Fei Zhong and You Hun to Be Torn Apart by Five Horses, Daji Arrives

Not long after Di Xin finished reading the Great Dao Diary Scroll.

He then arranged for his closest secret agent, Shi Shi, to secretly investigate Fei Zhong You Hun's criminal record.

Di Xin only needed to wait here for the investigation results.

As the ruler of the great Shang Kingdom.

Di Xin naturally had his own methods and power.

Behind him are thousands of assassins specializing in intelligence.

If he were alone...

They also lacked the confidence and resources to challenge the powerful states.

The abolition of slavery was only the beginning.

These Deadpools he trained.

They had all been absolutely loyal to Di Xin since childhood, and had sworn an oath to Heavenly Dao that they would never betray Chaoge or Di Xin for all eternity.

In this era, swearing an oath to the Heavenly Dao is a very solemn ceremony.

If one breaks the oath, one will surely be punished by heaven.

Therefore, the intelligence investigated by these Dead Servants will not deceive Di Xin.

They would never rely on court officials or feudal lords.

Di Xin trusted them completely.

These assassins, though not immortals, were all extraordinary individuals with unique abilities and skills.

Investigating only two ministers is naturally quite simple.

Deadpool won't need to appear in person; he can be transported via an underground passage in the form of a scroll.

Four hours passed in the blink of an eye.

The sunlight began to gradually weaken, and the setting sun hung obliquely in a corner of the sky.

After Di Xin finished reviewing the memorials, he stretched.

After four hours of work, Di Xin did not feel tired and was in relatively good spirits.

"My mental state has improved since I read the Great Dao Diary."

"It is indeed no ordinary item."

"Now we only need to verify the authenticity of the recorded information."

A strange light flashed in Di Xin's eyes.

Just as Di Xin was speaking to himself...

Click!

A clear, crisp bell sound suddenly rang out.

Di Xin's gaze immediately sharpened.

"They've arrived."

Di Xin walked to the foot of the bell.

There is a wooden stake below.

The wooden stake was ingeniously designed, but Di Xin twisted it gently.

With a creak.

A long passage appeared in the center of the wooden stake.

At this moment, two scrolls appeared in the passage.

Di Xin casually took it out.

The covers of the two scrolls are engraved with the names of Fei Zhong and You Hun, respectively.

A brocade pouch was also tied around the scroll.

This is the result of the investigation that Di Xin ordered the assassin to conduct.

Di Xin's heart was slightly turbulent, and he was not at peace.

Fei Zhong and You Hun held considerable positions in Chaoge.

Fei Zhong was his cousin, so they were naturally close, and Di Xin often made things convenient for Fei Zhong.

You Hun was the chief administrator of the Great Shang Dynasty.

His official rank was also quite high.

Both of them held high positions of power and influence.

Although Fei Zhong was a bit cunning, he was still a relative.

You Hun loved to flatter and fawn, but he was also timid and afraid of trouble by nature.

Di Xin also gave him face, as as a ruler, he naturally needed such a person when he started his dynasty.

Therefore.

Di Xin did not actually investigate them.

I don't know what kind of people they are.

If it is truly as described in the Great Dao Diary Scroll.

That would indirectly prove that what the Great Dao Diary Scroll says is true!

Di Xin harbored this thought.

First, open the investigation scrolls of Fei Zhong and You Hun on the cutting board at the same time.

Bamboo slips are naturally quite different from the Great Dao Diary scrolls.

The Dao characters carved with the knife and pen also lack some charm.

But at this moment, Di Xin was too lazy to care about these appearances.

I only care about what's recorded here.

Only.

After Di Xin's gaze swept across the scroll, one by one...

His face instantly darkened.

On July 28th, Fei Zhong forcibly seized thirty mu of fertile land from the people.

On the fifteenth of August, Fei Zhong seized a civilian's house and took his wife for himself.

[At the end of August, Fei Zhong murdered forty children to refine elixirs for himself, and bribed officials to suppress the news.]

[...]

