Although the implementation of the Edict of Grace did not immediately improve the fortunes of the Shang Dynasty, it was of great significance.
Eight hundred feudal lords were embroiled in internal strife.
This undoubtedly gave the Shang Dynasty more space and time to implement reforms.
and.
The Edict of Grace was merely Ling Yun's first tactic.
The implementation of the Grace Decree was only carried out by one of the five major departments appointed by Lingyun.
Shortly after the implementation of the Grace Decree.
Minister of Justice Daji, Minister of War Xiaoli, Minister of Works Xiaozhi, and Minister of Revenue Xiaoyu all began their reforms.
For example, Daji established the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Secret Guard to monitor the entire world.
Xiao Li promoted a military strategy book called "The Complete Book of Chinese Military Strategy" within the Shang Dynasty army, continuously accelerating the militarization process of the Shang Dynasty.
Xiao Zhi established the Tiangong Mansion, published an encyclopedia called "Tiangong Kaiwu," and recruited talented people from all over the world to spread this book to every household.
Xiaoyu then established subordinate government offices under the Ministry of Revenue, such as the Land and Resources Bureau, the Tax Bureau, the Household Registration Bureau, the Internal Affairs Bureau, and the Finance Bureau, continuously streamlining and standardizing the internal affairs of the Shang Dynasty.
With Lingyun's full support.
With the full efforts of the five ministers—Cihang, Daji, and the three demons of Xuanyuanfen—the situation became even more dire.
The Shang Dynasty's system became increasingly sophisticated.
Productivity in all areas is increasing.
The general public's level of education is getting better and better.
The armies are becoming more and more powerful.
Following several population censuses.
The population of the Shang Dynasty continued to rise.
The demographic dividend is beginning to emerge, providing benefits to the economy, the military, and other sectors...
In less than three years.
The Shang Dynasty, once a bloated and decaying behemoth, began to revive and flourish again...
The Shang Dynasty's national fortune continued to rise at a visible rate.
Not to mention ministers like Grand Tutor Wen and Shang Rong.
Even the common people of the Shang Dynasty could clearly feel the rapid changes taking place within the dynasty...
In contrast.
The once powerful eight hundred vassal states remained stagnant.
Some have even regressed significantly.
In comparison, the two are...
The difference is obvious.
......
The Eastern Marquis's Residence.
Jiang Hengchu stood atop the city wall, gazing at Chaoge with a complex expression.
Back when Ling Yun forcibly implemented the reforms.
Jiang Hengchu was overjoyed.
What no one knows is...
Shortly after Emperor Yi's death.
A divine messenger claiming to be from the realm of gods approached him and made many promises.
This gave Jiang Hengchu, who was already ambitious, a huge boost of confidence.
The reforms of the Shang Dynasty undoubtedly gave Jiang Hengchu greater confidence.
Jiang Hengchu had even prepared a plan for a coup.
When the Shang Dynasty had fallen to half its former strength, that was the moment he staged his coup.
But Jiang Hengchu never expected this.
Instead of witnessing the decline of the Shang Dynasty, he received the Edict of Grace.
As the saying goes...
Like begets like. A dragon begets a dragon, a phoenix begets a phoenix, and a rat's son knows how to dig a hole.
Jiang Hengchu has extremely high ambitions.
His sons' ambitions were naturally not small.
The implementation of the Grace Decree caused great trouble for Jiang Hengchu.
The once united Dongbo Marquis's mansion has suddenly become chaotic.
By the time Jiang Hengchu finally managed to straighten out the Dongbo Marquis's mansion.
He discovered, however, that the Shang Dynasty was no longer what it used to be.
Compared to before.
The Shang Dynasty's fortunes had already risen significantly.
The people of the Shang Dynasty deeply love and respect the current Shang king.
Even Cihang, Daji, and the three demons of Xuanyuan Tomb, who were originally called demon concubines, were affectionately called imperial concubines by the people.
As for Jiang Hengchu's biological daughter, Empress Jiang, who originally ruled the harem...
She was completely sidelined, leaving her with only the empty title of queen.
Jiang Hengchu was truly numb!
Given this situation.
How could he possibly launch a coup?
Isn't that just courting death?
Similar to Jiang Hengchu, the Marquis of the East, was Ji Chang, the Marquis of the West...
......
Similar to the Marquis of Dongbo.
Ji Chang had long harbored the intention to rebel and had been planning it for many years.
Ji Chang's wisdom and virtue had long been renowned throughout the land, presenting a stark contrast to Di Xin's incompetence.
All of this.
All of this was Ji Chang's preparation for launching the uprising.
In Ji Chang's view.
The reforms of the Shang Dynasty were undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to launch an uprising.
and.
Ji Chang had long been aware of Dongbo Hou Jiang Hengchu's intentions.
Ji Chang had already incorporated Jiang Hengchu's mutiny into his grand scheme.
When the Shang Dynasty's reforms failed and it was further weakened by the rebellion of the Marquis of Dongbo, it was too late.
This was the moment when Xiqi raised an army to attack Shang.
However.
From the moment the Edict of Grace was issued.
Ji Chang discovered...
All his calculations came to naught!
This day.
Ji Chang dismissed everyone, slowly pushed open a stone door, and entered a dark secret chamber.
Looking at the cultivator sitting cross-legged in the secret chamber, Ji Chang couldn't help but speak.
"Master Daoist."
“You once told me that the world’s power lies in Xiqi.”
"Xiqi will surely be able to conquer Shang and establish Zhou."
"But now, in less than three years, the Shang Dynasty's national fortune has soared to this extent."
"The whole world calls Emperor Xin the restorer of the dynasty."
"How could Xiqi possibly have the opportunity to attack Shang?"
"Please call me, Daoist Master?"
As Ji Chang's voice continued to ring out.
The Taoist priest who had been facing away from Ji Chang slowly turned around, revealing a handsome face. He was none other than Guang Chengzi, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.
Guang Chengzi looked at Ji Chang, who had a worried expression, and laughed.
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