Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 301 Emperor Xin arrives in Donglu, Flying Bear enters Xiqi

Bo Yikao's face lit up with excitement!

The phoenix cries in Xiqi, the Mandate of Heaven returns to Zhou?

Doesn't that mean the Shang dynasty is nearing its end and Xiqi will take its place?

Bo Yikao hated Emperor Xin so much!

The hatred of having one's wife stolen is irreconcilable, let alone watching one's fiancée bear children for Emperor Xin!

Over the course of those three years, Boyi Kao's hair turned mostly white from the torment he endured.

If he had the chance to take their place, Boyi Kao would definitely kill that adulterous couple with his own hands, no, he would also throw their son and daughter heavily off the city wall to their deaths!

Ji Fa reacted the fastest, immediately saying, "Two immortals, Xiqi is utterly loyal to the Shang Dynasty. As for the so-called Phoenix Crying on Qishan Mountain and the Mandate of Heaven returning to Zhou, let's not talk about it anymore."

"If that's truly what you're thinking, then there's no need for us to stay in Xiqi any longer, Junior Brother Gongbao. Let's go."

Jiang Ziya pulled Shen Gongbao along, and they were about to walk out of the Marquis's mansion.

Ji Chang quickly gave Ji Fa a wink, and Ji Fa stepped forward to stop Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, saying, "Please wait, you two immortals."

"Oh? Is there anything else, Young Master Ji Fa?"

Ji Fa gritted his teeth, "I wonder what those two immortals meant just now."

Jiang Ziya bowed slightly to the void, then solemnly said, "Our Sage Master ordered us to descend the mountain to assist the True Lord of Heaven's Mandate. We were originally from the Great Shang Dynasty, but we saw a divine phoenix crying out above Xiqi. Our Sage Master also sent us eight words: 'The phoenix cries on Qishan Mountain, the Mandate of Heaven returns to Zhou.' We have come here to assist the Marquis of Xibo."

"But seeing today that the Marquis of Xibo is loyal to the Shang Dynasty and has no ambition to become a hegemon, let us just consider that we have come to the wrong place. We will now return to Kunlun Mountain to report to our teacher."

After Jiang Ziya finished speaking, he strode out again.

This time, Ji Chang, the old fox, finally couldn't hold back any longer and quickly stepped in front of Jiang Ziya, saying, "Immortal, Ji Chang was rude earlier. Please forgive me, both of you immortals."

"Oh?"

"My lord, what do you mean by this?"

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao showed expressions of confusion at the opportune moment.

Ji Chang sighed deeply, gathering his emotions, and said, "To be honest, Your Majesty has carried out reforms over the years, and now you have introduced such a vicious scheme as the Edict of Grace, which violates the ancestral rules. The feudal lords of the world are complaining and have many grievances against Your Majesty."

"If the two immortals are willing to assist Ji Chang, Ji Chang will surely restore order to the world and restore peace and order to the world."

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh. They were both old foxes who had been around for a thousand years. What were they pretending for?

"In that case, we pay our respects to the Marquis, no, to our lord."

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao quickly bowed.

"It is a blessing that Ji Chang has accumulated over many lifetimes for the immortal to come and assist him. Please do not stand on ceremony."

"Your Excellency is mistaken. Since we have come to assist you, we are naturally your subjects. You are the ruler, and it is only right that you accept our respect."

Jiang Ziya insisted that Shen Gongbao bow to Ji Chang.

But Ji Chang quickly frowned again, "However, with all the civil and military officials of Xiqi present, there aren't many good positions available, especially for the two immortals."

Ji Chang, being an old and shrewd man, wanted to see how capable the two men were.

"The position doesn't matter, Your Excellency can arrange it as you see fit, we will do our best."

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao were completely indifferent.

"Um"

Ji Chang pondered for a moment, "There are two small counties north of Xiqi. Let the two of you serve as county magistrates."

"no problem."

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao readily agreed.

