Although Li Xuan himself was not particularly concerned about the "clarity of the Yellow River," even considering it a harbinger of large-scale drought in the upper reaches of the river.
He still underestimated the impact this event had on the hearts of the Jin Dynasty's people and its scholarly community.
As the Yellow River's waters became clearer and clearer, the entire region north and south of the Yangtze River started to stir.
By mid-October, this ill wind had blown its way onto the plains.
The term "ill wind" was uniquely identified by "former left Qiandu Yushi of the Inspectorate," now serving as the "right Buzhengshi of Ningyuan," Zhang Jiuling.
Other civil officials of the Ningyuan Zhihuishi Division, together with Zhang Jiuling, were actually quite pleased after hearing this news, and felt honored by association.
After all, there is an old saying that when a Saint emerges, the Yellow River will become clear.
