It is possible that the new rule of Duke Bezprym is attractive to the Polish population.
However, there probably remains a large group of supporters of the former ruler.
It is believed that Bezprym began his bloody persecution against them shortly after he began his government.
Many representatives of the Polish social elite are forced to flee as a result.
According to sources, some of them took refuge in Masovia.
Perhaps among the victims of the repression, there were two bishops, whose date of death is recorded in 1032 in the Chronicles of the Chapter of Kraków: Roman and Lambert.
The brutal fight with the opposition could have led to the above-mentioned Pagan Reaction, however it was probably instigated by discontent against the power of the Church and with the state apparatus.
Contemporary historiography places the riots in 1031–1032, during the reign of Bezprym.
The reaction isn't only of a religious background, but social.
It is primarily a reflection of the economic state caused by the aggressive policy of Boleslaw I the Brave and less successful rule of Mieszko II.
The defeat in battle in the west during that period has cut off the basic source of livelihood of the Polish troops, who are forced to loot the western lands.
As a result, the cost of maintaining the existence of an extensive army is probably too much for the population.
In addition, the devastating incursions of foreign troops is another cause of dissatisfaction among the citizenry.
The rule of Bezprym is extremely cruel and short.
According to the Chronicles of Hildesheim, he was murdered by his own men no later than spring of 1032.
Probably the instigators of his death were his half-brothers, although the main conspirator was Otto, who remains free in Germany.
The place of his burial is unknown.
As a result of Bezprym's rule, the Polish state has been substantially weakened, and the Polish throne remains vacant.
Mieszko II is still imprisoned in Bohemia and Otto probably in Germany.
German sources report that the Empero organized an expedition in order to invade Poland.
It is unknown what happened after this, but certainly Mieszko II was released by Duke Oldrich and he could return to the country.
After his recent opponent regains the power, the Emperor immediately reacts and begins the preparations for the expedition against Poland.
Mieszko II isn't prepared for the confrontation, so he uses his influence in the German court in order to resolve the conflict.
