In the twelfth lunar month, a snowstorm lasted for half a month, and the area heading north suffered a snow disaster. The houses of the people were overwhelmed by heavy snow, causing countless deaths and injuries. Many people had to leave their homes and head south or to the capital to survive. However, the weather was extremely cold, and some people died halfway because they could not withstand hunger and cold.
The number of casualties from the snow disaster continued to rise. At the same time, prices for grain, cloth, and other heating materials like firewood were also increasing daily. Bad news kept coming to the capital, with a discordant voice emerging among the people, claiming that the Emperor was unmerciful, believed in Demon Path, which led to the Heavenly Punishment, hence the Emperor should now issue an apology.
