Yang Ming wondered: "Isn't the Elder Court supposed to control the nobles now? Isn't that what it's used for?"
"Well, nobles are also divided into classes. The Great Nobles have long held the Elder Court, and their interests haven't been harmed yet. The ones in conflict with the commoners are those at the bottom, who have the least resources and are the most superior in feeling. They are also the group most easily swayed by emotions."
Lyu briefly explained:
"Similarly, the local lower nobles and the local commoners have some grudges between them.
"Count Quigen's death indeed acted as a trigger. Whether it's our previous publicity or the internet army guiding public opinion, it's all aimed at putting pressure on the Empire.
"Count Quigen's death directly pushed the Empire towards civil war.
"Li's move this time is truly impressive."
Yang Ming pondered for a while.
He asked, "Do you think we should continue following Li's lead?"
