Minghuang Emperor

Author: Han Zhongliang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "Yesterday you crossed the river, and suddenly thunder rose in the southeast, which is a sign of your majesty's. However, after ten days of continuous overcast skies without rain, only thunder and fire remain, which makes it quite suspicious. Therefore, I have consulted the 'conspiracy' and specially instructed you to be cautious in your actions and to strengthen your guard. Upon arriving in Shaanxi, you should show benevolence and bestow kindness to turn around the heavens' displeasure. By the way! The crown prince read it three times in a row but couldn't grasp the emperor's deep meaning for a moment. After traveling thousands of miles, he finally arrived in Xi'an, where the season was already late autumn and early winter. Too tired from the journey, the crown prince hurriedly began his inspections and duties. Shaanxi was originally a large province, governing eight prefectures, twenty prefectures, and ninety-five counties. To say nothing of traversing mountains and waters, even if he stood in all ninety-five county seats one by one, it would not be an easy task! Let alone the need to meet local officials, reward meritorious ministers; inspect military camps, encourage officers and soldiers at all levels; handle criminal cases, check granaries, visit the elderly, and pay homage to temples."