The emperor faked his death? Never mind, I will ascend the throne directly!

News from the sea sharks came from time to time.

Here, Xiong Kuohai caused a big mess after arriving in the northern border.

Ever since Song Yuwei temporarily took over the position of Left Prime Minister, Song Zelin's burden has been much lighter.

The most important thing every day is to drink tea at home and read the information from all over the place.

Just when the old man was feeling bored of his life, he received some big news.

The intelligence sent by the attendant clearly stated in large letters: 'Xiong Kuohai clashed with local people in the northern border'.

He just arrived in the North, barely even settled down, and already he's causing trouble again.

"What trouble has Xiong Kuohai caused again?" Song Zelin said helplessly.

He immediately summoned his confidants and ordered, "Notify the spies in the northern border to thoroughly investigate the cause of the conflict between Xiong Kuohai and the people. Don't miss any details!"

The confidant took the order and left, leaving Song Zelin standing there thinking.

He knew Xiong Kuohai's temper well, he could get angry easily, but this time the trouble he was causing in the northern border might not be that simple!

Sure enough, a few days later, the confidant hurried back and brought back detailed investigation results.

It turned out that the cause of the conflict was that Xiong Kuohai rudely interfered with the sacrificial activities of a local sect.

After listening to the report, Song Zelin couldn't help but think of the Changsheng Sect that was seized in Hexi.

But the Changsheng Sect has been wiped out by His Majesty, so how could it appear again in the northern border?

Could it be that it has really revived?

He realized the seriousness of the matter and did not dare to delay, so he immediately went to the palace to meet the emperor.

royal palace.

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report." Song Zelin walked into the imperial study and bowed.

Li Chengfeng gestured for him to stand up and speak: "What is it, Mr. Song?"

"You are not in good health. Next time if you need to report something, just let Miss Song come. You don't have to come here in person."

This old man really can't sit still and is always thinking about things in the court.

Song Zelin reported everything that happened to Xiong Kuohai in the northern border.

After listening, Li Chengfeng pondered.

Hexi and the northern border are thousands of miles apart, but the two sects have surprising similarities. Could it be that it is really the same doctrine that has risen in different places?

Thinking of this, he thought of the connection between Qi Daokun and Northern Xinjiang that he had found out a few days ago.

There must be a connection between the two!

Li Chengfeng looked at the intelligence presented and had a plan in mind: "This matter is of no small importance."

"I've heard that Xiong Kuohai acts recklessly, but whether he has any connection with that sect remains to be verified."

"I also feel that there is something else hidden." Song Zelin echoed.

"But if General Xiong is colluding with the sect, then he shouldn't take action. But nothing is absolute, so we should investigate before making a conclusion."

In this case, we can only send someone to investigate, and it has to be someone who has dealt with the Changsheng Sect.

Li Chengfeng pondered for a moment, then said to the eunuch, "Call He Sheng and Chen Tingshu."

Soon, the two arrived at the imperial study and knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty!"

Chen Tingshu had followed Song Zelin to Hexi to investigate the affairs of the Changsheng Sect, so it was most appropriate for him to go.

"He Sheng, you must immediately gather your elite troops and secretly head to the northern border with Lord Chen."

"The pretext is to assist Xiong Kuohai in stabilizing local order, but in reality, they are secretly investigating Xiong Kuohai's relationship with that sect."

"And whether the Immortality Cult has revived. Remember, this must be done in secrecy, and we must not alert the enemy."

"I obey your order!" After receiving the order, the two men stood up and left quickly.

Of course, the purpose of sending the civil servant Chen Tingshu was more than that. In addition to investigating, he also had to cooperate with local officials to appease the people.

Also, at the right time, represent Li Chengfeng.

Li Chengfeng wrote another letter and handed it to Song Zelin, saying, "Express this letter to Yu Wei and ask her to use official channels to appease the people of the Northern Territory and restore normal production and life there as soon as possible."

In fact, Song Zelin really wanted to go by himself, but his health was not good and he could not pin his hopes on himself.

So he took the letter and left.

After Song Yuwei received the letter from her father, she immediately took action.

As the acting left prime minister, she would issue a notice to reassure the people of the northern border, and then cooperate with Chen Tingshu to complete the remaining work.

……

In the north, the people are tough and unyielding, but outside the city, people are furious.

Xiong Kuohai stood on the city wall, looking at the people gathered below the city, not knowing what to do.

He was a rough man who only knew how to march and fight. He was helpless in this kind of thing that required using softness to overcome.

Ever since the last conflict, the people have had a lot of complaints against him.

In recent days, these people have been gathering under the city wall, disrupting the normal lives of some people.

"Report! Letter from the capital!"

At this moment, a soldier quickly ran up to the city wall and handed the letter to Xiong Kuohai.

Xiong Kuohai took the letter, opened it and saw that it was a handwritten letter from Li Chengfeng.

In the letter, Li Chengfeng praised him highly and said that he would send people to help him stabilize the situation in the northern border.

After reading the letter, Xiong Kuohai showed a puzzled look on his face. What was Li Chengfeng up to?

The soldiers on the side brought He Sheng and Chen Tingshu up.

He Sheng came before Xiong Kuohai and saluted, "I am here by order of Your Majesty to assist the General in stabilizing order in the Northern Territory."

After putting away the letter in his hand, Xiong Kuohai looked at the elite soldiers brought by He Sheng.

"General He, you've worked hard all the way here. Now that you're here, please settle the soldiers first."

"I don't deserve it." He Sheng said politely.

After Xiong Kuohai finished speaking, he turned and walked down the city wall.

At this time, only He Sheng and Chen Tingshu were left on the city wall.

The two looked at each other and saw understanding in each other's eyes.

This place was not suitable for talking, so after the two men left, they found a deputy general and made arrangements for the soldiers he brought with him.

It was not until they arrived at their temporary home in the north that the two men told each other everything they had observed.

……

A small town on the northern border, with low houses and narrow streets.

There are few pedestrians, and most of them are in a hurry.

The prosperity of the capital seems to be two different worlds from here.

These days, ever since Xiong Kuohai offended the local people, there have often been a bunch of people guarding the city gates and the gates of local officials' residences.

He Sheng had just arrived here and wanted to go outside to investigate, but he had no choice but to be blocked here.

They are now temporarily living in the local county government office.

"This won't work. We have to find a way out." He Sheng looked at Chen Tingshu.

Hoping that Chen Tingshu can come up with some good solution.

Seeing He Sheng staring at him, Chen Tingshu hesitated, even though he was sent by Li Chengfeng to appease the people.

But he did not take any action, because he was waiting for Song Yuwei's letter to the world to arrive.

Chen Tingshu thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea..."