Chapter 1132 - 1035: Spirit
Thus, facing the emperor’s words of detention, no one questioned further, and there was even a hint of excitement in their hearts!
For once the nation is established, they would be the Founding Ancestors, meritorious nobles, enjoying lofty status, and receiving imperial seals in the future that would greatly surpass their successors.
"I give you half a month’s time to recruit aristocrats, subjects, generals, and gather various materials, weapons, etc., but you must not take away the citizens, nor let everyone know, stirring up unrest."
Having said that, the emperor waved his hand to have someone escort them away.
In the emperor’s eyes, sparing their lives was merely a utilitarian move, using these people to drive away some inconvenient elements, and the vacated positions would naturally be filled by the students he trained.
Beyond that, the emperor had another purpose!
That was to use this opportunity to suppress the ancestors associated with those princes, civil, and military officials!
Not that he would refuse to grant them imperial seals, the emperor was not so foolish, but he could use it as a pretext to demote their ranks, reducing the consumption of the dynasty’s luck and ancestral blessings.
Those ancestors might be discontented, but the justification and leverage were in the emperor’s hands, and it would also facilitate his favor in the future.
"I hope you all do not let Us down."