Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 1005 - 965: Not a Single One Shall Be Spared

The predicament was rather awkward, as his attention wasn't drawn to the written words above, but rather to the very material on which they were inscribed.

Had those individuals not been rendered dazed by him at that very moment, they would undoubtedly have resorted to spitting at him.

The newspaper displayed matters pertaining to the daily lives of the common folk, details sufficient to etch the name of Prince Dayou throughout the entirety of the Dayou Empire.

Yet, astonishingly, Lord Liu did not immediately delve into its contents. Instead, he contemplated the paper itself, a testament to his profound magnanimity.

Of course, there was another crucial factor: these men, once in a stupid stupor, would remain so for a considerable duration.

It was precisely due to this circumstance that Lord Liu found himself with the opportune moment to examine these articles.

After all, if the information contained within proved to be particularly detrimental to his interests, these individuals might never regain consciousness.

Therefore, why would he feel compelled to rush?

After a thorough and meticulous inspection of the paper, Lord Liu arrived at a singular conclusion: it was unequivocally a beneficial item.

Nevertheless, a perplexing question simultaneously arose in his mind.

To employ such high-quality paper for textual recording implied that it was an item reserved exclusively for the Emperor's personal use.

Furthermore, given its status as an imperial artifact, the content inscribed upon it should logically be intended for his perusal, akin to a royal edict.

However, this was not the case, as the leading soldier displayed no inclination whatsoever to relinquish it to him.

This strongly suggested the possibility that the document was intended for the general populace.

Consequently, his curiosity piqued regarding the text inscribed upon it.

He shifted his focus from the paper, his brow furrowing as he began to read the text.

Yet, upon commencing his reading, his frown deepened almost instantly.

His countenance was also overlaid with a chilling frost.

Observing this, the Steward standing nearby felt a pang of confusion, contemplating leaning in for a closer look but ultimately hesitating.

Despite being in this man's service for many years, it was still prudent to maintain proper etiquette without explicit permission.

After all, as the old adage wisely states, 'The more you know, the faster you die.'

It is far better to be completely ignorant.

Had it been information he was meant to possess, Lord Liu would undoubtedly have shared it without delay.

Yet, the fact that this man read silently to himself, making no move to hand it over, indicated that Lord Liu preferred it remain unseen by others.

To have ascended to the position of Steward, this individual was certainly no ordinary man.

With a mere moment's pause, he grasped the entire situation.

Henceforth, his formerly leaning posture remained perfectly still.

He even refrained from glancing at the paper, instead directing his intense gaze towards the ten unfortunate souls sprawled on the ground.

His eyes emanated a sinister malice, hinting at a history of performing similar deeds.

Much like inspecting officials, he had not infrequently dispatched such figures.

Ultimately, when Prince Dayou issued an imperial decree, they chose to completely disregard it.

This undoubtedly led to the most critical juncture: Lord Liu could be considered a trusted confidant of Prince Ning, to a degree.

Benefiting from Prince Ning's protection, he naturally displayed no deference towards Prince Dayou.

He utterly disregarded Prince Dayou.

His decrees, once they arrived, were no more significant than a passing gust of wind.

Thus, when previous inspecting ministers arrived, they were subjected to treatment far worse than that of commoners.

To put it without exaggeration, a mere display of displeasure from Lord Liu could readily result in their execution.

Had Prince Ning not met his end and Prince Dayou not been overthrown, he would never have adopted such a stance.

Lord Liu's cunning was truly remarkable; not only did he act with arrogance within these territories,

but his ambitions also extended to the Capital City, mastering the art of governance to secure his position for an extended period.

Consequently, when significant events transpired in the Capital City, he was promptly apprised of the news.

While he remained ignorant of direct Imperial Palace edicts, he was keenly aware of the tumultuous occurrences within the Capital City, whether it was Prince Ning's demise in the streets or Prince Dayou's dethronement and elimination, he possessed vivid knowledge of these events.

He was even aware of the dismissal of Chancellors within a single day.

Therefore, he comprehended the decisive nature of the newly ascended individual, capable of eradicating the principal members of Prince Ning and Prince Dayou's factions in one swift move.

Such audacity is not characteristic of ordinary individuals, considering that the removal of so many could spark internal discord, potentially jeopardizing his recently acquired royal authority.

Yet, there remained a further crucial point: his awareness of Prince Dayou's formidable power. The prince's ability to subjugate all officials within the Dayou Empire with his might was beyond question.

Merely by his presence, no one dared to defy his commands. Rumor had it he possessed divine abilities, capable of summoning lightning and executing foes from afar.

Even with the ability to fly and evade capture, who would dare to rebel against him?

Who would dare to disobey his directives?

It was only with such a guarantee that the dismissed Ministers and Chancellors were able to withdraw so peacefully. Normally, this group of people, working in unison, could have easily deposed a newly enthroned Emperor. However, despite this knowledge and acknowledging the Emperor's frightening disposition – that he would fight to the bitter end once his interests were truly endangered – the situation remained dire. As he processed the information on the document, his gaze narrowed, and a flicker of hesitation crossed his features as he looked upon the ten individuals prostrate before him. Should he eliminate them all? To do so would certainly invite Prince Dayou's wrath upon discovery. Faced with the Prince's unfathomable methods, he was clearly powerless to resist.

[To be continued...]