Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 457: Chapter 197: Zhao Feng’s Reward! Ying Zheng’s Dominance! (Part 2)

Now it seems there’s something different when mentioning the past.

”Wang Jian, stop spouting nonsense.”

Meng Wu stood up and spoke to Wang Jian.

His gaze carried a hint of admonishment, indicating Wang Jian should say no more.

Although the two of them were constantly competing with each other, both striving to advance.

But upon hearing Wang Jian’s intent to retire and return to his homeland, Meng Wu naturally couldn’t remain silent.

”I am not spouting nonsense.”

”Since both Chancellors have stated it, and as Zhao Feng and I are father-in-law and son-in-law, controlling more than half of Qin’s military power, today I shall retire to prevent displeasing others.” Wang Jian said with a cold expression.

Wang Wan and Huai Zhuang did not voice any objection to this.

It seemed they were also pleased to witness this scene.

After all.

The combined power of Zhao Feng and Wang Jian was immense.

Although today’s action might offend the two, considering Zhao Feng’s previous attitude towards them, it seemed they were already offended long ago.

If Wang Jian could be persuaded to relinquish his military power, it would indeed be a great thing.

At this moment.

Fusu did not speak.

Hu Hai did not speak.

Clearly.

In their eyes, the union of the two families, Wang Jian and Zhao Feng, held too much power.

They both aspired to the Crown Prince’s position and naturally thought of the future, realizing that having such powerful ministers was not a good thing.

But everyone failed to notice.

When he heard that Wang Jian intended to retire for Zhao Feng, Ying Zheng’s eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction.

”Feng’er.”

”You’ve found a good father-in-law.”

”In this way, I am more at ease with him.”

Ying Zheng looked at Wang Jian with great satisfaction,

This also allowed Ying Zheng to see Wang Jian’s genuine friendship with Zhao Feng.

Holding such a high position as a Shangjiangjun (Senior General) yet willing to give it up for Zhao Feng.

As a father, Ying Zheng felt Zhao Feng had indeed chosen the right person.

At this moment!

Ying Zheng spoke: ”Enough.”

All the ministers shifted their gazes to the high seats.

At this moment.

Wang Jian had already requested to retire, and the final decision clearly lay with Ying Zheng.

In the eyes of many ministers.

Now that Wang Wan and Huai Zhuang had placed the fathers-in-law, Wang Jian and Zhao Feng, in hot water, for any emperor, having two fathers-in-law control an army of 600,000, nearly half of Qin’s forces, was something unacceptable.

Regarding the dignity of a king, power!

It greatly affects protocol and control.

Thus.

Ying Zheng would most likely agree to Wang Jian’s resignation, or at least set Wang Jian aside.

”Minister Wang is still in his prime, how can he speak of retiring to his homeland?”

”I’ll pretend I didn’t hear this.” Ying Zheng slowly said.

As soon as these words were said.

The entire court, both civil and military officials, looked at Ying Zheng in shock.

Such a good opportunity to strip military power, yet Ying Zheng actually refused it.

Even cunning ones like Wang Wan and Huai Zhuang were surprised.

”What’s wrong with the Great King?”

”We’ve handed the Great King a legitimate weapon to reduce power, and he doesn’t accept it?”

”Could it be, the Great King truly doesn’t worry about Wang Jian and Zhao Feng?”

”Even if the Great King isn’t worried, he should think about the future.”

”The Great King is capable of suppressing everything, but in the future, not everyone will be like the Great King.”

Wang Wan and Huai Zhuang’s emotions were incredibly complex at this moment.

They couldn’t understand why Ying Zheng would let go of this opportunity.

Although Zhao Feng wasn’t Wang Jian’s son, he was like a half-son.

It could be said they were a pair of double Shangjiangjun (Senior Generals).

Yet this wasn’t enough to make Ying Zheng wary?

”Great King.”

”The concerns of the lords are not without reason.”

”Our Wang family, along with Zhao Feng, have received great grace from the king.” Wang Jian bowed and said to Ying Zheng.

”This royal grace.”

”Your Wang family can bear it.”

”Zhao Feng can also bear it.”

”The so-called great power may bring military disaster.”

”I do not care about that.”

”Because, just as I grant military power, I trust my loyal ministers.”

”Similarly.”

”If one day what you all fear comes to pass, I can naturally subdue it.” Ying Zheng’s voice carried endless authority.

”The Great King is wise.”

Yu Liao stood out, loudly agreeing.

Seeing Yu Liao stand up.

In the current situation,

The ministers had no choice but to bow and chant in unison: ”The Great King is wise.”

”Minister Wang.”

”The matter of retiring home need not be mentioned in the future.”

”I am not a suspicious king.”

”Not just to you, anyone in the court who remains loyal to me, loyal to Qin, will never be mistreated by me.” Ying Zheng looked over the court and said authoritatively.

These words were not just addressed to Wang Jian.

They were meant for the whole court.

Of course!

Ying Zheng’s words were not mere rhetoric but imbued with the boundless majesty of an emperor, being magnanimous.

Historically.

Ying Zheng truly did as he said.

After unifying the world, he never killed any meritorious minister.

He never used the usual suspicions of emperors.

He possessed the emperor’s confidence that could conquer everything.

It was for this reason.

He reigned with awe over all under heaven.

Subduing everything.

But after he passed away, turmoil ensued, and under Emperor Qin Ershi’s rule, Qin perished.

Hearing Ying Zheng’s confident words.

Wang Wan and others remained silent.

Clearly.

Their sudden calculation had missed the mark.

This move.

Not only did they fail to achieve their aim, but they even offended Wang Jian and completely offended Zhao Feng.

”Yu Qing.”

”Did you clearly hear Zhao Feng’s titles and rewards?”

Ying Zheng looked at Yu Liao.

”I heard them clearly.” Yu Liao immediately responded.

”Then grant the titles and rewards as decreed.” Ying Zheng said again.

These words sealed the decision.