Li Hao grabbed Gao Xiaoqin by the waist, pulled her close, and planted a fierce kiss on her cheek. "Darling, don't be afraid, I'm here!"
Over the next few days, Li Hao set about restructuring the Handong political scene. All the officials who had previously colluded with Sha Ruijin were systematically purged by him. Overnight, terror gripped official circles in Handong, and everyone feared for their own safety.
Meanwhile, Li Hao established himself as the new uncrowned emperor of Handong. He controlled the economic lifeline of the province and wielded supreme power.
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