street avoided them, fearing they would get into trouble. The group arrived at the door without any hindrance.
Lord Zhao, dressed in his official robes, stepped inside and ordered, "Guards, seize this place..."
He was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly noticed a calligraphy scroll hanging in the main hall.
——The sun is shining brightly.
The calligraphy is exquisite, with strong strokes and elegant lines.
...If these four characters were not an authentic work of the Xuande Emperor, and the imperial seal was not stamped in the lower corner, Lord Zhao said he would appreciate them even more.
So, is he now going to raid the shops whose inscriptions were personally written by the Emperor?
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