Chapter 669
Song Bokang's strategy towards this matter was rigorous defense, prohibiting the spread of rumors. But he failed to understand that rumors were like a torrential river, which should be diverted instead of blocked.
Sometimes, rumors spread not because people believe them, but because people need them.
Of course, the principle behind this is something Song Bokang would never bother to think about. He intended to stamp out the rumors forcefully while they were still in their infancy.
Indeed, he had arrested and killed a fair number of people, and no one dared to discuss the matter openly in the city. However, this approach wasn't very effective. People stopped discussing it openly but continued in whispers. Song Bokang may control Liangzhou City, but could he control the cities of Haojia, Jincheng, and Wuwei?
These things were merely unseen by Song Bokang. He was under the illusion that if he couldn't see it, it did not exist.