Chapter 140: The Shang Li is out! Feng Ji sends Beihai princes

Chaoge, the royal palace.

With Ji Fa surrendering and Ji Chang, the King of Xibo, looking grateful, it seemed that everything had been settled.

However, Emperor Xin, who was sitting on the throne, laughed mockingly and said:

"Fei Zhong, You Hun, I remember you mentioned before that there is a wealthy family outside Chaoge City, and they have many children and grandchildren."

As Emperor Xin made a pointed sound, Fei Zhong and You Hun, two shrewd men below, looked as if they had remembered something.

You Hun, in particular, seemed to be afraid that Fei Zhong would steal his limelight, so he quickly stepped forward and said with a righteous look on his face:

"Your Majesty, this matter is both infuriating and lamentable! There is a man in the west of Chaoge City. When he was young, he was a well-known local figure who kept his promises and built a huge family business."

"I have many children and grandchildren, and everyone is envious of me. But who would have thought that I would be over 60 and give birth to a child just after I turned 60? I dote on this child very much."

At this time, Fei Zhong also hurriedly interrupted:
"That's right, my king. As this official got older, he became more partial to his youngest son and favored his new concubine. He became more and more disgusted with his eldest son, and then he did something that angered both humans and gods."

"This man! This man will join hands with the youngest son, and the father and son will jointly stigmatize the eldest son. Their original intention is to expel the eldest son from the family and exempt him from the right of inheritance. However, the eldest son has a strong character and would rather die than bear this bad reputation, so he actually jumped into a well and committed suicide..."

As the voices of Fei Zhong and You Hun echoed, all the civil and military officials and princes in the hall had clear minds.

Who doesn't know that there is something else behind these words? It's a roundabout way of talking about King Ji Chang of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

However, at this moment, King Ji Chang of Xibo looked old and confused, and seemed not to have heard it, while Ji Fa lowered his head and remained silent, as if he had already accepted his fate.

Even Bo Yikao was speechless and listened to the story calmly.

"Later, this man gave his family business to his youngest son. Although the eldest son was dead, there were still other heirs. How could it be the turn of this youngest son to take the throne?
The old man thought he could suppress it, but after the death of his eldest son, the rest of his descendants joined forces and started to kill each other. Until now, the once glorious manor outside the west of the city is now left with only an old man. "

When he said this, Fei Zhong looked even more pitiful and sighed, then gently wiped away the non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes.

"The great family fortune was destroyed because of a moment of stupidity, which led to the killing of descendants and the disintegration of the family. Several illegitimate sons took their families and changed their names. They no longer recognized the family fortune and even left their hometowns. There is no trace of them to this day."

"This young man has ascended to the throne, and his hands are stained with the blood of his clan members. However, facing this ruined family, he still believes that he can fight his way out again. However, he has ambition but no strength, and his family businesses have failed one after another..."

"Until he was so devastated that he spent his days wandering around gambling houses and wine markets. He even sold his ancestral graves because of his losses. His wife and children were also lost to gambling houses at an early age. They were either in brothels or slaves. In the end, he was left with nowhere else to go and he burned himself to death."

"Only a white-haired old man was left. Although he was as long-lived as a turtle, he wandered around the dilapidated ancestral house like a madman every day, fighting with wild dogs for food and relying on the leftovers of the people around him."

My goodness, Fei Zhong and You Hun are indeed notorious treacherous ministers. The charm of their words really makes it seem as if the scene is real.

Although all the civil and military officials and princes present knew that Fei Zhong and You Hun were only trying to bring up Xiqi in a roundabout way, everyone was still nervous.

Favoring the youngest son, which family doesn’t have this kind of thing?

Finally, Fei Zhong sighed:

"Your Majesty, deposing the eldest son and enthroning the youngest son, not to mention this official's family, even the families of ordinary people often fall apart because of this matter, and fathers and sons and brothers turn against each other are everywhere."

"However, following the ancestral system, the eldest son inherits the family business. Although I can't say it is complete, it does make the world stable."

It can be said that Fei Zhong and You Hun did not exaggerate at all when they said this.

All the civil and military officials and princes present were smart people. After hearing this story and thinking about it carefully, they realized that they had never heard of or seen such a thing.

He was very brave and valiant when he was young, but he became often foolish once he got old. This was often because he favored his youngest son or favored his concubine over his wife.

But without exception, these are the ways to bring disaster.

Emperor Xin, who was sitting at the head of the group, sighed deeply, looked around at the civil servants, military officials and princes, and said in a serious tone:
"I have seen this happen many times in the world. This is the way to bring disaster. Fei Zhong and You Hun have worked all night to create rituals and music to improve the stability of our race. They have specially prepared a book. I want to personally present it as a commercial ritual for all officials and princes to review."

This is Emperor Xin’s killer move!
Fei Zhong and You Hun below were even more excited. Once confirmed, they knew that this was a business gift!

Their names will live forever!

The next moment, palace maids came up one by one, holding the business gifts that had been prepared long ago, and presented them to the civil and military officials and princes.

