I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

"Shen Gongbao, are you sure the Deer Terrace can attract a true immortal to descend to earth?" Facing the gazes of the entire court, Qin Yao smiled knowingly and spoke slowly.

Shen Gongbao instinctively felt uneasy, but since things had come to this point, he could only bite the bullet and say:

"If the supervision is effective, this miraculous effect will surely be achieved on the night of the full moon."

Here, I recommend Lord Jiang Ziya to build the Deer Terrace. I know him well; he is highly skilled, intelligent, wise, knowledgeable in Yin and Yang, and understands the principles of mutual generation and restraint.

"As long as you put your heart into supervising the construction, the result will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty."

Jiang Ziya suddenly said, "Your Majesty is wise. I do not possess the abilities that Lord Shen has described. If I were to supervise the construction, I fear it would take thirty to fifty years without any results."

On the contrary, Lord Shen is not only the architect of this Deer Terrace, but also a living deity of our Yin Shang Dynasty, even capable of promising the descent of immortals. I think it is most suitable for him to oversee its construction.”

Although he didn't know Shen Gongbao's motives for suggesting that he build the Deer Terrace, he knew that this task was definitely not a good thing.

"Since you both believe the other has the ability, then let's supervise the construction together," Qin Yao said with a slight smile from his throne.

Jiang Ziya: "..."

Shen Gongbao: "..."

"Your Majesty, I also have to take care of setting up the Censorate, and I am truly overwhelmed with work." After a short while, Jiang Ziya, having regained his senses, was the first to decline.

“It’s alright, then Shen Gongbao will be the chief supervisor, and you will be the deputy supervisor. He will be stationed at the construction site, and you will be responsible for assisting him,” Qin Yao said with a smile.

Shen Gongbao: "..."

Isn't this ruining the dish?

King Zhou was simply too difficult to control!

"If you have nothing else to say, the court session is adjourned." Seeing that the two were speechless, Qin Yao stood up and said.

Jiang Ziya let out a soft breath, and after watching the king leave, he immediately went to Shen Gongbao and asked directly, "Brother, why did you insist on suggesting that the king build the Deer Terrace?"

Shen Gongbao said, "Brother, it was Lord Fei who proposed building the Deer Terrace; I only provided a blueprint."

"What a coincidence, you have a blueprint in your hand?" Jiang Ziya said.

Shen Gongbao calmly said, "These blueprints were not prepared for the construction of the Deer Terrace, but rather a map of the Sendai Terrace that I obtained by chance."

Now, suddenly remembering this, and wanting to share your burdens, I took it out.

"But what do you mean by that, brother? Do you suspect I have ulterior motives?"

Jiang Ziya: "..."

That night.

Daji changed into a gorgeous long dress and put on her most beautiful makeup. Like a ball of passionate fire, she arrived outside the Shouxian Palace with a fragrant breeze and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I request an audience with you."

Inside the palace, on a futon, Qin Yao slowly opened his eyes: "Enter."

Daji stepped through the door, her eyes sparkling: "Your Majesty, has the immortal scripture been deciphered yet?"

Qin Yao pointed to the table: "Go see for yourself."

Daji obediently came to the table, and by the light of the oil lamp, she looked down at the bamboo slips. She found that she recognized every word on them, but when they were put together into a celestial scripture, they became somewhat difficult to understand.

"Your Majesty, I still don't understand."

“It’s normal that you don’t understand it; you’re not suited to practicing this technique,” ​​Qin Yao replied.

Daji felt a pang of regret and was about to speak when she heard the figure opposite her say again:
"However, I have improved the cultivation method you practiced. It's at the bottom of the third volume. Take a look for yourself."

Daji was stunned for a moment, and her mood suddenly became complicated.

When she came to her senses, she quickly pulled out the fourth bamboo scroll and examined it closely. Sure enough, she found that this scripture was more complete, more comprehensive, and more powerful than her own.

At that moment, besides being moved, she only regretted not having met him sooner, otherwise she could have avoided many detours...

In fact, what she didn't know was that the first three volumes of the Immortal Scripture were not the deciphered version of "Words Become Law," but rather fragments of insights that Qin Yao had dissected and refined based on the ancient scripture "Words Become Law." They were inherently disjointed, so it was normal that Daji couldn't understand them.

In Qin Yao's view, passing on the power of words to Daji would be the source of chaos, easily fueling Daji's ambitions.

However, he was not the heartless man after all. To make amends to Daji, he used his Saintly cultivation and knowledge to specially create an advanced version of this scripture for her...

From then on, Daji would come to the Shouxian Palace every night to cultivate with Qin Yao. Most of the time, they would cultivate on their own until she encountered some confusion, at which point she would dare to ask him.

She didn't know how high the king's cultivation level was, but no matter what question she asked, she could never stump him, so a sense of reverence gradually grew in her heart...

In the blink of an eye.

More than three months later.

