These five women were none other than Daji, Cihang, and the three demons of Xuanyuan Tomb.
Speaking of which...
This is the second time that Daji, Cihang, and the three demons from Xuanyuan Tomb have entered this hall.
But unlike the first time.
Daji, Cihang, and the three demons of Xuanyuan Tomb are now concubines of the Shang Dynasty, and their thoughts have undergone earth-shattering changes compared to before.
The three demons of Xuanyuan Tomb are one thing.
They were acting on Nuwa's orders, openly causing chaos in the court while secretly helping the Shang Dynasty.
Daji and Cihang are completely different.
They originally came with the mission of wreaking havoc on the Shang Dynasty.
But after three years of getting to know each other...
They developed different feelings towards the Shang Dynasty and its king.
That's not all.
She served as the Queen Consort of the Shang Dynasty for three years.
They were already connected with the destiny of the Shang Dynasty.
We all prosper together, and we all suffer together!
......
at the same time.
When they saw Daji, Cihang, and the three demons from Xuanyuan Tomb enter the main hall.
All the ministers of the Shang Dynasty were stunned.
These Shang Dynasty ministers never expected that what Lingyun was about to announce would be related to Daji and the others, and a very ominous premonition arose in their hearts.
But the worst outcome they could imagine was that one of the five women would replace Queen Jiang and become the new queen of the Shang Dynasty.
But what happened next was far beyond their expectations...
......
After the five women entered the hall, they did not linger and all came to stand behind Ling Yun.
Ling Yun slowly rose from his throne and spoke in a loud voice.
"I'm sure you've all figured it out by now."
"What I am about to announce concerns the five beauties behind me."
These words were spoken.
Shang Rong and Bigan immediately stepped forward, about to speak.
Ling Yun spoke first.
"Prime Minister Shang!"
"Uncle Wang!"
"Let me speak first."
After stopping Shang Rong and Bigan.
Ling Yun's gaze swept over the group of Shang Dynasty officials, and he slowly spoke.
“Since Tang Zu, the Shang Dynasty has had thirty kings.”
"By my generation, I am already the thirty-first."
"However..."
"The Shang Dynasty's fortunes never surpassed the peak reached by Tang Zu."
"This is the fault of us younger generations!"
These words were spoken.
Ministers Shang Rong and Bigan's expressions changed drastically.
Ling Yun's statement undoubtedly negates all the Shang Dynasty emperors from Tang to Di Yi.
Even his father, Emperor Yi, was not spared.
That's utterly outrageous!
And at that very moment.
Ling Yun's voice rang in their ears once more...
"While the major merchants may appear stable today, they are actually surrounded by wolves and tigers, facing numerous crises..."
"I am certain."
"If this continues, the Shang Dynasty will not be far from its demise!"
"If the Shang Dynasty wants to continue, it must implement reforms!"
Demise, Reform...
As Ling Yun's voice continued to ring out.
The expressions on the faces of the Shang Dynasty ministers were uncertain.
Shang Rong and Bi Gan's faces turned even paler...
As the Shang Dynasty has developed to this point, it naturally has many drawbacks.
For example, the powerful families, feudal lords, and the scholar-official class that rose above the common people in the Shang Dynasty.
They had become too powerful to control, a chronic problem for the Shang Dynasty.
But these are things that cannot be said openly.
Ling Yun's revelation of this now is tantamount to tearing off a fig leaf, which will inevitably cause a shock throughout the Shang Dynasty.
and.
The largest interest group in the Shang Dynasty was the scholar-official class.
This grand hall is now the place where the scholar-official class of the Shang Dynasty was most concentrated.
Ling Yun's words will inevitably provoke a huge backlash from the scholar-official class.
"Your Majesty!"
"Don't talk nonsense..."
Shang Rong shouted loudly, but was interrupted by Ling Yun once again.
Ling Yun's voice also changed from calm to impassioned...
"No need for further explanation!"
"In the name of the King of Shang, I hereby declare..."
"The reforms of the Shang Dynasty begin today."
"Daji was appointed Minister of Justice, in charge of the penal laws and regulations of our dynasty."
"Cihang was appointed Minister of Personnel, responsible for the appointment, evaluation, promotion, demotion, conferment of honors, and transfer of civil officials in our dynasty."
"Xiao Li is hereby appointed Minister of War, responsible for the selection of military officers, military registers, weaponry, and military orders."
"Xiao Zhi is hereby appointed as Minister of Works, in charge of the affairs of our dynasty's mountains and lakes, military farms, artisans, water conservancy, and the paper, writing materials, and other official documents."
"Xiaoyu is hereby appointed as Minister of Revenue, in charge of matters concerning land, taxes, household registration, military supplies, salaries, provisions, and fiscal revenue and expenditure of our dynasty."
"The five ministers will directly liaise with me to implement the reforms of our dynasty!"
"Anyone who dares to obstruct the reform will be killed without mercy!"
"......"
As Ling Yun's voice continued to ring out.
All the Shang Dynasty ministers in the main hall were stunned.
They never expected Ling Yun to suddenly make such a decision.
It's one thing to deny the past kings of the Shang Dynasty, but to actually implement reforms is another.
It's one thing to implement reforms, but to actually make those five concubines the core of the reforms is another.
This is about governing a country, not fooling around!
In Shang Rong's view.
Our king has gone completely mad!
If we let our king act so recklessly...
Then the Shang Dynasty might really be in danger of extinction!
No!
We absolutely cannot let our king run wild!
......
After realizing what had happened.
Shang Rong, Bigan, and other ministers of the Shang Dynasty launched the most intense "admonitions" in history.
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