There were two sides to the story, and each had its own tale to tell!
Chaoge was now more or less at peace, with the realm prosperous and the people living in contentment!
King Zhou had adopted a series of suggestions from Bi Gan and Shen Gongbao!
For some time now, he had focused on improving people's livelihoods, protecting the Shang Dynasty's industries, and developing agriculture along with the related water conservancy projects!
As a result, the area around Chaoge was more or less enjoying favorable weather and good harvests!
The common people's lives were getting better by the day!
Under these circumstances, the atmosphere at court had become much more harmonious!
Many matters were handled in an exceptionally relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Things were far better than before, when the relationship between ruler and ministers had been practically hostile!
The entire dynasty was developing in a thriving direction!
The loyal ministers and able generals naturally felt better too!
But at this moment, two people were deeply unhappy!
One was Fei Zhong, and the other was You Hun!
They had gradually realized that their influence before King Zhou was slipping away, bit by bit!
The power in their hands seemed to be draining away as well!
Before, the people under their command had never been replaced.
But recently, at the suggestions of Imperial Advisor Shen Gongbao and Viceroy Bi Gan, virtually all their subordinates had been replaced, bit by bit, with the approval of the court!
These people had not been cultivated by the two of them, so they paid lip service to their superiors while disregarding them completely!
In fact, whenever Fei Zhong and You Hun were away, these people would mock them to their faces. Their words were enough to make anyone want to kill!
King Zhou had