The news of Heraclius being beheaded and the Holy See surrendering to Li Chengdao spread like the wind to all the capital cities under the deliberate promotion of some people.
Soon, the entire Great Qian Empire was informed of this shocking news.
The Emperor of Great Qian Empire was a real god!
He was the King of Gods who was even higher than the Heavenly Father!
Even His Holiness the Pope submitted to him!
This news was too shocking, shattering the worldview and knowledge of countless people in Great Qian Empire.
They only felt that their long-standing beliefs had been struck!
It turned out that the Byzantine Empire was ruled by darkness.
The appearance of Great Qian Empire was to punish and end them!
Countless people found this news unbelievable and unacceptable.
However, the various Holy See had already publicly acknowledged this matter, and they regarded His Majesty the Holy Emperor as their new faith!
In the Holy See, the Pope had the highest authority.
As the Pope, he had countless fanatical followers and worshippers.
The entire Church was under his command!
Therefore, when he asked the Church to change their faith to the " King of Gods ", who was even higher than the Heavenly Father, there was almost no opposition from within the Church.
Even the Church, which had a high status and influence among the people, had such an attitude. No matter how unbelievable the people found it, they had to accept this result.
After this news spread, many people felt extremely confused.
If the destruction of the Byzantine Empire by the Da Qian Empire was a punishment from the heavens, then what was the point of all the resistance and hatred they had made?
However, this confusion did not last long.
Although Heraclius was dead, he would not be able to escape from the blame that he had to bear.
After Heraclius's death, one crime after another was placed on him, shaping him into a tyrant.
All in all, the Holy Church blamed him for the destruction of the Byzantine Empire.
Apart from that, there were also more than ten great nobles in the dungeons who were beheaded for various crimes and took the blame.
The people found a new target to vent their anger on. For a moment, countless curses were directed at Heracles and the others.
In contrast, Li Chengdao's prestige and status among the people rose in a straight line.
With the blessing of the halos of " God Reincarnation " and " King of Pantheon ", he immediately became the new faith of countless people.
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Nine Dragons Palace.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Now that the Byzantine Empire has lost all its citizens, all the citizens of Great Qian are loyal to us!”
Wang Gui cupped his hands, unable to conceal the joy on his face.
"The decree that was previously drafted can finally be smoothly implemented now.”
Wei Zheng stroked his beard and smiled. He was in a good mood.
Li Ji also stood up and said," Your Majesty, since the news came, the resistance forces and mobs in various places have also surrendered and stopped resisting.”
Before Judgement Day, although Great Qian Empire controlled a huge territory, the riots of the people and the resistance army were still rampant.
Even if they used force to suppress it, it would not have much effect.
However, after Judgement Day, Li Chengdao's prestige and status had skyrocketed under the influence of the Holy See.
The rioters gave up resisting and surrendered. The originally difficult decree was finally successfully implemented.
This meant that the people had finally accepted the rule of Great Qian Empire!
Li Chengdao couldn't help but feel satisfied when he heard the good news.
Controlling the Church and using the Church to consolidate their rule was indeed the best way to quickly eliminate the people's resistance.
Now, the Byzantine Empire and the dead Heraclius had taken the blame, leaving him with a huge empire that needed to be rebuilt!
"Very good. However, you must pay attention to the way you deal with the captured rioters. If there are no major mistakes, you can release them after a punishment.”
"Now that the people have just accepted the rule, we have to use a soft approach.”
Li Chengdao exhorted Li Ji.
Li Ji nodded heavily, indicating that he would remember.
Then, Li Chengdao turned his gaze to Wang Gui and said,"Teacher, the policy of abolition of slavery and the policy of military merit must be implemented as soon as possible.”
"We must free all the slaves in the country in a short period of time. This matter cannot be delayed.”
These two decisions were made by Li Chengdao in front of tens of thousands of people and slaves.
It was also an important method for him to obtain the support of the slaves.
" Abolish slavery and military merits." Wang Gui pondered for a moment and frowned." I'm afraid it'll be difficult to implement these two policies.”
"Especially those old nobles, they…"
The noble system of the Byzantine Empire was too rotten. The nobles, who only accounted for 2% of the population, controlled more than 90% of the wealth in the country!
The nobles 'greatest source of wealth was to exploit civilians and slaves.
Therefore, Li Chengdao's attempt to use the slavery system and the military merit system would undoubtedly affect their interests and would definitely be met with great resistance.
"Anyone who dares to obstruct or resist the implementation of the policy will be killed without mercy!" Li Chengdao said expressionlessly.”
His voice was cold and filled with killing intent.
He was not an indecisive emperor.
Whatever he decided to do, anyone who stood in his way would be crushed!
In particular, the system of freeing slaves and military merits would be important to him in his future counterattack against the Great Tang!
"I understand."
Wang Gui's expression changed as he nodded slightly.
Just as Li Chengdao, Wang Gui, and the others were discussing the matter, the pen-wielding eunuch entered the royal study.
"Your Majesty, Pope Peter X requests an audience.”
Li Chengdao raised his head and thought for a moment before saying,""Let him in."
After Judgement Day, the Pope had been busy getting the Holy See to promote him and build his image and status. It seemed that he had finished his work.
Li Chengdao had no intention of abandoning the Pope.
For now, the Holy See was still very useful. Weakening the influence and status of the Holy See was a matter for the future.
After the pen-wielding eunuch left, he quickly brought the Pope in.
"Greetings, Holy Emperor!”
The moment he entered the royal study, the Pope paid his respects, even using the Han family's etiquette and self-address.
After not seeing him for a few days, the Pope looked haggard and his eyes were heavy.
It seemed that he had spent a lot of effort these days.
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