novelaction Chapter 216 Agreed
Chapter 216 Agreed
"The Marquis is wise!"
A young prince stood up excitedly and shouted loudly, "We are willing to follow you to the death, Lord, and fight for justice together!"
"Every word the Marquis said is reasonable and touches people's heart!"
Another duke followed suit, his eyes gleaming with determination, "We are willing to entrust our lives to you, swearing to follow you till death, to work together for the great cause, and to create a brand new era!"
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The responses from the princes were like waves, one after another, so powerful that it seemed as if the entire heaven and earth were shaking.
Their words were filled with infinite longing for the future and endless admiration for Ji Chang, the King of Xibo.
Ji Chang sat on the high platform, his eyes deep and bright. He listened quietly to the gradually unified voices of the small princes below the stage, with indescribable ambition surging in his heart.
When the noise gradually subsided, he waved his hand gently, signaling the petty princes in the hall to be quiet.
"My fellow nobles, I, Ji Chang, have seen and remembered your loyalty and courage."
Ji Chang's words were like a warm spring breeze, blowing through the hearts of the princes and giving them endless encouragement and strength.
As soon as the voice changed, Ji Chang's brows slightly frowned, and a hint of worry and anger flashed in his eyes:
"The King of Shang was tyrannical and unjust, and the people suffered terribly. There was widespread grief and misery, and the people were living in misery."
"We are not rising up for personal ambition or selfish desire, nor is it simply an act of rebellion."
At this point, Ji Chang's voice became more resolute and powerful, as if an irresistible force was pushing him:
"It is to overthrow the brutal rule of the Shang king and bring peace and prosperity to the world, so that the people can live and work in peace and enjoy the dignity and happiness they deserve."
Upon hearing this, the minor princes in the hall nodded in agreement.
At this moment, a young prince suddenly stood up. He was tall and straight, with bright eyes, and was particularly eye-catching.
He bowed deeply to Ji Chang and said respectfully but confidently:
"My Lord, since we have decided to revolt, we should go all out and fight for the people of the world."
He paused and continued:
"However, Dashang is full of talented people and many elite soldiers and generals. It is not easy for us to gain a foothold in the troubled times and even eventually overthrow its tyranny."
"Therefore, I would like to ask you, sir, whether you have a detailed plan for the uprising? We would like to hear the details so that we can better prepare and respond."
Upon hearing this, Ji Chang smiled slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
So, he nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, glanced at every prince present, and said in a deep voice:
"My dear nobles, I have anticipated your concerns and worries."
"Indeed, the Shang Dynasty may seem impregnable, but in reality it is weak inside and its people are alienated from their loyalty. This is its fatal flaw."
"And we are rising up to seize this opportunity, to strike directly at Huanglong with the force of thunder and lightning, and to overthrow their tyranny."
Having said this, Ji Chang paused and continued:
"As for the detailed plan, I have discussed it with the Prime Minister, the Minister of the Imperial Court and others for a long time. Next, I will let the Prime Minister elaborate on it in detail."
After saying this, Ji Chang gently turned sideways and his eyes gently fell on Prime Minister Jiang Ziya who was waiting quietly on the side.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya took a step forward and glanced around the hall. Feeling the expectant gazes of the crowd, he slowly said:
"My Lords, let me now explain in detail the plan of the uprising."
"First, we need to write an article to attack the Shang Dynasty. This article should not only be sharp in words and point out the harm of the Shang Dynasty's tyranny, but also be inspiring and arouse the resonance and indignation of the people of the world."
"We must make this manifesto a sharp sword that pierces the heart of the Shang Dynasty and shakes the foundation of their rule."
When Jiang Ziya said this, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, as if he had already seen the scene where the manifesto was widely circulated among the people and caused a huge uproar.
"Secondly, building up an army is the foundation of our uprising. We will select warriors from the territories of each prince, whether they are brave and skilled generals or strong and powerful soldiers, and bring them under our command."
"At the same time, we must strengthen training and improve the combat effectiveness of the army to ensure that we can be invincible on the battlefield."
Jiang Ziya paused for a moment, looked at the dukes who were listening carefully to his plan, nodded with satisfaction, and continued:
"Furthermore, we need to choose a city to attack first as the breakthrough point for our uprising."
"The choice of this city is crucial. It must be an important stronghold of Dashang and also a target that is easy for us to conquer."
"Once we successfully capture this city, it will greatly boost morale and also lay a solid foundation for subsequent battles."
"Last but not least, we must consider the possible obstruction from those who practice Taoism, such as Master Wen."
"If there are indeed people who practice Taoism and come to obstruct our great cause of rebellion, I, the old minister Jiang Ziya, am willing to personally come forward and ask all my senior brothers from the Chan Sect to come and help."
"We, the disciples of the Chan Sect, may not be concerned with worldly affairs, but when faced with the suffering of the people of the world, we should stand up and join in the cause of justice."
As Jiang Ziya's words slowly fell, the originally solemn atmosphere in the hall seemed to be gently blown by a breeze, bringing a subtle change.
The princes looked at each other, with complex emotions flashing in their eyes - excitement, doubt, and expectation.
They began to talk to each other in low voices, and the whispers spread in the hall like a drizzle.
"This is a brilliant plan, Prime Minister. The edict to attack Shang will surely inspire the people!"
A young and energetic prince was the first to break the silence. Although his voice was soft, it was full of strength and determination.
"That's true, but troop concentration and training cannot be neglected. We must ensure that every soldier can become a sharp blade on the battlefield."
A middle-aged prince next to him said in a deep voice, his brows furrowed, obviously thinking deeply.
"There is also strategic deployment, which must be foolproof. The choice of the first city to attack is crucial and needs to be carefully considered."
Another prince took over the conversation, his eyes revealing wisdom and calmness.
"As for the obstruction of the cultivators, although it is a variable that we have not anticipated, with the support of the Prime Minister and his fellow disciples, we will be able to overcome the danger."
A seemingly weak prince spoke softly, his tone full of trust and admiration for Jiang Ziya.
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The discussion among the princes became more and more heated; their voices intertwined together to form an unstoppable force, as if even the air in the hall was trembling with it.
Jiang Ziya stood quietly by the side, his eyes deep and gentle.
He did not interrupt the discussion of the princes. Instead, he felt unprecedented unity and determination from them.
Jiang Ziya knew that although the war against Shang was full of difficulties, with the support of his master, nothing was impossible.
As time went on, the discussions among the princes gradually converged.
They all expressed their full support for Jiang Ziya's plan and promised to do their best to contribute to overthrowing the tyranny of the Shang Dynasty.
When King Ji Chang of Xibo saw this scene, a faint smile inadvertently appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
He stood up slowly, his movements revealing a kind of majesty that came without anger, yet at the same time gentleness and kindness.
Those deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. At this moment, they were scanning every little prince in the audience one by one, taking in the expressions in their eyes.
"it is good,"
Ji Chang's voice was deep and powerful, echoing throughout the hall, like the sound of morning bells and evening drums, awakening the deaf:
"Since all the nobles have no objection, then we will proceed with this plan of launching an uprising and fighting against tyranny."
His tone was filled with unquestionable determination and infinite longing for the future.
Before he finished speaking, Ji Chang looked around again, his eyes flashing with an even more fiery light.
"Follow the Marquis' orders!"
Everyone shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the sky, as if even the heaven and earth were moved.