Chapter 1055: Cannot Exist Together

It was also because of this that the emperor was very afraid of the old nobles. There was welfare and preferential treatment, but these were not too important.

The power of the old nobles had been passed down for generations, but they had also fallen from generation to generation. They were no longer as prosperous as before.

Without great contributions or the great merit of expanding the territory, it would be very difficult for the old nobles to return to their former prosperity.

The previous emperor had chosen the Ning Residence and targeted the huge benefits behind it. He wanted to support the Ning Residence to protect the fifth son of the previous emperor.

The Ning Residence had been placed in an important position by the previous emperor. In the future, if they helped the new emperor, they would be able to ensure the prosperity of three generations.

This was an opportunity and a huge gamble.