The survivors from this batch formed the core team who allowed the new monarch to quickly gain control over Dadui, initiating profound changes.
In fact, Emperor Dui had already made all the necessary preparations.
No matter how devastating or incompetent the successor might be, Dadui would certainly be much stronger than it was in the Dingmao Era.
Although it was still a mess, at least it was not destined to become increasingly worse.
Yu Ziqing allowed some of the lands, governed by officials who were of limited ability but were loyal to the ruler and loved the people, to maintain their positions as they had a good reputation.
Able to remain unexploited and safeguard their areas during the previous chaotic era, there was no reason to eliminate them now.
They would continue to serve as guardians of their territories, well-suited for aiding with tasks like spring planting or adjusting water channels, making these Small Earth Deities immensely useful.
