Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 399: Chapter 176: Ying Zheng’s Plan! (Part 3)

”Though the camp outside does not consume supplies as quickly as during campaigns, its daily consumption far exceeds that when stationed at the camp,” Huai Zhuang quickly concurred.

Upon hearing this!

Ying Zheng nodded: ”Indeed, it is time.”

”How many troops are still stationed in the Zhao Territory from the Lantian Camp?”

Wang Jian immediately replied: ”Reporting to the Great King, there are currently two main units stationed.”

The Lantian Camp guards the Zhao Territory, and with no war ongoing, Wang Jian has naturally returned.

”Does General Wang Jian think it’s time to withdraw the troops and return to the camp?” Ying Zheng asked, looking at Wang Jian.

”Reporting to the Great King.”

”The Wu’an Military Camp has been established, and indeed the forces in the Zhao Territory are too many, so the Lantian Camp should return,” Wang Jian promptly responded.

He is adept at playing it safe.

His son-in-law now commands 300,000 troops stationed in Yunzhong City, and he has 200,000 troops in the Zhao Territory.

Furthermore, there are quite a number of logistics troops under his command.

What if someone accuses him of holding too much power with these forces?

What should he do then?

Their intentions, like those of Wang Wan and others, are certainly somewhat targeted.

How could Wang Jian not see this?

”In that case, as General Wang Jian suggests.”

”Draft an edict.”

”Order the withdrawal of the Lantian Camp back to the main camp,” Ying Zheng immediately commanded.

Wang Wan and Huai Zhuang immediately said: ”The Great King is wise.”

”This time, when the Great King went to Yong City to celebrate Empress Dowager Huayang’s grand birthday, Mr. Fusu showed remarkable progress in handling state affairs, surpassing many veteran ministers.”

”This handling deserves great credit,” Wang Wan said with a smile, asking for merit on behalf of Fusu.

As soon as he finished speaking.

A minister immediately stood up: ”Prince Huhai has insightful policies and also contributed to governance.”

”We agree,” many ministers immediately echoed.

At this moment.

In the court, many ministers began praising Fusu and Huhai.

Ying Zheng calmly watched this scene, with a faint smile inside.

After seeing his wife and confirming Zhao Feng’s competence, Ying Zheng was more certain of what future actions to take. Regarding these two inept sons, Ying Zheng currently sees them purely as tools for using royal power.

Using them to let the ministers who support them fight it out, so none can discover Zhao Feng.

As the noise in the court reached a certain level.

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

The court instantly quieted down.

”Gift Fusu 100 pieces of brocade and 10 jade artifacts.”

”Gift Huhai 100 pieces of brocade and 10 jade artifacts.”

”And give each of them a pearl crown.”

Ying Zheng spoke gently.

This decree clearly shows that both are treated equally, with no higher or lower standing.

Yet the whole court shouted in unison: ”The Great King is wise.”

”Alright.”

”There is no other business for today’s court meeting, so it is dismissed.”

”General Wang Jian, Yu Qing, come to Zhangtai Palace for a discussion,” Ying Zheng surveyed the court, then waved a hand and turned to leave the main hall.

”Your subjects respectfully see off the Great King.”

The ministers all shouted in unison.

Before long.

Within Zhangtai Palace!

Wang Jian and Yu Liao stood within the hall, waiting for Ying Zheng to speak.

”Yu Qing.”

”Speak to the General.”

”There are no outsiders here now,” Ying Zheng looked at Yu Liao and said.

”I accept the order.” Yu Liao immediately bowed.

Then looked at Wang Jian with a smile on his face.

”Great King, Shaofu.”

”Is there some secret matter to be entrusted?” Wang Jian asked with curiosity.

”General Wang Jian.”

”The Lantian Camp must not withdraw.” Yu Liao stated solemnly.

”If not withdrawn, then what should be done?” Wang Jian immediately asked, noticing something.

”Please step aside, General,”

Yu Liao smiled and gestured towards the rear hall.

At this moment!

Ying Zheng had already stood up, heading towards the rear hall.

Wang Jian also became serious and followed into the back hall.

In sight.

A huge sand table map was displayed.

The map of the Qin Empire’s territory unfolded.

Also showed scenes of Qi, Chu, Yan, and Wei.

Except that the lands of Zhao and Wei were already marked with the banners of Qin.

”Today the Great King has decreed the withdrawal of the Lantian Camp.”

”In fact.”

”When the General orders the return, the route needs a slight change.”

”Move the position to Yuci City.”

Yu Liao pointed with his finger, focusing on a place adjacent to the original Zhao Territory and the Qi Kingdom.

”To intimidate the Qi Kingdom?” Wang Jian immediately understood.

”There are still 200,000 troops in the Zhao Territory.”

”The army can mobilize 100,000 troops to guard Yuci City while 100,000 troops return to the camp,” Yu Liao explained with a smile.

”The Great King is preparing to take action against Wei.”

Wang Jian immediately realized.

”Correct.”

Ying Zheng, who had remained silent, also nodded.

”It’s been over a year since the fall of the Zhao state, and the Wu’an Camp has been successfully established and reorganized.”

”This Wei Kingdom repeatedly offends our Qin, allied with Zhao, and attacked our Qin.”

”I am not a ruler who tolerates insult.”

”What they did then, I will repay tenfold,” Ying Zheng said coldly, exuding a dominating aura.

”I am willing to undertake this position of garrison duty.”

”However.”

”Which camp will be used to campaign against Wei?” Wang Jian respectfully asked.

Upon hearing this!

Ying Zheng smiled: ”It’s the debut of the Wu’an Camp; how can it not see blood?”

”Great King, this must not be.”

Wang Jian’s expression changed and he immediately objected.

”Why not?” Ying Zheng asked with a faint smile.

”Zhao Feng has achieved the merit of conquering two states in succession, both times with our Lantian Camp participating, and Zhao Feng himself was promoted to Shangjiangjun based on these two victories.”

”If Zhao Feng were to lead the troops on another campaign.”

”The two Shangjiangjun from the Northern Frontier and Hangu Pass would surely have grievances,” Wang Jian immediately stated.

He was naturally considering Zhao Feng’s situation.

Being too prominent is not a good thing.

If Zhao Feng is targeted by Meng Wu and Huan Yi, in addition to those old foxes like Wang Wan, it is definitely not good; it is a disaster.

In Wang Jian’s mind.

Even though the Great King currently favors his son-in-law, if Zhao Feng one day makes a mistake or is impeached, and the king’s mind changes, it would be ruinous!

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