Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Inside the imperial study, Emperor Xia, who had just finished court and sat down, was approached by Wei Yong to report:

"Your Majesty, Prince Xuan is outside requesting an audience!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xia was somewhat surprised. What was this rebellious son doing here today?

"Proclaim it!"

"Yes!"

As soon as Xia Taige stepped into the Imperial Study, he saw Emperor Xia sitting wearily on the dragon throne.

Seeing this, Xia Taige slowly stepped forward and bowed.

"Your subject greets Your Majesty and pays respects!"

"Get up!" Emperor Xia raised his eyes and quietly looked at Xia Taige.

"Why have you decided to come to the palace to see me today? Is there something you need?"

Emperor Xia knew Xia Taige's temperament well; he would never come to the palace unless there was a reason, let alone so early.

"Look at what Father Emperor says! Your Majesty has not seen you for many days and I miss you dearly! I have come here specifically to pay my respects!"

Emperor Xia stared speechlessly at the shameless Xia Taige before him.

It wasn't like this in the past; sometimes they wouldn't come even when summoned by imperial decree, unless there was a specific reason.

The fact that he can spout nonsense with a straight face at this point shows that his spiritual level is gradually increasing!

"Since everything is alright, don't say anything later."

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige's expression froze and his face stiffened.

Helpless, seeing that his fatherly affection could not soften the Emperor's heart, Xia Taige could only smile awkwardly and say:

"Father is wise; there are indeed two minor matters!"

"Hmph!" Emperor Xia snorted coldly, glancing at Xia Taige with disdain.

"I thought your filial piety had greatly increased, but it seems that you haven't changed at all this time!"

"Get to the point!"

"Yes!"

"Your Majesty is wise. The Zhenwu Division is now gradually getting on the right track. Your son has two plans for the next goal of the Zhenwu Division!"

"This matter is of great importance, and I have come to report it to my father!"

"Tell me in detail!" Seeing Xia Taige straighten up, Emperor Xia also became curious!

Emperor Xia was well aware of the strength of the Zhenwu Division. The fact that Xia Taige described this matter as significant indicated that it must be a thorny issue.

Otherwise, Xia Taige wouldn't have needed to personally come to the palace to ask for instructions!

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige paused, composed himself, and solemnly began to speak:

"Firstly, the Zhenwu Division intends to establish Zhenwu Division branches in 430 prefectures across 23 provinces, ensuring that there is a Zhenwu Division branch stationed in each prefecture!"

"Once the branch is established, all martial arts sect disciples within the Great Xia will be registered and placed under the command of the Zhenwu Division!"

"Secondly, taking advantage of the registration of all martial arts sects' disciples, we will compile statistics on Buddhist forces within the Great Xia territory, distinguishing between 'true Buddhas' and 'false Buddhas.' The next step is to disband all false Buddhist temples on the spot, and confiscate their fertile land and wealth to alleviate the pressure on our Great Xia!"

“Nowadays, some temples are raising warrior monks, recruiting many believers, and encroaching on fertile land. Some large temples even own tens of thousands of acres of fertile land, which has seriously hindered the development of the Great Xia.”

"Even worse, some choose to join Buddhist monasteries to avoid military service. This will only lead to more and more hidden dangers accumulating within Buddhism in the future!"

Seeing that the Xia Emperor remained silent, Xia Taige continued to reopen old wounds of the Great Xia Dynasty!

"Now, the Great Xia's chronic problems have reached a point where they must be eradicated. If things continue like this, the Great Xia will only gradually decline in the future!"

"Buddhist sects, aristocratic families, powerful clans, and martial arts sects are all burdens to Great Xia now. Only by gradually reducing these burdens can Great Xia have a chance to unify the Chinese continent!"

"Otherwise, the Great Xia Dynasty will one day fade into the annals of history!"

Hearing Xia Taige's words, Emperor Xia sighed helplessly.

These are the two small things you mentioned? How are they small?

Emperor Xia sat upright on the dragon throne, his dragon robe shimmering brilliantly in the candlelight.

His majestic face was now filled with worry and contemplation. The Xia Emperor knew that the Great Xia Dynasty was now suffering from a long-standing and incurable disease.

Despite a strong desire for reform, they also understood that making real changes would be far from easy.

After all, this vast empire is like a giant ship sailing on turbulent waves; a slight misstep could cause it to run aground and sink.

Looking across the world, which of the three great dynasties could avoid various problems within its borders?

In particular, the current recommendation system has fundamentally determined the current complex situation.

It is like an invisible cage, tightly binding people within it.

While this method can temporarily suppress the wave of uprisings among the common people, at the same time, the threat posed by the powerful and influential aristocratic families hiding in the shadows is becoming increasingly serious.

But ambition is like a pack of beasts lurking in the darkness; once the time is right, it will erupt like a volcano.

At that time, who would willingly submit to someone else?

Emperor Xia pondered silently for a very long time before finally raising his head and looking down at Xia Taige standing below.

After a slight pause, he spoke slowly, his voice tinged with weariness:

"This plan is so far-reaching that it could have far-reaching consequences! You must understand that if this plan is actually put into practice, the entire Great Xia territory will inevitably fall into chaos!"

At this point, Emperor Xia couldn't help but sigh, and continued:

"At that time, our Great Xia will inevitably become the focus of attacks from all sides. If things go wrong even slightly, the Great Xia Dynasty may very well face destruction..."

"Furthermore, not to mention the Great Thunderclap Temple outside the Great Xia, even the ten major sects of the Great Xia are not as simple as you think!"

"The Wuji Palace is just an exception; the other sects are not as weak as you imagine!"

"Moreover, both the two great dynasties and even some other small countries may intervene in this great upheaval!"

Emperor Xia took a deep breath and explained to Xia Taige in detail all the consequences he could foresee.

However, faced with this series of potentially dire situations, Xia Taige remained unusually calm, showing no sign of worry on his face.

Xia Taige knew in his heart that the establishment of the Zhenwu Division branch alone was not a goal that could be easily achieved in a short period of time.

As time goes by, Xia Taige's strength will inevitably continue to increase, becoming more and more powerful, until he is powerful enough to completely ignore any enemy!

Xia Taige bowed slightly, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Emperor Xia, and solemnly said:

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I am fully aware of the implications of this matter!"

"As the saying goes, 'No destruction, no construction; destruction precedes construction.' Even if we unfortunately suffer a defeat, our royal family can simply start over."

"However, if our royal family can smoothly advance various reform measures step by step, then in time, Great Xia will surely possess the powerful potential to rule the Chinese continent!"

At this point, Xia Taige looked intently at the Xia Emperor and continued passionately:

"Does this mean our royal family doesn't even have the courage to take a gamble?"

"Father, didn't you ever yearn to become a legendary emperor who would be remembered throughout history and unify the Chinese continent?"

Upon hearing Xia Taige's impassioned speech, Emperor Xia couldn't help but roll his eyes, but a thoughtful look also flashed deep in his eyes.