"The Taiping Cult rekindled in Pinglu and Yulin, and even affected the Longquan and Heishan prefectures in the south. Although it seems that they are only operating in secret, the intelligence shows that these activities are very rampant in the countryside. This at least proves that Taiping Cult should have gained new support, or important figures of Taiping Cult begin to become active in this area." Xiao Tang's face was as deep as water. "Yan Qing and Xu Bin have rushed to Pinglu and Yulin respectively. I also asked the Ministry of Interior to issue an order to put the internal departments of Yanyun County, Beiyuan County and Heshuo County into a high alert state, especially Cangzhou Prefecture, which is the northern gate of the imperial capital. Once there is a riot and riot, it will greatly affect the image of the empire."

"Well, the situation in Beiyuan has always been unstable. We may have been a little too hasty when we chose civilization as the governor of Beiyuan. Beiyuan does need to develop the economy. Only when the economy develops and people's living standards are improved, things like Taiping Cult have no foundation for breeding. This is the fundamental solution. However, Beiyuan's economic foundation is too poor. It is not realistic to expect a big leap in the economy in a short period of time. This is the base of Taiping Cult. Civilization may be a good player in developing the economy, but it may be lacking in handling this matter. This is probably one of the reasons why Taiping Cult chose Beiyuan." Wu Feng pondered: "I have been considering whether I should adjust Beiyuan's personnel, but I am also worried that the adjustment will only backfire now. Xiao Tang, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, it is not advisable to move for the time being. That will only make the officials in this area feel volatile. Now Taiping Cult is still mainly active in the countryside. There are guard troops in the city and regular army can be temporarily mobilized. I believe that Taiping Cult does not dare to hit stones with eggs. Yan Qing and Xu Bin went to Pinglu and Yulin to investigate and deal with it. I believe that the situation can be controlled." Xiao Tang flatly opposed, "I am considering that although Taiping Cult has been active in the north in the early stage, it did not have such a big momentum. You Daofang was in trouble in Anyuan and was almost taken by Yan Qing, the guard of Anyuan City at that time. Now the situation in Pinglu and Yulin has deteriorated so suddenly. Apart from the poverty of the people in these two places and the lack of control, will there be other reasons?"

"Oh?" Wufeng suddenly became energetic and his eyes lit up, "Tell me what you think."

"Your Majesty also knows that I am from Yulin. Except for Lulong Prefecture, the other four prefectures in Beiyuan are the worst-sized counties in the Tanghe Empire, and their economy has always been the worst in the empire. This area has always been the birthplace of the dangers of the empire, but now the Tang Empire has been established, it should be said that the conditions in all aspects have been improved to a certain extent. Most of the Taiping Cult's forces were destroyed in the attacks in the past two years. Although the people's foundation is still there, it was built when the people's lives are difficult to sustain. Moreover, even if these people's forces are gathered together, it is unlikely that the situation will be effective. However, according to the notice from the Ministry of the Interior and the Imperial Security Bureau, the deterioration of the situation is beyond our prediction. I think that it is unlikely that the Taiping Cult's people will turn over with the remaining stubborn forces. However, in the facts before us are indeed the case, there must be new factors involved in this."

Xiao Tang was very cautious on this issue. After all, no evidence has been obtained yet. However, as the Prime Minister, he was naturally responsible for the public security situation. He had to make his own guesses and analysis: "Beiyuan, Yanyun and Heshuo have always been areas where Taiping Cult activities are rampant, but this area is also the nest of the former Conservative Landlord and Noble Powers of the Tanghe Empire. The rent reduction and tax reduction policy implemented by His Majesty has the greatest impact on the land nobles in this area and the Wuhu area, but Wuhu area

Because the district is in good conditions and the people are rich, even though the land nobles have some complaints, they cannot get support from other classes, and they alone cannot accomplish anything. In the north, the land nobles mainly rely on rent and taxes, while the people are poor. In a short period of time, the empire's new policy cannot benefit the lower class, which also gives Taiping people an opportunity to take advantage of it. The land nobles are also dissatisfied. In addition, some deadly members who miss the previous dynasty, will they give up their past grudges and be in a mess on this issue?"

