Chapter 908: Posting
Mie District was the very heart of all Ise Province, where the Ise-jingu was located. Thus, only by taking Mie District could one truly claim to have conquered the whole of Ise Province.
The Daoist Order’s February offensive was entering its final stage. Soon, it would be March.
From the time the Daoists formally resolved to send troops to Fenglin in January to the near close of the February offensive, about two months had passed. Judging by the current situation, the Fenglin campaign would not end within three months as many had expected, yet the speed and smooth progress thus far left most Daoists satisfied.
In the eyes of most Daoists, victory was not only certain but mandatory. The key was to win beautifully and display the grandeur of the Celestial Empire as the superior kingdom.
So far, Sage Qingwei had done quite well.
Throughout history, emperors seeking to consolidate their rule would first launch external wars and secure victories, gaining enough prestige before turning inward, thereby silencing opposition.
Thus, the situation on the Fenglin battlefield often influenced the political climate in Jade Capital.
The most immediate reflection of this was that Zhang Juquan’s case had finally been settled.
Investigations confirmed that Zhang Juquan, former Deputy Jiangnan Daoist Mansion Master, had indeed committed suicide out of fear of punishment, with no involvement from others.
This meant Li Changge was cleared of suspicion of murder.
However, the inquiry into Li Changge was not yet over, for he still faced charges of dereliction of duty. After all, a prisoner had succeeded in suicide under his watch, which was a negligence he could not escape.
The one responsible for this review was still Yao Pei.