Gu Shanhai was aware of the process, as Huang Yanshan had done the same.
However, his actions were far more ruthless, as after his coronation, all members of the previous Royal Family succumbed to a plague that left no good flesh on their bodies, dying agonizing deaths.
Huang Yanshan may have appeared jovial and respectful towards Gu Shanhai after becoming Emperor, as if he was still the junior, but within the entire Dashu Dynasty, he ruled with absolute military power as a terrifying tyrant, and no civil or military officials or field powerful figures dared to challenge his authority.
Only two and a half people in Dashu could persuade Huang Yanshan: one was his uncle Gu Shanhai, another was his wife, and the half was Little White.
His son and grandson couldn't deter Huang Yanshan from doing whatever he wanted, even though he was quite satisfied with his grandson.