A stone caused a thousand layers of waves. Wufeng's hand suddenly paused. It was obvious that he was considering the possibility of Xiao Tang's analysis. After a while, he said: "Your analysis makes some sense, but what about the evidence?"

"I'm sorry, your Majesty, there is no basis now. The Ministry of the Interior and the Imperial Security Bureau have not yet obtained the exact information. If you want to obtain an accurate basis, you may have to wait for a while. I'm guessing that this matter should be quite secret, and I'm afraid the middle and lower-level personnel will not know it. But we can infer from the exclusion method that the Liberians are now unable to take care of themselves, the internal strife between the Kamans and the military and political parties is not determined, the Sisro people are determined to develop the economy, the Poor people are surviving, and Duodu people are silent. Moreover, after experiencing the last betrayal, it is difficult for the Taiping Cult to trust the Liberians. Even if You Daofang is willing, his subordinates will not agree. Japanese people? Their power has not yet penetrated into the northern mainland, and the Taiping Cult has not yet established enough mutual trust and cooperative relationship with them. If these two are eliminated, who else can make the Taiping Cult come back?" Xiao Tang asked back.

Unconsciously nodded, Wufeng wanted to admit that what the Prime Minister said was very correct. Putting aside these possibilities, if someone was making trouble behind the scenes, it would be a big deal. The northern land nobles have always been worried about their policies to encourage industry and commerce to abolish their political privileges, but due to the situation, they had to express their submission on the surface, especially after the members of the Situ family lowered their proud heads, they were like dogs with a broken back and had to curl up and heal their wounds. However, this does not mean that they were willing to fail, especially after discovering that the middle and lower classes were bewitched by the Taiping Cult, what methods would they take to express their ideas and intentions? I am afraid that only they can do this.

"Then do you think the Situ family plays a disgraceful role in this?" Wufeng's words seemed to float out from the depths of the ground, so cold that it made people shudder. It was also chilling in Xiao Tang's ears.

Xiao Tang knew that there were many different opinions within the empire when dealing with the Situ family, some of which were very sharp, which was particularly prominent among the military and officials from the original Northwest. They advocated a tough attitude towards the Situ family, especially the direct descendants of Situ Mingyue, Xiang Situ Tai, Situ Biao, Situ Yuan, etc. Even if the family was not confiscated, they should be banned for several times, confiscated their property, and restricted their personal freedom. These members of the Situ family were all rich and powerful. Now that the new dynasty was first established, they were leisurely watching birds and living an extremely prosperous life in a wealthy apartment. This was undoubtedly a hint and encouragement to the conservative forces of the original Tanghe Empire, and it was a blow to the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the officials of the new dynasty.

Although this view does not occupy a position in the court, it has a great influence. The moderates who adopt this moderate attitude at the home court at the time are mainly Xiao Tang, advocating the current peace and protecting the existing economic interests of the members of the Situ family, but abolishing all their privileges and limiting their influence. This view has been fiercely criticized by radicals, and even Xiao Tang has taken great pressure on this. In the end, Wu Feng himself decided to support Xiao Tang, but this did not completely eliminate different voices.

At this time, Wufeng's words came out, Xiao Tang seemed to feel the change in His Majesty the Emperor's mood. If His Majesty the Emperor was betrayed by the other party in such a kind and righteous situation, it would undoubtedly be a loud slap on His Majesty the Emperor and himself. Then they would have to consider changing the policies they currently implement, and the Situ family might even bring disaster.

"It should be unlikely to go back to Your Majesty. Although Situ Tai is still in Yanyun now, the internal affairs department and the Imperial Security Bureau have closely monitored him and found no abnormalities. As for Situ Yuan and Situ Biao are now in the imperial capital, and Situ Jun lives in seclusion in Jinling. These members of the Situ family with certain influence are completely under our control and have no way to get rid of our surveillance. The older generation of Situ family members enjoy life wholeheartedly. They cannot take risks for something that cannot bring any illusory benefits to them. They do not have that spirit of adventure. A comfortable life is enough to destroy anyone's ambitions, so I think this is impossible." Xiao Tang lowered his head and responded in a deep voice.
Chapter completed!