Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 6 Official Position, High Priest!

At this time, on the towering court, the golden bricks and jade tiles were shining brightly, and the dragon-carved pillars stood tall, demonstrating the majesty and glory of the Shang Dynasty.

Yin Ziyu was wearing court robes and answered Emperor Xin's questions respectfully and solemnly.

At this moment, Emperor Xin sat high on the dragon throne, surrounded by the rich aura of the Emperor.

This aura of the Human Emperor seemed to be substantial, showing a light golden color, leaping and winding like a lively flame, sometimes transforming into a giant dragon soaring in the sky, and sometimes transforming into a majestic unicorn, showing its nobility and extraordinaryness.

He has a handsome face, slanted sword-like eyebrows, and eyes like cold stars, deep and bright, emitting a sharp light, as if he can see through everything in the world.

His posture was upright, standing proudly like a pine tree, his slender and powerful fingers lightly resting on the armrests of the dragon throne, revealing his innate kingly demeanor.

Emperor Xin's attire was extremely luxurious. Nine lifelike five-clawed golden dragons were embroidered on his golden dragon robe. The dragons had winding bodies and bared their fangs and claws, as if they were about to break through the wall and soar into the sky in the next second.

The patterns of the sun, moon and stars embroidered on the corners of his robe swayed slightly with his movements, as if telling the story of the prosperity and glory of the Shang Dynasty.

The crown on her head swayed back and forth, and the twelve strings of jade beads collided with each other, making crisp and pleasant sounds, adding a touch of solemnity.

"Uncle, now that I have ascended the throne, the future of the Shang Dynasty rests in our hands. I harbor lofty ambitions, to lead our race free from its shackles. When should the Xuanyuan Sword be renamed?"

The ambition contained in Emperor Xin's words was like rolling thunder, echoing in the hall and shocking everyone.

Yin Ziyu's expression was solemn upon hearing this, and he immediately replied seriously, "Your Majesty, your ambition is commendable, but everything must be carefully planned before action, and you must not act hastily. For now, we should proceed slowly."

Emperor Xin frowned upon hearing this. "Uncle, are we going to waste our time? Father has been gone for a hundred years. If I don't do something, won't I end up like him? Is it possible that all we can do now is offer sacrifices? What good will that do?"

After hearing this, Yin Ziyu paused slightly and looked at Emperor Xin with a calm gaze!

"Your Majesty, making the worship of the Holy Mother a regular practice is a good idea. This move will allow the Great Shang Dynasty's legal system to shift quietly and without a notice. At the same time, worshipping the ancient heroes alongside the worship of Nuwa will continue in parallel for decades, and everyone will become accustomed to it. Over time, the Great Shang Dynasty's legal system will be able to smoothly transition from the order of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the ancient human race. When the time is right, Your Majesty will rename the Xuanyuan Sword, officially the Human Emperor Sword. Then, Your Majesty will be able to fully utilize the power of the heroes within the Human Emperor Sword."

After hearing this, Emperor Xin became a little impatient and couldn't control himself!
Decades.
Having just taken over the throne from Emperor Yi and witnessed Emperor Yi's helplessness and decadence before his departure, the young Emperor was worried that he would become like Emperor Yi.

Always eager to do something big.

"Uncle, for decades, could it be that I have to wait forever?"

Yin Ziyu frowned slightly, his tone becoming more serious as he warned with concern, "You must not rush into this matter now. Your Majesty, please be aware that if you act too hastily, the other saints, even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, will be furious. Given the current strength of the Great Shang, if we provoke them to take action, we will likely be doomed to premature defeat. The rise and fall of the Great Shang Empire, and the fate of humanity, all depend on this. Your Majesty must remember this and refrain from any rash actions."

Yin Ziyu sighed slightly and said, "Although they are dissatisfied now, they have not yet taken any action. However, if we act rashly, this delicate balance will inevitably be disrupted, forcing them to take immediate action. Your Majesty, the consequences will be disastrous. This imminent crisis must be prevented! For now, Your Majesty can have Wen Zhong continue to fight against the rebellious forces in all directions and establish your prestige first! As for the matter of changing the legal system, proceed quietly first!"

Emperor Xin nodded after hearing this and said, "So, I will let the Grand Master take full charge of all military affairs for the Shang Dynasty, Shang Rong will assist in all government affairs, and the Imperial Uncle will be in charge of all sacrificial rituals. What do you think, Imperial Uncle?"

