The undercurrents of reform in the Great Tang Empire surged violently, and countless corrupt officials were detained and punished. Tang Mo abandoned his previously gentle approach and harshly dealt with some senior officials brought over from Brunas.
These officials, relying on their positions, committed actions that greatly displeased Tang Mo, resulting in their severe punishment.
The replacement local officials didn't bring Tang Mo much peace of mind either; they, too, were dealt with harshly. Ultimately, dozens were executed before they started behaving properly.
A unit must purify itself during its advancement—it's necessary and healthy. At least, this is how Tang Mo saw it: the more proactively he eliminated, the smaller the actual losses would be.
On another front, far away on Ben Island, the war between Orcs and Goblins continued relentlessly. The Orcs' 1st Armored Division's 1st Corps encountered significant trouble when attacking the Goblins' 3rd Armored Division.
