After a while, the court officials finally ca back to their senses.
"Congratulations to the Great King."
"With the great victory at Yuyang, the thirty thousand elite troops of the Yan Army have been captured by our Qin."
"The Yan state can no longer contend with our Qin."
"The annihilation of Yan is just around the corner," Yu Liao was the first to step forward and say.
"We congratulate the Great King."
The entire civil and military court called out in unison.
Of course.
Most of these congratulations were sincere, as with the fall of Yuyang City by the Wu’an Camp, the destruction of Yan could be foreseen, as could the unification by Qin.
But for Wang Wan and others.
At this mont, a coldness was etched on their faces, and a deep bitterness held their hearts.
If this military honor had been achieved by anyone other than Zhao Feng and General Wang Jian, Wang Wan and others surely would have loudly congratulated and petitioned for their rewards.
Unfortunately, the credit belonged to Zhao Feng.
With the obliteration of Yan, Zhao Feng’s rank would certainly be elevated by one level.
The only senior general of the nineteenth rank in all Qin.
Then, with another opportunity to gain rit, he would undoubtedly be appointed as Grand Commandant.
Suddenly.
The entire military authority of Qin would fall into Zhao Feng’s hands.
The esteem of a Grand Commandant.
Every army at war in the realm would be subject to the Grand Commandant.
Except for the Prefecture Soldiers guarding local territories.
If that day ca.
Zhao Feng’s power would truly be overwhelming.
One could say.
Whenever Zhao Feng earned rit and stood to receive rewards, Wang Wan felt as if he had been fed filth, helpless to intervene or prevent it.
For one thing.
Zhao Feng is the Senior General commanding a significant camp.
For another.
The crucial role of overseeing the grain supply wasn’t in his hands anymore, even if delaying the supply lingered in his thoughts, he couldn’t interfere.
Lastly.
If he truly had the chance to delay the grain supply, Zhao Feng’s impeachnt report would definitely reach before the Great King, and he would undoubtedly be held accountable.
Hence.
Wang Wan was quite helpless.
Even though he loathed Zhao Feng, he had no ans to contend with him.
Now Wang Wan was filled with regret for not dealing with Zhao Feng when he was on the rise.
"Zhao Feng."
"He remains as rebellious as ever, not listening to my commands."
"I told him not to charge into battle recklessly, yet he defied my orders."
Ying Zheng slowly spoke, but anyone could discern the strong affection in his tone.
Although his words carried reproach, there was far more kindness and favor.
"Great King."
"Now that Yuyang City has fallen, the Yan forces, even with their newly recruited soldiers, do not amount to more than two hundred thousand."
"And their elite troops have perished at Yuyang."
"There’s no need to worry about Yan," Li Si said with a smile.
"What movents have Qi and Chu made?" Ying Zheng looked around the court and asked.
"In response, Great King."
"Qi and Chu have continually sent envoys to our Qin, hoping to plead for Yan, requesting us to cease hostilities."
"But I’ve been blocking them, outright rejecting their pleas," Wang Wan promptly replied.
"Tell the envoys from Qi and Chu."
"The annihilation of Yan is inevitable."
"No one can obstruct it."
"Yan’s assassination attempt nearly claid my life, and if this can be forgiven, then perhaps one day I should send assassins against the King of Qi and the King of Chu, and see whether they would be forgiving," Ying Zheng coldly declared.
The grand ambition of unification must be pursued inevitably.
Ying Zheng would never show any hesitation.
Cease hostilities?
Even if Ying Zheng proposed it, the entire civil and military court would not agree, and the million sharp warriors of Qin would certainly oppose.
"I understand, Great King," Wang Wan quickly replied.
"General Wang Jian," Ying Zheng turned his gaze to Wang Jian.
"I am here," Wang Jian imdiately responded.
"In the battle of Yuyang."
"Captured troops are no less than two hundred thousand."
"The Wu’an Camp is engaged in continuous campaigns, and must not face a shortage of forces because they are occupied with guarding and transporting the prisoners."
"The Lantian Camp must mobilize."
"Not only to detain these captured soldiers, but also to intimidate the states of Qi and Chu," Ying Zheng declared dominantly.
Wang Jian imdiately stepped forward, "I accept the decree."
"Grant the Tiger Talisman for troop deploynt."
Ying Zheng waved his hand.
From the table, he picked up a pre-prepared Tiger Talisman, Zhao Gao at his side imdiately took it and respectfully presented it to Wang Jian.
Without the Tiger Talisman, even the Senior General in the capital cannot deploy troops.
Although that’s the rule.
But for respected war generals, the Tiger Talisman could be deed optional.
Of course.
Within Qin, no one would dare deploy troops without the Tiger Talisman, for it would be a cri that results in annihilation of their clan.
No troops can be moved without an edict.
No troops can be moved without the Tiger Talisman.
This is the law.
"Does anyone have any other matters to report?" Ying Zheng asked as he looked at the court officials.
...
Yan state, borders of Chengyang!
"Senior General."
"This battle has yielded considerable gains."
"Nearly forty thousand Yan soldiers were slaughtered, and we acquired ample military provisions and grain supplies, sufficient for our army’s use for three months."
"Throughout this battle, our Wu’an Camp barely used any of Qin’s grain supplies, almost all were captured from Yan."
Zhang Han reported to Zhao Feng, his face full of excitent.
"Since in past tis the Zhao state withdrew its troops from Yan, Yan has been constantly strengthening its resources, so their ample grain supplies are not surprising," Zhao Feng calmly replied, unfazed.
Among various countries.
If one were to say which country’s grain supply could et the needs of a warring army, one would be Qin, and the other would be Yan.
Because their Duchang Territory is a fertile area for grain production.
Eighty percent of Yan state’s grain cos from Duchang Territory.
However.
Most of it is monopolized by the aristocracy.
Of course.
Once Qin conquers Yan in the future, these territories will all belong to Qin.
Given Qin’s national power, land can only be granted to those with titles, which has already been fully implented in the heartland, but within the conquered Three Jins, it’s being gradually introduced, as it involves significant complexities.
If implented suddenly, the chaos would be considerable.
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