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

Chapter 304 The Mad Proclamation of the Great Shang Dynasty

"Your Majesty."

Prince Longde and all the civil and military officials were moved to tears as they listened to Emperor Xin's heartfelt words.

What was the king like when he first ascended the throne?

The national treasury was empty, fertile land was scarce, the people were starving, and the bureaucracy was corrupt, with corrupt officials running rampant.

But now, when the granaries are full, people know etiquette; when they are well-fed and clothed, they know honor and shame. White paper, salt, sugar, and the curved plow are the four sacred objects.

It brought immense wealth to the Shang Dynasty, allowing people to settle down and the army to grow strong and powerful, marking the greatest golden age since the founding of the Shang Dynasty.

Ji Chang and others used the banner of "purging the court of corrupt officials" to rebel against the Shang Dynasty.

It was simply to have a legitimate reason to send troops.

"Your Majesty, please allow this old minister to lead the expedition. I will surely present that old scoundrel Ji Chang with his dog's head."

With a lump in his throat, the usually composed man stepped forward, his voice filled with righteous indignation.

If he had known that Ji Chang was so ambitious and treacherous, he should have smashed Ji Chang's head with a whip when Ji Chang came to Shang to pay homage.

Huang Feihu also stepped forward with his fists clasped and said, "Your Majesty, I request permission to fight. I am determined to defeat the enemy army and present the head of that dog Ji Chang to you."

On the military side, Wen Zhong and Huang Feihu took the lead, and the other generals were eager to try and volunteered for battle.

Di Xin looked at Fei Zhong and You Hun with a heavy heart. "My wish is for the world to be unified, for the people to live in peace and prosperity, and for them to have enough to eat and wear. Now the new policies are quite effective, the people's lives have greatly improved, the officials are honest, and the grain is plentiful. But the Marquis of Xibo insists on going against the will of Heaven, starting a war and causing chaos. I have no reason to blame him."

"Where are Fei Zhong and You Hun?"

"Your subject is here."

Fei Zhong and You Hun quickly stepped forward.

"Quickly draft a proclamation of conquest and spread it far and wide, so that the people of my Great Shang may see who I, the King, am, and so that the people of Xiqi may see who their Marquis of Xibo is."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Fei Zhong and You Hun's eyes lit up. They were experts at drafting proclamations, so they quickly nodded in agreement.

After Di Xin finished speaking, he looked at Wen Zhong and said, "Grand Tutor, I hereby appoint you as the Grand Marshal of the Armed Forces of the Realm, to command all the troops under Heaven. Without the King's order, no one is permitted to move them."

"Your subject Wen Zhong obeys the decree."

Wen Zhong nodded earnestly.

Where is Huang Feihu?

"Your subject is here."

"I hereby appoint you as the Deputy Marshal of the Armed Forces of the Realm, to lead the army alongside the Grand Tutor and to be responsible for the defense of Chaoge. Furthermore, from this moment on, Chaoge City shall be under martial law. All civil and military officials shall perform their duties without fail."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Di Xin finished speaking, he added, "Send a message to the generals of Sishui Pass, Jiepai Pass, Chuanyun Pass, Lintong Pass, and Tong Pass, instructing them to strengthen their defenses and impose martial law on all passes to guard against Xiqi!"

"Yes."

Huang Feihu cupped his hands and said.

These five passes were the only way for people from Xiqi to Chaoge, the capital of the Great Shang Dynasty.

This is also the most convenient route for Xiqi to attack Da Shang. If Xiqi wants to attack Da Shang, it has no choice but to take this route.

"Dismiss the court."

Emperor Xin sighed, his expression sorrowful, and with the help of Fei Zhong and You Hun, he left the court.

The civil and military officials also withdrew, having abstained from smoking throughout the event. However, this did not mean their lives would be any easier; on the contrary, the pressure on them became even heavier.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and Fei Zhong and You Hun drafted a proclamation of attack.

The news spread almost throughout the entire Shang Dynasty, reaching the ears of every ordinary person.

The proclamation of conquest was written by Fei Zhong and You Hun after racking their brains. It listed ten major crimes of Ji Chang, putting Ji Chang in the opposite position of all the people.

After the proclamation spread within the DaShang server, it continued to spread rapidly to the DaShang external servers.

"What? The Marquis of Xibo has rebelled?"

"Our current king is a man of great talent and ambition, carrying on the legacy of the past and ushering in a new era. It is because of our king that we have enough to eat and wear. Without our king, how could we have such a happy life today? Marquis of Xibo, Ji Chang, deserves to die!"

"Damn it, to start a war to satisfy one's own selfish desires while disregarding the people, is truly a great villain!"

"I heard that Ji Chang rebelled, and he even used the banner of 'purging the court of treacherous officials.' Your Majesty is wise and mighty, with all the civil and military officials in charge. Where did this so-called treacherous official come from? I think that old bastard Ji Chang is the treacherous one!"

"Hmph, I'd rather not farm this land. I want to join the army and fight against Xiqi!"

"What's the use of reading this book ten thousand times? It's better to defend our country."

In just a few days, the entire Dashang district was in an uproar!

Countless young men resolutely abandoned their land and chose to join the army!

Countless scholars abandoned their pens for the sword, choosing to take up arms to defend their homes and country.

As for the merchants, wealthy households, and landlords, they took out the money they had saved at home and donated it directly to the big merchants!

Although Emperor Xin reigned for only a little over twenty years, the entire Shang Dynasty underwent rapid changes, with countless wealthy households and merchants emerging!

Even the poorest farmers can make a living by relying on the produce from their land.

They might even have some spare cash to buy things for the New Year and have a prosperous holiday.

It's important to know that such a life was absolutely unheard of during the reign of Emperor Yi. All of this is thanks to the reforms of Emperor Xin!

This achievement is linked to the interests of everyone in the business, and no one should dare to touch it.

Whoever is the enemy of the entire Shang Dynasty, Ji Chang is clearly that enemy!

Within just one month of the proclamation of the expedition being issued, a total of three million people had joined the army.

The wealthy merchants donated a total of 30 billion copper coins, equivalent to 30 million strings of cash.

In the Longde Hall, Fei Zhong and You Hun's hands were trembling.

"Your Majesty, this is the list of those who enlisted in the army in the past month, as well as the money and grain donated by each household. Please take a look."

Di Xin received the report presented by Fei Zhong and You Hun, glanced at it, and was slightly surprised, "So many?"

"Your Majesty, the count before us was only completed three days ago. In the last three days, we estimate there are many more being registered."

Fei Zhong and You Hunren were stunned. Looking through the history books, how many times had they encountered such a case?

It's unbelievable that even those who are usually very stingy donated tens of thousands of dollars each.

Di Xin said with a relaxed expression, "The military strength of Xiqi is inherently inferior to that of my Great Shang. With their strength, they are certainly no match for my Great Shang. Stop accepting donations and order all able-bodied men who participated in the conscription to go home. This battle will show the lords of all directions the true strength of my Great Shang!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Fei Zhong and You Hun hurriedly withdrew to carry out the king's order.

Di Xin gazed into the distance with his deep eyes. His teacher had said that what the Shang Dynasty had to face was not just Xiqi, but the behemoth behind Xiqi.

No, it shouldn't be called the Great Shang Dynasty, but the entire human race!

The path of humanity remains long and arduous, but thankfully, he still has his teacher to help him.

At this moment, in Sishui Pass, General Han Rong spat fiercely in the direction of Xiqi.

"That old codger Ji Chang is really tired of living, daring to rebel! I'd like to see how he gets past my Sishui Pass!"

(End of this chapter)