Chapter 1005: Chapter 965: Not a Single One Shall Be Spared

This was indeed very awkward, as he did not care about the written content above, but rather the material used for the writing.

If it weren’t for the fact that those people were presently dazed by him, they would certainly have spat at him.

The newspaper above recorded matters concerning the livelihood of the common people, enough to make Prince Dayou’s name famous throughout the entire Dayou Empire.

Yet surprisingly, Lord Liu did not immediately read it, but instead pondered over the paper itself, which sufficiently showed how magnanimous he was.

Of course, another point was that these fellows, once dazed, would not wake up for quite some time.

And precisely because of this, Lord Liu had time to look at these things.

After all, if the content recorded above was very unfavorable to him, these fellows might never wake up again.

Therefore, why would he be in such a rush?

After carefully and repeatedly scrutinizing the paper, Lord Liu came to only one conclusion, which was that it was absolutely a good thing.

Yet at the same time, a doubt emerged in his heart.

To use such fine paper for recording writing meant that it should be something exclusively for the Emperor’s use.

Additionally, since it was an object for the Emperor’s exclusive use, the content above should be intended for him, similar to a royal decree.

But instead, this object was not meant for him, as the leading soldier did not have any intention of handing it over to him.

This sufficiently indicated that perhaps this was meant for the common people to see.

Thus he promptly became interested in the content written above.

He shifted his focus away from the paper and started frowning while looking at the text.

However, upon reading it, his frown deepened instantly.

His face was also filled with a cold frost.

Upon seeing this, the Steward beside him was also puzzled, wanting to lean over to take a look but hesitated.

Although he had followed this man for many years, it was still better to be honest without his permission.

After all, an old saying goes, the more you know, the faster you die.

It is better to know nothing at all.

If it were truly something he should know, one would expect that Lord Liu would tell him immediately.

Yet as this man silently read by himself without intending to pass it for his reading, it indicated that Lord Liu did not want others to see it.

To say this man could reach his current position as Steward, he was certainly no simple material.

With just a slight pause, he understood everything.

Henceforth, his initially leaning body stayed put.

Even refraining from looking at the paper, he directed his gaze towards the ten fellows lying on the ground.

His gaze was filled with insidious malice, having done many similar things before.

Like inspecting officers, he had not seldomly killed such figures.

Ultimately, when Prince Dayou issued a decree, they chose to ignore it completely.

This undoubtedly came down to the most critical point, which was that Lord Liu could be considered half a confidant of Prince Ning.

Due to Prince Ning’s backing, he naturally showed no manners when facing Prince Dayou.

He completely disregarded Prince Dayou.

His decrees, once here, were no different from flatulence.

Thus, when previous inspecting ministers came, they received treatment worse than ordinary people.

To speak without exaggeration, displeasure alone could have them executed by Lord Liu.

If it weren’t for Prince Ning being killed and Prince Dayou meeting his demise, he would never have acted this way.

Lord Liu was truly cunning, not only arrogant within these lands,

but also having his eyes in the Capital City, mastering the art of governance to remain in his current position for long.

Therefore, when significant events happened in the Capital City, he could receive the news quickly.

While he was unaware of decrees from within the Imperial Palace, he knew about the upheavals within the Capital City, whether Prince Ning was killed in the street or Prince Dayou dethroned and eliminated, he was vividly aware.

He even knew the dismissal of the Chancellors within a day.

Thus, he understood how decisive the newly risen individual was, able to eradicate the principal members of Prince Ning and Prince Dayou’s factions in one breath.

Such courage is not something ordinary people possess, considering removing so many people could lead to internal chaos that might overturn his newly gained royal power.

Yet there was one more point, which was knowing the formidable strength of Prince Dayou. His capability to suppress all Dayou Empire officials with his power was unquestionable.

With his presence alone, no one dared to defy his will. Rumor had it he wielded providential powers, able to summon thunder and decapitate from kilometers away.

Even being able to fly and evade, who would dare rebel against him?

Who would dare not obey his commands?

Thus, only with such assurance could the dismissed Ministers and Chancellors retreat so smoothly.

If it were others, these people together could certainly overthrow the newly appointed Emperor.

However, though knowing this and recognizing the Emperor’s terrifying trait, once his interests were truly threatened, he would undoubtedly fight to the death.

Currently, understanding the content written on the paper, his eyes slowly narrowed into a slit, and upon glancing at the ten individuals on the ground, a trace of difficulty was revealed.

Should he eliminate them all?

If he did, Prince Dayou would certainly come to settle scores with him upon learning the news.

Facing his mysterious means, he evidently had no power to resist.

[To be continued...]