After the catastrophe struck, the court was already in name only. Once the catastrophe ended, Chen Shi used thunderous means to annihilate the Yan Family, leading the twelve families including Xia, Li, and Zhang to exercise much caution. As of now, the Western Capital has yet to be rebuilt.
The original court officials, if not dead, are scattered among the countryside.
Chen Tang traveled around connecting with able ministers of the court. Along his journey, he saw that the provinces were suffering, with many rebel forces occupying mountains as kings, oppressing the common people. The people's lives were not much better than during the catastrophe.
"Lady says rightly, this chaos must end soon."
He arrived at Li County in Wanzhou Province, looking for several Dali Temple officials. Red Mountain Hall had been gathering information, indicating that several minor officials from Dali Temple resided in Li County, and he just needed to visit them.