[You Hun embezzled tens of thousands of strings of cash from the Shang Kingdom]

[Withheld military pay for more than three months]

[Colluding with Fei Zhong, forming factions, and engaging in partisan strife]

[...]

That's it.

Di Xin was instantly enraged!

My heart was filled with an overwhelming rage.

"What a fine Fei Zhong!"

"Give You Hun a You Hun!"

How dare they be so arrogant!

"Oppressing the people and murdering children—such inhumanity is utterly unforgivable and deserving of death!"

"How could I have trusted you so much! I never imagined you would take advantage of my trust and commit such a heinous crime!"

Have they lost their conscience?!

Di Xin grew angrier and angrier as he spoke, and finally lost his temper.

He was furious at the actions of Fei Zhong and You Hun!

Their actions were so outrageous that Di Xin himself also bears undeniable responsibility!

How could they appoint such a treacherous villain!

If it weren't for the Great Dao Diary Scroll reminding him...

He never even considered investigating those two bastards!

Thinking about their outrageous behavior.

Di Xin was extremely angry and took a deep breath.

After a while, I calmed down a bit.

"This Great Dao Diary Scroll even knows about the evil deeds committed by Fei Zhong You Hun."

"Could it really be a prophecy?"

Di Xin's gaze sharpened slightly.

What if the other side already knows that Fei Zhong and You Hun have committed heinous crimes, and is therefore creating a charade to attract my attention?

This is what Di Xin was thinking.

Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught sight of a brocade pouch on the side of the scroll.

Di Xin raised an eyebrow and quickly opened the brocade pouch. Inside was a white cloth with a line of small characters on it.

At midnight, Fei Zhong learned that the king was composing a poem at the Nuwa Palace, so he conspired with You Hun to search far and wide for beautiful women to please the king.

At noon, Fei Zhong set off, bringing Su Hu Count Su, the Su Daji, into the palace as a tribute to the King!

[I will go to the palace to meet the King this evening]

Looking at those unremarkable words.

Di Xin's eyes widened immediately.

His eyes were filled with disbelief!

Su Daji!?

The woman mentioned in the Great Dao Diary Scroll!

So she really was brought here by Fei Zhong!?

You're going to have an audience with me tonight!?

Di Xin's heart skipped a beat, and a look of horror immediately appeared on his face!

This moment.

Di Xin's doubts dissipated, and he almost believed the information recorded in the Great Dao Diary Scroll!

To say that Fei Zhong and You Hun were both treacherous officials is an understatement.

Di Xin was only half-convinced.

But they actually brought Su Daji back with them!

The Great Dao Diary Scroll was obtained by Di Xin that morning.

Fei Zhong went to Su Hu before noon to invite Su Daji!

The Great Dao Diary Scroll was a prediction in advance!

This...

In other words...

Will the Great Shang Dynasty truly be brought to chaos by treacherous officials and Su Daji?

Then, under the influence of the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, will they perish?

I too will perish and vanish!?

This...

When Di Xin believed what was described in the Great Dao Diary Scroll.

I was completely stunned.

For a moment, everyone found it hard to accept this result!

He had clearly shown enough love and compassion for the people.

Reduce taxes, lower the barriers for ordinary people to become officials, and even abolish slavery.

He was unwilling to waste wealth, unwilling to enjoy a luxurious life, and compassionate towards the common people.

Of all the emperors in the world, perhaps only the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors could have done a better job than me?

Why did it have to end like this?

Could it be that the Great Shang is too weak, I am too weak, and Human Clan lacks the Kongtong Seal, thus suffering the machinations of Heavenly Dao and the Sage?

By what right do they scheme against me?! By what right do they scheme against the Human Clan?!

Di Xin couldn't understand it, and felt an immense sorrow in his heart.

Whatever the reason, he was powerless to change it and seemed he could only wait to die.

Moreover, what use is it for a powerful nation when Human Clan is so weak?

The Kongtong Seal has long since disappeared; its whereabouts are unknown.

