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Chapter 82 The Emperor already understands, so why ask me again?

Inside Luoyang City.

A strange scene appeared.

The court officials, who were rarely seen at the time, were all heading in the same direction.

This left the people on the city streets utterly bewildered, wondering what was going on today. Why were these rarely seen ministers all heading in the same direction?

That direction seems to be towards the Grand Tutor's Mansion!

Some people recognized that the direction was the location of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, which made them even more puzzled.

Wasn't Grand Tutor Wen Zhong leading a large army to the north to provide disaster relief and quell the rebellion?

What were these officials doing at the Grand Tutor's mansion?
The people were whispering among themselves.

At some point, news spread that Grand Tutor Wen Zhong had died in battle in the four northwestern prefectures.

This news quickly spread among the people, causing quite a stir.

It also stirred up quite a storm among the people.

When the people learned that Grand Tutor Wen Zhong had died in battle in the four northwestern prefectures, they were all deeply saddened.

Now they understand why so many officials headed towards the Grand Tutor's residence today.

It turns out that half of their sky had collapsed.

Indeed, in the hearts of the people, Grand Tutor Wen Zhong was like half of their heaven.

Grand Tutor Wen Zhong was highly respected not only in the court but also among the common people.

Soon, news of Grand Tutor Wen Zhong's death in the four northwestern prefectures spread throughout Luoyang.

Just as news of Grand Tutor Wen Zhong's death in the four northwestern prefectures was spreading like wildfire in Luoyang.

Inside the palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After the court session, Zhou Chen returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation with a gloomy expression.

Following behind Zhou Chen was Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling did not leave after the court session, but was deliberately kept behind by Zhou Chen.

"Fang Xuanling, the four northern prefectures are suffering from a severe drought. First, civil unrest broke out in the four northwestern prefectures, and now there are rioters raising their flags in rebellion in Yan Prefecture. What about the other three prefectures?" Zhou Chen asked, glancing at Fang Xuanling after sitting down.

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty already understands, so why ask me again?"

In Fang Xuanling's view, the urgent message from Yanzhou had already made Zhou Chen aware of the problems in the four northern prefectures.

Zhou Chen was only asking him now to confirm something.

It doesn't matter whether he answers or not.

The important thing is that Zhou Chen knew all of this.

Zhou Chen's eyes flickered after hearing Fang Xuanling's words.

Yes!

He already understood everything, so why ask again?

They say a single spark can start a prairie fire, and now he's seen it for himself.

"This spark in the four northwestern prefectures has truly ignited a prairie fire, setting the four northern states ablaze." Zhou Chen's face darkened.

Judging from the urgent message from Yanzhou that just arrived at the court, Zhou Chen knew that the other three northern provinces were probably not peaceful either.

The four northern prefectures are suffering from a severe drought. First, a peasant uprising broke out in the four northwestern prefectures, and now a mob has raised a flag of rebellion in Yan Prefecture. It's no wonder that the other three prefectures will be in a state of peace.

Zhou Chen knew the theory of the butterfly effect without even thinking about it.

Now the four northern provinces are in chaos.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen's face turned extremely gloomy.

He had just resolved the issues concerning Empress Wu Ying and General Wu Jin's faction, hoping for a few days of peace before continuing with the cleanup of court affairs. Unexpectedly, the events in the four northwestern prefectures disrupted his plans, and now news of this from Yan Prefecture had arrived.

Then he probably won't be able to proceed according to his original plan anymore; he'll have to first free up his hands to clean up the mess in the four northern states.

Zhou Chen looked up at Fang Xuanling; "Fang Xuanling, I plan to have you personally lead officials to the four northern prefectures to be fully responsible for disaster relief, saving the people, and supervising the officials of each prefecture. What do you think?"

Zhou Chen knew that the mess in the four northern states needed a highly capable person to oversee the overall situation and be responsible for disaster relief and rescue.

Others either lacked ability, or Zhou Chen was untrustworthy.

Take Zhou Xian, the Eighth Prince, for example. He may be capable enough and trustworthy enough, but because of the word "virtuous," Zhou Chen dared not send him to the four northern states.

Because what is needed in the current situation of the four northern states is not 'wise', but a strong and ruthless approach.

Otherwise, the situation in the four northern states would not be under control.

There are also the Minister of War, Marquis Weiwu, and several others. They are all quite capable, and Zhou Chen trusts them, but none of them are the most suitable candidates for this task.

Not to mention others.

Fang Xuanling is the most suitable person at present.

Therefore, Zhou Chen decided to send Fang Xuanling to the four northern prefectures to take full charge of disaster relief and rescue efforts.

As for those rioters and rebels, Zhou Chen plans to send Lu Bu, a general of war god caliber, to wipe out all the rebels in the four northern provinces in one fell swoop.

"Your subject obeys the decree." Fang Xuanling didn't say much, but bowed and accepted the decree.

For people like Fang Xuanling who were created through system check-ins, Zhou Chen's words were orders; they would do whatever Zhou Chen told them to do.

There will be no hesitation.

"Then you should make good preparations! Especially those court officials sent down to supervise disaster relief, you must select capable and honest people."

Zhou Chen gave Fang Xuanling earnest instructions.

The situation in the four northern prefectures is very bad right now. If the officials sent down are not effective, then the task of urging disaster relief will not only fail to achieve good results, but will also have the opposite effect.

This could cause a lot of trouble at this time.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Fang Xuanling understood Zhou Chen's meaning and nodded.

Zhou Chen waved his hand.

"Go! Get ready!"

After Fang Xuanling left, Zhou Chen rubbed his temples, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Zhou Chen was reassured that Fang Xuanling was in charge of coordinating disaster relief efforts in the four northern prefectures.

With Fang Xuanling's abilities, this is not a big problem.

With Lü Bu suppressing and sweeping away the rebels and traitors, and Fang Xuanling providing disaster relief and rescue, they should be able to clean up the mess in the four northern provinces.

……

"Urgent message! Get out of the way!"

Not long after the morning court session, a messenger rushed into Luoyang, crossed the main street, and headed directly towards the imperial palace.

Another urgent dispatch?
Yesterday there was an urgent dispatch, this morning there was another urgent dispatch, and now there's yet another urgent dispatch.

What on earth has happened?

Upon hearing the urgent message, the people on the street quickly made way for the departing figure, whispering among themselves as they watched it disappear into the distance.

……

"An urgent message: The Prince of Xiaoyao has raised a flag in rebellion in Daizhou."

After most of the day had passed, another urgent message arrived in Luoyang, speeding through the streets and heading rapidly toward the imperial palace.

However, the loud cry of the 800-li urgent messenger startled the people of Luoyang.

what?
Has Zhou Qian, the carefree king, raised a flag of rebellion in Daizhou?
Not only ordinary people, but people from all sides were shocked when they heard the news.

(End of this chapter)