Ci Prefecture's Fate; Reign Title Changed to Xian'an

Old Su used Lady Snow as an opening, then shifted the conversation to the current situation in Ci Prefecture.

Now that the king's banners atop the city walls had changed, Ci Prefecture was no longer merely the Court's concern—it concerned Old Su as well.

Ci Prefecture lay at the heart of Great Liang. Once anything changed there, Jiankang would be the first to feel the impact. Besides, the place was also tied to White Deer Grotto.

"You have spent a long time in Ci Prefecture. Do you have any good strategy for the situation over there?"

"Settle White Deer Grotto, and everything else will be easy to discuss."

Su Che smiled faintly. "If you're planning to flatten Mount Lu tomorrow, count me in."

"I mean, what do you think about how the situation in Ci Prefecture gradually developed into this?"

Old Su was not offended and continued asking.

"White Deer Grotto may be behind it, but without traitors within, outside ghosts could never be invited in. It is merely the accumulated flaws in the Court's governance over the years erupting all at once. White Deer Grotto only took advantage of the opportunity."

Su Che was in the midst of it all. No one understood Ci Prefecture better than Third Young Master Su.

Naturally, Ci Prefecture's current situation was related to White Deer Grotto's years of plotting. But for it to gradually evolve into its present state, the Great Liang Court bore the foremost responsibility. From the shattering of the Yin-Yang Realm to officials driving the people into rebellion, Ci Prefecture had been pushed into its current shape by the Court bit by bit.

"Renewing the political order is a great undertaking. It can neither be rushed nor delayed. But if we are to settle Ci Prefecture, what good strategy do