Primordial Era: With unparalleled comprehension, I pioneered a divine kingdom of faith.

Chapter 162 Di Xin's Contingency Plan

Guang Chengzi's reason for thinking this way is very simple: the profound immortal martial arts are all within the grasp of the human race's foundation.

It's one thing for Wen Zhong to practice immortal martial arts techniques, but he has also mastered immortal martial arts supernatural powers. It would be strange if Guang Chengzi didn't think so.

After thinking about it carefully, Guang Chengzi concluded that it was unlikely that the human race's resources had intervened, as the human race's resources would never interfere in such matters.

Such a matter is not worth the human race's resources to take action.

"Perhaps he has only learned some immortal martial arts techniques." That was all Guang Chengzi could think.

"Senior brother, what should we do now?" Yun Zhongzi asked Guang Chengzi.

"There's no rush. With Wen Zhong's crushing defeat, the one most anxious should be Emperor Xin, not us," Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

The news of Wen Zhong's crushing defeat will soon spread throughout the Shang Dynasty.

At that time, the feudal lords who were originally holding back will become restless, which is a good thing for them.

In this way, Xiqi will bear less pressure.

On the Da Shang side.

Inside a palace.

Bi Gan and Di Xin were discussing countermeasures in a palace.

"Your Majesty, now that the Grand Tutor has been defeated, all the surrounding lords are starting to stir," Bigan said to Emperor Xin.

Upon hearing Bi Gan's words, Di Xin paid no attention whatsoever.

How many feudal lords did the Shang Dynasty have?

Beihai alone had seventy-two vassal states.

One can imagine just how many feudal lords existed during the Shang Dynasty.

"Those feudal lords have always been the same; there's no need to pay them any attention," Di Xin said in a deep voice. He sat in the center, completely unconcerned about the feudal lords.

After all, Emperor Xin knew best what kind of people those feudal lords were.

Even a powerful state like Xiqi, without the support of the Chan Sect, had no choice but to submit and submit.

Therefore, Emperor Xin paid no attention to these feudal lords.

Di Xin is now thinking about how to deal with Wen Zhong's matter.

"Uncle, this defeat of the Grand Tutor is not a good thing for our Great Shang. I intend to use this opportunity to forcibly keep the Grand Tutor in Chaoge. What do you think, Uncle?" Di Xin said slowly.

Upon hearing Di Xin's words, Bigan frowned, then understood what Di Xin meant.

Di Xin intended to use this opportunity to extricate Wen Zhong from the great calamity.

This is a good excuse. It looks like punishing Wen Zhong, but in reality it is protecting Wen Zhong and extricating him from the tribulation of becoming an immortal.

"Your Majesty, doing this might not be enough to save the Grand Tutor," Bigan said slowly.

Upon hearing Bi Gan's words, Di Xin looked at Bi Gan and then thought about it carefully.

"Uncle, convey my decree: Grand Tutor Wen Zhong suffered a crushing defeat, causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of soldiers. He is hereby stripped of his position as Grand Tutor and sentenced to a hundred years of service in the northern mines. Anyone who pleads for his life will be considered an accomplice," Di Xin said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty!!!" Bigan looked at Di Xin with a look of shock in his eyes.

"No need to say anything more, Uncle." Di Xin shook his head.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't do this! Such an action would only confirm the tyrannical reputation that Xiqi has bestowed upon you," said Bi Qian, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes.

Di Xin smiled and said, "What does it matter whether I am a tyrant or not? The Grand Tutor has been a great benefactor to the Shang Dynasty. If my reputation can protect the Grand Tutor, it would be a good thing. Go, Uncle."

"Alas, Your Majesty, I obey your command," Bigan sighed.

As a veteran of three dynasties of the Shang Dynasty, Wen Zhong was punished in this way simply for his defeat in battle. Not only was he stripped of his position as Grand Tutor, but he was also sentenced to serve in the mines for a hundred years. This undoubtedly confirmed his reputation as a tyrant.

