Shang Wang Shang Zhen’s desk soon presented a memorial from the Ministry of Justice on the death of Wang Hu. In addition, there were two princes and many ministers’ arguments on this matter.

He frowned and flirted through one by one.

Since the change of dynasties, the rule of the Shang Dynasty has been basically stable.

In recent years, there has been a slight turmoil. The rise of the Xueyin clan has caused a disaster in Lingshan Immortal Township and occupied the Lingshan branch in the territory.

During the rise of Jinyuan, many murders were caused, and countless immortals died, which was within acceptable limits. However, Jin Ling's identification and surrender greatly alleviated the confrontation between the kingdom's people. The Jin surname and other people began to live in harmony, alleviating many undercurrents and crises.

What's more, Jinyuan's wealth also attracted many merchants from surrounding countries to join the Northern Jin Kingdom, making the kingdom's trade business prosperous.

The existence and growth of Jinyuan is a double-edged sword for the Shang family, which is both beneficial and threatening. At present, the benefits are more than threatening.

Jinyuan grows, and checks and balances are needed. It is like the eldest son growing stronger and the second son needs checks and balances.

Why checks and balances? Because Shang Zhen is still the king of a country, and he is also the king of a country with absolute right to speak and dispose of. Since this is the case, he cannot let the power fall. He must attack the powerful and balanced party to ensure his absolute authority.

The way of checks and balances can also greatly stimulate the competitiveness and abilities of sons, allowing them to continue to grow through hardships.

This is the same reason why there is no crown prince to be established so far.

Now, the balance is broken.

Although that was just one of the eleven immortal towns in the kingdom.

Although the population of that fairyland only accounts for more than one-tenth of the entire kingdom.

But there, whether it is him, the eldest son or the second son, the default main battlefield of the confrontation.

The one who broke this balance was the former prince Jin Ling, who was extremely sensitive to his identity.

The wealth of Jinyuan, which is rich enough to rival a country, is comparable to the strength of a high-level immortal master who is the four powerful men of the kingdom, and is extremely prestige among millions of poor people in Jin. These are all the powers that can overturn a dynasty.

"Your Majesty, the national master is asking for a visit." The palace guards came to report.

"Please." Shang Zhen, who was in a state of worry, heard this, as if he had seen a light in the darkness and said quickly.

The national teacher, who was still wearing a suit that had not changed for thousands of years, walked in slowly.

Oh, rather than walking in, I would rather floating in.

"The national teacher came here for the sake of Lingshan Immortal Township?" Shang Yu asked.

"That's right." said the national master.

"What is the national teacher's opinion on this matter?" Shang Yu asked quickly.

"Your Majesty is that after this matter, Jinyuan will definitely dominate the country's fairyland in Lingshan. Will it threaten the security of the kingdom?" said the national master.

"That's right." Shang Zhen said, "Jinyuan now has financial resources and the support of the Jin people. Jin Ling is also a high-level immortal master. It can be said that let alone Wang Hu, even if he wants to kill the poison master now, I wouldn't be surprised."

"Wang Hu was not killed by him." said the national master.

"Ye Xiao is his friend." Shang Zhen said, "It is because of this that it is even more terrifying. He is not fighting alone."

"I'm still saying the same thing, Your Majesty." The national master bowed slightly, "If he wanted to subvert the Shang Dynasty, he would not have rescued him, nor would he reveal his identity and surrendered. These two things are absolutely unwilling to be with the Jin family of the previous dynasty."

"Oh." Shang Zhen then felt slightly relieved.

"People are all ambitious, especially when they were young. This young man is no exception." said the national master, "but it can be seen that the young man Jin Ling's ambition is not in the throne of the kingdom."

"Well." At this time, Shang Zhenping came down and thought about it carefully, and felt more agreeable, "But if his aspiration was not in the restoration of the country and the throne, he would have worked so hard to cultivate, accumulate wealth, and win over the refugees in Jin's surname to win people's hearts..."

"It's not to win people's hearts, your majesty." said the national master, "I guess, he just doesn't want the people of his homeland to live too hard."

"This is quite consistent with the ambitions of the national teacher." Shang Zhen finally laughed, "Since I met the national teacher thirteen years ago and invited to the court, all the actions of the national teacher are to stabilize the country and stabilize the people of the kingdom. No wonder the national teacher hit it off at first sight and taught his unique skills."

"It is just a six realm of soul cultivation. It is not considered a unique skill, but it is just a little help to the immortal master." The national master said, "I think this boy has great potential. Some of his commercial and military concepts are quite magical. The firearms of the Jinyuan Musket Team are unique. If you can reuse this boy and grant him the power, it is definitely not a dream for the Northern Jin Kingdom to enrich the country and strengthen the army."

"Really?" Shang Zhen was very moved.

"Of course." The national master walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the distant sky. "At present, the Northern Jin Kingdom has only one city, eleven immortal towns, and four million people. However, Your Majesty should know that three hundred years ago, the territory of the Northern Jin Kingdom was more than three times that of today, with seven cities and a population of ten million."

"Five hundred years ago, the territory of the Northern Jin Kingdom was five times that of today, with ten cities and a population of 15 million."

"A thousand years ago, the territory of the Northern Jin Kingdom was ten times that of today, with dozens of cities and a population of more than 30 million."

"After more than 5,000 years ago, the territory of the Northern Jin Kingdom included the Guzhu Kingdom, Yanzhao Immortal Kingdom, and several immortal kingdoms in the west. Dozens of barbarians in the south bowed to surrender. The territory at that time was hundreds of times that of today, and the population was thousands of times that of today."

"After ten thousand years, tens of thousands of years ago, nearly one hundred thousand years ago, this place was even one of the ancient battlefields where the Tianji Immortal Emperor and the Eternal Night Immortal Emperor competed for the throne. The spiritual energy was full of lushness, and heroes were released."

Shang Zhen was moved by the Hongyuan scene described by the national teacher and was excited.

"As the lord of a country, if you don't want to enrich the country, strengthen the army, or expand the territory, you are not a qualified lord." The national master said, "Is it satisfying that your Majesty has this Jinhua City in this life with a population of four million? Can your Majesty's vision be longer and how far can it be?"

"The national teacher taught me so well." Shang Zhen felt very embarrassed at what he thought just now.

"This is a sharp blade in Your Majesty's hand. Of course, it is also a very unique blade. The young man has higher ambitions than the sky, and now he has wealth, power and cultivation. It is inevitable that he will make some perverse actions. According to my opinion, let alone kill Wang Hu, what can he do if he kills some important officials in the kingdom? Just let him kill! As long as he can provide greater help to Your Majesty's ambition, why should those mediocre people die?"

"What's more, Your Majesty also knows that I just said that Wang Hu did not die at the hands of this son."

"I understand what the national teacher means." Shang Zhen said, "It's just to try not to let this boy fall into the case of Wang Hu's death." "That's right." The national teacher said slowly, "Now the three barbarians in the southern part are in chaos, and they have repeatedly provoked troubles on the border. Your Majesty also intends to let Princess Shang Ran lead troops to quell the rebellion of the barbarians. The battle against the barbarians is very difficult, just take the opportunity to hone this boy and let his murderous intention be used externally. Don't always face the immortals of the kingdom. Let him go together."

"Let him lead the troops?" Shang Zhen was stunned, "This..."

"Your Majesty is still worried? It seems that all my words just now have been in vain." The national master sighed.

"No, it's not that I'm worried, but that I'm worried about the court officials' criticism. He is the son of the royal family of the previous dynasty. If he leads troops, the ministers will definitely be uneasy." Shang Zhen said.
Chapter completed!