bookrebus Chapter 445 Governance Issues
Chapter 445 Governance Issues
Tianxianglou was originally the most upscale, luxurious, and expensive restaurant in the Tiansheng Imperial City. Although the imperial city had just experienced a brutal war, many buildings in the city were still well preserved. With just a little cleaning, it would still be as prosperous as ever.
Of course, the people here had just experienced the ravages of war. The Tian Sheng Dynasty was overthrown by the army of the Great Zhou overnight, and these people were now considered people of a fallen country. So when Sikong Jin passed through the pass, all she could hear were those mournful dirges. The protesters had been arrested on the orders of Emperor Beizun, and a group of people were still tied up and tortured outside the city. Fortunately, Sikong Jin managed to get them released after a token gesture. Otherwise, given Emperor Beizun's cruelty, he would have ordered fifty strokes of the military rod, and they would have been beaten to death!
The patrol team continued to pass through the streets, which had been cleaned and swept very clean. The smell of burning and blood in the air gradually faded away.
As they turned the corner and prepared to head towards the Tianxiang Tower, they saw someone on a nearby stage singing something like "The Song of a Fallen Kingdom" or a mourning song, their face streaked with tears. The Great Zhou patrolmen immediately rushed up to seize the person, coldly grabbing their collar and dragging them down. The person struggled and bit the soldier's hand. Another soldier nearby saw this and immediately beheaded the person, blood splattering all over the ground. The noisy crowd immediately fell silent, watching the scene unfold without daring to utter a sound.
Several other people who had been captured nearby did not dare to struggle and let the patrol team drag them away.
"Wait a moment!"
As the procession passed Sikong Jin, she suddenly called out to stop them.
"Lord Sikong!"
The patrol captain at the front of the group naturally recognized Sikong Jin and quickly stepped forward respectfully, clasping his hands in greeting.
Sikong Jin nodded, glanced at the group, and finally fixed her gaze on the people being escorted—
They were all very young and robust men, two of whom were dressed as scholars, suggesting they were a group of patriots.
"what happened?"
Lord Sikong asked with narrowed eyes, the glint in his eyes quite unbelievable.
"Lord Sikong, they are too ungrateful! Our Great Zhou army has already breached the Heavenly Saint Imperial City, yet they still dare to be arrogant, insulting His Majesty and the soldiers of Great Zhou. According to His Majesty's wishes, these people should be arrested and taught a lesson so that they know what it means to be ignorant of one's own limitations!"
The patrol captain said with a face full of anger.
"You beasts, executioners! You trampled on my Tiansheng land and slaughtered my Tiansheng compatriots! You will all die a horrible death!"
"May you die a horrible death! Give me back my Tiansheng land!"
"Down with Emperor Beizun!"
The patrol captain had barely finished speaking when the men who had been restrained began to struggle and roar.
'Crack! '
Before the men could finish speaking, the patrol captain raised his hand and slapped them repeatedly across the face, instantly turning their faces into swollen, pig-like swollen faces.
"I hate you scholars the most! All you do is curse, and you even want to overthrow our Emperor? I'll fucking kill you first!"
The patrol captain also had a violent and ruthless appearance.
Sikong Jin frowned, closed her eyes with a hint of helplessness, and only opened them again after a while.
Now that we have pacified and captured Tiansheng, if we want to take over the whole area, we cannot rely on violence to suppress violence.
Sikong Jin knew Di Beizun's temperament all too well!
After years of continuous warfare, his hands were stained with blood, and his killing intent was strong. It was possible for him to conquer the whole world with such powerful military force, but what about the governance problem afterward?
The reason she let Xifenglie go was precisely because of this. She thought that at least they could follow suit here. However, she did not expect that Di Beizun's strength was so great that he directly broke through the imperial city. Moreover, there was actually an inside agent of his in the Tiansheng Imperial City!
This surprised Sikong Jin greatly!
However, this is for the best. With King Wei and some court officials helping out, things will be a little easier to handle later on, and the public anger that has been stirred up should be quelled.
After thinking it over, she suddenly remembered the famous strategist of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who was also her nominal uncle, so she asked, "Where is Lord Su Yu? Why haven't I seen him these past few days?"
"Reporting to Lord Sikong, Lord Su Yu is in the city. He should still be at the Prince Wei's residence discussing countermeasures with the other officials."
Hearing this, Sikong Jin's tense heart eased slightly. It seemed that Emperor Beizun had entrusted the affairs here to them; otherwise, if he were to accompany her back to Dayong, the situation here would likely become unstable, and things might turn out differently...
"Alright, I understand. Take him away and lock him up. Let's see what Lord Su Yu has to say. Tell him I asked him to think of a way to handle this matter."
Sikong Jin said this.
"Those people, like Lord Sikong, who have so hurled insults at His Majesty, should be torn to pieces as a warning to others!"
The patrol captain glanced at the group with a cold expression.
As expected, after spending so much time by Di Beizun's side, they all resort to such violent and bloody methods!
The Minister of Works sighed and rubbed his forehead. “Alright, do as I say. Too many people have already died. The people can carry a boat, but they can also capsize it! Convey this to Lord Su Yu, and tell him that it was I who said this. Tell him to handle this matter properly!”
"Lord Sikong, this..."
The patrol captain hesitated for a moment.
However, Sikong Jin's slender figure had already passed by—
Sikong Jin passed through the flower pavilion below and soon entered the gate of Tianxiang Pavilion.
"Would this young master like to have breakfast?"
As soon as Sikong Jin stepped through the door, the waiter immediately came to greet her.
The restaurant was still very lively; even though a war had just taken place outside, it couldn't dampen the atmosphere inside.
In the middle of the stands, there were singing girls playing the zither and dancing, while some people were drinking morning tea and playing chess. It was clear that they were all young masters from wealthy families or merchants and nobles who pursued enjoyment.
When Sikong Jin walked in, the place was almost full, and it seemed that at such times, the place was even more lively, giving off a faint sense of eeriness.
"I'd like one of your signature breakfast sets!"
Sikong Jin glanced at the sign hanging in the restaurant and strode inside.
Breakfast had just been served when Di Beizun arrived and sat down comfortably opposite Sikong Jin.
"Come with me to the market downstairs this evening. I find some really interesting things here."
Lord Sikong took the porridge he was offered, looked down at the somewhat desolate and gloomy streets, and suddenly said something in a low voice.