Yin Ziyu nodded slightly after hearing this. "Your Majesty, this is very good. Shang Rong is experienced and wise in state affairs, so it is very suitable for him to be in charge of all government affairs. Wen Zhong is your majesty's teacher and a third-generation disciple of the Jiejiao. He is the most suitable person to be in charge of the expedition to the four directions! In this way, I will be responsible for all sacrificial matters of our Great Shang."

"The matter of sacrifice is a matter of great importance to the state. I leave it to my uncle. I feel at ease. Thank you for all the hard work, uncle!"

"This is my true intention. Your Majesty, there is no need to do this!"

"." After the reply, Yin Ziyu left the hall.

Repairing the Nuwa Temple and making sacrifices to Nuwa a regular practice was a very important political event.

This represents the amount of human luck flowing to the saints.

At the same time, based on national sacrifices, the foundation of this legal system was determined. No one could criticize the sacrifice to Nuwa. Strengthening the importance of Nuwa in creating humans naturally reduced the importance of other parties.

Decades later, when the Conferred God Ceremony was about to begin, Yin Ziyu took advantage of political needs in advance and basically allowed the legal system of the Shang Dynasty to transition in secret over several decades.

Now, because the Conferred God Ceremony is approaching, all parties will be patient for a while. This period of time is of utmost importance!
When the various parties erupted, the legal system also quietly transitioned and was imprinted on people's hearts.

Then, once the Conferring of Gods began and Ji Fa started the rebellion, the nature of this incident became a dispute between the legal system of the ancient human race and the legal system of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Therefore, Yin Ziyu's actions now are changing quietly, and he cannot challenge the nerves of the saints from all sides.

Of course, sacrifices must be offered to other saints as usual, but the sacrifices to Nuwa and Valheim should be elevated.

The most important affairs of a country are sacrifices and wars. Yin Ziyu is in charge of the power of sacrifices, and also in charge of the power to circulate the fortune of the Shang Dynasty and the sacred fortune of all parties.

Yin Ziyu received the appointment from Emperor Xin and was responsible for taking charge of all sacrifices, so he went to the government office in charge of sacrifices.

This government office is located in a corner of Chaoge City, covering a vast area. Its flying eaves, brackets, and vermilion-painted gate are solemn and majestic, exuding an ancient atmosphere.

On both sides of the gate, majestic stone beasts crouch with their eyes wide open, as if guarding this important place that concerns the destiny and faith of the Shang Dynasty.

When you step into the yamen, you will find that the internal structure is well organized.

A plaque with three large gold-plated characters "Official Ceremony Director" hangs high above the main hall, shining brightly.

Inside the hall, officials at all levels performed their duties, busy and orderly.

The official positions in the Shang Dynasty's sacrificial office were complicated and strict. The highest-ranking official was the chief priest, who was in charge of all sacrificial matters and held great power. Under him were positions such as priests, fortune tellers, and shamans.

Zhushi was responsible for writing sacrificial texts, using elegant and solemn words to convey the Shang Dynasty's respect and prayers for the gods of heaven and earth and the spirits of its ancestors. The diviner was proficient in divination using tortoise shells and yarrow. By interpreting the hexagrams, he could explore the will of the gods and choose an auspicious day for the sacrifice.

The shaman presided over the sacrificial ceremony, using mysterious dances and chanting prayers to connect the human and divine worlds.

When Yin Ziyu stepped into the main hall, all the officials immediately stood still and bowed in greeting.

Yin Ziyu's expression was stern, his gaze like a torch. After scanning the crowd, he said in a deep voice, "From today on, I, in compliance with the order of Your Majesty, will be in charge of all sacrificial matters. The sacrifices of the Shang Dynasty are related to the prosperity and decline of the nation and the well-being of the people. You must all fulfill your duties conscientiously."

After Yin Ziyu finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then decisively issued an order: "From now on, the restoration of the Nuwa Temple will be given top priority. Nuwa is the Holy Mother of the human race, blessing our race's prosperity and multiplication. The temple must be restored to its splendor and solemnity. The rituals for worshiping Nuwa must be of the highest standard and the most refined rites. No slack is allowed."

"Sacrifices at the Temple of Heroes should not be neglected and should be given equal weight to those at the Nuwa Temple. The ancient heroes fought bloody battles for our race, their achievements shining through the ages. Offering sacrifices to these heroes not only comforts the spirits of our ancestors but also inspires future generations. Furthermore, sacrifices to the Three Pure Ones and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors must not be neglected and must be held according to tradition to demonstrate the respect that the Shang Dynasty holds for these saints and sages."

(End of this chapter)