Journey to the heavens starting from the Conferred God - 445. Chapter 442

The two princes did not succeed in competing with Dixin for the throne of the emperor. They secretly dissatisfied with Dixin, but as Dixin’s position became more and more stable, the position of the two in Chaoge became more awkward.

Many ministers of civil and military affairs in Chaoge were a little taboo about their identities, so they didn’t dare to get too close to them.

The two want power but no power, powerlessness, and powerlessness. They don’t even have a friend to talk. They have basically given up on the position of the emperor. As long as Emperor Xin doesn’t kill them, the two are ready to be courtiers honestly.

However, this time Wen Taishi won a great victory and seized eighteen princes, giving them another choice.

The 18 vassal states that have been annihilated will definitely be deprived of their territories because of their rebellion against the great merchants. The 18 princely states are all good places close to Jizhou.

As princes, the two of them each get a fief, isn’t it too much?

Rather than watching Di Xin’s face look low and diminished in Chaoge, it is better to be sealed in a foreign land and become the lord of the vassal kingdom.

Di Xin’s gaze swept across the faces of the ministers, and he noticed the faces of the trinity, Jizi, and several ministers, and a sneer appeared in his heart. These people’s thoughts could not be concealed from him.

“The great merchants gave the princes of the Quartet, because they wanted these princes to defend their homeland, and the newly opened territory was too desolate and not suitable for the direct control of Dashang… And these eighteen princes, after so many years of development Even if the degree of prosperity cannot catch up with the mainland, it is almost the same!”

Di Xin spoke slowly.

“Over the years, Dashang has continued to entrust princes, even in the territory of the mainland, it has also given a lot of nobles. If it is uncontrolled, Dashang will decline sooner or later!”

Upon hearing Di Xin’s words, Shang Rong, Bigan, and the civil and military officials of the court suddenly changed their expressions. Bi Gan suddenly raised his head, his eyes showing a hint of surprise.

He seemed to have guessed what Di Xin would say next.

“So, Gu plans to reclaim the land of these eighteen states as the mainland, Gu Gen Pei Yuan! I don’t know the prime minister, the Asian minister, and the Aiqing, what’s your opinion on this?”

boom!

As if an invisible thunder came to the main hall, the court officials were all shocked, and Emperor Xin directly took the eighteen vassal states in the north as his own and turned them into the mainland of Great Merchants, which exceeded everyone’s expectations.

For thousands of years since the founding of the country, Dashang has only the land that was enfeoffed. Even if it was to deprive a certain prince of the fief, it never took it back, but transferred it to other princes and meritorious ministers.

Take back the territories of the vassals, solidify the roots and peiyuan… This seems to be cutting the vassal!

“Your Majesty! Since ancient times, the emperor has always been in the center of the town, the princes guarding the surroundings, depriving the princes of territories and reclaiming them as the mainland, there has never been a precedent!”

“Furthermore, the mainland of Dashang is vast enough that there is no need for the land of the princes. If your majesty cuts down the princes in the north, the army will be stationed in the north for a long time.

Shang Rong immediately stood up and fiercely opposed.

Bigan opened his mouth, trying to say but couldn’t say anything.

For him, both Di Xin’s ideas and Shang Rong’s opinions are reasonable. Di Xin wants to solidify the roots and strengthen the local business of Da Shang to prevent its decline.

Shang Rong worried that this move would arouse dissatisfaction among the princes of the Quartet. He was conservative, and neither of them was at fault.

“Your Majesty, the prime minister’s words are always steady. If you take back all the 18 princes, then the lieutenants in the army will only think that Dashang will not plan to divide the princes from now on, and it will easily cause instability in the military!”

Veteran Lu Xiong also stepped forward and persuaded.

His plan was opposed by Shang Rong and Lu Xiong, and Di Xin’s expression changed without showing anger.

He pondered.

“The two Aiqings also have some truth in what they said, so let’s do it, eighteen princes, ten princes to the south, take back the mainland, and the other eight princes are used to entrust meritorious generals!”

Di Xin took a step back and didn’t stick to his plan.

Shang Rong hesitated to speak but stopped. I want to remind Di Xin that these 18 vassals are close to Jizhou. I am afraid that Jizhouhou has been coveted for a long time. If Jizhouhou is not given some benefits, it may cause dissatisfaction.

After all, this time the Wen Taishi conquered Beihai, Jizhou took on a large amount of food and grass, and also sent a lot of soldiers and horses to help the battle. It’s hard to make a real contribution without compensation.

It’s just that as the emperor, Di Xin has already taken a step back. If Shang Rong had any more opinions, he would be aggressively suspected.

Shang Rong sighed in his heart, hoping that Jizhouhou can take into account the overall situation, and wait for a chance to make up for him in the future!

The prime minister retired, acquiescing to Di Xin’s disposal, and the other officials could only die.

“Yin Shou…”

Weizi and Jizi lowered their heads, their expressions were a bit distorted, forcibly concealing the anger in their chests.

In the eyes of the two of them, it was clear that Di Xin didn’t want them to be entrusted, and deliberately suppressed them. They are no longer thinking about coveting the emperor’s position, and only wanting to be entrusted to be the princes of the Quartet.

They all backed down to such an extent, Di Xin was actually holding on to them!

This is simply unbearable for the two of them!

“By the way, Gu has one more thought!”

Di Xin was shocked when he saw the court officials compromise.

He has several innovative strategies in his mind. The first is to weaken the power of the princes in the Quartet. Although he has not done all his work this time, he has gained a lot.

Seeing that the first reform strategy did not arouse full opposition from the officials, Di Xin immediately took this opportunity to speak again.

The officials in the hall couldn’t help raising their heads, looking at the young emperor above.

Today, Di Xin has shocked their hearts enough. If that can’t be done, what amazing plans does the other party have to say and test their hearts?

“This time the Taishi won a complete victory. It is necessary to sue the family temple. When offering sacrifices to the ancestors, only three animal sacrifices can be used! There is no need to use people to sacrifice! After all, people are the foundation of great business!”

The major event of the country lies in the sacrifice and the army.

Especially in the world where the immortals and sages of the ancient human race existed, the incense of sacrifice is related to the fundamental matter of the human race. Anything related to the sacrifice must be handled carefully.

To worship the gods, from ancient times to the present, living sacrifices are commonly used!

Kill enemy captives and slaves, and sacrifice their ancestors and gods with their blood.

Di Xin didn’t communicate with the officials at all, nor did he ask for the opinions of the priests of the family temple. He actually underestimated the idea of reforming the sacrificial methods that have been passed down from ancient times to the present?

“Never! Your Majesty, don’t act impulsively!”

“The law of sacrifice is related to the national destiny of the Great Merchants. Your Majesty must not be impulsive…”

This time not only Shang Rong, but also ministers such as Lian Bigan and Mei Bo stepped forward. Huang Feihu and other generals, his expression was not so excited.

But they hesitated when they saw that the officials were so excited, and they didn’t stand up to support Di Xin.