Originally, as an emperor, it was generally unlikely for one to go on a covert visit easily.
However, this time was different. The emperor was quite interested in the transformation occurring in Miao Territory, but what ultimately led him to decide on this risky journey was the immediate threat of the Jin Army advancing southward. The current strength of the country was insufficient to halt the Jin Army's progress.
If Miao Territory truly possessed such wondrous things as his ministers described, then even the emperor would have to consider communicating with them. After all, face was minor compared to the risk of the country perishing and the family being destroyed.
Thus, the emperor set out for Miao Territory, accompanied by Gu Zong, his Imperial Bodyguards, and a trusted Taoist.
What surprised the emperor was that Gu Zong did not immediately take them to Dali but instead took a boat all the way to Zhangzhou.
"Gu Qing, why have we come here?"
