#1074 - Chapter 1074: The Establishment of the Jin Kingdom

Chu's contributions were unprecedented, and the entire Nata tribe underwent earth-shattering changes because of him.

But behind this was Cheng Bang's full support.

After Chu's death, Chu's son took over as the leader of the alliance.

No tribe raised any objections to this.

After all, Chu's prestige was well-established, and the Divine Envoy's reputation was not just for show.

Cheng Bang named his son Ji, meaning successor.

However, to emphasize the meaning of family, he added the place name as a surname, resulting in the name Jin Ji.

June of the 1401st year before the Nata Era of Blue Star Calendar.

One year after Jin Ji took over as the alliance leader.

"Leader Ji, now that you have become the leader of the Nata Alliance, you should demonstrate your authority to all sides, so that all tribes will submit to you," Cheng Bang suggested.

"Immortal Master, how should I demonstrate my authority?" Jin Ji asked.

"The Nata tribe should only have one leader. The leaders of other tribes can no longer call themselves leaders," Cheng Bang replied.

"It's just a title; it's not a big deal," Jin Ji said, not minding.

"Then why don't you call me Immortal like your father did, and instead change it to Immortal Master?" Cheng Bang asked.

"Father said to treat you as both teacher and father, so of course, I must respectfully call you Immortal Master," Jin Ji replied.

"Since it's just a title, what's the big deal?" Cheng Bang asked.

"It's different. The title for you represents respect for you," Jin Ji replied.

"That's right, isn't it? Since the title represents respect, shouldn't the people of the Nata tribe respect you? It's clear that too many leaders will confuse the people and cause everyone to lose respect," Cheng Bang transplanted the concept.

"Immortal Master is right. Then what should be done?" Jin Ji asked for advice.

"Now the time is ripe, you should announce to the world that the tribe will be renamed the Jin Kingdom. From now on, you will rule the world with the title of King. And the leaders of those tribes can call themselves Marquis. All the Marquis must obey the King's orders. Anyone who disobeys the orders, all the Marquis of the world can attack him together," Cheng Bang said.

"Immortal Master is absolutely right," Jin Ji obeyed.

So he sent envoys to various tribes to convey the King's instructions.

The leaders of the various tribes did not show any dissatisfaction after receiving the instructions.

Firstly, Chu's influence was still there.

Secondly, the leaders of the various tribes originally obeyed the alliance leader. Although the name has been changed now, there is no essential difference in the relationship of subordination.

Thirdly, the names of all the leaders have been changed, even Jin Ji himself has changed. He calls himself King, and others call themselves Marquis, highlighting the alliance leader, which is fine.

Thus, Jin Ji successfully established the first country in the history of the Nata tribe in this way: the Jin Kingdom.

Cheng Bang's reason for suggesting this was to pave the way for the subsequent plan.

Now the Nata tribe has a nominal country, but there is still an essential difference from a substantive country.

He needs to make this country have only one voice from the inside out, the voice of the King.

But to achieve this step, he can't rush.

If he tightens the reins too much at once, he will encounter resistance from the various tribes.

So Cheng Bang adopted a method similar to boiling frogs in warm water.

One year after the founding of the Jin Kingdom, Cheng Bang made a new suggestion to Jin Ji:

"King Jin, you should hold a court meeting regularly."

"Immortal Master, what is a court meeting?" Jin Ji asked.

"It means letting all the Marquis come to see the Great King at the same time," Cheng Bang explained.

"Why do you want to do this?" Jin Ji asked.

"If they don't come to pay homage to the Great King often, gradually, they will dilute their respect for the King. It will become more and more difficult to command them in the future," Cheng Bang explained.

"Immortal Master is overthinking it; it won't happen. The ancestral precepts of the Nata tribe clearly state that the Nata tribe should always be united. So whether the various Marquis come to pay homage to me or not, they will not lose their respect for me," Jin Ji explained.

"The ancestral precepts of the Nata tribe are already something from more than a hundred years ago; they are no longer applicable now," Cheng Bang said.

"Immortal Master, please listen to me. The ancestral precepts of the Nata tribe are the foundation of the Nata tribe's existence and cannot be violated," Jin Ji explained.

"What, you're not listening to the Immortal Master's words?" Cheng Bang scolded.

"Immortal Master, of course, I will listen to your words. It's just that the premise of following your orders is that the Nata tribe can be preserved. I think you wouldn't put the Nata tribe in danger because of such a trivial matter, would you?" Jin Ji tried to persuade him.

"Are you saying that the suggestion I made to pay homage is putting the entire Nata tribe in danger?" Cheng Bang's face turned cold.

"Immortal Master, don't be angry. Of course, paying homage will not put the Nata tribe in danger."