Zhu Qiyu had only just become emperor, and he had yet to understand the nature of conflict.
So he simply believed that the man-made disaster in Lingnan could be eliminated, that the contradictions could be dissolved, and that all the people could return to peace.
After the Spring Official reported on behalf of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, Zhu Qiyu immediately summoned the Grand Secretariat and the Three Judicial Offices to discuss it. "Liu Pu has conducted himself improperly. Who will go arrest him?"
Xue Xuan was the first to object. "His Majesty, without proof or evidence, how can we remove a provincial commander merely because the Imperial Astronomical Bureau says the celestial signs are unusual?"
Chen Xun also felt it was nonsense. "He is a second-rank official, and Liu Pu has never committed any great wrong. His Majesty cannot listen to slander and rashly draw a conclusion."
Yu Qian pondered for a moment before saying, "Since the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has spoken so confidently, why not send an inspector to investigate? If it is true, it can be handled early, lest it truly provoke a popular uprising."
Zhu Qiyu looked at Wang Wen and asked, "Wang, what do you think?"
He was the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate.
Wang Wen did not wish to investigate, but everyone was staring at him with bright eyes. He was skilled at reading expressions and could easily see what the emperor meant. The words of refusal would not leave his mouth, so with a turn of his tongue, he said, "This subject believes Elder Yu is right. Since the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has such suspicions, someone should indeed be sent to Guangxi to take a look. However, Guangxi is mountainous and far away, while Liu Pu commands all the troops there. It may not