Although he didn't say it explicitly, Li Yan immediately understood what was going on.
Even though the Maitreya Sect was strictly prohibited, the court knew that its teachings were too easily enticing to the hearts of people; as long as there was injustice in the world, this sect would resurrect time and time again.
Tian Qianhu also mentioned this matter to him.
Nowadays, with the changes in the world, not only Jinmen Pier but also many coastal ports are lined with workshops.
On the surface, it's to survive by earning money, but the reason also lies in local aristocratic forces encroaching on lands, causing people to lose their fields and homes, leaving them displaced.
In previous years, these people would either become long-term laborers or sell themselves into slavery.
But now, with many workshops available, the people can find new paths.
This is one of the fundamental contradictions between local factions and the Sea Opening Sect.