The moment King Ji Chang of Xibo saw Shang Li, the pupils of his cloudy eyes shrank and his heart was filled with aggrieved.

This Shang King is so cruel!

It was simply a Shang ritual that was established by trampling on his reputation as King Xibo.

Once Shang Li is confirmed to be popular, people in the world will inevitably mention him when they mention Shang Li in the future.

This King Ji Chang of Xibo almost deposed the eldest son and enthroned the youngest son!

As for Bo Yikao and Ji Fa, he had no problem with them before, and even if Bo Yikao really wanted to succeed to the throne, he could accept it.

But it’s not possible now!
Because Ji Fa had just appointed Shen Gongbao, an immortal from the Chan sect, as his prime minister, and this happened!
"Okay! Okay!"

In the crowd, many princes showed excitement when they saw Shang Liyou.

"This business ritual should be done to stabilize the country!"

"Shangli can be the root of stability in the world!"

The princes, dukes and nobles were the first to express their excited agreement.

Because they all have to face a problem, that is, they have many children. What if they all get together?

And this Shang Li is not only that, there is more to it. It is no exaggeration to say that Shang Li is the root of the Shang Dynasty.

It is also most beneficial to the princes, kings and nobles.

It's beneficial and harmless! How can they not praise it!

"Your Majesty, you should quickly spread the Shang rituals throughout the world."

All the officials and princes excitedly recognized this thing, but there was only one person present who had a somewhat stiff expression.

That's Jifa!
At this moment, Jifa looked at the Shang Li in his hand and felt it was very dazzling.

When Bo Yikao looked at the various examples of events in human history in the Shang Li, he was filled with emotion and secretly made up his mind.

He couldn't let his father go astray, and he couldn't let his younger brother Jifa go astray.

This is the way to bring disaster!
The current Great Shang is not something Xiqi can face at all!

It can be seen from the Conferred Gods that if there was no so-called Conferred Gods, if there was no Orthodox Sect, and even if we leave aside the Unorthodox Sect, the foundation of the Shang Dynasty would be enough to crush the four great princes.

In the original novel of Investiture of the Gods, the King of Shang rashly killed two major princes and imprisoned the Duke of Xibo, after which the three major princes all rebelled.

Among them, Jiang Wenhuan, the son of Jiang Huanchu, the Duke of Dongbo, proclaimed himself the Duke of Dongbo and raised the banner of anti-Shang. He was the first of the 800 princes to rebel, but was blocked outside Youhun Pass and could not be conquered for more than ten years.

The son of Nanbohou E Chongyu was named E Shun. After inheriting the title of Nanbohou, he rose up against the Shang Dynasty. He was first defeated by the four generals of the Mo family. Later, he reorganized his troops to attack Sanshan Pass, but was defeated by Deng Jiugong many times.

If Xiqi had not received the help of the Chan sect, the princes of the world would have been unable to do anything to the Shang Dynasty.

After all, the generals recruited by Guangda Shang itself are enough to pacify Xiqi.

If Xiqi did not have the help of the Chan Sect, the entire army would probably not be able to defeat even Zhang Guifang.

"Father!"

Therefore, Bo Yikao, who was well aware of the terrifying background of the Shang Dynasty and did not want to bring a catastrophic disaster to Xiqi, took a deep breath, turned around and looked at his father with a firm gaze.

The depths of Ji Chang's eyes were filled with anger and frustration!
How could he not know the heritage of the Shang Dynasty? But things are different now!

He has just received help from the holy sect of the Chan sect, so what is he afraid of?
You, Yin Shang, have the help of the monks from the sage's school at Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea, and he, Xiqi, also has the help of the monks from the sage's school at Yuxu Palace in Kunlun Mountain.

It seems to be half and half!

However, there is a gap. As far as he knows, the most powerful person in the entire Shang Dynasty is Wen Zhong, Master Wen!
But Wen Zhong is only the third generation cultivator under the tutelage of the saint of Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea. What does that mean?
It was clear that the disciples of the sage of Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea only paid so much attention to the Shang Dynasty, while he had disciples directly taught by the sage of Yuxu Palace in Kunlun Mountain.

"Bo Yikao! You've ruined Xiqi's great cause!" The more determined Bo Yikao's eyes were, the more frustrated and angry Ji Chang, the King of Xibo, became.

This time he has at least a 60% chance of winning!

The saintly teachings support the close and distant, and he obviously has the upper hand.

One more thing, how many years has the Shang Dynasty been around?

They are all mortal dynasties supported by saints. After so many years, it is time for the Shang Dynasty to change.

Moreover, he knew that Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea and Yuxu Palace in Kunlun Mountain were the great sects of the Three Pure Ones, and that the Three Pure Ones were of the same blood.

Now that Kunlun Mountain Yuxu Palace wants to support him in Xiqi, doesn’t it prove that it is his turn?

"Great King Shengming!"

However, at this moment, all the princes and civil and military officials in the hall were excitedly bowing and shouting.

This business ritual is a stable existence for their family and foundation.

This scene also made Emperor Xin laugh, and he waved his hand and said:

"Everyone, now that the world is at peace, I will drink with you."

