Three years later.
I sensed the changes in the golden dragon of fortune above Chaoge City.
Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan were overjoyed.
Compared to three years ago.
The fortune of the Golden Dragon has more than doubled.
The Shang Dynasty's national fortune and the Golden Dragon of destiny were inherently complementary.
In other words...
In just three years.
The fortunes of the Shang Dynasty suddenly increased by a factor of two.
That bet from back then.
They lost.
However.
Despite losing the bet, Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan showed no signs of frustration; instead, they all displayed expressions of ecstatic joy.
Grand Tutor Wen stood up and spoke loudly.
"The three-year period has come to an end."
"Come with me to pay homage to the King."
These words were spoken.
Shang Rong and Bi Gan both nodded in agreement.
But just as they were walking out...
Grand Tutor Wen's voice suddenly rang out...
"Wait a minute."
"This is how we treated the King of Shang and his five concubines three years ago."
"I feel really bad about it."
Speaking of which...
A resolute glint suddenly flashed in Grand Tutor Wen's eyes. He ripped open his shirt and raised his voice.
"Someone come here."
"Bring me some brambles."
"This old man must apologize to His Majesty and the five imperial concubines!"
These words were spoken.
Shang Rong and Bi Gan's expressions changed drastically, and they instinctively tried to stop Grand Tutor Wen.
But in the end.
However, neither Shang Rong nor Bi Gan said anything to stop them, and they also unbuttoned their shirts.
Wrong is wrong.
Even Grand Tutor Wen dared to admit his mistakes.
How could they, a prime minister and a vice prime minister, fall behind others?
......
After a cup of tea.
Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan, bare-chested and carrying bundles of thorns on their backs, slowly walked out of the Grand Tutor's mansion and headed towards the royal palace.
This absurd scene immediately attracted the attention of countless people in Chaoge.
Grand Tutor Wen, Chancellor Shang, and Vice Chancellor Bigan were arguably the most powerful figures in the court at that time.
The fact that these three people would do such a thing is truly baffling and shocking.
Exclamations of surprise echoed throughout Chaoge City...
"What are Grand Tutor Wen, Prime Minister Shang, and Vice Prime Minister Bigan doing here?"
"They were clearly heading towards the royal palace. Could something terrible have happened inside?"
"That shouldn't be the case! You've probably forgotten the three-year agreement between His Majesty and his ministers."
"Grand Tutor Wen, Prime Minister Shang, and Vice Prime Minister Bigan are practically begging for forgiveness with thorns on their backs!"
"hiss!"
"......"
After I understood.
The people of Chaoge City gasped in unison, their eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
Grand Tutor Wen, Prime Minister Shang, and Vice Prime Minister Bigan truly deserve to be called the pillars of the Shang Dynasty. Their willingness to admit their mistakes in such a manner is truly admirable.
......
News of Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan's "pleading guilty with thorns on their backs" soon arrived.
A scene that left the people of Chaoge City dumbfounded unfolded...
As Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan drew closer to the palace.
Officials began to appear behind them...
Huang Feihu was the first to arrive.
Huang Feihu, riding a five-colored divine ox and carrying a bundle of thorns on his back, was the first to appear behind Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan.
Then came the remaining civil and military officials of the Shang Dynasty...
When Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan arrived at the palace gate.
Almost all the civil and military officials of the Shang Dynasty have arrived!
That's not all.
The majority of the people of Chaoge City also turned out, following behind the entire court of civil and military officials...
......
Feel the scene behind me.
A touch of emotion flashed in the eyes of Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bigan.
The people's hearts are worth supporting!
This alone is enough to tell.
Our king has already surpassed the late Emperor Yi by far...
Suppress the distracting thoughts in your mind.
Grand Tutor Wen stepped forward, still standing outside the palace, and spoke loudly.
"Your Majesty!"
"This old man, along with all the civil and military officials, begs Your Majesty and the five imperial concubines to apologize!"
As they were talking.
Grand Tutor Wen bowed deeply towards the palace, completely disregarding the thorns piercing his flesh behind him.
Following Grand Tutor Wen.
Shang Rong, Bi Gan, Huang Feihu, and all the civil and military officials bowed deeply towards the palace and said in unison.
"We have come here to apologize to Your Majesty and the five imperial concubines!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
"Zzz!"
The central gate of the palace slowly opened.
Ling Yun, dressed in royal robes, slowly walked out of the palace with Daji, Cihang, and the three demons from Xuanyuan Tomb.
Ling Yun looked at the kneeling officials and civil servants, but did not speak immediately.
The kneeling of the entire court was not only an apology, but also a belated recognition.
He and the five imperial concubines all endured it.
After all the civil and military officials knelt for the duration of an incense stick burning.
Ling Yun's voice had just rang out in this world...
Three years have passed.
"Although the Shang Dynasty had already undergone a complete transformation."
"But as long as you all have the heart to admit your mistakes."
"Then I will let bygones be bygones."
"You are still the pillars of the Shang Dynasty!"
These words were spoken.
The entire court, including Grand Tutor Wen, Shang Rong, and Bi Gan, felt a surge of warmth in their hearts, and tears almost streamed down their faces.
Only they themselves know the truth.
Three years ago.
They had such a strong aversion and disdain for the Shang king and his five queens.
Even during the implementation of this reform.
They all engaged in acts of outward compliance but inward defiance, and even defied imperial orders.
Some have even begun looking for a way out...
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