Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 1146 - 1084: Purging the Remaining Rebels (Part 2)

Serving under such an Emperor is both our honor and our hope for future success.

In the days to come, as colleagues in the court, we must loyally serve His Majesty!"

After these words were spoken, everyone present drew in a sharp breath, simultaneously feeling Liu Yun’s shamelessness.

This guy really knows how to flatter; having just captured the Imperial City of Great Zhao Country, he’s already calling the other party King Zhao.

This seems a bit like betraying one’s master for glory.

Of course, this is also an indisputable fact. After all, Lin Yi did indeed conquer this place, so there is nothing inappropriate about calling the other Zhao King.

And while the civil and military officials were internally cursing this old fox for his shrewdness, they themselves hurriedly knelt down, all at once shouting:

"We ministers greet King You, greet King Zhao."

Honestly, this was the first time they had addressed two kings simultaneously.

Although the feeling was strange, hearing such words was incredibly empowering, indicating the opponent’s immense strength, capable of annexing two dynasties for his own use. Such means are practically immortal-like; at least, there is no such precedent in history.

Of course, within this, Lin Yi also sensed a subtle scheme, namely Liu Yun’s deliberate use of the title Zhao King.

Don’t forget, logically speaking, if Lin Yi had breached Zhao Country, shouldn’t Zhao Country also belong under You King’s domain?

In other words, wouldn’t You King unify Zhao Country?

And thus, Zhao Country would no longer exist, only able to be called You Country?

But at present, he calls Lin Yi both Zhao King and You King, meaning he is contemplating preserving Zhao Country’s title.

Lin Yi naturally took note of this and understood internally but did not expose his small scheme.

He waved his hand, allowing everyone to rise again, then continued speaking:

"Very well, now that you all know my identity, you must also understand where your future status lies.

Do not say I am not giving you a chance; although I have all the officials of You Country under me, since you are the local authorities here, I do not intend to replace you all!

However, I also do not intend to keep you all; some will be dismissed.

Of course, whether you are dismissed, retire, or dealt with otherwise will depend on your performance.

As for who stays and who goes, that too depends on your performance; those who perform best will naturally remain here."

After finishing these words, Lin Yi did not continue but gave them some time to absorb the information, causing the room to instantly buzz with whispered discussions.

This scene was naturally what Lin Yi wanted to see; his purpose in saying this was to give them both hope and assurance while reminding them of the ever-present threat overhead.

If they performed well, they might maintain their positions. If not, they faced retirement or direct legal action.

Having reached their current positions, no official is entirely clean.

Thus, each person harbors fear, worried that Lin Yi might target them.

This led them to devise their own careful strategies—to impress this new Emperor.

If not, any investigation might lead directly to disgrace rather than mere retirement.

Moreover, they clearly understood Lin Yi was offering empty promises.

But they also understood that as long as those promises existed, there was a glimmer of hope.

Understanding this, their expressions suddenly shifted.

Upon seeing this change, Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction, then gestured for them to begin their tasks, speaking:

"I believe everyone now understands my intentions.

Thus, everyone should also know what needs to be done now.

Although I have brought local soldiers, some people might misunderstand, and there are staunch loyalists of the former Zhao King who might act rashly, necessitating everyone to assume their roles, utilize their abilities, locate all remnants of the previous dynasty, and bring them before me.

Alright, go ahead."

A single sentence fell, and immediately the sound of kowtows echoed, with everyone hurriedly moving outside.

They now understood their mission was to quickly stabilize the populace and find any remnants.

For them, these tasks were manageable due to their familiarity with the court and knowledge of the loyalists and remnants from the previous reign.

Moreover, the most critical factor was the race against time.

These officials realized the urgency; they all knew who the remnants were—a race to capture and present more evidence to gain the new Emperor’s favor and secure their positions.

Thus, everyone quickened their pace, explaining the hasty exodus.

They feared falling behind, their known contacts captured by others, which would leave them remorseful.

Watching the crowd leave, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on your lips.

It seemed you wouldn’t need to personally seek them out.

Who could have thought destroying a dynasty would be so easy?

However, this was somewhat exaggerated; this was already the second dynasty he overthrew, with Dayou Country previously submitting to him.

The means of acquiring the two differed; one involved removing a king directly, while the other involved pushing through with overwhelming force, conquering all of Great Zhao Country’s military.

Compared to the former, he wielded greater intimidation over Great Zhao Country, ensuring their genuine submission.

Unlike You Country, where provincial officials acted perfunctorily except the Capital City’s, Zhao Country’s officials feared him from the lowest levels upwards.

After managing the affairs here, sudden noise from outside made Lin Yi frown and step out, greeted by a general rushing over.

Seeing this, Lin Yi frowned and queried:

"What is that noise at the rear? Why is there such weeping and clamoring?"

The general immediately saluted and reported to Lin Yi:

"Your Majesty, it’s the people in the Imperial Palace who have been cleared out for His Majesty.

In there are not only palace maids and eunuchs but countless concubines, princes, and princesses, all together, inevitably causing noise that disturbed His Majesty. I beg your pardon, Your Majesty, I will silence them immediately."

Hearing this, Lin Yi understood and nodded with a hint of helplessness after the general explained.

[To be continued....]