We can't find it anymore.

There's simply no way to solve this!

Thinking of this...

Di Xin felt an even heavier weight in his heart.

And just then...

At the entrance of the main hall.

Suddenly, a soldier's cautious voice reported.

"Reporting to Your Majesty."

"Fei Zhong, You Hun has urgent news from a hundred li away and requests to see Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing the soldier's report...

Di Xin suddenly turned his head, his tiger-like eyes filled with intense killing intent and the unique power of Human Emperor, staring intently at the soldier at the door.

"Fei Zhong You Hun requests an audience?"

"Great! Great!"

"That's exactly what I was looking for!"

"Let them get in here!"

Di Xin roared loudly, and the entire main hall resounded with a chilling echo!

The soldier at the door was startled, and his face turned pale.

He quickly accepted the order and withdrew.

Di Xin then walked to the highest point of the main hall.

There stands the throne of the Human Emperor.

It is also the only thing made of gold in the entire main hall.

From a distance, it appears luxurious and dignified.

The surrounding area is carved with black bird patterns, giving it an extremely powerful aura!

It represents the origin of the Human Emperor and also the supreme power of the entire Great Shang.

Wearing a black Di Xin adorned with a black bird motif, Di Xin strode to the throne.

He sat cross-legged on it, looking down at the entrance of the main hall.

At this moment.

Two more figures walked in through the doorway.

Fei Zhong was tall and thin, with a sallow complexion, a gaunt face, high cheekbones, single eyelids, triangular eyes, a hooked nose, and thin lips.

The first impression one gets is that he is rather mean and ruthless.

You Hun, who was following behind him, was also behaving strangely.

He was short and stout, with only his fat shoulders below his head, and his neck was not visible.

He had a fat head and big ears, and his eyes were extremely small, hiding a cunning glint.

At this moment, neither of them had any idea what Di Xin was thinking.

He walked into the main hall with an excited expression.

He respectfully cupped his hands towards Di Xin and said...

Fei Zhong You Hun pay their respects to Your Majesty!

May Your Majesty live a long and prosperous life!

"We have missed Your Majesty dearly for several days. Your Majesty is the most honored ruler, possessing the wealth of the four seas. Your virtue rivals that of Yao and Shun. All that the world has belongs to Your Majesty, and we, your subjects, hold you in the highest esteem!"

"Under your rule, the Great Shang Dynasty enjoyed peace and prosperity throughout the year, a long and prosperous reign, favorable weather, and the disappearance of disasters—all thanks to you."

You Hun was a natural at flattery, and praising Di Xin was something he could do effortlessly, without even having to think.

It's almost become an instinct.

However, before they could finish speaking...

Bang!

Di Xin slammed his fist on the armrest of the throne, and a startling explosion rang out! A furious roar followed!

"You shameless and treacherous ministers, kneel down before me!!"

They heard Di Xin's furious roar.

Fei Zhong and You Hun's expressions changed slightly.

Even though they didn't know what had happened, they knelt down without hesitation!

Thump!

Two muffled thuds came from inside the main hall.

"Your Majesty, we... we do not know what we have done to displease you?"

Fei Zhong knelt on the ground and spoke to Di Xin.

The words sounded normal, but in reality, Fei Zhong's statement of "the two of us, your subjects" actually tied You Hun to him.

Fei Zhong is playing a trick, trying to get You Hun punished along with him!

You Hun naturally understood, glared fiercely at Fei Zhong, and bowed to Di Xin.

"Your Majesty, Fei Zhong is right. There must be something I haven't done well enough."

"If you have any complaints, just say they came from me. I'm willing to appease Your Majesty's anger. Please don't blame Lord Fei."

Your Majesty is not stupid. What you did was unjust. What I did was truly Gao Ming!

You Hun glanced at Fei Zhong furtively and snorted coldly.

His words were nice, but his expression was utterly indifferent.

And just as the two of them were arguing and vying for attention...

The top of the main hall.

Di Xin's loud shout also came from afar!

