At the same time.
After hearing Fei Zhong's words, all the officials present reacted.
In this era, although Great Shang was the ruler of the world and ruled over the mortal world in name, it was still the same.
However, he had eight hundred vassals under him.
Especially the 72 dukes of the North Sea, who had long since had the intention of rebelling.
It was because of this that Grand Preceptor Wen led the crusade against the seventy-two vassals of the North Sea.
However, in the God-Sealing Plot, Grand Preceptor Wen had been conquering for fifteen years without being able to quell the rebellion of the seventy-two dukes. From this, it could be seen that the foundation of these dukes was not ordinary.
And the 72 dukes were not the strongest forces among the dukes of the Yinshang Dynasty.
The four largest dukes.
Jiang Huanchu of the East, Ji Chang of the West, E Chongyu of the South, Hu of the North, none of them could be underestimated.
Especially Marquis Xi…In the original storyline of the apotheosis, it directly overthrew the Shang Dynasty and became a prosperous country.
Even though there was a secret plot by the Saints and the competition between the few orthodoxies.
However, he had to be careful.
Now, Fei Zhong's suggestion of the entire country taking in concubines targeted the seventy-two dukes of the North Sea, which was extremely ingenious.
This was like a marriage alliance, giving these dukes a high status and becoming relatives of the emperor.
If the other party was willing, there would be a chance to ease the war in the North Sea and reduce the pressure on Grand Preceptor Wen.
After all, according to the system of the Shang Dynasty, the monarch only had thirty-nine wives and concubines. The number of imperial relatives was limited.
And Great Shang had eight hundred dukes. Once he opened his mouth, there might be many dukes with weaker foundations who would lick their faces and offer their services.
of course
Although there were only 39 people in the Shang Dynasty, Emperor Xin was the ruler of the country. If he really wanted to change it, he still had a way.
After all, he had activated the system of having many children and blessings. How could he have a son with just 39 wives and concubines?
Not only that.
If the marriage alliance was successful, it would undoubtedly be a form of intimidation to the four greatest dukes.
Therefore, he had no choice.
After Fei Zhong spoke of such a good plan, even though the other important officials felt that it was inappropriate to talk about taking concubines in the court, they all shut their mouths.
On the other hand, a smile appeared on Di Xin's face as he looked at Prime Minister Bi Gan, who had objected to the proposal.
"Uncle Wang, it has been some time since Grand Preceptor Wen attacked the 72 dukes of the North Sea, right?”
"How's the situation now?"
Di Xin asked.
"Your Majesty, the Grand Preceptor has been on the expedition for more than seven years and has yet to quell the chaos in the North Sea.”
Prime Minister Bi Gan immediately replied.
"Oh."
"Then, in Uncle Wang's opinion, when will the Grand Preceptor return?”
Di Xin asked again.
"This... Perhaps the war could be quelled within three years.”
Bi Gan spoke very softly, clearly lacking confidence.
"Three years? That means that the Grand Preceptor will need ten years to quell the chaos in the North Sea.”
"I didn't expect that a small Northern Sea, a mere seventy-two dukes, would actually drag my Great Shang army into the quagmire of the ten-year war.”
"If the other dukes follow suit, wouldn't Great Shang be in danger?”
Di Xin spoke again.
As soon as he said this, everyone's expression changed drastically.
"Your Majesty is worrying too much."
"Our Yinshang Dynasty is the orthodox of the human world and has been recognized by the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.”
"It's impossible for the various dukes to have disloyalty.”
"The seventy-two dukes of the North Sea must have been bewitched by demons to commit such a sin.”
Bigan replied as cold sweat broke out uncontrollably.
He could feel that the Emperor Xin on the throne had become a completely different person.
"Yes, I am."
"Ever since I, Tang Jiangshan, was founded, I have obtained the orthodox position in the human world.”
"But…Who could guarantee that no one would want to replace him?”
"Thus, with the seventy-two dukes, it is inevitable that other dukes will not appear.”
"If this continues, wouldn't our country's strength continue to be depleted like this?”
"At that time, how can we let the people live a good life? How can I explain this to the previous kings?”
Emperor Xin's every word was like a pearl.
His gaze swept across all the important officials present, and his expression became solemn.
Obviously.
He had used this point to elevate the matter of taking a concubine to the strategic level of the country.
The threat of the 72 vassals of the North Sea was magnified to the 800 vassals of the entire country.
For a moment.
Everyone present was sweating profusely and fell silent.
Of course, Fei Zhong and You Hun's faces were filled with excitement.
Because they were the ones who brought this up.
He had thought that he was just trying to satisfy his desires and bring some beauties into the harem.
However, he did not expect that the Human King had already calculated this step and used him to complete a strategic plan.
At the thought of this, You Hun took advantage of the minister's silence and immediately stood up.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I feel that Sir Fei's suggestion is not bad and is worth adopting.”
"The reason why the seventy-two vassals rebelled was because the north was a bitterly cold place with poor resources.”
"If Your Majesty chooses concubines in the territories of the seventy-two vassals, this will undoubtedly make them feel that they are climbing up the social ladder. They will feel that Great Shang values them and will bring them endless benefits.”
"This way, not only can we stop the war and calm the chaos, but we can also let the Grand Preceptor return to court earlier.”
"At the same time, it can also intimidate the other dukes who have other thoughts.”
"This is a plan to kill many birds with one arrow. Good plan, good plan.”
You Hun immediately opened his mouth.
As soon as he said this, Di Xin nodded and praised him again.
"Dear ministers, what do you think?”
Di Xin asked the other officials.
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