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There's a difference in seizing power from the priesthood and getting rid of them bro. Just like the Roman emperor's did with the senate.Power always has some kind of basis. If the basis becomes unstable, the person at the top of the pyramid will also fall.
Historically, including in ancient Egypt, rules derived their right to rule from a diety.
In Zeta, Queen Merneith also derives her power from the ancient Egyptian dieties.
Therefore if the ruler tries to get rid of the priests, she also loses her right to rule. In other words, it won't work.
They could pull any number of stunts like he is the new god-king or Merneith who already rules by divine mandate unseats the corrupt priesthood and forms a new (submissive) one by her divine right etc.