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The jadeite of the Jadeite Empire Palace glows green in the sun. Its beauty does not seem to have been diminished too much by the war. The damaged city walls and burned eaves are actually integrated with this emerald-like building.
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In just fourteen years, it passed through the hands of different people, and finally returned to its original owner, the son of Xia Song. Perhaps this elegant and beautiful palace originally belonged to Xia Han, no matter what happened in history.
Deviation, the final result will all lead to this end point.
But it's a pity... In the history of thousands of years, Xia Han is the king who lacks the least affection for him.
"I don't agree!"
In the circular hall, directly in front of the scattered commanders, and the high throne, Xia Han said matter-of-factly: "Repair the city, the palace, and restore political power - it's too early for these things, so don't talk about it anymore."
After capturing the Emerald City, Xia's army became restless. Some commanders began to encourage Xia Han to restore the old system. This behavior annoyed Xia Han, so he clearly expressed his refusal today. At least until the return of Qilin Continent, he
I don't have the heart to deal with these things.
"Then, Your Majesty, please summon the other imperial nobles to come back."
Before Ji Bai left, he saluted Xia Han: "The vast majority of our nobles are still watching on the Suzaku Continent. If they are allowed to come back, they will be able to increase their military strength and win the final victory in one go."
The starting point of his speech was good. Although Xia Han captured the Emerald City, his foundation was weak. If he could call back the former nobles, he could strengthen his own strength. However, this proposal also had a disadvantage. If Xia Han recalled a large number of nobles,
To return, he is bound to pay some bait, which can easily plunge the already unstable regime into chaos.
Xia Han didn't have the slightest intention of doing so.
"No, I don't think the return of those nobles will be of great help to the war situation." He knew very well that the risks the nobles brought to Xia Jun definitely outweighed the benefits, not to mention how many traitors and the like they had.
..: "Those who want to restore their country will come back on their own."
Xia Leng said in a loud voice: "I have you and the Jingxue Clan, both of them are enough..."
In fact, his opponent is not only the beast tribe, but also the human kingdom of Suzaku Continent. Although the Pope of Light has secretly formed an alliance with him, Xia Han prefers to keep power tightly in his own hands. He now has strong control over the army
, dare not let other unstable factors join in.
Even so, Xia Han did not completely refuse.
He looked around at the humans below. There was no Jingxue tribe or anyone else present, and said in shock: "I will not recognize the previous division of titles and territories. Any noble will become a commoner when the new empire is established. Of course, except for
Outside of me..."
Xia Han smiled, a smile that seemed cold and heartless in everyone's eyes.
The circular hall was silent, and everyone was breathing air-conditioning at the boldness and ruthlessness of this little king, but then a strong uneasiness and anger began to gather - most of the commanders here were from nobles.
But Xia Han did not wait for them to break out, and quickly said: "I will regard this war as the founding war of the country, not the restoration of the country... The new system will be decided after the war, and now I allow you to use your hands to
The troops on the battlefield were engaged in a trophy plunder."
"Whose family emblem will fall, and who will establish eternal merits for their descendants... You and your family's future will all depend on this!"
A bombshell was dropped.
Human beings are a life full of desires and ambitions, and power is their eternal pursuit. The newly established country, the restructured political power, without everything in the past... For everyone present, this is a sweet job.
The temptation.
After what Xia Han said today spreads, the people of the original empire in the Suzaku Continent will inevitably flock here to protect their power or participate in the war for new power. But these people are a step too slow after all, and the people in the hall will gain the most.
Many of the commanders present today come from small noble families, but they have won a bigger future. Not only them, but also the ordinary soldiers below them will have the opportunity to become nobles.
"Do you have any opinions?" Xia Han asked again.
The commanders in the hall knelt down with excitement on their faces: "Your Majesty is wise!" "Your Majesty has the final say!"
Of course they will not object, and no one is willing to let the original nobles hiding aside plunder the fruits of victory. There are not many commanders in the Xia army now. It is foreseeable that as long as they continue to perform meritorious services, they will not suffer losses no matter how the power is divided in the future.
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The same goes for Ji Bai and Xia Yun - after the death of other senior commanders, they will have the greatest merit as the current supreme commanders, and they have no reason to object. Those who can object are those who had high status in the past, but did not
It is a pity that there are not many such people in the Xia army now who participated in this war.
"Then another announcement..."
Xia Han narrowed his eyes and said: "From today on, Xia Yun will become the regent, responsible for assisting and handling all empire affairs when I leave."
As early as many years ago, the reward in the illustrated book suggested an identity suitable for Xia Yun. Although she has been acting in a similar identity for such a long time, Xia Han has never publicly given her this right. He dares to give it now,
It was because of the traitor incident that Xia Yun proved her true feelings.
But despite this... Xia Han still made a last move.
"We are both members of the royal family, and I don't want to see what happened in the past again, so..." He glanced at the astonished Xia Yun and said, "When Xia Yun gets married, or gives birth to a child out of wedlock, he adopts an adopted son and trains an heir...
When these circumstances arise, her regent will be automatically deprived of her."
"Your Majesty!" Ji Bai's face changed drastically: "This is unavoidable!"
"That's too much? Why didn't you say it back then?" The old woman standing next to him snorted coldly. She looked at Xia Yun and asked, "Princess, do you think this is okay?"
In her eyes, Xia Han only gave Xia Yun a status that was consistent with the status quo. However, this decision weakened most of the future disputes over royal power. If Xia Song had been as straightforward as Xia Han, he would have taken precautions against Xia Ming's ambitions in the bud.
, the Jade Empire will not experience so much pain.
Xia Yun's face turned slightly pale and he nodded slowly: "Your Majesty's decision is not wrong, but... I... Can I ask you something?"
"Okay." Xia Han did not refuse, but Xia Yun turned around and looked around, but said again: "I want the others to go out. Your Majesty can just leave Ji Bai and Lord Zhou Qing as witnesses."
A not-so-good premonition arose in Xia Han's heart.
