A few days later, the vassals sang court songs.
Zishou summoned the dukes in the Nine Halls.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The vassals saluted the civil and military officials.
"No need for formalities!"
Zi Shou sat on the throne, his expression unreadable.
Ji Chang was a little uneasy.
Because Wen Zhong's three eyes were staring at him.
After that, it was time for the various dukes to report on the production value of their territories this year.
Just like the company's annual meeting, each department summarized the results of this year.
Zi Shou was about to doze off when he heard this...
After the last group of dukes had finished reporting, Zi Shou cleared his throat and cheered up."You have worked hard. The weather is good, the country is prosperous, and the people are safe. It is truly a blessing for the people!”
Zi Shou smiled as he praised the dukes. He paused for a moment before his expression suddenly turned cold.
"Three months ago, Guifang went south and broke through the defenses of the Northern Lands. All of our Northern Lands soldiers died and were eaten by the barbarians.”
"Fortunately, the Marquis of Jizhou was brave and wiped out the Guifang barbarians. He used the heads of the enemies to comfort the soldiers who died at the border!”
"Of course, we should be wary of danger in times of peace. Therefore, I want to build a ten thousand miles long city wall at the border to resist the invasion of the barbarians. The manpower and material resources needed to build the city wall will be provided by the various vassals!”
As soon as Zishou finished speaking, an uproar broke out in the hall.
The various dukes looked at each other before turning to look at the smiling but silent Ji Prefecture Marquis.
Why hadn't there been any news after three months?
What is the intention of the Marquis of Jizhou to do this? Surrender to the king? Demonstrating loyalty?
The various towns and dukes belonged to Great Shang in name, but they had a lot of autonomy.
Therefore, all the dukes present had some thoughts.
Ji Chang sat there without saying a word, his face slightly pale.
Guifang was completely wiped out, which meant…The matter might have been exposed.
Moreover, what Zishou meant just now was that he wanted the dukes to contribute money and effort to build the city walls for him.
Dream on!
Ji Chang glanced at Li Hou, who was not far away.
Li Hou immediately understood Ji Chang's meaning. He stood up and said loudly,"
"Your Majesty's decision to build the city walls is indeed the best plan.”
"However, I feel that it is inappropriate for the manpower and resources needed to build the city wall to be provided by the various towns and dukes.”
"In recent years, the people's harvests have been decreasing day by day. It is indeed impossible to spare any extra money or manpower to build the city wall…"
Li Hou said in an extremely miserable manner.
The dukes present all had expressions of agreement.
Yes!
Everyone agreed to you building the Great Wall.
But you want us to pay and send people?
Then I'm sorry!
I didn't!
You can look for whoever you want.
"Marquis Li's words are different…"
Zishou chuckled when he heard this. Under Li Hou's somewhat puzzled gaze, he said coldly,
"I'm not discussing with you. I'm ordering you!
What he meant was…
I'm not here to discuss with you, I'm here to inform you.
If you can do it, you have to do it. If you can't, you have to do it.
Marquis Li's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He glanced at Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, and Ji Chang nodded slightly.
"Then forgive us for not obeying your orders!"
Seeing Ji Chang nod his head, Li Hou instantly became tough and said.
The dukes of the Shang Dynasty had a lot of autonomy. They could be seen as an alliance formed by various tribes.
Zishou was the Alliance Leader.
The dukes of each town were the tribe leaders of the tribes in the alliance.
You ordered me?
I gave you face!
At most, I'll rebel!
In any case, he had Marquis of the West to rely on.
That was what Li Hou was thinking.
"Li Hou is…Refuse me?"
Zishou said in surprise.
"It's not that I'm refusing, but I'm voicing out an injustice for the people under my rule!”
Marquis Li was indeed an official. His ability to pull off tiger skin was not low.
"It turns out that Marquis Li loves his people so much. I have been rude. Someone come…"
Zishou said apologetically.
The vassals in the hall felt a wave of pleasure.
That's right!
Usually, you live your life, we live our lives, everyone lives in peace, and we're willing to let you be the nominal boss.
But you've already ordered us around, how can we still tolerate it?
However... The king was tactful.
Seeing this, the duke thought that Zishou was going to give in and couldn't help but praise Zishou for being tactful.
"Kill Marquis Li!"
However, who knew that Zishou's next words caused them to be unable to react for a moment.
Wha... What was that?
Chop him down?
As soon as Kong Xuan Zai Zi Shou finished speaking, he rushed out. He raised his hand and swung his knife. Marquis Li's head rolled to the ground like a rubber ball.
In an instant, blood splattered all over the Nine Halls.
Everyone in the hall was silent!
"Is there any other dukedom who objects? I'm not the former king, Wu Yi, and I'll let you question me!”
Zi Shou looked at the surrounding dukes and said coldly.
Wu Yi was filled with blood and showed no respect for ghosts and gods. He wanted to completely abolish the system of human sacrifice, but he was ambushed and killed by the nobles when he went out.
He faked the illusion of being struck by lightning.
Zishou wanted to use Wuyi's matter to intimidate the dukes.
He even rebelled against the heavens!
As for Li Hou.
Do you think I didn't see you and Ji Chang making eyes at each other?
I'm killing you!
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