The news spread continuously.
——For the current Kyushu, the news of Zhao Gou's confession was like a bolt from the blue, instantly igniting all of Kyushu!!!
Zhao Gou!
The Emperor!
He confessed to Gu Hui!!!
He confessed to the minister he had already labeled as one of the ten evils.
"The Song still exists, but where is the ruler?"
These six words struck like a heavy hammer on the hearts of countless scholars, officials, and even common folk, invoking vastly different but equally intense reactions.
In the northern regions afflicted by war and harsh governance, in those rural areas oppressed by heavy taxes and powerful figures, the news brought about an uncontrollable cheer, with a hint of relief.
