The fourth year of Tianwu.
The Emperor issued an imperial pardon throughout the land.
Taxes were reduced or exempted.
Talents were widely recruited to serve the Court, advise on strategies, and suppress the rebel faction.
The once shaky Great Tang seemed to sweep away its decay, showing signs of renewed vigor.
At the Court's call, many people came to the Dragon Capital. Regardless of background, as long as one was an Entry Grade Martial Artist and willing to serve, the Court would recognize them and grant them a minor post.
However, Lower Third-Grade Martial Artists could only get minor official ranks; the Court merged them into an anti-bandit army specifically to deal with the Red Lotus Sect rebel faction.
Many felt tricked and left the Dragon Capital overnight.
Jiang Feng continued in Zhenbei Prison as the Little Prison Chief.
