Western Zhou Attacks Chong

In Western Zhou, both court and commonfolk were still immersed in the lingering joy of founding a nation and establishing a dynasty.

From this day forth, heaven and earth had been remade. The citizens of Western Qi were no longer subjects of Yin Shang, citizens of Great Shang, but rightful subjects of Great Zhou. Having broken free of Yin Shang's shackles of countless years, the entire nation was stirred with excitement and overflowing with celebration.

Only within Western Zhou's great hall was there not the slightest air of festivity. Instead, a heavy tension and solemnity hung over the place, the oppressive air enough to make one suffocate.

Every civil and military official at court understood perfectly well that founding a state, proclaiming a new dynasty, and establishing Great Zhou was far more than a simple change of era and system. It was a complete severing of the bond between ruler and subject, an open declaration of rebellion against Shang.

This was undoubtedly a vicious slap across Yin Shang's face. Given Di Xin's violent temperament, there was no chance he would let the matter rest.

Yet they had not expected the situation to worsen even more swiftly than anyone had imagined.

Upon the throne, Ji Chang sat upright, a trace of deep worry gathered between his brows. Sweeping his gaze over the officials below, he spoke in a grave voice:

"My lords, an urgent military report has reached Western Zhou. Di Xin has issued an edict ordering Chong Houhu to muster his forces and attack us. He has also dispatched the State Preceptor Shen Gongbao to personally lead one hundred thousand elite troops in support. Yin Shang comes with fierce momentum. How should Great Zhou respond?"

In truth, founding a nation had never been Ji Chang's original intention.

Although Di Xin