When Di Xin's decree was issued, the court fell utterly silent. Bi Gan opened his mouth, but in the end, he still did not speak out in opposition.
After receiving the imperial order, Wen Zhong immediately assembled the troops. Before his departure, Di Xin specially hosted a banquet at Lutai to see the generals off.
"Grand Tutor, you must settle this swiftly," Di Xin said, raising his cup. "I will await your good news in Zhaoge."
Wen Zhong solemnly accepted the imperial wine. "This old subject will not fail Your Majesty's trust!"
Upon hearing this, Di Xin nodded solemnly. "I trust you, Grand Tutor. However, this expedition concerns the Fortune of our Great Shang. If you discover anything amiss, remember to send word to Zhaoge at once. I will immediately dispatch reinforcements."
Wen Zhong's heart warmed. He knew how seriously Di Xin regarded this expedition. "Your Majesty, rest assured. This old subject will certainly proceed with caution."
With that, he drained the wine in his cup. After the banquet, Wen Zhong led the vast army away from Zhaoge in grand procession.
Di Xin stood atop Zhaoge City's walls. Looking at the mighty army of Great Shang, a soaring pride rose in his heart.
"I want to see who among these Vassal Lords can take my place."
In the void, Nuwa, who had watched the entire scene, suddenly turned to Styx and asked, "Master, do you think that Bi Gan is loyal or treacherous?"
Styx pondered briefly. In the original plot of the Investiture of the Gods, Western Qi was portrayed as the righteous side, while Great Shang was portrayed as the opposing side.
Bi Gan and Ji Chang had an excellent personal relationship, and everyone in the world had seen Western Qi's surging ambitions.
Yet Bi Gan, the imperial uncle,