Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield - Chapter 684 - 278: Ying Zheng Rejoices and Urges Zhao Feng

Chapter 684: Chapter 278: Ying Zheng Rejoices and Urges Zhao Feng

Xianyang!

Morning Discussion Hall!

The ministers are presenting their reports.

Although Qin is conquering Chu, after Qin eliminated the Three Jins and Yan,

its territory has greatly expanded, with most of Shenzhou now under Qin’s control, and the population has reached seventy to eighty million. (Not based on historical population, as the Huaxia population exceeds a hundred million.)

With such a massive population, one can imagine the amount of administration coming from all over Qin’s territory, and as the King of Qin, his affairs are very busy.

Many major decisions require Ying Zheng’s judgment.

The matters addressed in the court are major concerns that cannot be clearly explained in memorials and need Ying Zheng to resolve in court, while those clearly stated in memorials are handled by Ying Zheng in Zhangtai Palace.

As King.

Ying Zheng has no regrets.

Since ascending the throne and taking charge, he has been diligent in all matters, personally attending to memorials.

One could say.

He is very tired.

But he must do it.

He wants to become the first monarch to unify the world, the first person in history.

“Your majesty.”

“Recently, Lord Wu’an sent a report that they have obtained the surrender of over a hundred thousand Chu army defectors.”

“Now that Qin’s military is strong, there’s no need for a Penal Battalion.”

“Thus I report to the Great King.” Han Fei stood up and spoke.

“What is Chancellor Han’s view on these defectors?” Ying Zheng asked.

“Reporting to the Great King.”

“The defectors are able-bodied laborers, and cannot be left unused.”

“Moreover, the favor policy previously mentioned by Lord Wu’an can be implemented, where defectors labor for Qin for five years, and those who perform excellently may be absolved from servitude and returned to their homeland.”

“Currently, Qin’s territory is vast, but the roads are very basic. Mobilizing and deploying troops is hindered by these roads.”

“Also, the roads in the conquered territories differ in standards from Qin’s, and I believe they should be rebuilt to match Qin’s roads. Additionally, the roads in the Shu Region can be further developed.”

“Ensuring Qin’s roads are well-connected will greatly benefit troop movement, supply, and relief.” Han Fei stated loudly.

Upon hearing Han Fei’s words, Ying Zheng’s eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement.

“Chancellor Han is right.”

“In that case.”

“I naturally approve.”

“The allocation of Chu territory defectors is under Chancellor Han’s responsibility.”

“Chancellor Han may deploy prefecture soldiers for transporting defectors.” Ying Zheng immediately agreed.

“I accept the decree.” Han Fei gladly accepted his duty.

At this moment!

A hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the hall.

The ministers inside the hall followed the sound, looking towards the rushing messenger entering the hall.

In Qin.

The only ones allowed to enter the hall without a decree are these messengers.

“Reporting to the Great King.”

“Lord Wu’an has achieved great victory in Chu.”

“The Central Army Sima urgently reports.”

The messenger bowed and took the urgent report scroll from his back.

“Could it be that the capital of Chu has been breached?”

Ying Zheng’s expression slightly changed, breaking into a smile.

As his words fell.

All eyes in the court focused.

If it truly is so.

Then Zhao Feng has accomplished an extraordinary feat of conquest.

“Could they really have breached the capital of Chu?”

“If so, this speed of advancement is astonishing.”

“Since Wu’an Military Camp mobilized, it has only been five months, hasn’t it?”

“Originally, it was thought the fastest would be half a year, yet Lord Wu’an managed to be a month earlier?”

“Such skill in military command, truly invincible in combat.”

The ministers were astounded, they’re thinking.

It’s already a great victory.

If not the breach of Chu capital, it’s hard to imagine anything else.

“Present it, read it directly.” Ying Zheng laughed heartily, waving his hand.

Every time he receives a battle report from his son, Ying Zheng can’t help but smile.

Since Zhao Feng’s name first came to his ears, until now, it always brings good news, never bad.

Upon hearing Ying Zheng’s words.

Zhao Gao promptly stepped down, taking the dispatch with both hands.

Then under the watchful eyes of the civil and military officials, he opened the scroll.

Taking out the sealed report within.

Then.

Zhao Gao stepped forward, opened the report, and proclaimed loudly: “Central Army Sima Kuaipu of Wu’an Military Camp reports.”

“From the battle at Qu City.”

“Our Wu’an Military Camp, under the command of Lord Wu’an, advanced all the way, finally reaching the vicinity of Chu’s capital after fifteen days.”

“After Lord Wu’an led the army in a day of fierce assault.”

“The capital of Chu was breached by our forces, with tens of thousands killed, and tens of thousands captured.”

“Chu capital has fallen.”

“Lord Wu’an led the troops to assault the Chu King’s Palace, encircling the Grand Hall of Court Deliberations in the Chu King’s Palace.”

“Though the King of Chu is young, he had the heart to stand with the nation.”

“After encircling the Chu King’s Palace, Lord Wu’an personally tried to persuade the King of Chu to surrender, but the King refused, drawing his sword.”

“To preserve the honor of the King living with the nation, upholding the monarch’s dignity.”

“Lord Wu’an engaged the King in combat, slaying him with a sword, and gave him a generous burial, fulfilling his wish to live and die with the nation.”

“Now.”

“The King of Chu is dead.”

“Wu’an Military Camp continues to advance, capturing Chu cities and towns. Soon, Chu will be completely annihilated, and its territory will fully belong to Qin.”

“Three eminent families of Chu: Qu, Jing, Zhao.”

“After the city’s fall, intended to surrender.”

“However, as our Wu’an Military Camp swore a fierce attack before, these families obstructed greatly. Lord Wu’an issued orders to exterminate the three families, confiscating their assets into the state treasury.”

“The three eminent families of Chu have all perished.” Zhao Gao loudly proclaimed.

Upon hearing the news of victory.

The court, though surprised by the fall of Chu’s capital, did not seem overly shocked, since Zhao Feng’s prowess in military command, and the efficiency of Wu’an Military Camp’s advance were evident to all.

However, hearing Zhao Feng had killed the King of Chu, many ministers’ expressions slightly changed.

Regicide.