The unexpected actions taken by several factions against Great Zhou indeed exceeded everyone's expectations, and the death of Ji Haodian was even more unexpected.
But with the death of Ji Haodian, those lesser individuals hiding in the shadows wanted to stir things up. However, the results were tragic as they were swiftly suppressed by the strong hand of Great Zhou.
Great Zhou was not the same as the old Great Jin, where the Emperor's death led to chaos throughout the realm. Even without Ji Haodian, everything in Great Zhou was proceeding in an orderly manner.
Within the Forty-Nine Provinces, there were civil officials, and in terms of military power, local Six Gates and the Military Governor watched over. Once problems arose, they would suppress them.
And if they couldn't suppress it, they would use a secret technique to report to the Four Great Divine Constables like Su Xin, and several military generals, and let them make the decision.