Li Wei had already decided his next course of action. The young master had no qualms inciting instability within the city, especially at a crucial juncture were the lives of thousands was at stake.
Despite his inexperience in the field of leadership, he was still very aware that any transition of power would not occur without bloodshed. Although the conscription order appeared to be merely a summoning order, Li Wei sensed the violent undercurrents swirling below.
It was very likely that the sects would simply reject the imperial decree, which would lead to a horrific fallout between the imperial family and the union of sects present in their borders. If left unchecked, the unrest could spread beyond the nation's borders and into the neighbouring states.
