Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 454: Chapter 196: The Entire Court Is Inspired, Ying Zheng Is Overjoyed! Heaven Blesses Qin! (Part 2)

Only two individuals stood in front of the steps, dressed in the attire of young nobles, not participating in the commotion.

One was the slightly older Fusu, and the other was the younger Hu Hai.

"Who would have thought."

"Just a month ago, the court was still debating why the Wuan Military Camp was stationed at Daliang but did not attack."

"But today, news has spread of the Wuan Military Camp breaking through Daliang, achieving a great victory."

"General Zhao Feng is truly a War God."

"With this, the state of Wei is no more."

"The Land of the Three Jins is now all under Qin, magnificent, truly magnificent."

"With the fall of Wei, besides Qin, only three states remain in the world."

...

The court was abuzz with discussion, and many ministers expressed a sense of pride in the nation’s strength.

Although they had never been on the battlefield, they were involved in the supply and logistics, and with the fall of Wei, they naturally shared in the glory.

At this moment!

Wang Jian strode into the grand hall, his face openly beaming with joy.

Upon Wang Jian’s arrival.

"Shangjiangjun, congratulations."

"General Zhao Feng, your son-in-law, has now accomplished the feat of destroying Wei, it’s truly remarkable."

"There are many in the populace who praise General Zhao Feng, calling him Qin’s new War God. Now that I see it, indeed, he lives up to his name."

"General Wang Jian, your judgment is truly extraordinary, finding such an amazing son-in-law."

"Impressive..."

Seeing Wang Jian.

Each minister stepped forward and began to praise him one after another.

Listening to these praises, Wang Jian naturally responded with a smile, clasping his hands, "Gentlemen, you flatter me, this is all thanks to my son-in-law’s own talents, even I am astonished by the results of this campaign against Wei."

Listening to his words.

The sense of pride in his voice was unmistakable.

On the side.

Meng Wu looked at the proud Wang Jian, glaring but helpless.

While Wang Wan stood off to the side with a sullen face, remaining silent.

"Elder brother."

"Zhao Feng has made another great contribution, what are your thoughts?"

Hu Hai approached Fusu with a touch of mockery in his words.

Fusu glanced at Hu Hai, calmly saying, "Zhao Feng, a pillar of the state, has accomplished the feat of destroying Wei, we should naturally offer him congratulations."

"Are you sincerely congratulating him, elder brother?"

"But why do I not see you as genuinely pleased?" Hu Hai remarked with a cold laugh.

"You’re joking, eighteenth brother."

Fusu gave a faint smile, ignoring Hu Hai’s verbal provocation.

"Heh."

Hu Hai chuckled, saying nothing further, but in his heart mocked: "Pretending to be all virtuous and righteous, yet who knows what curses are raging within."

"Fortunately, I am not the one who offended Zhao Feng, had he sided with Fusu, I would have no chance."

"However, now, there are plenty of opportunities."

Amidst the court discussions.

A shout suddenly echoed: "The King arrives!"

Instantly.

The entire court fell silent.

All ministers lined up in two rows, respectfully gazing towards the outside of the hall.

Ying Zheng, adorned in the king’s robe, briskly walked into the grand hall, a smile hung on his face.

As Ying Zheng ascended the steps and stood upon the throne.

"Your subjects pay respects to the Great King."

The gathered civil and military officials chanted in unison.

"At ease, rise."

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

"We thank the Great King for his gracious favor."

The officials proclaimed in unison.

Ying Zheng did not sit but turned towards the messenger paying homage in the hall.

"What results has the Wuan Military Camp achieved?" Ying Zheng asked the messenger.

"Reporting to the Great King."

"The victory report is here."

"It is submitted by the Military Judge of the Wuan Camp."

"May the Great King review it."

The messenger held the battle report respectfully.

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

Zhao Gao briskly walked towards the messenger.

When Zhao Gao held the battle report before Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng did not intend to take it, instead he scanned the court with a commanding voice: "All ministers are present, so read it out to them."

"Yes."

Zhao Gao responded respectfully.

Then he directly held the royal edict, unfolding it.

"Submitted by Central Army Sima Kuai Pu of the Wuan Camp."

"Over a month ago, our Wuan Camp’s forces were stationed under the Capital of Wei, Daliang City. Wei Wuji had spent three years strengthening the city’s defenses, sealing the gates, making it nearly impossible to breach Daliang from the front. Even if by luck it were breached, the Wuan Camp would suffer heavy losses, with nine-tenths of the forces perishing."

"Therefore."

"General Zhao Feng proposed the plan to flood Daliang."

"Mobilizing the army, excavating and bursting the dam, taking a month to carve channels, and diverting water, successfully creating a riverway."

"Finally."

"In recent days, the great river and Hong Gorge waters were unleashed, submerging the Capital of Wei, Daliang."

"Under the force of the floodwaters, the city walls that Wei spent three years rebuilding collapsed in one sweep, and four hundred thousand Wei troops along with the civilians in Daliang City were drowned by the flood."

"In this battle, our Qin soldiers won without shedding blood, successfully crushing Wei."

"Wei Wuji sought battle with General Zhao Feng, but the General personally beheaded Wei Wuji."

"After storming into the Wei Royal Palace, the King of Wei surrendered, and all officials submitted." Zhao Gao declared loudly.

"Bravo."

"Indeed, we should celebrate the Wuan Military Camp."

"And even more so, celebrate General Zhao Feng."

"Such a great victory, such unprecedented strategy, never before seen."

"With this battle, the state of Wei is truly finished."

"The Land of the Three Jins will henceforth be part of Qin’s territory..."

Upon hearing of such achievements.

Even hearing it now.

One could discern the strategic brilliance and the audacity behind flooding Daliang, just by listening.

"Reporting to the Great King."

"Although General Zhao Feng has achieved great merit, this strategy seems to offend the natural order."

"With such a flood, countless lives in Daliang City were drowned, countless beings perished."

"This action, compared to the battle of Changping in the past, is even more brutal."