Their apprenticeship was not for nothing; they became well-versed in the government's administration and operational systems, and were confident that they could transform even the poorest and most backward places.

The following day, Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao took up their posts and left Xiqi.

In the main hall of the Marquis of Xibo's residence, Ji Chang sat at the head of the table, his expression solemn. He looked calmly at the civil and military officials under his command and spoke slowly.

"Half a month ago, a phoenix cried out in Qishan. Did you all hear it?"

The civil and military officials looked at each other and nodded. "Reporting to the Marquis, we have heard you."

The phoenix's cry from half a month ago was very loud; not only them, but anyone in Xiqi could hear it.

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang's expression relaxed slightly. He ordered the gate to be closed. "Yesterday, disciples of the Sage of Kunlun and the Sage of the West came to join us, uttering eight words: 'The phoenix cries in Xiqi, the Mandate of Heaven returns to Zhou.' What do you all think of these eight words?"

"What? A disciple of a sage has come to join us?"

"The phoenix cries in Xiqi, and the Mandate of Heaven returns to Zhou. Doesn't this foreshadow the rise of Xiqi?"

"My lord, this is the will of Heaven! The current king is incompetent and tyrannical, wantonly stripping us lords of our power, causing the wrath of Heaven and the resentment of the people. My lord, at this time, you should stand up."

Ji Chang was the only king of Xiqi. As soon as he said this, all the civil and military officials echoed him, their eyes blazing with ambition, as if the great cause had already been accomplished.

Ji Chang waved his hand and sighed, "In recent years, Your Majesty has frequently issued royal decrees, such as the Decree of Grace, which has angered the heavens and the people. Otherwise, why would the phoenix have cried out in Xiqi? Since that is the case, I, Ji Chang, will take on this important task. However, our purpose is not to overthrow the rule of the Shang Dynasty, but to cleanse the court of corrupt officials and eliminate the treacherous ministers around Your Majesty."

The Shang Dynasty has existed for a long time, and its legitimacy has become deeply ingrained in people's minds.

If they rashly raise an army, their cause will be illegitimate and they will become traitors themselves.

Therefore, they had to use the pretext of "purging the court of corrupt officials" to have any chance of entering Chaoge.

Once they capture Chaoge, Ji Chang will have complete control over everything.

However, before that, it is necessary to contact the other three major lords and send troops together, then the chances of victory will be greater.

Just as Ji Chang was preparing to entrust the other three major vassal states with the task, Emperor Xin, far away in the capital city of Chaoge, set off for the land of Donglu, escorted by Wen Zhong and Huang Feihu.

Even with these miraculous items like refined salt, refined sugar, white paper, and the curved plow.

This has allowed Dashang's strength to improve significantly over the years.

However, the four great marquises of the east, west, south, and north guarded their respective regions, accumulating profound cultural heritage over countless generations.

What if, by virtue of that old scoundrel Ji Chang's silver tongue, he manages to persuade the other three feudal lords?

If they rebelled together, it would indeed be a troublesome situation for Di Xin.

Therefore, Di Xin had to act ahead of time to shatter the alliance between the four major vassal states, preventing their forces from converging.

Queen Jiang, wife of Emperor Xin, was the daughter of the current Marquis of Dongbo, Jiang Huanchu. Furthermore, Marquis of Dongbo, Jiang Huanchu, followed the middle way under the rule of the four major vassal kings.

Therefore, Emperor Xin planned to personally visit Donglu in order to persuade Marquis Jiang Huanchu of Dongbo.

That way, Jiang Huanchu could be used as a medium to get the other two major warlords to turn against them.

On the land of Donglu, an inconspicuous horse-drawn carriage slowly approached.

The driver was Huang Feihu, dressed as a peasant, while Di Xin sat inside.

On both sides of the carriage stretched an endless plain, and as far as the eye could see, countless farmers were working on the plain, like industrious ants.

(End of this chapter)