After the empire was transformed into a five-person ruling body, the elders became the executors of the policies, responsible for supervising various areas of work and ensuring the complete and meticulous execution of the empire's policies.

The highest council only discusses minor matters and specific execution work, and the real major decisions are made in the small council of the five.

The Zero Ring Line, the most modern and bustling area in the imperial capital, is a deep and ancient courtyard.

Li Longxing was pitching his new policy to the four senior elders.

"...In summary, the governor's power is too great, making supervision a mere formality, and private soldiers cannot be counted. Each region has its own military power, and without the central military coordinating with the Royal Guards to launch a full-scale attack, how can those clowns dare to act recklessly in front of our great empire?"

The four senior elders sat under the tree, with the imperial garrison commander, who had undergone the Sun Stairway and deification transformation, standing behind them, costing countless funds and only one in a million people.

Li Longxing sat at the bottom, with the faint sunlight shining on his face, revealing his vigorous face. Behind him was also a circle of Royal Guards, facing the imperial garrison commander from a distance.

"...So, I propose to change the governorship of the above areas to sheriffs, stripping them of military power and stationing them directly under the highest military department. Only then can the foundation of the empire be as stable as granite, and the glory of the empire can last forever."

The four senior elders were all approaching old age, and the special price they paid to become senior elders meant that their expressions rarely changed, but it did not mean that there was no turmoil in their hearts.

After a brief discussion, one of the senior elders said, "Your Majesty, if military and political powers are separated, it will be difficult to suppress rebellions in various regions. The governor... or as you said, the sheriff, will become passive and shift the affairs to the military department. The military department can then take advantage of the situation to expand its military power, posing an even greater threat to the central military district."

"Longxing," another senior elder, who came from the Senate, called out, "I believe that the military power in various regions should still be decentralized. The weaker they are, the greater the deterrence of the central military, and the less they dare to act rashly, like the rebellion in Zezhou..."

"Your Majesty! Senior Elders! Urgent news!"

A guard rushed in and shouted.

"Chang Shengkai, the garrison commander of Rock State, has accused Lin Wen, the sheriff of Changshan County, of open rebellion, leading troops to invade Rock State, committing murder, arson, and looting granaries. The Second Legion of Rock State fought bravely and valiantly to defend the safety of the people, but unfortunately, they were defeated, and all 110,000 soldiers were killed in battle."

"Sheriff Lin Wen of Changshan County is extremely guilty. At the most critical moment of the empire, he openly challenges war, intending to destabilize the empire. His sinister intentions are clear, and he must be secretly colluding with The Papal States, attempting to subvert the empire!"

"I hope Your Majesty, Senior Elders, and Elders are aware of this and take action as soon as possible to prevent further trouble."

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East Qin Prefecture.

Governor's Mansion.

Sheng Huaixuan and the Eastern Province faction have been closely monitoring the movements of Rock State.

They have maintained close contact with the Rock State rebels and provided a large amount of assistance to help them fight against the Rock State government army. Naturally, they are also very clear about Lin Wen's attack on Rock State and the seizure of food.

The series of military miracles achieved by Lin Wen has amazed everyone, especially his astonishing tactical level.

However, Sheng Huaixuan is most concerned about his political acumen. Military victories cannot replace political victories.

In the empire, the latter is more deadly, and many brilliant military geniuses have ultimately fallen in political struggles.

This, the predecessor of the Northern King, Li Lie, must be taken as a lesson.

Sure enough, Sheng Huaixuan soon received information passed on by his old friend through a secret channel.

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He immediately summoned all his allies and confidants to discuss the matter.

Publicly and privately, Changshan County cannot afford to have any trouble.

Sheng Huaixuan's important ally, the leader of the revolutionary party, Chang Shouren, also had a great fondness for Changshan County. However, due to the needs of their ultimate plan, they had not been in contact with them.

The revolutionary party is the most radical reformer, and its overly radical ideas are considered to have anti-empire tendencies. It was banned by the empire decades ago and then went underground, developing secretly in various parts of the empire.

