Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 775  Chapter 316: Helpless Remnants! Cultural Unification! National Power Boost! Treasure Box Reward! (Part 2)

”Letʼs discuss our situations.”

Zhang Liang sighed as he looked at everyone and asked.

”The Qin has transformed the world into Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties, further tightening its control.”

”And regarding copper and iron, as Qin had proclaimed in the past, they have indeed increased the regulation.”

”In every city, all blacksmiths must register with the Qin government, and any purchase of civilian iron tools at blacksmiths must be recorded. Moreover, the trade in copper and iron is not feasible anymore; Qin has taken these metals as controlled items, and they are now nationalized. Individuals are prohibited from selling them, and blacksmiths must have government approval to purchase copper and iron for their needs.” A person from the Wei state sighed.

”Not only that.”

”Qin not only regulates copper and iron but also sends people to collect the copper and iron from the former battlefields, sending it all to Xianyang.”

”Every batch of copper and iron is escorted by the Qin Army, leaving us no chance to intercept it.” A person from the Zhao state said.

”Qin is increasingly targeting us, and now our copper and iron supplies are dwindling with almost no chance to replenish them. Forging battle armor and weapons is nearly impossible now.” A person from the Yan state said.

”Zi Fang.”

”These brothers describe the same situation; our territories are all similar.”

”Qinʼs control over copper and iron has reached its peak, likely to prevent us from amassing troops.”

”What do you think we should do?” Xiang Liang asked Zhang Liang.

”Given the circumstances, perhaps trading copper and other materials with the barbarians is our only option.” Zhang Liang thought for a moment before speaking.

”We can only trade with Baiyue; as for the Northern Frontier, the Qin Armyʼs guard is too tight for transport.”

”Nowadays, Qin has intensified its governance over the world; those wealthy merchants who used to support us dare not reveal themselves too much now.” Xiang Liang said.

”We can only start with Baiyue.” Zhang Liang nodded, his face full of melancholy.

”Zhao Feng has issued new orders again.”

”Iʼm sure youʼre all aware of it?” At this moment.

A person from Qi spoke.

”To establish academic palaces throughout the land, educating the populace.”

”That damn Zhao Feng.”

”Does he really think establishing academic palaces is so easy?”

”If he goes through with this, his Qin will surely be dragged down.” A person from the Han state said sarcastically.

Clearly.

They are very displeased with Zhao Fengʼs move to establish academic palaces across the land.

Originally, they were top aristocrats from various countries, and literacy was their preserve. But now Zhao Feng establishes academic palaces, educating the populace.

For them, who once viewed literacy as a noble privilege, they are naturally very angry.

Moreover.

Text is inheritance.

Literacy means recognizing inheritance.

Zhao Feng is cutting off any future path for them.

”Qin now strengthens its control over its territories.”

”Their four national policies are aimed at unifying Shenzhouʼs culture, cutting off the inheritance and culture of our various countries.”

”As for this academic palace, it will surely teach the original citizens of our countries loyalty to Qin.”

”Alas.”

Zhang Liangʼs heart was filled with lament.

Now.

He is extremely helpless.

Because he can only watch as Zhao Feng implements policies that favor Qinʼs control over the world, with no means to stop him.

If they reveal themselves, the consequence is discovery and encirclement by Qin Soldiers.

Theyʼre like mice, forced to hide in the dark.

If Qin were to fall into chaos, they might have a chance, but under Zhao Fengʼs governance, Zhang Liang sees no opportunity for chaos.

”If only my Han had such a capable ruler, perhaps my Han would also prosper.”

”Four national policies, cultural unification! Establish academic palaces, open the peopleʼs wisdom!”

”It is indeed what I wish for.”

”Ultimately, we are still enemies.”

Zhang Liang sighed inwardly.

The revenge for the killing of his father, the hatred for the annihilation of his clan.

It destined Zhang Liang to never return to Qin.

And destined him to never submit to Zhao Feng.

”Everyone.”

”Now, all we can do is lie low and wait.” Zhang Liang said slowly.

”How long are we supposed to lie low?”

”We might as well storm the Qin Government Office and make a grand scene.” Xiang Yu said furiously.

With his character, he had long found it unbearable.

”Qin is eager for us to attack so they can wipe us out completely.” Zhang Liang gave Xiang Yu a glance and said coldly.

”By lying low, will we ever have a chance for restoration and revenge?”

”Zhao Feng is so ruthless, heʼs forcing us to our deaths.” Xiang Yu said angrily.

”Yuer, be quiet.”

Xiang Liang glared.

Facing his uncleʼs gaze, Xiang Yu could only lower his head.

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Time flew!

In the blink of an eye.

Half a year passed.

With all the State Governors in place, under their selection process, the Prefectural Governors also took office, and upon their return to the State Government, they were given the Tian Xuan Mirror by Zhao Feng, allowing them to report even from thousands of miles away with the Tian Xuan Mirror.

Zhao Feng uses the Tian Xuan Mirror as the communication network of the Great Qin Empire.

Itʼs also the construction of official positions.

Emperor Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, possessing the Tianxuan Sub-Mirror, holds authority second only to Zhao Feng who possesses the main mirror.

With the emperorʼs authority, he can directly issue orders to the State Governors of the Nine Provinces, the Prefectural Governors of the counties, and directly command the Shangjiangjun of the Five Camps, the Main Generals of each camp, as well as the State Generals of the Nine Provinces.

This is truly the concentration of power in one person.

Residing in Xianyang, holding the world in his grasp.

Below him.

Chancellor Lv Buwei can directly contact the two Prime Ministers under his command, as well as the Nine Ministers.

The Grand Commandant can directly connect with the five Shangjiangjun under him, and the numerous Main Generals.

This authority linkage forms a tiered pyramid structure.

The higher the position, the greater the authority granted by the Tian Xuan Mirror.