The northward shipping route had not yet been occupied by the rebel forces. Aside from checkpoints set up by local authorities here and there, the grain boats flying the banner of Prince Fu's Estate encountered virtually no obstacles.
The officials claimed they were conducting thorough searches for spies to prevent rebels from mixing into the populace, but in truth, they were merely seizing the opportunity to extort bribes and shake people down.
Yu Xian realized he had ultimately overestimated the imperial court of the Yue State.
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