Ji Chang, accompanied by his entourage, arrived at the east bank of the Qi River in Chaoge. Gazing at the Deer Terrace rising abruptly from the bank, he shook his head and said:
"To undertake extensive construction projects for one's own selfish desires, such as rebuilding the Jade Pool, is a waste of resources and manpower, and is not the behavior of a wise ruler."

Inside the Deer Terrace, Shen Gongbao, who was supervising the construction, twitched his ears slightly and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw a purple aura shining brightly, which was extremely auspicious.

With a slight shift in his mind, Shen Gongbao took a step forward and instantly appeared outside the Deer Terrace, clasping his hands in a salute: "Your Excellency must be the Marquis of Xibo, right?"

Ji Chang asked in surprise, "Do we know each other?"

"To be honest, I have some knowledge of astrology. Your noble destiny is second only to the King in Chaoge City, so it is very easy to identify you," Shen Gongbao said.

Ji Chang waved his hands repeatedly: "You flatter me. I am merely a prisoner. How can I be said to have a noble destiny?"

Shen Gongbao shook his head and said, "Your Excellency is mistaken. A dragon can only stay in shallow waters for a time. Once it returns to the sea, it will be able to show its true colors."

Ji Chang's eyes flickered slightly: "May I ask your name?"

Judging from his tone, he seemed quite kind to me!

"My name is Shen Gongbao, a disciple of the Jade Void Palace of Kunlun Mountain," Shen Gongbao said with a smile.

Ji Chang said, "So it's Lord Shen. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"My lord, how about we meet at my residence to discuss this further?" Shen Gongbao invited.

“That is exactly what I wish for,” Ji Chang said with a smile.

A short while later.

Shen Gongbao hosted a private banquet for the Marquis of Xibo. The two men, one eloquent and the other understanding, gradually became so close that they felt like they had known each other for a long time.

As they were talking, Ji Chang suddenly asked, "Lord Shen just said that there was a chief supervisor and a deputy supervisor in charge of the construction of the Deer Terrace. Why haven't we seen the deputy supervisor?"

Shen Gongbao's expression changed slightly, and he said in a complicated tone, "My elder brother is highly valued by the king and has been entrusted with important responsibilities. Unlike me, he is so leisurely and can guard this place day and night."

Sensing a hint of melancholy in his words, Ji Chang's heart stirred slightly, and he said gently:
"I believe that Lord Shen also possesses extraordinary talent, but His Majesty has not yet fully explored and discovered it. Once His Majesty realizes this in the future, he will surely give you an important position."

Seeing his sincere expression, Shen Gongbao felt greatly comforted.

Although his purpose in coming to Chaoge was not pure, King Zhou's favoritism still made him very uncomfortable.

Now it seems that the Marquis of Xibo was a ruler with the ability to recognize talent.

Thinking of this, Shen Gongbao suddenly changed the subject: "My lord, do you want to go back to Xiqi?"

Ji Chang's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm and asked, "What do you mean by that, Lord Shen?"

“If you wish to return to Xiqi, I can send you back at midnight tonight,” Shen Gongbao said.

In his view, since King Zhou regarded Ji Chang as a threat, it would be in his own interest to amplify this threat.

Ji Chang pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I really want to go back, but I can't sneak back. Otherwise, it will be more of a curse than a blessing for Xiqi."

I wonder if Lord Shen can persuade the King to allow me to return west?

If this succeeds, you will be my benefactor.

Shen Gongbao pondered and said, "I am but a humble person, and I am afraid that speaking alone will not have much effect. If we can find a reason to join forces with my senior brother, perhaps there will be some chance."

"What's the reason?" Ji Chang asked hurriedly.

Shen Gongbao smiled and said, "Bo Yikao is offering his treasure..."

Inside the royal palace.

Shouxian Palace.

Upon being summoned, Shang Rong, Bi Gan, and Jiang Ziya all bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

On the throne, Qin Yao raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities, rise."

"Your Majesty has summoned us here. What are your orders?"

After straightening up, Shang Rong, the highest-ranking official among the three, cupped his hands and asked.

Qin Yao said, "I want to do something that goes against the laws of our ancestors, and I'd like to discuss it with the three of you."

As soon as the words were spoken, all three of them felt a tremor in their hearts.

What goes against ancestral laws and regulations?
This statement clearly indicates that it is not a trivial matter.

Compared to the other two, Jiang Ziya thought about things much more deeply.

The master said that King Zhou was tyrannical, therefore the Zhou dynasty would rise.

But since he came to Chaoge, he has never seen King Zhou act tyrannically. Could this be the starting point of his tyranny?

Seeing that the three of them remained silent, Qin Yao asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you scared?"

Shang Rong took a deep breath and asked, "What does Your Majesty wish to do?"

Qin Yao said, "I want to abolish human sacrifice and human rituals."

"No!" Bigan's expression changed drastically, and he suddenly said.

Qin Yao said, "Why not?"

