Five years after ascending the throne, the late emperor passed away due to illness.
On his deathbed, the late emperor repeatedly urged his son not to forget the initial layout, and not to be blinded by riches and prosperity, neglecting to deal with the aristocratic families.
In the late emperor's view, as long as the aristocratic families were not thoroughly eliminated, the court would not be completely stable, and ordinary people would never have their day.
The late emperor harbored deep hatred towards the aristocratic families.
Zhao Zheng promised the late emperor that he would definitely eliminate the aristocratic families, ensuring they wouldn't control the court and harm the people again.
After the emperor ascended the throne, he continued the layout, gradually eliminating the aristocratic families. So far, all powerful families have been eradicated, even the leading Xie family has fallen. Since then, the capital has no more aristocratic families.
