In the palace.
Zishou, who had not attended court for more than two months, heard the report from the temple staff.
The corners of his mouth revealed a thick smile.
This time…
The dukes and shamans were coming at him menacingly!
"If this wave is handled well, it will be a huge wave of fatuous points. It's not even a dream to take off on the spot!”
Zishou dismissed the monks and stroked Daji's furry fox tail, feeling a little emotional.
This time, the dukedom's wax sacrifice was really going to be a storm.
Ji Fa wanted to expose his atrocity to the public, and all the vassals, together with Wuzu, petitioned him on behalf of the gods and the people, asking him to take back the order to abolish the ritual of sacrificing living people.
them...
He must be dreaming!
Zishou had thought it through.
This time…
He chose to fight to the end!
Ji Fa exposed his atrocity and cruel punishment.
The nobles had to fight to the end!
He wouldn't retract his order even if he was beaten to death.
As such, the Wuzus would try their best to slander him in their territories.
There was also Wuzu, a group with great influence.
In this way, after the wax sacrifice, the news spread…
That would be an extremely huge amount of fatuous points!
The impact of delaying the sowing season was also about to explode.
The fatuous points of the people of Zhaoge could still be harvested.
Then, he would rob the nobles and harvest their fatuous points.
"In that case…I'm going to be rich!"
Zishou only calculated for a moment, and it was as if he saw a huge wave of fatuous points coming.
What he didn't know was that Yun Zhongzi was preparing to subdue demons and give him the title of being an evil man who didn't listen to advice.
Unbeknownst to them, Shang Qingjun had led the army to rescue hundreds of poor witches from villages and towns near Zhaoge. They were unable to provide services for the nobles because of their illnesses, and Wuzu had given them to the commoners at a low price.
He didn't know that Wan Nian was compiling a world-shaking calendar that could influence future generations.
What she didn't know was that hundreds of people from Xiqi were rushing toward Zhaoge with their sons 'mutilated bodies.
It was to thank him, the king, in person!
"Beloved Consort, how is the construction going?”
Zishou, who was in a good mood, stroked Daji's fluffy tail and asked with a smile.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, it has already been built. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be ready to be used in a few months…"
Daji laid there lazily and said with a smile.
"That's good!"
The smile on Zishou's face grew wider.
Once the wine pool and meat forest were built…
That would be another wave of fatuous points.
There was also the construction of roads. When this huge project began and the slaves were injured or killed, they immediately arranged a scene similar to Meng Jiangnu crying at the Great Wall.
He began to harvest the fatuous points of the slaves!
In Zishou's heart, many sources of fatuous points appeared. For a moment, he relaxed.
So tired!
Being a fatuous ruler…
It was also very tiring!
Fortunately, Daji's existence could soothe his tired soul…
Zi Shou sighed faintly, and Daji's pretty face instantly blushed.
"Great King ~"
"Now... now... It's still daytime!"
....
In the harem, the son received the voice and sex of dogs and horses.
In Zhaoge City.
All the civil and military officials were anxious.
Naturally, they had also received the news.
If he didn't deal with the storm that had formed this time…
The building of Yinshang was about to collapse!
"We have to persuade him!”
"Abolish the ritual of sacrificing living people. We must take it back!”
"Otherwise, Your Majesty's reputation will be in danger!"
In the Prime Minister's residence.
All the officials were gathered here.
Someone said in a deep voice.
They had originally wanted to see Shang Rong analyze the King's motive for doing this.
But what was the result?
Shang Rong had indeed analyzed it!
Abolish all rituals that used living people as sacrifices. This would benefit future generations.
Not now!
It was the same as E Chongyu's analysis.
But...
He couldn't get through now!
What future?
All the civil and military officials in the court naturally felt that there was no problem with Zishou's plan, but they should take it slowly!
But now, he was standing on the opposite side of the dukes and witches.
It was really unwise!
"However, as officials, we should do something to remonstrate!”
"Together!"
All the officials in the court quickly came to an agreement.
They entered the palace together.
In the palace, the melodious and mighty bell rang endlessly.
This was the bell that invited the king to the palace.
...
Nine halls.
Zishou sat on the throne, his clothes disheveled and reeking of alcohol.
He could not let go of the fatuous officials of the court.
Mosquito legs are also meat, right?
"Your Majesty, outside of Zhaoge, the people and the dukes have already formed a trend to abolish the use of living people as sacrifices. It is now the time for the dukes to hold a wax sacrifice.”
"This subject pleads, I implore Your Majesty to take back the order for the sake of the country of Great Shang and wait for the future…Take your time!"
"Your Majesty's original intention is to benefit the future generations, but now…We should put the overall situation first!"
The ministers bowed and shouted.
Shang Rong, Wen Zhong, Yang Ren, and the other ministers walked out and spoke in unison.
Your plan is indeed perfect and beneficial…
But you have to consider the present.
The matter of human sacrifice had infiltrated all aspects of Yinshang. If it was abolished rashly, it would cause extreme resistance.
Sacrificing living people was very common in this era.
It was so common that anyone who wanted to repair a house would bury a few slaves in the wall in order to bless their house to be more secure.
From this, it could be seen that the ritual of sacrificing a living person was…It was already common sense.
If you want to abolish it rashly, it will violate the common sense of society.
They would definitely be criticized!
Even if your intentions were good…
That won't do!
"I've already made up my mind, there's no need to discuss it anymore. Every year, the number of people injured in the Human Sacrifice is so many!”
"With so many people being used to build roads, it will benefit the people. Why not?”
"Anyone who tries to dissuade me will be punished with thirty strokes of the rod!”
Zi Shou said coldly after listening patiently.
What a fatuous ruler needed to do was to often go against the civil and military officials below him!
This was definitely true…
He just didn't know what they were thinking.
He said that he would abolish all rituals that sacrificed living people for the benefit of future generations.
You guys are really thinking too far ahead.
F * ck!
"Great King!"
Shang Rong wanted to remonstrate, but Zi Shou suddenly shouted,
"Shang Rong, I am grateful that you have served Great Shang for three generations and have dedicated yourself to it. I have specially appointed your daughter, Shang Qingjun, as the county magistrate of Zhaoge!”
"Is this how you repay me?”
Zishou retorted.
Dissing loyal officials was also a compulsory course for a fatuous ruler.
"I... I..."
Shang Rong was speechless.
"Your Majesty, Shang Qingjun has led an army to break into the homes of the people and kidnap their beautiful wives. Her behavior has aroused the complaints of the people in Zhaoge!”
"At this time of crisis, I request that the king remove Shang Qingjun from his position as the county magistrate of Zhaoge. The king has issued an order to appease the people!”
Yang Ren took a step forward, his face filled with loyalty and bravery.
"As a subject, I should die to remonstrate!”
Yang Ren was going to remonstrate!
Hearing this, Zishou felt a little helpless.
The loyal officials these days were wholeheartedly dedicated to the country.
That was to remonstrate with death!
F * ck…
Are you guys that loyal?
It would be good to be a little greedy…
It really was!
However, Zishou was still not prepared to compromise.
"Shang Qingjun's actions were instigated by me!”
"If Senior Yang wants to remonstrate, then die remonstrating!”
"Retreat!"
After Zi Shou finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and left.
The officials below.
Looking in the direction that Zi Shou left, they all revealed disappointed expressions.
Could it be that previously…
Was it their illusion?
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