Rise of the Lord God.

Summary

Wu Tie Hu expresses concerns about disrespectful remarks from Wu Jia members following the family head's marriage, fearing damage to the family’s reputation. Wu Ming reassures him and instructs him to deal harshly with any insults. Meanwhile, Wu Zhi, the Governor, consolidates power by establishing a new office to oversee two counties, promoting Zeng Yu as Chief Historian. She plans to attract talent from humble backgrounds and proposes military merit land grants and an imperial examination to challenge the noble families' dominance. These strategies aim to empower soldiers and scholars, potentially destabilizing the existing power structure.

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