Human nature is most vulnerable to temptation. In times of famine, many would slaughter entire families for a single bite to eat; how much more so would the allure of the throne?
Throughout history, the struggle for imperial power has almost always been extremely brutal.
Li Jishan was still in his prime and held considerable prestige among the various Dangxiang tribes, with many long-serving officials. After the new emperor ascended the throne, he had been purging the old officials left behind by Li Jishan, which had already caused discontent among many of them, and some were secretly plotting against him.
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