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

At this time, Zhao Sheng received a secret letter from Li Chengfeng, telling him that the emperor had revealed his identity and was now in Yuxiang County, preparing to go to Zezhou Yamen, and ordered him to meet him.

After reading it, Zhao Sheng burned the secret letter and couldn't help but wonder in his heart that God really blessed Daqian. He had just discovered a big secret in Jiangnan when the emperor came.

With the emperor's support, Zhao Sheng felt that the matter would be resolved smoothly.

Beijing.

Rumors of the emperor's extortion of the people's wealth from Jiangnan had already spread to a small extent. After receiving the tip-off, Song Weiyu snorted coldly, "A mere trifle."

These people who only know how to stab others in the back use such shameful methods.

After her last conversation with Prime Minister Song, Song Weiyu learned that one should not judge things by appearances alone.

If rumors are used properly, they may bring unexpected benefits in the future.

She was thinking about how to make good use of this matter when the door was slammed open.

"These sons of bitches are just gossiping. Who started this rumor? I'll find him and skin him alive!"

The voice was obviously that of the hot-tempered He Sheng.

"General He, please sit down and talk slowly."

"I've been staying at the General's Mansion for the past few days. Today, the housekeeper told me that the servant who was doing the shopping heard those gossips spreading rumors about Your Majesty again."

"After I heard this, I came to you immediately to discuss countermeasures."

"Master He, calm down. We already know about this." Xiao Liuzi also came over to persuade him.

"Then what should we do now?"

"Rumors are about guiding, but it's very difficult to stop them."

With the experience of dealing with rumors last time, Song Wei Yu was much calmer.

"We will allow the 'Majesty' of Zhenguo Temple to show his face and put a veil over the rumors."

"After seeing the emperor, the people must be confused and don't know who to believe."

"After a long time, they will do what they need to do."

"This is a good idea. It doesn't take any effort. Let them guess for themselves whether it's true or false!"

Little Liuzi laughed.

"Once the Emperor returns from Jiangnan, many rumors will be refuted on their own, so there's no need to panic."

"I have also told His Majesty what happened here. Let's wait and see what happens and don't panic." Song Weiyu's calmness influenced He Sheng, and he was not so anxious anymore.

"Then what can I do?"

"Let's issue a notice to inform the people that the eminent monk from Zhenguo Temple has returned from his travels. He will give a lecture in the square in front of the temple tomorrow. The emperor will attend the lecture with everyone."

"The people are curious about whether the emperor is real or not, and they will definitely come to watch."

"Tomorrow we will follow His Majesty. When the people see us all here, they will naturally believe that the emperor is real."

"General He, Shangguan Yun and Wei Wuji from the Five Great Battalions are in the capital. Please contact them and bring the soldiers from the Imperial Guards and the Sharpshooter Battalion to protect the emperor."

"I'll go right away." He Sheng came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

"Xiao Liuzi, prepare the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. I need to write a letter to His Majesty."

"Huh." Xiao Liuzi hit someone and ran away.

Song Wei Yu wrote about the rumors in the letter and told Li Chengfeng that she was going to use the rumors.

After doing all this, she called Zhang Yuan and told him that there were rumors in the capital.

"It's really endless. I've decided to ignore these rumors this time."

The latter showed a hint of surprise on his face, "Don't care? Just let them talk nonsense?"

"Of course not. Your Majesty has revealed his identity in Yuxiang County. This matter will soon reach the capital."

Zhang Yuan was puzzled. "Wouldn't that just prove their rumors?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty has confiscated the homes of several corrupt officials in Jiangnan this time, and the money and grain obtained have all been used for disaster relief. After the news comes back, the people will only think that Your Majesty is a good emperor who loves the people like his own children, and then the rumors will be self-defeating." Song Wei Yu explained patiently.

"Then what do I need to do during this time?" Zhang Yuan rubbed his hands together. He was a smart man. After Song Wei Yu said this, he understood that there was still a lot of room for utilization in the whole matter.

"While rumors can be left alone, those who spread them must still be arrested."

"The mastermind behind these actions must be found out!"

Zhang Yuan immediately accepted the job, "Okay, I'll take care of it!"

"This time we will do everything in secret and wait quietly for His Majesty to come back." Song Wei Yu instructed.

A country cannot live without a ruler for a day.

Now that the emperor is not in the capital, they can only act cautiously.

Don't dare to make any mistakes.

Zhang Yuan also understood this logic, so he responded and left.

Yuxiang County.

Li Chengfeng received secret letters from Zhao Sheng and Song Weiyu one after another, and immediately opened them and read them carefully.

"Rumors? Humph, the same tricks again. There's really nothing new about them." He said as he wrote back to Song Weiyu.

The letter told her that her idea was correct and that everything should be done according to her arrangements.

Thinking of the girl who was appointed as the Left Prime Minister, Li Chengfeng couldn't help but feel relieved.

They have been through so much together, and the girl has developed a more resolute mind and a quicker mind. It is his blessing to have such a subject.

The smokescreen in the capital provided a good cover for his activities in Jiangnan. Rumors said that he was plundering the people's wealth and wasting their time and money. He might take advantage of this to give himself a protective color.

Thinking of this, he immediately wrote back to Song Wei Yu, asking her to divert the rumors to Jiangnan.

Zhao Sheng's letter was relatively simple, just replying with the time and place of the meeting, without any other nonsense.

"Tiezhu, go and call Master Chen to come see me."

"Yes." Tiezhu turned and walked out.

Not long after, Chen Tingshu came before Li Chengfeng and asked, "What are your instructions, Your Majesty?"

Li Chengfeng stood up. "I'm leaving for Zezhou, where I'll meet up with Zhao Sheng. You must take care of the affairs in Yuxiang County. As for the construction of the dam, I have an idea. Once everything here is settled, I'll discuss it with you in detail!"

"Yes."

Just as he nodded, Li Chengfeng continued, "I leave Xiong Haikuo to you. If you need anything, just tell him."

He immediately became restless and asked, "What about the safety of His Majesty?"

Tiezhu quickly spoke up, "Your Majesty, I am by your side. I will protect you."

Chen Tingshu looked at Tiezhu with suspicion.

"This place is not like the capital, there are dangers everywhere. Can you protect His Majesty?"

Tiezhu was very angry because he was suspected.

"Anyway, I will follow your Majesty every step of the way. I won't let your Majesty get into any danger!"

"I am free to arrange it, and the secret guards are all by my side, so nothing will go wrong." Li Chengfeng quickly came out to smooth things over.

Hearing this, Chen Tingshu could only reply, "Okay."

"Don't worry, go ahead." Li Chengfeng patted Chen Tingshu on the shoulder.

Although they were the king and his subject, they had experienced many things together. Li Chengfeng was a modern man at heart, and he had already regarded these companions who had fought side by side with him as brothers.

"Yes." Before leaving, Chen Tingshu reminded Tiezhu: "You must ensure the safety of His Majesty!"

"I know." Tiezhu replied.

"Pack up and let's go!" Li Chengfeng urged Tiezhu.