Bigan said, “Your Majesty, this is not only the law of our ancestors, but also the fundamental law for maintaining the order of heaven, earth and spirits and consolidating royal power. It is a matter of great importance to the country in a true sense.”

I have no objection to your establishment of the Censorate; in fact, I support it.

But I absolutely cannot agree to this matter.

Shang Rong then said, "The Prime Minister is right. This is a law that the entire Shang Dynasty, from top to bottom, has followed. Rashly reforming it will inevitably cause turmoil in the country and alienate the people. Your Majesty, this is not conducive to your cultivation of virtue!"

Qin Yao chuckled: "I don't want to abolish the practice of human sacrifice; I just want to abolish it altogether. I think it's very inappropriate to use such practices to enhance political deterrence."

Jiang Ziya agreed with the king's statement, but seeing the serious expressions on the faces of his two superiors, he ultimately refrained from dissenting.

"Your Majesty, please reconsider."

Bigan suddenly knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Human sacrifice is the core of the entire funerary system. What is the difference between abolishing human sacrifice and abolishing the entire system?"
"Now the court and the public alike praise your virtue, but if you were to abolish human sacrifice, public opinion would immediately reverse, as this would be going against the consensus of the entire nobility."

Shang Rong also knelt down, almost pleadingly saying, "Your Majesty, it doesn't matter if you build three more Censorate agencies, but the ancestral laws must never be violated!"

Seeing the panicked expressions on their faces, Qin Yao pursed his lips and said, "Then what if I want to select guards from the palace to establish an external surveillance organization?"

“Sure,” Bigan said. “You can do whatever you want with this. The Prime Minister and I are willing to give our full support.”

Qin Yao waved his hand and said, "Then let's leave it at that for now. You two go down first, Jiang Ziya stays."

"Here." The two exchanged a glance, then got up and left.

"Ziya, can you understand me?" Qin Yao asked earnestly as he watched the two leave the Longevity Immortal Palace.

Jiang Ziya nodded: "I can understand. Using living people for burial is indeed too bloody and cruel. However, I can also understand those two officials, after all, they were acting out of a sense of public duty."

"Human sacrifice must be changed."

Qin Yao said, "If it's not possible now, then we'll find a suitable opportunity later. Otherwise, this will become a malignant tumor that will eventually burst open."

Jiang Ziya bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Qin Yao waved his hand and said, "I heard you have another disciple?"

Jiang Ziya smiled and said, "Yes, his name is Wu Ji, and he is currently managing the fortune-telling shop for me."

“Ziya possesses extraordinary talent, and your disciple must also be remarkable. It’s just a waste for him to manage the fortune-telling shop. Could you ask him for me if he would be willing to serve as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?” Qin Yao said.

Jiang Ziya was slightly taken aback: "Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

Qin Yao said, "Didn't I just say that we should establish an external supervisory organization? The Prime Minister and the Vice Prime Minister both agreed."

This organization is called the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and its commander is a low-ranking official who reports directly to me.

The entire Embroidered Uniform Guard was primarily used for gathering intelligence and carrying out errands on behalf of the imperial authority.

Jiang Ziya: "..."

Where did Your Majesty get so many ideas? And they don't seem to be the product of a sudden impulse.

"What, you have a problem with this?" Qin Yao asked.

"I have no objection. I will ask Wu Ji later," Jiang Ziya said.

"Master, really? A doctor?" In the evening, inside the fortune-telling hall, Wu Ji, who had been listless, suddenly widened his eyes and asked with a face full of surprise.

Just now, his master gave him a choice: stay at the fortune-telling shop and continue to run it, or choose to take up an official post and become the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a high-ranking official in the Yin Shang dynasty.

Jiang Ziya nodded slightly and smiled, "Do I have the leisure to play games with you?"

Wu Ji took a deep breath, knelt down and said, "Master, your disciple wishes to become a doctor."

Jiang Ziya's smile faded, and he said, "I knew you would make this choice, but being an official isn't easy."

Wu Ji said, “I know it’s not easy, but even if I’m condemned by everyone, I still want to serve as an official.”

After all, this is something many people wouldn't even dare to dream of. If it weren't for you, my master, this good fortune would never have come my way.

Jiang Ziya was speechless.

This is true.

Buji was an ordinary man, a woodcutter by birth. Unless he joined the battlefield, fought bloody battles, and made countless contributions, he would never have been able to have a noble status.

However, just because he was his own disciple, the king made an exception and promoted him directly to the court, starting as a junior official, and he even held an important position.

Only then did he belatedly realize that King Zhou's favor towards him was unparalleled throughout history, a story worthy of being written into the annals of history.

Unless King Zhou's temperament changes drastically in the future and he persecutes him madly, he will be nailed to the pillar of shame for his heartlessness and cruelty whenever he rebels against the Shang Dynasty.

In other words, it seems he's been trapped by the Yin Shang dynasty... (End of Chapter)