Chapter 822 King Wu
Another ten years have passed by in a hurry.
In the past ten years, the Great Shang attacked from all sides, annihilating the Southern Barbarians and Beirong, and fought against the Dongyi, winning consecutive battles.
The princes of the world are horrified by it! But he was forced and blackmailed many times, which made him miserable.
Although Xiqi was already a feudal state of Shang, Xibo Jichang was also worried about it, fearing that after Shang destroyed Dongyi, he would change hands and destroy Xiqi as well.
During these ten years, he actively contacted various small princes, and his strength and influence continued to rise, just waiting for an opportunity.
Now, Emperor Xin sent Wen Zhong to send troops to attack Dongyi. The main force of Shangyi was gone and the defense was empty. This was a good opportunity.
However, Ji Chang's time has come and he lingers on his sick bed.
The future of Xiqi is once again in turmoil.
"teacher!"
In Qishan, Ji Fa has grown up and is now extraordinary in martial arts. He has built an earthly body and entered the second level of immortality, the realm of foundation building.
This state is also the pinnacle of refining Qi. After achieving it, the mana in the body will continue to grow and be able to cast various spells.
Although the power is not as powerful as the minor magical powers awakened by innate gods and demons, it has a wide range and is not much weaker than the magical powers when combined.
"Ji Fa, you seem to have doubts..."
Zhong Shenxiu looked at Ji Fa and smiled.
"I don't know who my father wants to confer the position of Uncle Xi to..."
Ji Fa said: "My eldest brother Boyikao is respectful, filial and benevolent. My younger brother Gongdan is good at government affairs and has already begun to assist my father in handling important matters... In comparison, I am far inferior."
"What if the young master can't get the position of heir apparent?"
Zhong Shenxiu asked.
"I don't have enough moral talent, but I am still willing to serve Zhou Zhi's great cause, and I am willing to be a small soldier in front of the battle!" Ji Fa said, but the gloomy look on his face could not be concealed.
"Haha, Ji Fa, you want to lie to me too."
Zhong Shenxiu laughed.
This Ji Fa, after all, was born in Hou Bo's family, and he has the appearance of a hidden dragon. He is worthy of Zhong Shenxiu's praise of him before, that he has the appearance of a dragon and a tiger, and the appearance of the sun.
Presumably, if he couldn't win the title of heir apparent, he would definitely not mind a revolution in the Xuanwu Sect and kill his brothers and his brothers for fun.
"I'll give you another chance. Tell me, what will you do if you can't get the throne?" Zhong Shenxiu asked slowly.
Ji Fa immediately knelt down: "Teacher...I...I want to be the heir apparent! If my father doesn't give it, I can only use force..."
"OK!"
Zhong Shenxiu nodded: "Although your filial piety is not as good as that of Boyikao and your government affairs are not as good as Gongdan's, you still have the word '武'! These two young masters have not awakened their bloodline. They are just mortals. They are far from your opponent. In terms of speed, Fighting with soldiers is far worse! Now that the Great Zhou Dynasty is about to attack the Shang Dynasty, how can the Western Count be willing to hand over the throne to someone who does not know how to fight? I called you the Crown Prince back then, because I knew... Who else would you take the position of the Western Count? ?”
Ji Fa was thoughtful.
At this time, a servant ran over and shouted: "Xibo has summoned us!"
Zhong Shenxiu and Ji Fa came to Ji Chang's palace together, and saw Ji Chang's sons, including Boyikao, Gongdan, etc., all with red and swollen eyes, as if they had just cried.
Xiqi's leading generals and civil and military ministers are all there.
Ji Chang's expression was pale, and he supported his sick body and said: "After my death, I will be passed down to Ji Fa!"
"Here!"
The minister of civil and military affairs was the first to kneel down. Boyikao and Gongdan also kowtowed in tears and shouted: "Father..."
Looking at this scene, Ji Fa also knelt down, tears streaming down his face, but the feeling in his heart was complicated and hard to describe...
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Soon after, Ji Chang died of illness and Ji Fa succeeded to the throne.
Within the palace.
