Chapter 1886 Rebellion [2 more]
Xiqi's disadvantages and advantages were clearly seen by Ji Chang. Although Emperor Xin now said that he had the name of a foolish monarch, the name of a foolish monarch caused little harm to Da Shang. A group of loyal and kind people in the court were still there, which was enough to ensure that Da Shang and Da Yi were in hand.
There was no chaos within the Da Shang Dynasty, which means it was unlikely to overthrow the Da Shang Dynasty in one fell swoop, which means that it was very likely that it would face a fierce battle at that time.
The most important thing is that if they rebel, they have no title of righteousness at all. Don’t underestimate this title of righteousness. It seems that great righteousness is not important, but at the critical moment, great righteousness is an important force that can change the overall situation.
If Ji Chang wants to rebel now, the only slogan he can shout is to clear the emperor. After all, Emperor Xin Chong believed in Fei Zhong and Youhun and other treacherous slandered greatly damage the interests of some princes.
The princes did not say it on the surface, but they must have hated Fei Zhongyouhun and others in secret, and even hated Emperor Xin like that.
Under Xiqi's encouraging efforts, a large number of princes united. If these princes ask them to stand up and rebel directly, even if they lend them a courage, they will never dare to do it. However, if Xiqi stands up and calls, then there will be no problem if these people waving flags and shouting on the side.
Of course, the most important thing is that Ji Chang's reputation has sufficient appeal. Among the four princes, Ji Chang is the only one who has such appeal. Apart from Ji Chang, even Jiang Huanchu and the princes Chonghouhu would never be able to call each other, and all directions should follow.
But once Ji Chang dies, Xiqi may be the strongest among all the princes, but if he wants to climb up and gather all the princes to rebel, it may not be so smooth.
So considering these things, there is actually not much time left for Ji Chang. Either he will use his reputation to the greatest extent before he dies, or after he dies, the land of Xiqi will be slowly suppressed and swallowed up by the Da Shang.
There are not many choices left for Ji Chang. Ji Chang is definitely a smart person, so he knows very well what kind of choice he should make.
On this day, half a month after returning to Xiqi, Ji Chang finally appeared and summoned all the important officials in Fengcheng for the first time.
Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa, the four sages and eight men all gathered in the marquis's mansion. Dozens of important officials from Xiqi gathered in the huge hall, filling the entire hall.
Ji Chang sat upright in the first place, and everyone below sat down, with his eyes falling on Ji Chang.
It is obvious that those who can stand out among the countless people in Xiqi today are not fools. Ji Chang summoned them to join them and even if he really couldn't guess what he was doing, he actually knew about it.
The hall gradually became quieter, and the atmosphere gradually became a little solemn. Ji Chang, who was sitting there, glanced across the crowd. Ji Chang coughed lightly and said, "Everyone, Ji Chang thanked you here first."
Everyone heard this and said no, but they didn't dare.
Ji Chang waved his hand and said, "Xiqi can have today, it can be said that it cannot be separated from everyone's contribution. If it weren't for your help, Xiqi would definitely not have the prosperity of the present."
This is true. Without everyone present, Xiqi would never have had the scene today. He received praise from Ji Chang. Many people present naturally felt a little sigh in their hearts.
However, as soon as he changed his voice, Ji Chang suddenly said solemnly: "But the prosperous scene in Xiqi now may disappear like a bubble..."
"Why did the marquis say this? Who dares to destroy the prosperous scene in Xiqi? That is to oppose all of us. Then we must first ask whether we agree or not."
A general immediately glared at the tiger's eyes and roared with evil spirits.
Ji Chang nodded slightly and sighed, "Actually, even if I don't say it, I think everyone knows it. The king had imprisoned me before. In order to get me back to Xiqi, my son Boyikao even died tragically in Luoyi. Now, my Xiqi has become a major concern for the king. I am afraid that it will take a long time for the king to send troops to attack my Xiqi."
As he said that, a light flashed in Ji Chang's eyes and said, "Why do you teach me!"
Everyone, look at me, I see you, not everyone can shout out the words of rebellion. Even if they know Ji Chang’s intention in their hearts, but their status is not enough, few people dare to stand up.
At this time, a figure slowly stood up, everyone looked over, and saw the second prince Ji Fa saying solemnly: "Father, the king is now incompetent and injustice, harming loyal and kind, suppressing our princes, and getting close to Fei Zhongyouhun and other treacherous people, which made the Great Shang Dynasty a mess, and even worshipped the demon concubines in the harem and persecuted the queen. As the people of the Great Shang Dynasty, we should clear the emperor to save the Great Shang..."
Jiang Ziya sat upright, stroking her beard and looking at Ji Fa's passionate chant, and a smile slightly rippled on the corner of her mouth.
Many people reacted and looked at each other, and saw the four sages. Eight men stood up together, and then said respectfully to Ji Chang: "I would like to ask the Marquis to tell the people of the world and attack the unrighteous monarch."
"I beg the marquis to inform the people of all directions to attack Wudao."
Everyone asked for their orders. Ji Chang looked at everyone's attitude with satisfaction, suddenly stood up, slapped the table and shouted: "Since all the ministers think so, then the Japanese will sacrifice to the gods of heaven and earth, announce to the world, raise troops to slap the people and punish the crimes, and conquer the unjust."
Xiqi, who had been waiting for this day, soon started like a war machine. In just half a day, the high altar stood outside Fengcheng.
Messengers were sent out, and soon all the princes from all sides received shocking news that Xiqi Jichang rebelled.
The world was shocked, and the princes of the nine provinces were shocked.
The name of Ji Chang in Xiqi once again caused a sensation in Jiuzhou. Many princes were very happy. Some princes also scolded Ji Chang on the spot as a traitor.
Even if Emperor Xin killed so many loyal and kind people in the original work, there were still a large number of princes and generals used by Emperor Xin, which shows how the great title of the Great Shang Dynasty was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Although Emperor Xin is considered stupid now, he has not lost the people's support. Even if some princes are dissatisfied with some of the policies of Emperor Xin, Emperor Xin also united some of the princes. Overall, Xiqi, which was forced to rebel, was actually at a disadvantage compared to the Da Shang Dynasty.
When the news spread, some princes chose to stand on the side of Xiqi, while some princes chose to be loyal to the Da Shang. In Luoyi City, when Emperor Xin received the news from Xiqi, he suddenly stood up, his eyes flashed with a glimmer.
In the hall, Shang Rong, Bi Gan, Huang Feihu and other important officials gathered together, among which Fei Zhong, Youhun and others were all here, and everyone's faces were full of anger.
Chapter completed!