Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 642: Chapter 262: Yu Liao: My Lord, Do You Know My Teacher?

”If this time the discussion turns to attacking the Chu State, then the command should not fall to me.”

Zhao Feng spoke slowly, his tone imbued with a kind of certainty.

”Indeed, that is the case.” Wang Jian nodded as well.

”Of the four great camps of Qin, the Northern Frontier garrisons are stationed at the northern border, primarily to defend against the northern foreign tribes.”

”And for Qin’s wars against various countries, Lantian and Wu’an take the lead, while the Hangu Pass Camp has never had the main assault; this time, Huan Yi will surely fight for it with all his might.”

”Moreover, there are many ministers in the court who will not stand by and let you achieve merit again.”

”After all, as long as you make further achievements, you will have to be conferred the title of Grand Commandant.” Han Fei smiled, understanding the meaning in Zhao Feng’s words.

”Let others take the glory this time. There will be plenty of merit to earn.” Zhao Feng smiled, showing he did not care much.

At present, his power and status had already reached this level.

Only Qi and Chu remained in Shenzhou; perhaps he could not lead troops on this expedition, but he certainly could the next.

The position of Grand Commandant, none but Zhao Feng deserved it.

No one could take it from him.

On the other side.

”My lord.”

”There has been recent news from the court; the Great King may wage war on the Chu State. No matter what, we must not allow Zhao Feng to continue leading the army this time, or he will become the foremost military official, which is by no means good for us,” Huai Zhuang spoke in a low voice.

”Let all be as Huai Zhuang has said.” Fusu sighed softly.

He did not wish for struggle, but his supporters constantly pushed him to it.

Though they were called supporters,

It would be more accurate to say they used his name as a pretext for their own benefit.

”Fusu, oh Fusu.”

”A woman’s compassion.”

”If I were you, I would have taken action against myself long ago.”

”Moreover, you are not ruling your subordinates—they are riding over you.”

Though Huai Zhuang and the others spoke in quiet whispers, it was only a dozen paces away; even without extending his divine sense, Zhao Feng heard everything clearly.

At this moment!

The palace doors of the Morning Discussion Hall opened wide.

”The hundred officials pay their respects!” Zhao Gao cried hoarsely.

He then stooped as he walked into the hall.

The officials assembled in ragged order, then organized into ranks, proceeding toward the Morning Discussion Hall in turn.

Ren Xiao led a group of Imperial Guard Army at the hall’s entrance for inspection, collecting the ministers’ swords they carried with them.

Zhao Feng, as ever, entered the hall with his sword; though he had obtained the Heavenly Inquiry Sword, for now, he still wore the Longquan Sword at his side.

As of now, Zhao Feng had not found another cultivator. Such a divine weapon as the Heavenly Inquiry Sword hardly needed to be drawn; Zhao Feng kept it as a trump card.

Upon entering the main hall,

The old rules still applied.

Zhao Feng stood at the head of the military officials, yet where Wang Wan once stood at the head of the civil officials, now Han Fei occupied that place. The court now included several new faces, such as Xiao He, and some that Zhao Feng was meeting for the first time.

The court was vast in size.

The number of official posts was limited; capital officials were what all local Qin officials aspired to become.

When someone stepped down, naturally others would rise to fill their place.

Fusu and Hu Hai both stood below the steps.

Their right to participate in state deliberations meant they stood below, listening, and allowed to state their views.

”Hu Hai, that fellow, looks meek and harmless, but in truth is twisted,”

Zhao Feng thought as he glanced at Hu Hai; after all these years, Hu Hai had grown into a man.

Zhao Feng swept his eyes about the hall.

Then withdrew his gaze.

At that moment—

”The Great King arrives!”

Zhao Gao cried out.

Ying Zheng’s figure emerged, walking with measured steps.

”We ministers greet the Great King...”

Court proceeded as it always had: bowing and shouts of acclamation.

As the ministers retook their positions, the court session officially began.

”Reporting to the Great King.”

”Today,”

”The land of Yan is now pacified.”

”And now falls within the Territory of Qin.”

”Cai Ci has implemented the State Policy of Qin in the land of Yan; the people have returned their allegiance.”

”The war is settled; the Du Kang territory now celebrates its first harvest as part of Qin,” Han Fei stepped forward and loudly reported.

”How full are Qin’s granaries at present?” Ying Zheng asked Han Fei.

”To report to Your Majesty,”

”Except for a few areas struck by drought and short of water,”

”The granaries everywhere are filled to over seventy percent.”

”In Guanzhong, the Shu Region, and Du Kang as well, the granaries are overflowing.”

”With the food stored in regional granaries, excluding losses in transport, we could provision a million of Qin’s elite soldiers in campaign for a whole year,” Han Fei replied at once.

”In three months as Chancellor, Chancellor Han’s abilities have truly made me see you in a new light.”

”Excellent.”

Ying Zheng praised with a faint smile.

”That I am entrusted as Chancellor by the Great King is a great honor; I dare not let Your Majesty down,” Han Fei bowed, then withdrew to his station.

”Reporting to the Great King.”

”There is major news from the Chu State,” Yu Liao stepped out and spoke loudly.

”Speak, Yu Qing,” Ying Zheng waved his hand.

”The Chu State is in great turmoil.”

”The Minister was ambushed by Li Yuan, the three Chu factions, and Shangjiangjun Xiang Yan; Li Yuan is dead. The newly supported King of Chu, Xiong You, was not of royal blood but Li Yuan’s son.”

”He has already been executed by the three factions.”

”Now Chu has established a new king named Fu Chu.”

Yu Liao loudly reported.

As soon as his words fell,

Many ministers in the court wore looks of shock, though a few, having already received news, remained impassive.

”Reporting to the Great King.”

”The Chu State is in upheaval: the nation is in chaos, the three factions struggle for power, the new King is weak.”

”This is Qin’s opportunity to attack Chu.”

”I request command of the army to destroy Chu and help Qin unify the realm,” Huan Yi immediately stepped forth and loudly petitioned.

Ying Zheng did not immediately agree; instead, he looked to Zhao Feng: ”Minister Zhao, in your view, how much force would be required to conquer the Chu State?”

”To report to Your Majesty,”

”The territory of Chu is vast, its army as strong as the Zhao State of old, and all are hardened soldiers.”