Rumors, no, should be said to be rumors.

The fake one is called a rumor. Although many ridiculous factors and fictional plots were added in the middle, the basic fact that Lin Ruhai and his son were defeated twice and the army was wiped out, as well as the basic fact that Tang Hou was preparing to lead his troops south quickly spread in Chang'an City.

Although the Black Ice Platform was moving very quickly and many people who spread rumors were quickly taken away, guarding against the people was more important than defending against Sichuan, and it was impossible to stop the development of the situation.

Although the Jingzhao Prefecture Office and the Wannian County of Chang'an, and even the Jiumen Admiral's Office have posted notices that people are strictly prohibited from spreading these "spoken words" in private, and even sent a large number of constables and soldiers to the streets to inspect, and they will be arrested immediately once they are discovered.

However, the more prohibited it, the more arouses people's curiosity. Although there is no one to talk about it publicly on the surface, the private spread has become more and more intense, and even more fantasy versions have been derived.

Hei Bingtai tried to interrogate those arrested, trying to find out the mastermind behind the scenes, but those people were ordinary people, and most of them heard others say they were joining in the fun, and they didn't know what mastermind behind the scenes.

Even if some people with impure motivations are found, most of them are gangsters who are hanging around on the street, and they still collect money and do things. They don’t know who the financial backer is behind the scenes.

The suppression was ineffective, and even spread the news that the court was preparing to use the people of the whole city as a shield and then take the opportunity to escape. Some even said that there were eyesight, and even the time of the emperor and the empress dowager's escape route was clearly stated.

Accompanying this, many people are serious about proving that these news is true through various so-called authoritative channels.

The more explosive news is that some people say that the 200,000 Qin troops in Hangu and Tongguan were also defeated by the Wei army. The Qin State was in a turmoil and had already reached the verge of destruction.

This news is naturally fake, and the government quickly publicly refuted the rumors, but it is useless.

People often only believe what they want to believe after this, and the people in Chang'an City became more turbulent. Many people have completely believed the rumors before and have begun to pack up their salutes with a worried look on their faces and are ready to run away.

There are even some people with ulterior motives who linked the little emperor's wedding with these news, and openly accused the emperor and his son of not wanting to resist in this time when the country was in trouble. Instead, they had to mobilize many people to commit suicide and cause a luxurious wedding. They will definitely be a fool in the future.

She even involved Empress Dowager Song, saying that her hen Si Chen and her harem interfered in politics would lead to public resentment and cause disasters to the country.

Although these rumors were quickly suppressed and the Black Ice Platform even publicly killed some people who took the lead, the rumors became more and more intense.

"You really didn't make these?"

Li Xu drank a bowl of iced sour plum soup in one go, and looked at Li Yang in front of him and asked.

Li Yang smiled bitterly and said, "My lord, it was indeed arranged by his subordinates at the beginning. But the subsequent things basically have nothing to do with us. All forces in Chang'an City are mixed, including various forces within Qin and foreign secret spies. Each force is fueling the fire, hoping to make the situation more chaotic and take the opportunity to achieve his own goals."

Li Xu nodded: "Please let someone stare at me. If there is not enough staff, I will give you additional assignments. You can even use the power of the official. Check it carefully to see what forces are behind you. Since these people want to take advantage of the situation this time, don't be polite and clean the house well. After all, we will live in this house in the future. It's better to clean the garbage early, so as not to affect the mood if you move in later."

Li Yang took the order and said, "Don't worry, lord, let's clean up this time, and our people will be filled in. My subordinates plan to take advantage of this opportunity to control some private gangs. These people are local gangs. In the future, they can be used as our peripheral forces. Many inconvenient things can be left to them for their official positions."

Li Xu did not object, but just explained a bottom line: "Don't use the gang with evil deeds. If these people were killed, they would not die unjustly, especially those who were photographed and trafficked women and children, or even those who were cut by Caisheng. If they encountered one, they would kill one or one or one of them."

Li Yang said: "Don't worry, lord, my subordinates will strictly screen these people."

Li Xu waved his hand and Li Yang bowed and left.

...

Imperial Palace, Zichen Palace.

Empress Dowager Song, dressed in red palace outfit, looked calm and sat opposite her brother Song Mu.

"The Empress Dowager does not need to worry about these rumors. I have sent someone to investigate it carefully. It should be calmed down in less than two days."

Song Mu's face looked like water and said in a deep voice.

"Brother, I am not those ignorant women. The spreaders behind these rumors are obviously malicious and point the finger at the emperor and the palace. They are really unpredictable. If the person behind the scenes cannot be found, even if this time is calmed down, they will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble in the future. The emperor is still young, and without the support of our elders, the Qin Dynasty will be in chaos."

Although the content of Empress Dowager Song's words was urgent and angry, they still maintained the elegance and calmness they should have.

Song Mu looked at his increasingly cunning sister, and felt a little emotional.

The innocent girl in the past finally became a superior who could not show her emotions. Even her own elder brother could not see through her thoughts.

"Please rest assured, Empress Dowager, I will deal with it properly."

Song Mu nodded slightly, with a solemn tone.

Queen Mother Song seemed to realize the alienation shown by her brother. She sighed slightly in her heart, her tone became a little relieved, and she chuckled: "Brother, don't be so serious, you, my brother and sister are the only ones here. Isn't it going to be so reserved to make my little sister feel sad? If it weren't for the support of the elder brother and the second brother and the third brother, we, mother and son, would have been bullied to death. Although the emperor has grown up slowly, he is still a child after all, and he still needs the support and protection of the elder brother and the second brother and the third brother."

"If it weren't for you, the empress dowager wouldn't be so calm. The way for us brothers and sisters to support each other is the long-term way."

Although Song Mu showed a smile on his face when he heard this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This little girl has become more and more skillful in using it.

Although they say they support each other, it may be a reminder.

Remind him that the Qin royal family and the Song family have a relationship of prosperity and loss, and no one can escape.

But is this really the case?

Song Mu thought to himself that if the little emperor succeeded in power in the future, he would probably be his uncle who would kick him away.

But he naturally cannot say these words, or even express them.

"What the Empress Dowager said is that blood is thicker than water, and the three ministers and brothers will definitely do their best to be loyal to Your Majesty."

Empress Dowager Song nodded, smiled, and suddenly looked at Song Mu and asked:
Chapter completed!