The chaotic times, naturally, were quite a mess.
Even the royal Li clan, which came from a family of nobility, caused quite a stir when they entered the capital, with all sorts of cases continuously arising.
There were too many seizing accomplishments, gold and silver, land, women, and houses.
The military generals, noble families, and prestigious clans were engaged in all sorts of struggles, even the royal family personally got involved.
The late emperor was generous, simply reclaiming most of the estates and then re-granting them.
Every time there was a change of dynasty, the owners of the inner-city residences at the foot of the imperial city were replaced, and hardly any were bought with money; most were seized or awarded.
State Duke Zhao once seized several estates, some of which he gave to his subordinates, others to the national treasury, from which the late emperor then re-awarded them to various meritorious officials, but one was accidentally left out.
