Volume One, Chapter Three Hundred Sixty-Seven
Ri Qing pondered for a moment, then nodded. "I am willing to support the Divine Son!"
Since Ri Qing had made his stance clear, the other two God Envoys also expressed their support for Zhao Fu's reforms. If they did not support him, the two of them could have their status as Sun God Envoys stripped away, and new Sun God Envoys could be promoted at any time.
Zhao Fu nodded with a satisfied smile. "First, I will announce the abolition of two systems. First, God Envoys may no longer levy supplies from other villages. Second, the maidens' system is abolished."
Zhao Fu had abolished these two systems back when he first became a Temple Lord. Later, considering that the upheaval they would cause would be too great, he had temporarily halted it. Now that Zhao Fu had become the master of the Eight Suns Temple and possessed supreme authority, it was time for an entirely new reform.
Ri Qing said, "Divine Son, these two systems have been in place for a long time. The opposition may be extremely fierce."
Ri Que also urged, "Divine Son, this will meet too much resistance. Why not take it step by step? There is no need to be so hasty."
Ri Hu also spoke up. "Yes, this affects the interests of many people. The resistance will be great."
Zhao Fu had long expected to encounter great resistance. When he had abolished the two systems in the White-Grade Temple, he had faced enormous obstruction. Zhao Fu's solution had been equally direct: kill them all.
Perhaps taking things slowly would reduce some resistance and casualties, but Zhao Fu did not have that much time to remain here.
Zhao Fu said, "Yes, I know there will be great resistance. Now