"Shut up, all of you!"

"So noisy!"

"Neither of you should criticize the other; you're both a bunch of good-for-nothings, shameless scum!"

"I am not joking with you!"

"If you do not give me an explanation today, you will all be executed by being torn apart by chariots!"

Hearing Di Xin's gloomy tone, filled with boundless killing intent...

The enormous main hall echoed with Di Xin's furious shouts.

The Human Emperor's unique domineering aura and imposing presence were also released from Di Xin's body!

Fei Zhong and You Hun felt a sudden tremor in their hearts.

They sensed the immense pressure emanating from Di Xin.

It almost suffocated them.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of astonishment and fear in each other's eyes!

This moment.

They only then realized what was happening.

The king is truly enraged!

This is no joke!

But what exactly happened!?

Fei Zhong and You Hun couldn't understand it, so they quickly kowtowed to Di Xin.

"Your Majesty, we are utterly loyal. How can you say such a thing?"

Di Xin snorted coldly and casually tossed the bamboo slip in his hand away.

"Still pretending to be confused? Do you think I don't know what evil deeds you've committed?"

"The evidence is here; you'd better open your dog eyes and see for yourselves."

As Di Xin's furious roar subsided...

Snap!

The scroll fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

It was like a sharp sword being drawn from its sheath.

It pierced their hearts directly.

Fei Zhong and You Hun were both startled.

The fear in his heart grew stronger.

That ominous premonition then spread!

They all instinctively looked ahead.

The scroll fell heavily to the ground and, due to gravity, slowly unfurled.

Lines of text inside, detailing their crimes, came into their view.

His eyes were filled with fear!

They recalled why Di Xin had been so angry before, and their bodies began to tremble.

How... how did Your Majesty know all of this?!

Furthermore, it includes the specific date and address.

How did the King collect them!?

Does he still have his own power base?

At that moment, Fei Zhong was terrified.

Standing to the side, You Hun was also trembling with fear, his eyes flashing with terror.

His face turned pale with fright, devoid of any color.

However, he has a better mindset than Fei Zhong.

His mind didn't shut down, although he didn't understand why Di Xin knew these things.

But they also understand that no matter how many crimes they commit, they cannot admit them!

We can't be foolish enough to take the blame upon ourselves!

Perhaps if Di Xin were to get angry, he might really tear them apart by chariots!

The thought flashed through my mind.

You Hun pursed his lips, and immediately began kowtowing to Di Xin in a mournful tone, his eyes brimming with tears.

"My king!"

"I have been wronged!"

"I don't know who this villain is, secretly investigating me. I haven't done any of these things!"

"Your Majesty, I have been utterly loyal to you, and I will serve you to the bitter end! Yet I never imagined that a villain would dare to report me to Your Majesty!"

"This is slander against me! I am Your Majesty's servant, merely a lowly steward with pitifully little power; I am a weak official!"

"Your Majesty possesses discerning eyes; you are surely able to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil. We beg Your Majesty to grant leniency and investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Hearing You Hun's mournful pleas for mercy.

Di Xin grew increasingly furious!

That scoundrel You Hun only knows how to flatter and is afraid to face his own mistakes!

Could it be that my loyal bodyguards, who swore an oath to Heavenly Dao, made a mistake in their investigation?

Absolutely impossible!

Moreover, the accurate prophecy in the Great Dao Diary on the scroll also stated that Fei Zhong and You Hun were treacherous officials.

Since their statements are consistent, it's impossible for them to be wrong!

Thinking of this, Di Xin snorted coldly, too lazy to argue with them anymore, and waved his hand, giving an order towards the entrance of the main hall.

"Someone come here!"

"You Hun and Fei Zhong colluded in court affairs, seizing fertile land, harming wives and daughters, and ruining offspring! They are unworthy to be called sons, and their crimes are unforgivable!"

"Remove him from all official positions, strip him of all titles and fiefdoms, and immediately imprison him to await further judgment!"

Di Xin did not want to be too arbitrary in executing these two treacherous officials.

