The Anti-Corruption Campaign Begins

Not long after Han Mingxuan left, the Terra elites also departed.

They need to come up with a solution.

Whether it's arguing logically, using cunning sophistry, or even... plotting an assassination.

They all need to get moving.

Therefore, under Alpharius's watchful eye, a deal involving ninety percent of the nobility was formed.

A network of relationships that has evolved and persisted since the time of the Terra conflict.

Having transcended time and space, it began operating at its fastest speed.

"Uncle, something terrible has happened!"

"What serious thing happened? Why are you making such a fuss?"

"According to the intelligence we've received, those nobles have now united, and we are now facing the entire Imperium."

The entire Imperium?

"A Fa, do you read military books?"

"A military treatise? What's that?"

"A collection of guiding principles for war, and there is a saying in military texts: 'Use the orthodox to engage, and the unorthodox to win.'"

To engage with the orthodox and win with the unorthodox?

"Now I need you to do one thing."

"What's up?"

"Spread the word, do it openly and honestly, and pass on my order to recall the Evernight Judges Legion."

"This will throw the front lines into chaos."

"Before the Eighth Legion arrived, the front lines weren't in chaos, were they?"

Alpharius remained silent.

He knew what Han Mingxuan was about to do.

My Uncle is terrifying.

He wants to join forces with the Great Crusade to fight Anti-Corruption!

That's right, it's the Joint Great Crusade Fleet.

Everyone now knows that the smoothness of the entire Great Crusade has at least doubled because the Eighth Legion joined the Department of General Affairs!

Withdrawing the Eighth Legion from the front lines now would undoubtedly put the entire Great Crusade on hold.

Who could stand this?

The Great Crusade fleet will be questioned, and accountability from the Military Department is inevitable.

Then there are all sorts of government documents waiting to be processed.

At that time, the Anti-Corruption was not just a matter for the Department of Justice alone.

That concerns the entire Imperium, whether it relates to the Great Crusade or the Administratum.

Either you agree to get on board and work with me to remove this cancer, or you wait for my family to finish the job.

Alpharius figured it out.

My Uncle is a man who quietly accomplishes great things.

He doesn't talk empty words; he only talks about reality through practical actions and shared interests.

"There's one more thing."

"What?"

"Go and make contact with Magnus. I'll find some time to visit his Homeworld."

"Why is that?"

Don't ask, just do it.

"Yes."

"There's one more thing."

"What?"

"Expand your Legions across the entire territory, set up obstacles at every border crossing of the Imperium, and shut down the network of connections on Terra."

No matter how big your network of connections is, I'm not here for treatment; I'm here to take my life.

Let's ignore the minor details for now and first confuse your leaders. Only then can we discuss the bigger picture.

Is it possible?

"Able!"

Even if it's impossible, it has to be possible!

Alpharius admitted that this was the most exhilarating intelligence work he had ever done!

It's even more exciting than the Great Crusade!

If the Great Crusade represents the pinnacle of military might, then the Imperium Anti-Corruption will be the Great Crusade for all Civil Servant System!

"There's one more thing, our goal."

"What is it, Uncle?"

"Old nobles, Lesser Lords and above, whose hereditary titles have exceeded forty years, need to be replaced."

"Are we going to slaughter every noble in Terra?!"

"No, keep about 10%."

"Go and prepare, I have other things to do."

Alpharius left the Department of Justice in a daze, only realizing what had happened as he stepped out the door.

"The sky is about to fall on Terra."

After saying that, Alpharius hurriedly left.

Han Mingxuan and Endymion then arrived at the Throne Room.

"This is my second time being brought in," Han Mingxuan said with a smile.

"Feel free to ask if you need anything, my friend."

"Go and bring Corax back. I need him and his Legion. I desperately need them."

"Good."

"There's another matter. I need the elite troops from each Legion of the Great Crusade Legion to reach the level of the Luna Wolves Four Kings Council."

"You nod, I'll choose."

"It's difficult, but I promise you."

"Don't you ask why?"

"You're a legal professional."

"Aren't you afraid I'll mess things up?"

"My friend, you are braver than I am. I am the embodiment of Terra and humanity, and you will save it."

"Heh, I'm not as noble as you say, I just can't stand corrupt officials."

"If necessary, you can retain only 2% of the old nobles."

Hiss.

The Huangpizi lives up to its Huangpizi; it's even more ruthless than Zhu Yuanzhang when it comes to knives.

"Alright, then the Anti-Corruption will officially begin."

After giving his instructions, Han Mingxuan left.

The Emperor watched Han Mingxuan leave, feeling deeply moved.

Thank you, my friend.

Thank you for your courage in cutting open the chest of this ancient and decaying Planet and infusing it with new blood.

The Emperor knew that humanity had only this one chance to revive.

But when faced with the dream of unification through the Great Crusade, Terra, from ancient times to the present, is like a living dead with aging bodily functions.

A new dream is born from a decaying body; this is both magnificent and tragic.

Fortunately, there are people like Old Han.

The Imperium of Man will have a brighter future.

"Kamon."

"Exist."

"Until Corax returns, there's only one thing for you and your team."

"I understand that no one, no matter who they are, can reach you without going through us."

Han Mingxuan nodded. "Slazov."

"Here, Father of Night!"

"Where is the drafted List?"

"Here."

Open the booklet that Slazov took out; it was filled with names written on it.

Han Mingxuan observed the simultaneous existence of two curves: the degree of crime and loyalty.

"The entire list, the top 70%, not a single one was left."

"Are you... sure?"

"Now is not the time to be conservative."

"Clear!"

Watching Slazov leave, Han Mingxuan felt that this young man still needed more experience.

He was being somewhat merciful.

Meanwhile, through Alpharius's efforts, the Minister of General Affairs's order was relayed to the Eighth Legion.

"What?! Dad's going to Terra anti-corruption?!"

Upon learning the news, Curze responded immediately aboard the Nightfall.

"Let's go back."

"Clear!"

Curze said only four words, but the Inquisitors understood what they had to do.

Be loyal to the Father of Night!

In the past, when they were in Nostramo, there was very little they could do because they were weak.

But nowadays, they can do a lot more!

More than ever before!

"Send official notifications to all war zones, stating that we have received an urgent order from the Imperium and need to return. The remaining support missions will be handed over to regular troops."

Curze knew that the Great Crusade would be fine until he joined the Department of General Affairs.

Now that he's left the Great Crusade to help his Dad Anti-Corruption in the rear, the Great Crusade will be fine.

"Furthermore, notify all council members stationed in other Legions to assemble immediately."

"Yes!"