PFC Chapter 310 Bigan and Shang Rong are furious
Chapter 310 Bigan and Shang Rong are furious
So, Wang Mo, Yang Sen and Gao Youqian roared angrily and concentrated the last bit of spiritual power in their bodies into this attack.
However, despite their best efforts, their attacks seemed so weak and insignificant in the face of the overwhelming strength of Manjusri Bodhisattva.
The sword flashed, and the figures of Wang Mo, Yang Sen and Gao Youqian flew backwards one after another, with blood spurting out of their mouths, and their eyes were full of unwillingness and despair.
In the end, they were defeated at the hands of Manjushri Bodhisattva.
At this time, Manjusri Bodhisattva did not give Wang Mo and the other two any chances. He raised his sword and chopped off the heads of the three men with a "puff".
When the soldiers of both armies saw this scene, their reactions were different.
On the Zhou army side, they saw Manjusri Bodhisattva, who was fighting one against four and beheading the Four Saints of Jiulong Island. Everyone showed joy on their faces, with awe in their eyes, and shouted loudly.
However, the Shang army soldiers on the city wall of Sishui Pass were like eggplants hit by frost. Their faces were pale and their eyes were full of helplessness and fear.
Huang Feihu even ordered the soldiers beside him to hang up a sign to avoid fighting to ease the crisis for the time being.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Ziya rode forward on his Sibu Xiang, slowly moved forward and stopped beside Manjusri Bodhisattva.
He looked up at Huang Feihu on the tower, his eyes flashing with wisdom and majesty. He shouted loudly:
"King Wucheng, the fate of the Shang Dynasty has come to an end. Our Great Zhou will follow the will of heaven and conquer the Shang Dynasty to establish a new nation. This is a historical necessity and the choice of heaven."
Huang Feihu frowned upon hearing this, and an unyielding fighting spirit surged in his heart. He snorted coldly and shouted:
"My Huang family has been loyal for three generations, protecting the Great Shang. How could we betray our country and surrender to the enemy just because of a few words from you? Don't talk nonsense. The Great Shang has many loyal ministers and generals. How could we be easily overthrown by rebels like you?"
Jiang Ziya nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and continued loudly:
"King Wucheng, you and I are both wise men, why are you so persistent? 'The phoenix is calling at Mount Qishan, the Holy Lord has emerged', the decline of the Shang Dynasty is inevitable."
"Why don't you obey the will of heaven and submit to our Great Zhou? I will certainly ask the king for a reward for you and ensure that your Huang family will be prosperous and wealthy."
Huang Feihu was furious when he heard this. He shouted:
"Jiang Ziya, don't say that! I, Huang Feihu, swear to be loyal to the Shang Dynasty until death. I will never betray the Shang Dynasty for personal gain."
"If you are truly capable, then you can break through this Sishui Pass and see the bravery and tenacity of our Great Shang soldiers!"
Seeing this, Jiang Ziya knew that Huang Feihu had made up his mind, so he stopped forcing him. He said in a deep voice:
"Okay, Huang Feihu, I will give you three days to consider. If you are willing to submit to my Great Zhou within these three days, I will forgive you for what happened."
"But if you insist on being an enemy of our Great Zhou, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Regardless of whether you are willing to fight or not, our Great Zhou soldiers will definitely attack us."
"When the city is captured, I will behead you and sacrifice you to the emperor!"
After saying this, Jiang Ziya turned around and spoke to Manjusri Bodhisattva, then led the army and left Sishui Pass.
As the army marched, flags fluttered, and the sounds of horse hooves and armor intertwined, forming an unstoppable momentum.
Huang Feihu was standing alone on the city wall, glaring at Jiang Ziya's back, his heart filled with resentment and anger.
He clenched his fists tightly, his veins exposed, as if he wanted to pour out all his endless anger.
Huang Feihu's eyes were like two sharp swords, trying to penetrate Jiang Ziya's back and pierce his heart.