After all, as a veteran of three reigns, if he failed, even once, it has to be said that Emperor Xin's punishment would be severe, and it would be difficult to win the hearts of the people.

However, only Bi Gan knew the truth; the rest of the people were unaware.

"Grand Tutor Wen Zhong, having suffered a defeat in the western expedition that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, is hereby stripped of his Grand Tutor title and sentenced to serve a hundred years in the northern mining region!!!"

The entire Shang Dynasty was shaken by Emperor Xin's verdict against Wen Zhong.

No one expected that Emperor Xin would make such a judgment. After all, Grand Tutor Wen Zhong had served the Shang Dynasty for three dynasties and hundreds of years.

But to end up like this is truly disheartening.

Countless ministers came forward to plead for Grand Tutor Wen Zhong, but all their requests were rejected.

The reason is simple: Di Xin did not change his mind.

Wen Zhong returned to his residence somewhat dejectedly, closing the door to visitors. A hint of doubt lingered in his eyes. Based on his understanding of Di Xin, Di Xin shouldn't have done such a thing.

But now, Di Xin has indeed done such a thing, so Wen Zhong is also filled with doubts.

However, Wen Zhong did not go to Emperor Xin to complain about the unfairness or his dissatisfaction regarding his loyalty to the Shang Dynasty. Instead, he simply accepted it.

Night has fallen!

Wen Zhong sat in the main hall when a figure appeared in Wen Zhong's residence.

Bi Gan!

"Grand Tutor, do you harbor any resentment?" Bi Gan appeared at Wen Zhong's residence and asked Wen Zhong.

"Wen Zhong harbors no resentment, only confusion. I humbly request the Prime Minister to enlighten me," Wen Zhong said to Bigan in a deep voice.

The two leaders of the Shang Dynasty, one a civil official and the other a military commander, sat facing each other.

"Grand Tutor, your journey to the north will take no more than a hundred years. Bigan has already made arrangements there. Please rest assured and recuperate there. Return after a hundred years," Bigan said slowly.

Wen Zhong's pupils contracted as he looked at Bi Gan.

"Your Majesty's actions are undoubtedly ruining your own reputation. How can my life compare to that? No, I must go to Your Majesty," Wen Zhong said in a deep voice, instantly understanding Di Xin's good intentions.

"Grand Tutor, by doing this, aren't you wasting the King's good intentions?" Bigan said slowly.

Bi Yu came here on the orders of Emperor Xin to persuade Wen Zhong to go to the north. Otherwise, given Wen Zhong's personality, he would not have gone there so easily.

"Now everyone in the Shang court knows that Your Majesty is incompetent and tyrannical. Your Majesty is doing this for the sake of the Grand Tutor. If the Grand Tutor does not appreciate it, then what is the point of Your Majesty's actions?" Bigan said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Bi Qian's words, Wen Zhong felt somewhat dejected, but looked towards the direction of the Chaoge Imperial Palace with emotion in his eyes.

"It's good that the Grand Tutor knows. Don't let His Majesty's good intentions go to waste," Bigan said to Wen Zhong.

Wen Zhong nodded, moved.

"This humble subject understands. I hope the Prime Minister will advise His Majesty to take care of his health and wait for my return from the north," Wen Zhong said in a deep voice.

Bi Gan nodded.

"In that case, Grand Tutor, please set off tomorrow. Time is of the essence. The situation is currently turbulent. I hope you will take care of yourself and we will meet again in the future."

Bi Gan said to Wen Zhong.

He then disappeared from Wen Zhong's residence.

Wen Zhong looked towards Fang Xiang in the Chaoge Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty, why do this?" Wen Zhong said with a wry smile. He now understood Di Xin's true intentions.

They just wanted to extricate themselves from the great calamity, or at least save their own lives if they couldn't get away from it.

They won't be listed on the Investiture of the Gods because of their death; at worst, they'll achieve the result of being deified in their physical body.

(End of this chapter)