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

Chapter 303 The Sage's Edict, Xiqi Raises an Army

The cold voice of the Primordial One echoed across Kunlun Mountain, and soon after, the Antarctic Immortal arrived in haste, saying, "The Antarctic greets the Master."

"Pass on my order, let Ziya raise an army. With the assistance of my sage lineage, we will surely be able to overthrow the Shang dynasty."

"Yes, teacher."

After receiving the order, the Antarctic Immortal obediently left the Jade Void Palace and flew to the lower realm to relay the message to Jiang Ziya.

In the sacred land of Sumeru, Zhunti and Jieyin soon received the news and ordered the White Lotus Boy to descend to the mortal realm to deliver the message.

The Old Man of the South Pole and the White Lotus Boy arrived in Xiqi, summoned Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, and after conveying the sage's decree, they each departed.

"To start the war now?"

Jiang Ziya revealed a meaningful smile.

The aura of calamity surged, and the Jade Void Saint could no longer remain seated.

But the sage didn't consider that now that the Shang Dynasty was in power and its king was working hard to govern, Xiqi, though strong, was no match for the awakened Shang Dynasty.

But Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao clearly knew their purpose and, without hesitation, went directly to Ji Chang.

"My lord, my master, the Jade Void Saint, and my junior brother, the two Western Saints, have all sent decrees saying that we can start an army. This uprising is the will of Heaven, and the mandate of Heaven rests on your shoulders. You will surely be invincible and strike at the heart of the enemy."

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao said in unison.

"Did the sage really say that?"

Ji Chang's face clearly showed interest; how many nine-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

In a few more years, when he is too old to walk, he will probably have no hope of success.

But soon, a look of gloom appeared on Ji Chang's face. "But the Shang Dynasty has a group of skilled warriors to help them. I'm afraid Xiqi alone is no match for them."

Yuanshi Tianzun wanted to use the destiny of Xiqi to create a great calamity, send the disciples of the Jie Sect to the list, and plunder the fortune of the human race.

But Ji Chang was also a cunning old fox, and he wanted to use the phoenix's cry on Mount Qi to bring back the Mandate of Heaven to Zhou.

The Lachanid religion and the Western religion joined forces to help him achieve his great cause.

Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao added weight to the argument, saying, "Rest assured, my master has spoken, and will do everything in his power to help you accomplish your great cause."

"it is good."

Ji Chang gritted his teeth and secretly made up his mind. Soon, Ji Chang sent a message to the three major feudal lords, preparing to rebel against Shang and purge the court of corrupt officials.

Soon, the three major vassal states replied, patting their chests and saying, "The four vassal states will advance and retreat together, and rebel against the Shang Dynasty."

Soon, Ji Chang issued a royal decree to the two hundred vassal lords under Xiqi, ordering them to mobilize their troops.

They gathered at Da Shang, preparing in advance for a potential rebellion against Da Shang.

Half a month has passed, and two hundred feudal lords have gathered in Xiqi. Ji Chang has officially raised the banner of "purging the court of corrupt officials".

But to Ji Chang's surprise, the Eastern Marquis, the Southern Marquis, and the Northern Marquis did not send troops, but instead remained on the sidelines.

"hateful!"

Ji Chang was so angry he almost spat out a mouthful of blood; he had been speaking perfectly well.

But when it came to actually taking action, they all became cowards.

The only thing that made Ji Chang feel a little better was that the three great marquises were all old dogs who were unwilling to join him in purging the court of corrupt officials, and at least they wouldn't turn around and help the Shang Dynasty.

If Xiqi could simply strike at the heart of the Shang Dynasty and conquer it, everything would be much easier.

Soon, in Xiqi, Ji Chang raised the banner of "purging the court of corrupt officials." The elite troops of Xiqi, together with the elite troops of two hundred vassal states under Xiqi, formed an army of three million and were about to attack the Shang Dynasty.

The moment Ji Chang rebelled, a dragon stretching for thousands of feet rose above Xiqi.

It weaves through the clouds and mist, emitting a deafening roar.

