Journey to the West: From the Primordial Era

Chapter 142 The Prince of the Shang Dynasty Wants to Contribute to the Human Race

The imperial capital of the Shang Dynasty, Chaoge City.

This human imperial city is located on the side of the Yellow River, with thousands of miles of fertile fields. Outside the city, there are hundreds of millions of slaves constantly farming. The food, fruits and vegetables they grow are continuously supplied to the city, and consumed by tens of millions of powerful people in the city.

As the core of the Shang Dynasty, there were three million soldiers guarding Chaoge alone. Three million soldiers were all experts who used various resources.

The only responsibility of so many soldiers is to protect the core area around Chaoge.

As for foreign conquests, the Shang Dynasty often led a part of the imperial guards and then temporarily recruited troops from the princes of all directions, which did not cost much for Chaoge.

In the void above the imperial city, a black bird with wings like clouds hanging from the sky was flying from time to time. The clear light from its wings enveloped Chaoge and the nearby plains for thousands of miles.

Under the protection of the lucky black bird, no demons or monsters dare to act recklessly here.

The majestic and vast royal palace, with palaces rising one after another, exotic flowers and plants, and abundant spiritual energy. Practicing in the royal palace, with the help of rich spiritual energy and human destiny, can make rapid progress.

On one side of the royal palace is the East Palace where the current Crown Prince Yin Shou lives.

Donggong has always been the residence of the crown prince. After the Shang Dynasty's eastern expedition, Yin Shou has become the recognized next generation heir to the dynasty.

At this time, in the main hall of the East Palace.

Yin Shou was flipping through the scroll in his hand with great interest, smiling from time to time.

"The Xuan Clan actually issued a recruitment order in Linzi that did not limit people's background or status, and even trained many Dongyi slaves into soldiers... How interesting!"

"His methods are exactly what I want!"

When he saw that Linzi had caught up with the power of other towns and princes after two years of development, he was even more amazed and wanted to recruit Qingzhou Hou Xuanzong, who came up with these ideas, to Chaoge to serve as the prime minister of the Eastern Palace!

Inside the hall, there were several other people standing besides Yin Shou.

Among them are Huang Feihu, a trusted subordinate of Yin Shou, Fei Lian, a recently promoted general, and Fei Zhong, a civil official who has emerged among the officials of the Eastern Palace.

As for Feng Lin, he and Fei Lian's son E Lai served as Yin Shou's left and right guards.

Before Crown Prince Yin Shou ascended the throne of the Human Emperor, a large number of talented people had already come to join him. However, only a few people in the hall were valued by him.

"Your Highness, the Zhenyi General's order to recruit talented people can only be implemented in the border vassal states, and must not be used in Chaoge! If this decree is implemented in Chaoge, Chaoge will be in chaos!"

Seeing Yin Shou's expression, Fei Zhong couldn't help but step forward and give him a reminder.

"Humph!"

Yin Shou's fantasy was interrupted by Fei Zhong, and his face looked a little unhappy.

He could not help but snorted coldly and said, "Of course I know that the order to recruit talents cannot be implemented rashly. The ministers in the court now always use ancestral rules and etiquette to maintain their status in the court!"

"These powerful people are so high up in the sky, but they don't care about the lives of the people. Even outside Chaoge City, people are freezing to death. If I want to achieve great things, these people will only hold me back!"

At this time, among the people in the hall, Huang Feihu was born into the Huang family, a family of generals for seven generations, whose influence was limited to the military. If Huang Feihu had not worshipped Wen Zhong as his teacher and had a good relationship with Yin Shou, the Huang family would never have been able to make a name for themselves in the huge Chaoge.

Fei Lian and his son E Lai were of ordinary backgrounds.

Not to mention Fei Zhong and Feng Lin, none of these people came from a prominent family in Chaoge. The status of these powerful people in Chaoge was unbreakable, and they could live well even if they did not surrender to Yin Shou.

Of course, they would not ignore the next Emperor of Man. They expressed their support to Yin Shou overtly and covertly, and also sent many talented people from their family to join the Eastern Palace.

But Yin Shou had no good feelings towards these powerful and wealthy children who were the top of their families.

He was born extraordinary, with extraordinary talents and a sense of pride in his heart. He wanted to make great achievements and realize his ambitions after ascending the throne of the Human Emperor in the future.

If you want to achieve great things, you need capable people at your disposal.

Yin Shou naturally understood this, so he vigorously promoted talents. No matter whether they were Fei Zhong, Fei Lian, or Huang Feihu, who had ordinary family backgrounds, as long as they were capable, he would promote and employ them.

"In addition to the obstacles in the court, Duke Dongbo and Duke Xibo are also a major hidden danger to the Shang Dynasty!"

"Especially Xibo Hou Jichang! The two hundred princes in the west all obey his orders, and there are important passes and obstacles. He controls one-third of the world. Father has long wanted to eliminate him, but he has never found a chance!"

Yin Shou looked a little unhappy.

Although the Shang Dynasty seemed to be flourishing, it actually faced many internal and external troubles, including attacks from Guifang, Nanman and Dongyi in the border areas.

Among the eight hundred lords who guarded Chaoge, except for the two hundred lords in the south who had declined somewhat due to years of fighting with the southern barbarians, the Duke of Xibo and the Duke of Dongbo were not easy to deal with.

Beibohou is the only one who clings to Chaoge, and Yuan Futong is a powerful figure in his territory.

These are the threats that can be seen on the surface. There are also powerful families within the court that have been entrenched in the Shang Dynasty for tens of thousands of years.

Solving these problems is not an easy task. If you do not do it well, you will get burned!

In fact, if Yin Shou ascended the throne and turned a blind eye to these hidden dangers, the Shang Dynasty would have at least another thousand years of national fortune. Within a thousand years, the powerful and wealthy would still be at the top, while the common people would still be in the dust.

"No, if I do nothing, the Shang Dynasty will be destroyed sooner or later! I would rather be the king of a fallen country than bring disaster to my descendants! I still want to accomplish great things..."

Crown Prince Yin Shou clenched his fists.

"Your Highness, there is actually a way to issue a recruitment order..."

Fei Zhong was frightened by Yin Shou's somewhat ferocious expression, and quickly raised his voice and reported again.

"What method? Just tell me!"

Yin Shou glanced at him with dissatisfaction. Fei Zhong had outstanding abilities, but his biggest shortcoming was that he was weak-willed and often spoke based on his mood.

"We can learn from King Pingling of the East Sea... recruit talents with noble blood. There are still a large number of declining families in Chaoge City. With so many people, we will definitely be able to recruit suitable candidates!"

Fei Zhong's intention was to learn from King Pingling of Donghai and modify the order to recruit talents without restrictions on background to one that restricted identity... and mainly recruit those from declining families with aristocratic blood.

In this case, the powerful people in the court will not be able to express their opinions.

"Fei Hu, Fei Lian! What do you think?"

Yin Shou asked.

Huang Feihu hesitated for a moment and said, "I agree with Doctor Fei Zhong's opinion. However, Your Highness has not yet ascended the throne, so we cannot arouse the hostility of the ministers in the court. Even if we issue a recruitment order, we have to wait until Your Highness ascends the throne!"

"I think the same as General Huang!"

Seeing this, Fei Lian hurriedly spoke.

Yin Shou nodded slowly, agreeing with the opinions of everyone in the hall.

At this time, a guard came hurriedly.

"Your Highness, something bad has happened. His Majesty suddenly fainted while walking in the back garden. The Grand Tutor and the Emperor's uncle sent someone to ask Your Highness to come to the palace as soon as possible!"

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