In recent days, although Chang'an appears calm on the surface, this calmness conceals a brewing storm.
Li Nuo, who was originally the Minister of Justice and a Scheeren of the Secretariat, was appointed as an Imperial Censor with the Imperial Sword granted by the Emperor, empowered to execute common people and corrupt officials alike, with the privilege of acting before reporting.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel have already received notifications about next year's Imperial Examination.
This is a harbinger of turbulent times and rivers of blood.
Every appearance of the Imperial Sword in the past has been accompanied by bloody turmoil.
In light of the recent edicts from the three provinces, it's evident that the court is seriously targeting local officials this time.
This time, they are serious.
In just a few days, the various provinces have received communication from Chang'an.
This reform targets local officials, not the famous families.
