The impact of the Edict of Self-Blame on the realm was unimaginable. In actual history, circumstances had reached the point where there was no alternative, but Liu Jin's Edict of Self-Blame was different. Great Han could still fight, and many people wanted to continue waging major wars.
Yet faced with this unprecedented Edict of Self-Blame from the Son of Heaven, no one knew what to do. They could only settle down for the moment and obey his decree.
But self-interest could blind people to everything, even at the cost of their fortunes and lives!
Beneath the surface calm, countless undercurrents still surged, ready at any moment to raise a towering wave that would shock everyone, then destroy everything.
Zhao City, Luo Palace.
Luo Wuji lay on his bed, listening to his eldest son recount the emperor's Edict of Self-Blame. After a long silence, he asked, "How is the Son of Heaven's state of mind? Has this setback left him unable to recover?"
Luo Sheng said uncertainly, "It is said that the Son of Heaven dismissed all the palace musicians, halted construction on every palace, and sent the commoners home. He will not increase taxes across the realm, and will slowly restore the court's strength. This is the correct Great Way."
At this, Luo Wuji gently waved his hand. "The great affairs of the realm hinge on the Son of Heaven. Have you forgotten what happened to King Xuan of Zhou?
"This is what must never be overlooked."
King Xuan of Zhou.
He had only received the posthumous title "Xuan" because he had been born early. Had he been born after Luo Cheng, Duke Xuan of Luo, he certainly would not have received such an exalted title. Had he lived in an era as strict about posthumous titles as the