Lin Mo's actions triggered a major earthquake, causing tremors throughout the capital, the entire Great Xia Dynasty, and even the entire continent.
He publicly executed his own monarch and personally murdered those who wished to convert to Buddhism.
This behavior came as no one expected.
This is unprecedented in the history of Great Xia, and even on this continent.
At the same time, this left the governors-general, princes, and local officials of the Great Xia Dynasty completely dumbfounded.
Why?
No one knew what to do.
Acknowledge Lin Mo's title of Regent? Obey Lin Mo?
No, impossible!
Many local princes and governors were promoted by Wei Maozhen. Lin Mo personally beheaded Wei Maozhen, killing their master. In the Great Xia, where loyalty to the emperor was highly valued, how could they possibly obey!
But here's the problem: hostility isn't really an option either.
Although Lin Mo killed Wei Maozhen, as his subordinates, they should shout the slogan of avenging the Empress, overthrowing Lin Mo, and upholding "justice"!
The key point is that Wei Maozhen confessed his crimes in front of all the civil and military officials and many people in the capital.
Seeking justice for traitors? Seeking justice for usurpers? Seeking justice for such a despicable ruler?
Isn't that tantamount to admitting that you also betrayed your country?
For other high-ranking officials and vassal kings who were not directly related to Wei Maozhen, such as the Zhao family of the late emperor, the situation was even more complicated.
Lin Mo's bloodlust is too strong; following him makes me feel unsafe, and his reputation is also bad.
As for marrying Zhao Zhilan and gaining the support of the Wei clan, that's out of the question.
Even if Zhao Zhilan were to die now, she would never agree.
Lin Mo's actions directly put the entire Great Xia Dynasty in an awkward situation.
All the local officials remained silent, neither pledging loyalty nor opposing; they all waited and saw.
Lin Mo's chief strategist, Yao Guangxiao, was having an even harder time at this point.
The system had brainwashed him, so Yao Guangxiao would unconditionally obey Lin Mo's orders and would never change his mind.
Given this situation, one can imagine how much work pressure he is under.
If he weren't bald, his hair might have turned white overnight.
What needs to be done now is to eliminate public opinion and clear Lin Mo's name.
Even as a brainwashing expert, Yao Guangxiao couldn't think of any better methods.
"The saying goes, 'Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.'"
This world believes in gods and Buddhas. As long as one is willing to give up everything and take refuge in gods and Buddhas, even the heaviest sins can be forgiven.
For someone like Lin Mo to publicly execute a disciple who was willing to convert to the faith of gods and Buddhas is tantamount to challenging the gods and Buddhas.
A political marriage to a princess is impossible; the only way to break through is to find a member of the Zhao family and install him as a puppet emperor to cleanse the country.
At the same time, the work of promoting the "hen crowing at dawn" narrative and continuing to expose the dirty secrets of Li Hu and Wei Maozhen needs to be strengthened, strengthened, and strengthened again.
At this time, inside the imperial palace in the capital city.
Zhao Zhilan completely immersed herself in darkness. She drew the bed curtains and drifted off to sleep, crying whenever she woke up, then falling back asleep when she was exhausted. When she couldn't sleep, she would curl up in bed, heartbroken and trembling.
The palace maids came and went, bringing her three meals a day, but she couldn't stand the sight of food. So, plates of untouched food piled up higher and higher on the table by the window until they eventually turned sour and smelly.
Upon hearing this news, Lin Mo ordered that no matter what method was used, they must pry open her mouth and make her eat.
So, several Imperial Guards went to carry out the mission.
They were devoid of emotion and thought, and only knew how to unconditionally obey Lin Mo's orders.
Their method was simple: they pried open Zhao Zhilan's mouth and forced food into her mouth.
Pitying and cherishing beauty?
Sorry, no!
The only words in their vocabulary are: obey Lin Mo's orders!
For the past few days, Zhao Zhilan's sleep has been heavy as lead, without any dreams all night. When she wakes up, she is exhausted, even more tired than when she was asleep.
But that's still good, because if she dreams, it must be related to her mother.
Whether she was asleep or awake, all she could see in her mind and before her eyes was the image of Wei Maozhen being pressed against the city wall by the Imperial Guards.
Lin Mo: This man she once trusted, the man she once had strong feelings for, the man she once decided to marry. She strode towards her mother, taking the long sword as she did so.
And then...and then...
All she wanted to do was turn her head away; she really wanted to turn her head away, but her legs were already weak and powerless, so she knelt down.
However, no matter what she thought in her heart, she couldn't turn her head away.
The people of the capital were shouting and yelling. Hadn't Lin Mo smiled just now?
Didn't we already agree? As long as my mother confesses her sins, she can shave her head and become a nun, thus avoiding death.
But at that moment, Lin Mo uttered those words.
"Traitors shall be executed without mercy!"
Zhao Zhilan remembered her mother's hands; they trembled constantly...
"Mother, I will go with you!" she said to herself.
At the same time, she found the thought not so frightening at all. If she jumped out of the window, all her suffering could end.
So she went to the window, intending to jump.
However, the old palace maid arranged by Yao Guangxiao discovered it.
They quickly stepped forward and pulled Zhao Zhilan back from the edge of the window.
"The princess cannot die!" These were Yao Guangxiao's exact words. "No matter what methods you have, you must not let the princess get hurt, and even less must she take her own life."
If he hangs himself, you'll carry him.
If you jump into the well, you'll block it with your bodies.
If you bite your tongue, you all need to put your hands in your mouths to block it.
If they refuse to eat, then follow the Imperial Guards' method: pry open their mouths and feed them spoonful by spoonful!
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