Douluo: Reincarnation of Leosli, punishing the evildoers

"What good plan do you have, my dear minister?"

The minister smiled slightly, a shrewd glint in his eyes: "Your Majesty can bestow upon Dai Mubai the title of Star King, nominally retaining his status, but in reality placing him under house arrest in Tiandou City. As for Ma Hongjun, he can be appointed as the Protector General of the Tiandou Empire, outwardly granting him honor, but in reality monitoring his actions. In this way, we can both stabilize people's hearts and prevent them from harboring any disloyal thoughts."

"This method is excellent. However, we still need a foolproof plan to prevent them from plotting in secret."

"Your Majesty can order the noble families within Xingluo to be relocated to various parts of Tiandou in batches, granting them land and official positions, so that they are far from their homeland. At the same time, Tiandou officials should be dispatched to take over the administration of Xingluo and gradually replace the original Xingluo forces. In this way, even if Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun have the will to plan, they will have nowhere to start."

So what if they are gods? Even if a god is capable of killing, he can't possibly kill them.

No foundation!

As long as they completely uproot Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's foundations, even if they are gods, they will only be able to sit and wait for their doom.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes. She nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "What you say makes sense, my dear minister. However, the relocation of the former nobles of Xingluo must be arranged with care. If handled carelessly, it may incite public anger."

"Your Majesty is wise! I will certainly make proper arrangements to ensure the safety and interests of the people of Xingluo."

After the minister finished speaking, Xue Qinghe pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "The matter of the former nobles of Xingluo will be handled entirely by the Prime Minister. It is imperative to ensure their safety and interests, while also keeping them under close surveillance to prevent them from harboring any further disloyal thoughts."

Xue Qinghe's gaze swept over the crowd, and the officials held their breath, awaiting the emperor's decree.

Xue Qinghe slowly stood up, his eyes blazing: "By imperial decree, Dai Mubai is hereby conferred the title of Star Luo King, granted residence in the Royal Palace within Tiandou City, and given the privileges of a prince. Ma Hongjun is appointed as the Protector General of the Tiandou Empire, leading troops to guard the outskirts of the capital. During their stay in Tiandou, neither of them may leave the capital without authorization; those who violate this rule will be punished for treason."

As the words fell, a solemn silence fell over the hall. The prime minister was the first to bow and salute: "Your Majesty is wise! We will do our utmost to cooperate and ensure that these two remain in Tiandou with peace of mind."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to the chief eunuch beside him: "Draft an imperial edict immediately and announce it to the world. Also, send a special envoy to Xingluo to assist the Dai clan in relocating to Tiandou. Remember, treat them with courtesy and do not be negligent."

The chief eunuch respectfully replied, "As you command!"

Then, Xue Qinghe sat back on the dragon throne, his tone softening slightly: "This great victory is largely thanks to the contributions of all my beloved ministers. I have decided to hold a three-day banquet to celebrate. At the same time, I will promote meritorious officials and reward them with gold, silver, and silk to reward the three armies."

The assembled officials shouted in unison, "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!"

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the hall. A guard rushed in, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands, and reported: "Your Majesty, Imperial Tutor Ning Fengzhi, along with Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, are waiting outside the hall."

Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly, "Summon."

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After finishing all the business, Xue Qinghe went to the residence of the "Emperor Emeritus" Xue Ye in the harem.

At this moment, Xueye, although not slowly poisoned to death by Qianrenxue as in the original story, was still hanging on by a thread.

Now, with the unification of the continent by the Heavenly Dou, this last breath is almost gone.

Xue Qinghe stood beside Xue Ye's bed, silently gazing at her aged and haggard face. The flickering candlelight in the bedchamber illuminated the silent confrontation between the two. Xue Ye's eyelids trembled slightly, as if she sensed Xue Qinghe's presence.

Xueye slowly opened her cloudy eyes, her voice hoarse and weak: "You...have come."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, his expression calm as still water: "Father, Tian Dou has unified the continent." "Is that so?"

Xueye smiled, but the smile seemed somewhat forced.

"Qinghe, you... cough... cough cough, is there any possibility?" Xueye asked, especially helplessly.

“Father, no matter how skilled Miss Sigwen is in medicine, birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural order of things.” Xue Qinghe shook his head slightly.

Xueye lay on the bed, her breathing weak, her face as pale as paper, as if she might breathe her last at any moment. A faint medicinal fragrance filled the bedchamber, mixed with the smell of burning candles, creating an exceptionally heavy atmosphere.

Xueye raised his hand tremblingly, as if trying to grasp something, but ultimately let it fall limply. His lips moved slightly, his voice barely audible: "Qinghe... my time... is running out."

Xue Qinghe leaned down slightly, close to Xue Ye's face, and whispered, "Father, please rest assured, I will take care of everything."

A complex look flashed in Xueye's eyes, a mixture of relief and an indescribable sadness. He nodded with difficulty, his voice broken: "You... did a good job... The future of Tiandou... is in your hands."

Xue Qinghe straightened up, his gaze still calm and unwavering: "Father, rest assured, I will make Tiandou even more prosperous and powerful."

Xueye gently closed his eyes, his breathing gradually becoming steady, as if he had finally laid down the heavy burden in his heart. After a moment, he seemed to remember something, and opened his eyes again, his voice even weaker: "To witness you lead the rise of the empire in my lifetime, my life has not been in vain. Now that the internal troubles of the empire have been eliminated, Qinghe, what do you plan to do next?"

The snowy night naturally refers to the Spirit Hall.

Xue Qinghe traded some things for the Spirit Hall's help this time; otherwise, Xingluo wouldn't have been able to gather such a small force to attack Jialing Pass.

If it weren't for the Spirit Hall's army of Soul Masters helping them at sea and the other two passes, the Star Luo army would probably have already reached the gates of Heaven Dou City.

"The Spirit Hall controls far too many Spirit Masters, including more than ten Title Douluos on the surface. Even if we unify the continent, the Spirit Hall will still have to be on guard!"

"Moreover, the Duke can't protect us forever. When that time comes, his deterrent power will be gone, and the Spirit Hall and those two will probably start making moves!"

These thoughts on the snowy night were not unfounded, but rather a conclusion drawn from the current development of the situation.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe smiled slightly: "Father, rest assured, I have my own plans."

"To facilitate cooperation, I will promise the Spirit Hall that it will be treated as the state religion."

"Doesn't the Spirit Hall worship the Angel God? Then I'll add a new god and mold the Duke into a god. Since the Duke has the ability to kill gods, creating a god isn't out of the question. I think the Spirit Hall will be powerless to stop the Duke. In this way, the Spirit Hall will no longer be a monopoly, but will be internally divided and balanced, making it easier for my royal family to allocate resources."

Xueye's eyes lit up at the idea of ​​"dividing from within," and she exclaimed, "That's an excellent plan!"

After finishing, he looked up at Qian Renxue and said with great satisfaction, "Ahem, Qinghe, go ahead and do it."

"Yes, Father." (End of Chapter)