Chapter 2834: A Dramatic Reencounter (3)
Indeed, many took his friendliness with caution. As time went by, they started to look down on him, thinking that his success in the Monster Kingdom was solely due to the Monster King’s unfair bias for him.
Tian Mowen never cared about these rumors and continued leading a casual life until it was time for him to start reforming the constitution. Once he started, he executed his plans boldly and resolutely. Every action was specifically tailored to fix the Celestial Kingdom’s worst problems.
Many benefits had been stripped away from the under-qualified; those who had broken the laws were brought forward to face the rightful and just consequences, either by jail sentences or death penalties. No exceptions were given.
His strict enforcement had caused massive disputes, with many officials against the enforcement. They complained to the Emperor Immortal about him; however, the Emperor Immortal was very determined. He entrusted Tian Mowen with the power to do what he needed to do. A Heavenly Sword was also entrusted to him, along with the absolute power to execute any royalty or officials who crossed the line. If anyone ever rebelled against his ruling, he had the power to kill the rebels without having to consult the Emperor Immortal.
Some of the dirty officials of the Celestial Kingdom were utterly shocked by his extensive knowledge of what they had secretly done behind closed doors. In stark contrast, the righteous ones who had previously suffered from unfair treatment became Tian Mowen’s strongest executors.
The reformation reshaped the entire kingdom, just like the reforms of Shang Yang during the Qin Dynasty. With every little effort, the Celestial Kingdom slowly became a better place.