"Now that Shang is winning consecutive battles in Dongyi, but his country is empty, this is a God-given opportunity!"
Ji Fa said: "Father has always wanted to defeat the merchants. Now that the great cause is in front of us, please help me!"
"We are willing to die for Xibo!"
Boyikao and others knelt down, and only Zhong Shenxiu stood there.
As Ji Fa's teacher, the other party respected him very much, even more so after this incident.
Ji Fa couldn't help but ask: "What did the teacher teach me?"
"There is one thing. The position of Uncle Xi was granted by the Yin Shang Dynasty. It is unjust to use his ministers to attack the king!" Zhong Shenxiu said: "If Uncle Xi wants to attack the Shang Dynasty, he can take the title of king himself and tell the world. God will respond. Fate, this is where the great righteousness lies, so we must check it."
Ji Fa looked shocked: "That's what the teacher taught!"
In today's world, only Emperor Shang is called the 'King Xuan'.
It can be said that the king is the highest, equivalent to the emperor.
Now Zhong Shenxiu wants Ji Fa to proclaim himself emperor. This is not only a matter of title, but also means that he is incompatible with Shang Dynasty.
After all, there are no two days in the sky and no two masters in the country.
"Please ask Uncle Xi to assume the throne as king and fulfill the destiny of heaven!"
In ancient times, persuading people to advance was a very serious political issue. Seeing Zhong Shenxiu raising it, Ji Fa did not strongly object. The ministers below immediately knew what to do and gave advice one after another.
Ji Fa made three concessions, and then reluctantly accepted the throne amidst the invitations of a group of ministers. His face was slightly red, and he asked: "In this case, Shang Xuan is the king, what should Gu be the king?" Number?"
"When the king comes to this world, there is a phoenix singing in Qishan, which means great auspiciousness. How about becoming the 'Wind King'?"
"Xiqi means west. It is inappropriate to use the word "西" alone, but it can be called 'King Qi'!"
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The ministers below all made suggestions.
Ji Fa looked around and finally looked at the teacher.
He once wanted to worship Jiang Shang as prime minister, but was rejected directly.
Old God Zhong Shenxiu said: "Your Majesty has already made a plan in his mind, so there is no need to ask me."
Ji Fa thought for a while and said: "The mighty Zhou Dynasty is prosperous with force! If Gu Ruo is called king, he must take the word "武" and call him King Wu!"
"King Wu!"
"King Wu!"
The ministers cheered.
The following month.
Xibo Jifa set up the Temple of Heaven in Xiqi, officially worshiped heaven and proclaimed himself king. The king was named "Wu" and called on all the princes to raise troops to attack the great merchants!
On the day of offering sacrifices to heaven, Ji Fa wore a crown suit designed by Zhong Shenxiu and climbed up to the Temple of Heaven step by step.
There are musicians in the audience who ring the chimes.
In solemn anger, Ji Fa personally recited the sacrificial inscriptions and burned the sacrifices.
Boom!
At this moment, the sky and the earth changed color, and the wind and clouds surged.
In the storm, a high-pitched phoenix call suddenly came out.
The phoenix that appeared on the day Ji Fa was born reappeared, dragging its colorful wings across the sky.
And in the sky, the shadow of a sacred mountain vaguely appeared.
It is majestic and tall, with a myriad of features and an imposing aura as the ancestor of all mountains.
"It's Kunlun!"
"Kunlun, the sacred mountain!"
Zhu You, who was in charge of the sacrifice, said loudly: "The phoenix sings in Qishan and Kunlun appears in the world. This is God's will! The phoenix is God's messenger and brings God's will. This time we conquer the merchants, we will win a great victory!"
"Wan Sheng!"
"Wan Sheng!"
The small princes who came to join the alliance roared fervently and knelt down one after another.
"According to King Wu's order, the merchants are unruly, so we are going to attack the merchants now!"
"Raise troops to attack merchants!"
"Customers!"
Waves of sound continued to spread to the distance, seemingly capable of overturning the sky.
On the Temple of Heaven, King Wu Jifa stared at this scene in a daze, especially at Zhong Shenxiu's maverick figure, his eyes couldn't help but become dark...