"Drink together!"

The loud shouts showed that Shangli had taken root in people's hearts, and its spread across the world could no longer be stopped.

"Lord Xibo, you must understand my painstaking efforts."

After drinking the wine in the cup, Emperor Xin turned around, looked at Xibohou Ji Chang with a shameful look and spoke apologetically.

It seems to be saying, he is doing this for the sake of peace and stability in the world, isn't it good for everyone to enjoy peace and happiness?

Besides, you are already so old, where do you get so much ambition?

I don't want to fight, I just want peace and happiness.

Xibohou Jichang was filled with frustration at this moment, but he forced a smile on his face and bowed his hands, saying:
"The king's heart is as clear as the sun and the moon. How can this old minister not understand it?"

Upon seeing this, Emperor Xin smiled and nodded.

"It is good that the Lord of Xibo can understand my painstaking efforts. I rule the world together with the other princes. Now the world is at peace, and I should congratulate you."

"Congratulations to the King!"

"Congratulations to the King!"

Following the loud shouts, the princes and families of high-ranking officials and nobles captured from the North Sea were trained for a period of time and then came up to dance.

But the men who rebelled against the princes and nobles were not so lucky.

The leader had already been beheaded, and the rest had a big "slave" branded on their cheeks.

Emperor Xin was not so interested in overthrowing slavery, and this so-called slavery from ancient times to the present was just a different way of living.

"Haha, those who have contributed to suppressing the rebellion should be rewarded, and these families should be rewarded one by one according to their merits."

With the wine and beautiful women, the princes were shocked but secretly relieved at the same time.

The Shang king's move was a combination of kindness and force.

First, he brought up the fate of those rebellious princes and nobles, and finally, he told everyone about the peace and prosperity by citing the Shang rituals.

He, King Di Xin of Shang, had no ambition to fight, let alone the idea of ​​fighting you.

A peaceful and prosperous life is the best. He even disliked the North Sea because it was too poor and too far away, so he directly rewarded the princes with hostages.

This was put directly in the open, which actually made everyone feel relieved.

Everyone benefited this time, except King Ji Chang of Xibo!

He was wise all his life, but when he was old, Shang Li appeared and stepped on his wisdom to get to the top.

Emperor Xin never overthrew the wisdom of King Ji Chang of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Instead, he said that he was wise all his life but became foolish when he grew old.

This will gain recognition from people all over the world.

"Su Quanxiao is both brave and martial, and he has military achievements, so he should be granted the title of Beihai..."

As Emperor Xin began to confer rewards one by one, he fulfilled his promise and conferred titles of nobility without any stinginess.

This also made countless people extremely excited, especially those princes and hostages, whose faces flushed among those who were granted titles of nobility.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I am willing to die for you!"

"Thank you, my king. I swear that if anyone among my descendants dares to rebel, they will be pierced through the heart by thousands of arrows..."

As Emperor Xin bestowed rewards, the new princes excitedly clasped their fists and declared their loyalty, and some even swore a solemn oath.

Although the hostages of the princes who were not granted titles also received rewards, they all watched this scene with envy.

The civil and military officials as well as the princes were all envious and jealous.

At this moment, the princes are loyal, and the princes' hostages are even more loyal!
Who dares to say they are protons?

"Your Majesty, my father's family business will naturally be inherited by my eldest brother. I am willing to continue to serve you."

"I am willing to do so!"

Those who were not granted titles of nobility due to their insufficient military achievements were determined to stay in Chaoge.

What proton? This is clearly a huge opportunity.

There were even many of them who secretly prayed that someone would rebel soon so that they could gain military merit.

What's more, some of the illegitimate sons of the princes who accompanied them this time were also jealous and moved, and even secretly decided to ask their fathers for help later.

The princes naturally saw what their sons were thinking, and they all became active.

Those who have these ideas all live a stable life. At the very least, they have ambitions, but none of them have thought of rebelling against the princes of the Shang Dynasty.

"Bo Yikao is both loyal and filial. He has made great contributions in this expedition to the North Sea. Today in my Chaoge, he has staged a brotherly friendship that will be passed down through the ages. I cannot turn a blind eye to this."

"Ji Fa!"

Finally, Emperor Xin laughed and looked at Ji Fa. At this time, Ji Fa behind Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, took a deep breath and stood up respectfully.

"Ji Fa, I will appoint you as the leader of the Beihai lords. This territory was previously ruled by the traitor Yuan Futong."

Good guy!
At this moment, King Di Xin of Shang was almost criticizing him, while also revealing his broad-mindedness.

He knows that you, Xiqi Jifa, have two minds, but he is still willing to fulfill his promise as long as you have not rebelled.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The first person to come out to express his gratitude was not Ji Fa, but Bo Yikao.

At this time, Bo Yikao was full of gratitude. It can be said that the King of Shang was not stingy at all in rewarding him this time.

This makes him feel worthy of his father and even more worthy of his younger brother.

Only Jifa's heart was filled with frustration and anger!
(End of this chapter)