Nicholas IV wanting to kill Gulamans on the spot to avenge Count Danton was only natural.
However, escorting the false emperor Gulamans back to the Imperial Capital and executing him publicly after his trial was the Kingly Way. It would also help deter the nobles of the five provinces and win over their hearts.
Pushing through reforms and reclaiming the nobles' authority afterward would then be a natural progression, facing far less resistance.
Bai Xiaowen had laid out the pros and cons in detail, and Nicholas IV once again followed his advice.
At last, Nicholas looked at the pitch-black entrance to Bersuvi Grand Gold Mine and asked, "Dio, how did you determine that the Xisha Rebels were hiding in Bersuvi Gold Mine?"
Bai Xiaowen smiled and explained, "The mine's location relative to Bersuvi Castle and its concealment were both reasons for the rebels to choose this place as their hideout. In fact, I wasn't a hundred percent certain either, but Bersuvi Gold Mine is the source of the underground passage and must be sealed... Whether the rebels are here or not, we have to come here eventually. Either way, we lose nothing."
It would be best if the rebels were hiding here—they could be wiped out in one sweep. Even if they weren't, it made no difference. Blocking the source of the underground monsters was essential regardless.
Nicholas chuckled and nodded. He then ordered the bishops, priests, nuns, and other clerics accompanying the army to direct the Imperial Legions in sealing the underground passage.
Next, Bersuvi Gold Mine was filled in, and the accompanying clerics established a large-scale sealing divine spell to ensure that the underground monsters could never break out again.
The process took a long time. It could not be completed in just a day or two.
Naturally,