Gradually, his temperament began to lean toward that of a decisive, ruthless overlord.
"We've made contact. Marshal Li has already entered the imperial capital in secret. He should be arriving soon."
The old eunuch said slowly.
The Golden Crow Empire had three great marshals. These three marshals commanded the countless armies of the Golden Crow Empire. The armies obeyed the marshals' orders, while the marshals obeyed the Emperor's decrees.
The separation of imperial authority and military authority was the path taken by the Golden Crow Empire. There were no Tiger Tallies or anything of the sort. The Golden Crow Empire's soldiers listened only to their marshal, and the marshals were loyal only to the Emperor.
Doing things this way carried a great risk of bringing about the collapse of the Golden Crow Empire's imperial house, because each of the three great marshals possessed the power to overturn the Golden Crow Empire.
But one must not forget Golden Crow Pass. Golden Crow Pass was spread throughout the entire Golden Crow Empire. If the three great marshals dared to rebel, Golden Crow Pass would teach them how to behave.
Thus, this seemingly dangerous balance between military authority and imperial authority had formed a tacit understanding. That wondrous understanding rested upon the colossal existence known as Golden Crow Pass.
"Excellent. If I can win Marshal Li to my side, how can my imperial brothers contend with me?"
Chu Yang sneered. Marshal Li had once shared a deep connection with his mother, and after his mother passed away, Marshal Li had personally come to see him several times.
Ever since word spread that the Emperor was nearing his fall, Marshal Li had warned him and told him to go to the military camp.
In Marshal Li's eyes, Chu Yang would struggle even to stay