Super God: Rise of Civilization

The fact that there was almost no opposition from the military faction speaks volumes.

Moreover, the emperor has delegated all control except for the military.

That means they have many things they dare not do but can put into practice during this reform.

"Let's use the capital as a test site for now to see how the reform plan works, and then we'll use the capital as the center to radiate outwards to the entire Central Continent."

"Finally, radiation can be rolled out across the entire territory only when the test results are satisfactory."

Yang Yu pondered for a moment, then said.

Haste makes waste; reforms need to be done step by step.

Expanding reforms across the entire territory at once will inevitably provoke a backlash.

"Your Majesty is wise."

The civil and military officials all spoke up.

"If there is anything to report, speak up; otherwise, the court may adjourn."

Upon seeing this, the female official immediately stepped forward, her clear voice resounding throughout the Star Palace.

"Your subject has a report to make."

At this moment, Lord Yuan, who had previously proposed reducing the army, stepped forward amidst the expectant gazes of his colleagues.

"What brings you here, my dear minister?"

"Your Majesty, the empire is now free from all worries. This old minister humbly requests Your Majesty to establish an empress."

Lord Yuan said.

He was a censor, and this was his job.

"We'll discuss it later."

Yang Yu stood up from his seat and strode away from the grand court assembly.

He loved the country, and he also loved beautiful women.

But he refused.

Marry a wife?

If you have an eternal life, why marry someone who can't stay by your side for long?

Heir?

No need.

Go and look at the princes in Yuanxing's history who were outlived.

"Retreat."

Upon seeing this, the female official immediately spoke up.

The civil and military officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

Your Majesty, how can you go back on your word?

We still have unmarried daughters and granddaughters in our family.

We're still waiting to become royalty.

……

"This Yuan Lang..."

Back in the imperial study, Yang Yu shook his head helplessly, thinking, "I'm not a proper son."

He's always thinking about becoming my father-in-law.

"How's the investigation going?"

"Your Majesty, Lord Yuan owns tens of thousands of acres of fertile land and a vast amount of gold and silver. According to the Shenji Guard's investigation, the amount is estimated to be as high as 32 million, with an error margin of no more than one million."

The female official said respectfully.

"How much is Lord Yuan's monthly salary?"

"Monthly salary of one thousand Star Coins."

"One thousand star coins? How many years would he have to work to earn over thirty million?"

You should know that the Star Empire is currently in the first industrial age, and all kinds of daily necessities are very cheap. Even during times of war, when prices soar, they will not exceed the original market price by much.

So he was very curious about where Lord Yuan's family got the more than 30 million.

"Then let's take advantage of this reform and wipe out all these parasites that have attached themselves to the empire."

Yang Yu said coldly.

"Your Majesty, isn't this a bit inappropriate..."

The female official hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped. The phrase "confiscate property and exterminate the clan" had not appeared in our Star Kingdom for many years.

That is to say, you used such methods when you ascended the throne.

“No one is innocent. Their families enjoyed the illegal gains, so they must pay the corresponding price.”

Yang Yu said expressionlessly.

The empire needs to develop, so it needs to eliminate all those who stand in its way.

The interests of the empire are paramount; even the emperor must give way to them.

"promise."

Chapter 6 [Mercenary Killing]

"Your Majesty, the old prince requests an audience."

At this moment, a female official hurriedly walked in from outside the imperial study.

"Please let him in."

A short while later.

Prince Zhennan strode into the imperial study. "Your subject Yang Lin greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years."

"Imperial Uncle, what business do you have with me?"

Yang Yu looked at Zhennan King Yang Lin in front of him with a puzzled expression. Yang Lin was his uncle, his father's younger brother, and also the person who supported him the most.

Therefore, he respected this royal uncle quite a bit.

He was not stripped of his throne.

The female official beside him personally brought a stool for the old prince.

"Your Majesty, this old minister has come to request to resign."

After Yang Lin sat down, he explained his purpose for coming.

"Has the Emperor treated his uncle well?"

Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but ask himself what he had done to displease this royal uncle.

"No, this old minister is already seventy years old, and his energy is not what it used to be. I beg Your Majesty's permission."

Yang Lin's expression was serious.

He's getting old; it's time for him to step down.

Yang Yu looked at the Prince of Zhennan before him, his expression indescribably complicated.

This veteran was a true star general of the Star Kingdom, who fought his entire life without ever suffering a defeat.

I withdrew at that point.

It is a huge loss to the empire, but the Imperial Uncle is already sixty-nine years old this year.

At nearly seventy years old, having conquered the Eastern Wilderness continent, which covers at least thirty million square kilometers, for the Star Kingdom is already the best reward for him.

"Uncle, I'm afraid I cannot grant your request."

Yang Yu shook his head. "The empire has only just unified the world, and the Eastern Wilderness has only been pacified for less than a month. The Imperial Uncle has abdicated. Who will suppress the unstable Eastern Wilderness continent? With an army of 1.2 million, can we just send any general there and win the hearts of the people?"

"This... is due to my oversight. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."

Prince Yang Lin of Zhennan had a complicated expression. If he withdrew, who could command the 1.2 million-strong army except for His Majesty himself?

The generals he trained might not be able to stabilize that million-strong army, and His Majesty might also become suspicious...

"Imperial Uncle, hurry back to the Eastern Wilderness and take the officials in charge of governing the prefectures to the Eastern Wilderness. Any force that attempts to provoke the imperial laws, once caught, shall be wiped out at all costs."

Yang Yu said, "Especially the royal families and nobles of various countries."

"Your Majesty, I accept your command. However, I have a request, and I humbly request your permission."

"Please speak, Imperial Uncle."

"If this old minister unfortunately dies on that desolate land in the East, I beg Your Majesty to scatter my ashes on the territory of the empire, instead of burying me in the ground, so as not to waste the empire's resources."

"I was born a citizen of the Star Empire, and I will die a ghost of the Star Empire."

Upon hearing these words from the Prince of Zhennan, Yang Yu was filled with awe.

The female official beside him looked at the Prince of Zhennan with disbelief, and at that moment she also became solemn and respectful.

"I grant your permission."

Yang Yu nodded solemnly.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. This old minister takes his leave."

Prince Yang Lin of Zhennan has left.

Watching his departing figure, Yang Yu knew very well that once this veteran was gone, he might never see him again.

"Issue the order that anyone who embezzles less than one million will be sentenced to death, and their entire clan will be imprisoned for twenty years without any reduction in sentence. Their descendants will be barred from employment for three generations."

"Anyone who embezzles more than one million will have their entire direct lineage executed, and their entire clan will serve prison sentences until death. However, if they have made a significant contribution to the development of the empire, they may be pardoned."

"Anyone who embezzles more than ten million will have their entire family wiped out."