BXBX NOVEL Chapter 86 Shaking The Empire
"Are we here already?" Matthias gaped his mouth with what he was seeing.
"This land is poor." Matthias shook his head and smiled wryly.
Looking at his territory, he sighed. The remaining of his territory was 45% mountains. The plains were either occupied by dukes or sects, or were barren.
The people's lives were poor, and the law enforcers are lousy and lazy.
"My Liege," Cane explained, "After the war, every fertile lands that the Empire once owned was either seized by the enemy force or rebelled. Currently, we are surrounded by three kingdoms that were once under the Empire. It is already fortunate for us as the nearby powers spared our territory. But now, the territory is under control of the dukes and powerful families."
"Those people in power are extremely corrupt and are destroying the kingdom internally. We can't find any evidence to eliminate them and they're also supported by surrounding sects."
"Sigh." Matthias shook his head, "I am now the current ruler of this territory, so it will be my duty to fix the territory."
"Black!" Matthias ordered, "Investigate and compile every corruption and crimes that these families have created. Once they are compiled and are proven, immediately detain every single one of them with the people that are badly involved."
"Also, investigate the military personnels inside the army and check if they're loyal to the throne or the dukedom. Also investigate the officials. If there are any spies, bring them to me."
"Yes, Master." Black nodded and everyone of the 201 assassins vanished and scattered across the kingdom.
"Now, let us go to the palace." Matthias spoke.
The palace was built on the side of the mountain. It looked extremely fortified, if not for the dirty walls and chipped structure.
They arrived at an old and dull palace, it was as if it was left like that. Matthias shook his head. He flew and entered the palace.
Inside, it looked like a minimalistic hall, different from other palaces which are grandiose and bright. It looked dull while the dragon throne was blackened.
Matthias' clothes then became an Imperial Chinese Robe and on his head was a chinese crown.
Matthias walked upwards to the throne and turned around, looking majestic. "This shall be the beginning of our Qin Dynasty's rise to power!" His voice reverberated across the land.
Everyone was startled by the sudden voice.
"What is that?"
"It seems to come from the land itself?"
"I think it's coming from the Palace."
"Dynasty? I thought we're a Kingdom?"
When Matthias sat on the throne, divine light blessed the land. Those who were sick rose and became energized, crops grew, and the former barren lands grew flowers. Dragon lights manifested and encircled the Palace.
In the Five Mountains Sect, situated on a higher mountain than the Imperial Palace..
"What is this?! The Imperial Qi is rising!" One of the elders gasped.
"What is happening now?" Another elder muttered.
"Everyone." The Sect Leader spoke, "Now that the Imperial Qi is rising, that means that this wretched kingdom is rising again. We cannot let that happen."
"Shall we ask for help from the Yuan Empire?" One of the elders referred.
"We could." The Sect Leader nodded. "Send a messenger to the Yuan Palace. Tell them to beat the new monarch into submission."
"Also inform the Soul Pavilion and the Flame Sect. Let us suppress that person on the throne."
""Yes!"" The elders bowed and nodded.
Inside a Qin-style manor, An old man stood up abruptly, "The throne was filled. Damn bastard! I am the only one who could sit on that throne and rule over this Kingdom!"
"Men!" He shouted.
Armored men arrived, knelt, and cupped their fists towards the old man, "We're here, Lord Guan."
Lord Guan ordered, "Utilize our authority in the military! Make the throne ours!"
"Affirmative, Lord!" They stood up and cupped their fists.
Inside an underground hideout, ten men were seated, discussing the sudden enthronement.
"Do you think that person on the throne is worthy?" One of the men with a burly figure asked.
"The Imperial Light that was shone upon the land was incredibly pure and heavenly. An incapable monarch cannot manifest a phenomenon like that." An old man in the higher seat answered.
"Then shall we support him?" One of the men asked.
"Only the one referred to by the First Emperor can manifest the dragon lights that encircled the palace." The old man said, "We will indefinitely support the man on the throne. His authority over the people is still low, the person needs our support."
"As you wish, Patriarch Gongsun!" The men stood and bowed.
"Mhmm." The old man nodded and looked far away, "I only hope that the new monarch is really capable and can lead us to greatness once again."
He then chuckled, "Qin Dynasty, huh. Our territory has returned to its original name."
Once the orders reached their destinations, the new Qin Dynasty became filled with activities.
Soldiers were gathering, the people were slowly preparing, the people that once traveled the outside world returned one by one, and factions were slowly forming.
Corrupted or puppet officials were also being cleaned out one by one by the Order of The Black Crow.
Capable people who were once suppressed by those in power were secretly hired and occupied the empty seats.
Slowly, the undercurrents inside the dynasty started churning.
Ten days after the domineering voice resounded across the land, a messenger from the palace came down the mountain.
The messenger unfurled the scroll and read the writings out loud.
"The New Qin Monarch, Matthias, on behalf of the First Emperor Qin Shihuang, shall erect a new order across the dynasty. He cannot guarantee absolute fairness, but he can guarantee that the lives of the common people will be better under his rule. His first Imperial Edict is to strip the noble titles of the following nobles who have committed great sins to the common folk. Former Duke Guan Shaoming, evidences has been found that directs to corruption, treason, rebellion, and an attempt to seize the throne."
"Former Duke Xin Wuming,...."
"Former Count Wu Laoming,...."
"Former Baron Gain Sermoth,....."
One by one, names of corrupt nobles and their deeds were presented to the people one by one. The victims who were once abused cried with happiness and relief that their abusers are now being punished.