Ye Mu's Attitude, the Death of a Dai Clan Elder

The support of the Dai Clan elders was very important!

They commanded great respect within the clan. Even the Star Luo Emperor had to seek their support whenever matters concerning the Dai Clan were involved.

That was from the clan's perspective.

But from the empire's perspective, the Dai Clan elders held no real authority.

Their authority was limited to the clan itself.

However, gaining the support of the Dai Clan elders was still highly significant for a prince.

That was why Dai Weisi had previously sought to win over two elders.

With the support of two elders, he could easily gain the backing of more court officials and nobles.

It could help him swiftly build up his own faction.

Now that he knew one elder was secretly supporting Dai Mubai, he naturally would not let him off easily.

He had to kill that elder and ensure nothing could go wrong.

As for the other elders, he would continue trying to win them over.

Once he had won over enough of them, the Dai Clan would effectively become part of his faction.

He would also gain the support of more court officials and nobles, providing crucial backing for his subsequent plans.

Especially the troops controlled by the elders—they were a formidable force.

Strictly speaking, they were troops controlled by the Dai Clan.

Many Dai Clan descendants held positions at court to some degree.

Some were even generals.

Thus, the elders indirectly controlled quite a few troops.

Dai Mubai's plan was quickly reported to Ye Mu by Fan Ming.

Upon learning of Dai Mubai's plan, Ye Mu actually admired the man a little.

He had been making all sorts of preparations from an early stage. He truly could not be compared with that useless Dai Mubai.

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