Developing Newspapers, Forced to Watch the Melodrama
Bi Gan gave a slight bow and said, "Typically, the living beings used for sacrifices are orphans living on the streets, surrendered prisoners of war, and the lowest-ranked slaves. If some orphans act recklessly, it will surely lead to the indignation of the courtiers. It's likely to become a public relations disaster."
All the civil officials present were advising Di Xin against impulsive actions. The ritual of sacrificing living beings seemed deeply ingrained in the minds of these old folks.
Di Xin looked at all the civil officials vigorously advising against it and sighed. He could only console his authority slightly.
After the court session, Di Xin had palace attendants summon Huang Feihu and Wen Zhong for an audience.
"To make the Shang stronger, a continuous and abundant labor force is indispensable. I believe the system of slavery and the ritual of sacrificing living beings are too dehumanizing and should be abolished. I wonder what the two esteemed ministers think."