Chapter 340: This is Playing with People!

Di Yi's eyes were sharp, and his heart was in turmoil.

He never expected that Yin Qi could say such earth-shattering words.

Abolishing enfeoffment and establishing a unified central power—this idea not only made him feel enlightened but also ignited the ambition hidden in the deepest part of his heart.

Since becoming the Human Emperor, he had worked diligently and managed to maintain the stability of the Yin Shang.

But the disaster of Xiqi could never be solved.

He was very happy that Yin Qi could see the disaster of Xiqi and hoped that Yin Qi could solve it, but he did not expect Yin Qi's goal to be so big, wanting to solve all the vassals.

Abolishing enfeoffment and establishing central power gave him a more magnificent goal.

Although Di Yi was secretly excited, his mind was abnormally calm, and he said coldly: "Abolish enfeoffment and establish central power? Have you thought about how the vassals of the world will react? If they attack together, the fall of the country will not be far off, and you will be the Xia Jie of my Yin Shang."

Yin Qi said indifferently: "Father Emperor, I naturally know this. This abolishing of enfeoffment and establishing of central power is my ultimate goal; naturally, it is impossible to propose it all at once and become the target of public criticism.

To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. My preliminary goal is to carry out a series of reforms and legalist changes within the Great Shang to constantly strengthen our national power.

Such as abolishing the slave system, reforming the civil service, limiting the rights of nobles, popularizing education and martial arts, etc.

When our Great Shang is strong enough to suppress the vassals of the world on its own, then abolishing enfeoffment will just be a matter of course."

Yin Qi had also thought about the *Tui'en Ling* (Order of Pushing Favor).

But to be honest, the *Tui'en Ling* was completely unsuitable for the current situation.

The premise for the *Tui'en Ling* to be implemented is that the central imperial court has the strength to suppress the various vassals, but a single Xiqi could challenge the Great Shang; who would care about this *Tui'en Ling*?

Not to mention that within the various vassal states, they also implemented the enfeoffment system.

Whether to push favor or not, it did not have much significance.

Di Yi sneered: "Arrogant words, why do you think you can lead the Great Shang to prosperity? I have been on the throne for forty years and consider myself to have worked diligently, yet the national power of the Great Shang has not improved much."

Yin Qi did not know how to answer; he could not say that I am just stronger than you, or reveal his various trump cards.

Looking at Yin Qi's silence, Di Yi waved his hand and drove him away: "Alright, you may go."

"The son takes his leave."

Yin Qi bowed and then turned to leave.

Looking at Yin Qi's disappearing back, a smile appeared on Di Yi's face. After a long time, he turned and said: "Come out."

Following the fluctuation of the void, Wen Zhong and the other two revealed their figures.

Di Yi asked: "Three beloved ministers, what do you think of what Yin Qi said?"

Shang Rong spoke first, exclaiming: "What Prince Qi said, not to mention feasibility, just this strategic vision is not something Prince Shou can compare to. Xiqi is, after all, a formidable enemy of our Great Shang."

Bi Gan said thoughtfully: "I agree with what the Prime Minister said, and I believe that Yin Qi is not a reckless person. Since he has a clear goal, I think he probably has a detailed plan in his heart. As long as he is not eager for quick success, even if he cannot complete the ultimate goal, he will definitely be able to greatly boost our Great Shang's national power."

Wen Zhong also nodded and said: "Great King, what Prince Qi said is not without the possibility of realization. This old minister also learned by chance that the Qi Wang Mansion actually possesses hundreds of Heavenly Realm and Nascent Soul Realm experts.

According to this old minister's understanding, these people all took some kind of pill, which should have come from the hands of Daoist Yang.

This is only three years; if it were thirty years, then how many Heavenly Realm and Nascent Soul Realm experts, or even Earth Immortal experts, could Daoist Yang cultivate?"

In this Primordial World where endless great power belongs to the individual, often a certain high-end combat power is the entire national power.

Di Yi, Shang Rong, and Bi Gan all had their pupils narrow.

The Qi Wang Mansion actually hid so many Heavenly Realm and Nascent Soul experts, almost catching up to the foundation of the Great Shang.

The news of Yin Qi being reprimanded by Di Yi swept through Zhaoge like a storm.

Countless people were dumbfounded and could not believe it.

"How could this be? Why did the Great King reprimand Prince Qi?"

"Heavens, what exactly did Prince Qi do wrong to attract the Great King's reprimand?"

"Could it be that Prince Qi is going to lose?"

No matter where, there is never a lack of opportunists.

Many officials who had originally leaned toward Yin Qi hurriedly went to the Shou Wang Mansion to express their loyalty.

For a time, horses were constantly arriving at the Shou Wang Mansion.

As for the Qi Wang Mansion, it was deserted.

Of course, there were opportunists, and naturally there were loyal ministers, and there were quite a few of them. They submitted memorials to Di Yi one after another, hoping that Di Yi would make Yin Qi the Crown Prince.

At the same time, the officials quarreled again about who should be the Crown Prince.

Everyone was waiting for the next Grand Court Meeting.

Di Yi's fortieth year, February 15th.

Today is the Grand Court Meeting, and the civil and military officials arrived early outside the palace city to wait.

Yin Shou was in high spirits, surrounded by officials.

Yin Qi just smiled indifferently.

Golden Throne Hall.

"Enter the ranks!"

"Pay respects to the Great King!"

"All ministers, rise!"

"Thank you, Great King!"

As the Grand Court Meeting began, each link was skipped quickly; the officials were all eager to know the result.

Finally, it reached the final segment of reporting matters.

The usually lively Grand Court Meeting was silent today; no one stood up to report matters.

The officials all looked at Di Yi in unison.

Di Yi was wearing a white Xuan Bird robe, his face majestic. He looked around at the officials in the hall and said in a loud voice: "Since you beloved ministers have nothing to report, then I will announce the result of the third assessment."

The hall became even quieter; everyone held their breath, afraid that they would lose focus because of breathing.

Di Yi continued: "According to the joint discussion between me, the Grand Tutor, the Prime Minister, and the Grand Preceptor, the winner of the third assessment is Yin... Qi."

The word "Yin" was dragged out a bit long, hanging the officials' appetites.

When the word "Qi" fell, the officials reacted differently, and the hall was in an uproar.

Those who had always supported Yin Qi were naturally excited and shouted "Great King is wise" one after another, while those who supported Yin Shou, especially those who had finally turned to Yin Shou, were ashen-faced.

Careless!

Who could have thought that even though Yin Qi was reprimanded by Di Yi, he was still chosen as the Crown Prince.

This is playing with people!

Boom!

Yin Shou only felt his head rumbling, completely losing the ability to think.

He lost!

Why, why?

Yin Yan seemed to have expected it long ago; he smiled and arched his hands: "Congratulations, Imperial Brother, no, it should be Crown Prince!"

Yin Qi smiled gently: "Imperial Brother is too polite."

"Silence!"

Di Yi drank lightly, and after the hall was quiet, he announced: "I announce the appointment of Yin Qi as Crown Prince, and the appointment of Zhou Ji as Crown Princess. The investiture ceremony will be held in three days."

Wow!

The officials were in an uproar again upon hearing this.

Because three days later was truly too hasty.

Not to mention whether there was enough time to prepare, just saying that in three days, the envoys of the various vassal states would not be able to arrive in time to participate.

However, considering Di Yi's condition, everyone could only accept it.

From this, it could also be seen that Di Yi's days were probably truly numbered, otherwise he would not be so hasty. ===== CHAPTER 341 =====