Zheng E grew deeply disillusioned as the government pursued war funds with little regard for justice or compas…
Zheng E grew deeply disillusioned as the government pursued war funds with little regard for justice or compassion, driving him to turn against the dynasty. With the Ember of East's help, he waylaid Shen Yilun and, using the Water Lady's face-changing art, assumed his identity. He was then able to secure support from the Jinming Pool garrison. In return, Zheng agreed to play his part in the scheme: grain from the Ever-Normal Granary was quietly diverted to the Ghostlight Market, where it was traded for old Tang coins.