Within the city!
The ssenger raised the command flag in his hand, and everyone’s gaze in Xianyang City was fixed on him.
"Great victory in the Wei Territory."
"General Zhao Feng of the Wu’an Camp used the waters of the Great River and Hong Gorge to flood and breach the Capital of Wei, overturning it."
"The forty thousand Wei army was completely overwheld by the flood."
"The Qin’s Wu’an Camp captured the Capital of Wei without bloodshed."
...
The ssenger galloped on horseback, unobstructed, and his voice echoed throughout Xianyang City.
Even though the ssenger repeatedly recited the words of great victory and the talk of flooding,
the citizens of Xianyang City truly heard it.
"Did our Qin achieve a great victory against Wei?"
"Yes, I heard it too."
"General Zhao Feng of the Wu’an Camp flooded the Capital of Wei with the waters of the Great River and Hong Gorge. Is the Capital of Wei now an ocean?"
"Whether or not it has beco an ocean, General Zhao Feng is truly Qin’s War God; to even conceive of such a strategy to flood the Capital of Wei?"
"Indeed, it’s unimaginable."
"Wei was guarded by Wei Wuji with tens of thousands of troops, yet General Zhao Feng breached it without bloodshed and annihilated such a large Wei army. This act truly deserves the title of War God."
"Undoubtedly, Qin’s true War God."
"Since General Zhao Feng took command, he has never lost a battle, always victorious then and even more so now."
"General Zhao Feng truly is mighty."
"The Capital of Wei has been breached, and soon Wei will be fully integrated into Qin’s territory, just like Zhao and Han."
"Heaven blesses Qin; the wishes of generations of Old Qin People will finally be fulfilled."
"Heaven blesses Qin..."
As the ssenger galloped and shouted, Xianyang City was once again in an uproar.
Even more so than the shock caused when Zhao Feng breached Handan.
And today.
Was not during the morning discussions.
With the spontaneous outcries from countless citizens of Xianyang City.
Close to the inner city, close to the palace.
Many ministers’ residences also received the news.
Wang Wan’s residence.
"Master."
"Big news, the ssenger has returned to Xianyang."
"It seems the Capital of Wei has been breached."
The housekeeper quickly ca before Wang Wan to report.
"What did you say?"
"The Capital of Wei has been breached?"
Wang Wan, who was resting with closed eyes, suddenly looked anxious.
"The ssenger’s news has spread throughout the city." The housekeeper imdiately replied.
"Prepare the carriage quickly, to the palace."
Wang Wan imdiately waved his hand.
"Yes." The housekeeper promptly set to work.
Wang Wan’s old face showed mixed emotions, but it carried a hint of coldness: "Could it be, Zhao Feng really did breach the Capital of Wei?"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible."
"With Wei Wuji’s defenses being so tight, how could it be breached within just over a month?"
"Could there have been so unforeseen changes in the situation?" Wang Wan furrowed his brows, not wanting or wishing for Zhao Feng to have breached the Capital of Wei.
If that happened, Zhao Feng’s position would be firmly secure.
Moreover.
He might be promoted again.
At this mont.
It wasn’t just him.
Many ministers’ residences in the capital were also shocked by this news.
General-in-Chief Wang’s Mansion.
"Hahaha."
"My son-in-law, so remarkable."
"Flooding the Capital of Wei, annihilating tens of thousands of Wei troops without bloodshed."
Upon hearing the housekeeper’s ssage, Wang Jian laughed heartily.
"Master."
"Should the carriage be prepared to enter the palace?" the housekeeper asked respectfully.
"Today is not a morning discussion, but with such triumphant news returned, the Great King will surely summon the ministers."
"Prepare my official robe."
"Prepare the carriage."
"Also, send soone to Zhao Mansion, have Yan’er bring the two little ones ho today." Wang Jian laughed.
He seed extrely pleased.
"Yes." The housekeeper imdiately responded.
As the triumphant news reached Xianyang.
From all directions.
Nurous carriages were now heading towards Xianyang City.
At the entrance to the Royal Palace!
Many carriages were orderly lined up.
But the carriages of ministers who were part of the Nine Ministers, those in the rank of Senior General, gained privileges other ministers did not have, slowly proceeding into the palace.
Within Zhangtai Palace!
"Great King."
"The triumphant news has been reported from the Wei territory."
"General Zhao Feng flooded Daliang, achieving a great victory."
With quick steps, Zhao Gao approached Zhangtai Palace and reported respectfully.
Anyone hearing this news would express extre emotions, either rejoicing or indignation.
But Zhao Gao remained very calm, as if this matter was a trivial issue.
Facing the King of Qin, Zhao Gao always maintained a respectful and humble deanor, not daring to reveal any servant-like attitude.
"Zhao Feng."
"What a Zhao Feng."
"He did not disappoint ."
Ying Zheng’s face showed a hint of anticipated expression.
Only.
It ca sooner than he expected.
"The ssenger is waiting at the Morning Discussion Hall, and all the officials have gathered."
"Would the Great King like to change into formal attire and proceed?" Zhao Gao asked respectfully.
"No need to change."
"Proceed directly to court."
Ying Zheng chuckled, standing up directly.
Then walked towards the outer hall.
Even though he wasn’t wearing the ceremonial robe for the assembly, he was still adorned in a king’s robe, without the crown but with the imperial diadem.
Even without the ceremonial robe, he exuded an imposing presence.
Every step he took enveloped an invisible pressure.
At the Morning Discussion Hall.
Ying Zheng had not yet arrived.
Holding the command flag and clutching the triumphant report, the warrior stood at the center of the hall, facing the surrounding Qin’s noble officials, and appeared sowhat flustered, looking straight ahead, not daring to be disrespectful.
This kind of formation, perhaps for ssengers like him, was an experience of a lifeti.
anwhile, the surrounding courtiers gathered in groups, discussing amongst themselves.
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