However, Jiang Ziya had already turned around and led the army away, leaving Huang Feihu standing alone on the city wall.
Huang Feihu looked at the army receding into the distance, and a strong fighting spirit surged in his heart.
He also knew that he and the soldiers inside Sishui Pass would not be able to stop the rebel army alone.
Therefore, Huang Feihu understood that the most urgent task now was to report the situation at Sishui Pass to the king and request reinforcements.
Then he turned to the messenger beside him and shouted loudly:
"Pass the order down, quickly report the situation at this pass to the king, and request reinforcements!"
The messenger heard the words and immediately took action. He knew that now was a matter of life and death, and he had to pass the message quickly, hoping that the king would send troops to reinforce Sishui Pass as soon as possible.
Afterwards, Huang Feihu took some soldiers, opened the city gates, and collected the bodies of the Four Saints of Kowloon Island.
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In Chaoge City, the administrative reform is in full swing.
Although there were many people who opposed during this period, Emperor Xin's powerful measures suppressed these voices of opposition.
Luo Shu, Bigan and Shang Rong were so busy that they had no time to rest.
Especially Bigan and Shang Rong, they did not expect that there were so many high-ranking officials who were corrupt and bent the law for personal gain.
This also strengthened the two men's determination to rectify the administration of officials. After all, Bigan and Shang Rong were more loyal to the Shang Dynasty than the other, and naturally could not tolerate these bad apples spoiling the whole thing.
"How outrageous! Has the king treated them unfairly?"
Shang Rong roared angrily, his voice echoing in the empty hall, shaking the window frames so much that they seemed to tremble.
He clenched his fists with veins bulging, and it was obvious that he was very angry about the account book in front of him.
Seeing this, Luo Shu hurriedly stepped forward and said softly:
"Prime Minister, please calm down. It's not worth it to ruin your health because of such a shameless person."
"Look, the king has handed over the right of disposal to you and Uncle Wang. What to do next is up to you two."
Shang Rong's anger subsided a little after hearing this, but he still said indignantly:
"These corrupt officials are so abominable! They enjoy the wealth and splendor given by Da Shang, but in turn they eat away at the foundation of Da Shang. If they are not completely eliminated, the future of Da Shang will be worrying!"
After saying that, Shang Rong angrily threw an account book on the table, his voice full of reluctance and anger.
Luo Shu nodded in agreement. He knew very well the complexity of the civil service system in all dynasties. Therefore, the civil service reform in Da Shang was very necessary.
He looked at Bigan who was standing beside him, and saw that Bigan was frowning and carefully reading the account book.
Bigan's face became increasingly gloomy, as if water could drip out of it.
"presumptuous!"
Bigan suddenly shouted angrily and slammed the account book on the table. "These people are so audacious! Not only did they embezzle and accept bribes, they also bent the law for personal gain. They simply disregarded the laws of the Shang Dynasty!"
Shang Rong was even more furious when he heard this:
"That's right, Uncle Wang is right! These corrupt officials are simply parasites of the Shang Dynasty!"
"Not only have they corrupted the government, they have also oppressed the people and committed all kinds of evil! We must not tolerate these evildoers and must eliminate them completely!"
Bigan took a deep breath and tried to calm his anger. He looked at Shang Rong with a determined light in his eyes:
"Mr. Prime Minister, we must not let these bad apples spoil the whole barrel!"
"No matter how much it costs, we must carry out this administrative reform to the end! For the future of Dashang and the well-being of the people, we must not retreat!"
Shang Rong was filled with lofty ambitions when he heard this. He clenched his fists and said solemnly:
"Uncle Wang, rest assured. I, Shang Rong, swear to fight these corrupt officials to the end! Even if I die, I will not hesitate!"
Seeing this, Luo Shu felt like laughing. He thought it was a little funny that the two old men in front of him, who usually looked calm and steady, were now like two children, venting their anger in indignation.