Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 385: Chapter 171: Getting to the Bottom of It! (Part 2)

It has always been like this.

Whatever Zhao Feng eats in the army, the soldiers eat the same.

At this moment.

Inside the grand hall.

Zhang Han, Tu Sui, and Li You were all present.

And in the hall, there was also a man in Yan state official attire.

He was none other than the Shangjiangjun of Yan state, Qing Qin.

"Greetings, General Zhao Feng."

Qing Qin clasped his fist and bowed to Zhao Feng.

"General Qing Qin is too courteous," Zhao Feng smiled slightly.

Zhao Feng found the name of this Yan general somewhat peculiar. Qing Qin, celebrating the Qin state.

If he were a war general of the Qin state, it might carry some meaning, but he was the Shangjiangjun of Yan state.

What would he do when Qin attacks Yan one day?

"My king heard that the general was promoted to Shangjiangjun of Qin and even guards Yunzhong City. He specially sent me to congratulate the Shangjiangjun on assuming this post," Qing Qin said with a smile.

"The King of Yan is too courteous."

"I, Zhao Mou, was young when entrusted with this important position, all thanks to the great king’s profound grace. It is my honor that the King of Yan specifically sent General Qing to offer congratulations." Zhao Feng replied with a smile.

"Our Yan state and Qin state are allies. In the past, when Zhao state attacked our Yan state, had it not been for Qin state responding to our call for aid, Yan state might have already been destroyed by Zhao. This kindness, Yan state shall never forget."

"Coming here to congratulate the Shangjiangjun is a further testament to the goodwill between our Yan state and Qin state," Qing Qin said with a smile.

"Indeed."

"Our Qin and Yan state are allies." Zhao Feng immediately echoed.

What’s spoken in words is just that—mere words.

Since before the existence of this world, it has always been a truth that might is right.

Once fist power grows stronger, so-called alliances become nothing more than waste paper.

Just like how Qin attacked Zhao.

Zhao Yan was deceived by Ying Zheng, mobilized forces against Yan, leaving Zhao’s internal defense thin, further targeting capable generals.

Ultimately leading to Zhao state’s demise.

All of this was Zhao Yan’s self-destruction.

Upon hearing Zhao Feng’s words.

Qing Qin smiled, then suddenly asked: "I heard the Shangjiangjun has only one wife, correct?"

"Yes." Zhao Feng nodded, but also looked at Qing Qin curiously: "Why does General Qing ask this?"

"When I came from Yan state, the great king specifically instructed."

"I wonder if the Shangjiangjun is considering taking concubines?"

"My great king has a daughter who is exceedingly charming, aged sixteen. If the Shangjiangjun is willing, my great king is eager to form a close alliance with you," Qing Qin stated directly.

Upon hearing this.

Zhao Feng chuckled inwardly: "Interesting, a ploy to sow discord?"

"They even tried it on me."

"If I agreed directly, without reporting upwards, Wang Wan and those old foxes would have grounds to impeach me, accusing me of treason and betrayal."

In an instant.

Zhao Feng understood it all.

Although only twenty, having lived two lives, he’s no fool.

Zhao Feng displayed a faint smile: "The King of Yan is generous. How can I refuse? But as a minister, especially holding such a position, the daughter of the King of Yan is a noble princess. This matters need to be reported to my great king first. If the King of Yan truly intends so, I shall respond after reporting, what say you?"

Hearing Zhao Feng’s words.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Qing Qin’s eyes.

Apparently.

What he hoped was Zhao Feng’s direct acceptance, without involving the King of Qin. This way, if matters within Qin were maneuvered, perhaps there was a chance to push Zhao Feng towards Yan state.

But now, it seems it was just wishful thinking on his and King Yan’s part.

"My great king is willing to form an alliance."

"General Zhao can reply after reporting." Qing Qin hastily nodded.

"In that case, I shall report accordingly," Zhao Feng replied with a smile.

A princess offered at his door, how could Zhao Feng refuse?

In this era, marrying more than one is not unheard of.

Within his residence.

There are even the Princess of Han and Princess of Zhao granted by the King of Qin.

Their status doesn’t even count as concubines, merely maidservants; only if they bear offspring for Zhao Feng can they become concubines.

Since Yan is willing to send a daughter, Zhao Feng does not lose out.

After some exchanges with Qing Qin.

The latter left Yunzhong City soon after.

"General."

"The Shangjiangjun of Yan has quite the mind."

"Not only trying to sway the general with a so-called princess, but also attempting to probe our military camp."

Once Qing Qin left, Zhang Han voiced his annoyance.

The words Qing Qin mentioned, naturally, were heard by the three standing in the hall.

"I guard Yunzhong City; Yan state naturally feels uneasy."

"They knew that the establishment of Wuan Camp here targets Yan, but they have no means to change it, resorting to such petty tactics."

"Not worth mentioning." Zhao Feng said with a faint smile.

"Certainly not worth mentioning." Tu Sui nodded.

"Have the warhorses arrived?"

Zhao Feng turned his head, looking at Zhang Han, asking.

"Reporting to General."

"Within a month, one hundred thousand warhorses will be delivered to our military camp."

"Besides those captured on the Zhao battlefield, there are also those obtained from Zhao’s horse farms."

"This was also approved by the great king." Zhang Han responded immediately.

"One hundred thousand cavalry."

"Though light cavalry, they are already the elite of this era."

"Among Qin’s four great camps, only the Northern Frontier has one hundred thousand cavalry." Zhao Feng laughed heartily.

Possessing one hundred thousand cavalry, in this era, is indeed absolute power.

"Once my Wuan Camp is fully formed, it will surely exceed the combat power of other camps."

"What Lantian and Hangu lack in cavalry force, my camp has."

"What the Northern Frontier camp lacks in infantry assault prowess, my camp also has." Tu Sui said with excitement.