Just then, Grand Tutor Wen was about to return to Chaoge.

This matter also needs to be discussed thoroughly with Grand Tutor Wen.

However.

After Di Xin issued the order.

Fei Zhong and You Hun were both completely dumbfounded.

Ignoring their pleas for mercy, Di Xin decided to cripple them!

This...

That's incredibly heartless!

But they also knew that even without that scroll, the king could easily cripple them with a single word.

For the king, no evidence is needed at all.

Now that the king has found all the evidence, it is clear that he has thoroughly enraged Di Xin with their actions!

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty!"

"Spare me!"

"Spare me!"

"Your Majesty, I have truly been wronged! I beg you to investigate!"

"Your Majesty, we are truly loyal to you!"

"Oh, right! Your Majesty, wait a minute! We have urgent news to report!"

"This morning, after you returned from your worship of the Empress Nuwa, we learned that you are fond of women of Empress Nuwa's beauty!"

"I made a special trip to every town in Chaoge to recruit beautiful women!"

"To find the most beautiful woman in the world for Your Majesty!"

"We've traveled tirelessly, working tirelessly, all to please the King!"

"Now that the initial results are showing, our efforts have not been in vain. We have found Your Majesty a stunningly beautiful woman!"

"We are already waiting outside the palace. Please, Your Majesty, consider how diligently we have tried to alleviate your burdens and spare us!"

You Hun and Fei Zhong watched as heavily armored guards with swords walked up to them with a clanging sound.

They should then bind their hands and feet with shackles and bracelets.

The two men's eyes widened instantly, a look of terror flashing in their eyes!

A sense of fear spread through him, and he hurriedly fell down, kowtowing and begging for mercy, his voice filled with terror!

At this moment, they had completely lost their composure!

They just hope that after they say these words...

Di Xin was able to show leniency towards them for their numerous acquisitions of beautiful women.

Based on Di Xin's behavior in the Nuwa Palace, he should have been obsessed with women!

Presumably, we should forgive them...

After all, the woman who came with them was truly beautiful!

They wouldn't have dared to imagine it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.

There really is such a woman existing within the territory of the Great Shang!?

So, when they found the woman...

He then knew that he had done a great service.

They immediately brought the woman back to Chaoge without stopping!

Unexpectedly, before he could even tell the king about this important matter, he was about to be imprisoned by the king!

Only.

Before Fei Zhong and You Hun finish speaking...

Di Xin waved his hand, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

The soldiers standing next to You Hun and his companion did not hesitate to grab them and lift them up.

They dragged them like corpses towards the door.

"No!"

"No!"

"I'm innocent!"

"I'm innocent!"

"We are..."

Their voices faded into the distance.

Di Xin's expression, however, remained utterly indifferent.

They didn't even glance at them!

Their crimes are unforgivable!

If such treacherous officials continue to exist in the court...

No wonder the Great Shang collapsed!

Di Xin thought this way until he could no longer hear the voices of Fei Zhong and You Hun.

He just sighed.

"Having dealt with these two treacherous ministers, only Su Daji and Xiqi remain."

"We haven't received any news from Xiqi yet; we'll probably have to wait a while longer!"

"As for Su Daji... the information described in the Great Dao Diary Scroll is quite exaggerated... I wonder who she really is?"

"The specifics weren't detailed enough..."

"However, now that they are already waiting outside the hall, let's summon them in for a look."

Because Di Xin had already come to believe the information recorded in the Diary Scroll.

Therefore, at this moment, Di Xin was quite wary of Su Daji, who was about to appear.

He gave the order to those outside in a stern tone.

"Summon the woman who was bowing at the door to an audience!"

As Di Xin finished speaking...

Not long after.

A stunningly beautiful woman walked in through the door...

Even Di Xin's eyes trembled slightly upon seeing this woman.

A look of amazement flashed in her eyes!

He couldn't help but murmur to himself, deeply moved:

Could there really be such a beautiful woman in this world?!