Emperor Xin had already planted countless spies in Xiqi. When Ji Chang raised the banner of "purging the court of corrupt officials," several spies were already riding fine horses and galloping towards Chaoge to deliver the message.

Several days later, the intelligence sent by the scouts finally reached Di Xin's hands. Di Xin looked at the intelligence sent from Xiqi, and a cold look flashed across his face.

Ji Chang, that old scoundrel, has finally rebelled. The elite troops and generals that his Shang Dynasty has cultivated for so many years have finally come in handy.

The following morning, with Daji's assistance, Emperor Xin donned a white royal robe and summoned all civil and military officials to the Longde Hall for a meeting.

In the Longde Hall, after the civil and military officials finished reporting their routine duties and were about to leave the court, Emperor Xin took out a stack of secret reports from Xiqi from his bosom and said calmly.

"This was sent yesterday by my spies who were stationed in Xiqi. Everyone, please take a look."

Fei Zhong and You Hun quickly took the report and distributed it to the civil and military officials below the Longde Hall. The officials casually took the report and read it, but soon their eyes sharpened and their expressions became serious. The Longde Hall, which had been somewhat noisy just now, became completely silent in an instant.

But the next moment, as if cold water had been poured into a pot of oil, a chorus of curses erupted throughout the entire Longde Hall.

"That traitor Ji Chang dares to lead the feudal lords in rebellion against my Great Shang?"

"Damn it! The Western Zhou have received the great favor of the Shang emperor for generations, and not only do they not repay it, they dare to rebel in the middle of the country! They deserve to die!"

"Ji Chang, you old traitor, your disloyal intentions are obvious. Your Majesty, I am willing to lead a large army to pacify Xiqi."

The civil and military officials blushed, filled with righteous indignation, and cursed Ji Chang. King Wucheng, Huang Feihu, even volunteered to pacify Xiqi.

Fei Zhong and You Hun also showed anger on their faces. Under the king's rule for more than ten years, the Shang Dynasty was thriving, and salt, white paper, white sugar and other products were sold far and wide, earning a huge amount of resources.

The invention of the curved plow further boosted the central grain reserves of the Shang Dynasty, resulting in low grain prices.

The people lived a prosperous life and no longer had to worry about disasters and famines.

But Ji Chang actually thought of rebelling and coveting the divine artifact. He was utterly without a ruler or father and unworthy of being a son.

On the throne, Emperor Xin gently waved his hand, and the voices of the civil and military officials gradually subsided. Soon, the entire Longde Hall returned to complete silence, but the civil and military officials were all holding their breath.

The military generals, in particular, were both angry and excited. The Shang Dynasty had been free of war for many years, and now that Xiqi had rebelled and war had broken out again, it was a great opportunity for them to make a name for themselves.

On the throne, Di Xin sighed, "The battle report from Xiqi clearly states that the Marquis of Xibo, Ji Chang, raised an army this time to purge the court of treacherous officials and eliminate the villains around me."

"But there are indeed treacherous officials around me. Grand Tutor Wen Zhong is a veteran of three reigns, with great merit and hard work. In the seventh year of Emperor Xin's reign, he led an expedition to the North Sea, captured and killed Yuan Futong, quelled the rebellion in the North Sea for my Great Shang, seized resources, and amassed countless mines, producing an immeasurable amount of military supplies. King Wucheng Huang Feihu is responsible for protecting the safety of my Great Shang capital. Over the years, he has worked diligently and conscientiously, never daring to slacken for a single day, making my Great Shang capital as impregnable as an iron fortress."

"Prime Minister Bi Gan, Grand Master Mei Bo, these people have been working tirelessly for the court, day and night, and they are all getting old and frail. There are also Fei Zhong and You Hun, who often accompany me in handling state affairs until late at night. They don't sleep when I do, and when I wake up, they are already serving me."

"Your Majesty."

Fei Zhong and You Hun were moved to tears by Di Xin's side. They had never imagined that they were so deeply loved by their king.

(End of this chapter)