The revolutionary party is a collection of multiple parties, and Chang Shouren is the most respected leader. The Rock State rebels developed under their support.

The attack on Changshan County has relieved them of a lot of pressure.

After reviewing the so-called ironclad evidence of Changshan County's rebellion provided by the Rock State governor, Chang Shouren made a suggestion.

"Governor Sheng, we can disclose this information to the Goran Revival Party."

Everyone was puzzled. The Goran Revival Party is a foreign force that has always aimed to revive the religion and has no connection to them. What's the use of informing the Revival Party?

But Sheng Huaixuan immediately understood Chang Shouren's intention and clapped his hands, saying, "Mr. Shouren is truly remarkable."

Ling Huayue, the chief of staff, was the second to understand Chang Shouren's intention. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "But how do we explain the matter of the cargo ship unloading at the Changshan County dock?"

Sheng Huaixuan laughed, "It's just disposing of the stolen goods."

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Mei Xingan, also realized what was happening and said with a smile, "I will immediately send someone to inform that clever little girl in Changshan County to take all the cargo ships to the South Bay area."

Subsequently, the governor instructed the chief secretary, Cheng Hexin, to immediately organize all the evidence, photos, and video materials to clarify the entire process of the incident and send it through a secret channel to the Goran Revival Party active in the South Bay area.

Cheng Hexin has always been highly efficient, and within an hour, all the relevant information reached the leader of the Goran Revival Party.

After reading it, he immediately ordered his subordinates, "Announce immediately that the Goran Revival Party is responsible for this matter."

One of his subordinates was puzzled, "Boss, why should we take responsibility?"

The leader scolded, "You fool, otherwise, how can we prove that we have the ability to revive those corrupt merchants, tycoons, and patriots in Goran? Why should they bet on us?"

"With just over forty thousand people, we defeated the powerful imperial army of over a hundred thousand, burned, killed, and looted within the empire, and gained countless spoils. Who dares to say that we are not the bravest warriors chosen by the only god?""We possess such formidable power; those fence-sitters and the uncommitted, do they still dare to waver between us and the various heretics?"

"You, immediately, without delay, with all your might, publicize our achievements!"

"This is the only opportunity bestowed upon us by the divine. If missed, I will have you all sent to the stake!"

"Yes!" His subordinates scurried out in terror.

Thus, the Golan Revival Party's propaganda machine kicked into full gear and began to work frantically.

Meanwhile, Lin Wen was gleefully departing from the grand airport of East Qin Prefecture, flying to the imperial capital on a private jet.

The Supreme Council had issued a red ultimatum to Changshan County, demanding his immediate presence in the capital to face interrogation.

So, Lin Wen, with all the rebuttal evidence that Qin Luoshuang had prepared overnight, set off on his perfect reincarnation journey in high spirits.

"...The empire is enraged, I stand forth to argue vehemently, but alas, the enemy's evidence is too substantial, the crime too severe. I alone must bear all the guilt, sacrificing myself to death to ensure the peace of Changshan County, to save the lives of millions of its civilians."

"At the same time, to become the person of duty and the star of salvation, carrying over 70,000 good karmic reincarnations..."

"Perfect!"

"Hahaha!"

"Immortals, are you trembling? The great Emperor Lin Wen, bearing the karma of thousands of calamities, is about to arrive in your world!"

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In Rock State, upon hearing that Lin Wen had been summoned by the Supreme Council's red ultimatum, Chang Shengkai laid out a celebratory feast and was toasting with his men.

"Commander Wang, this is your last chance. Once that little beast is convicted, you must immediately lead your private soldiers, storm into Changshan County, and take back a thousandfold what he stole from me."

Wang Jing, who had lost his independent command and had become a dog under the governor, drained his cup in one gulp and said through gritted teeth:

"Rest assured, Governor, I will redeem our past humiliation and exterminate all the mongrels of Changshan County."