Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Promoted to Junhou Commander, Commanding Five Thousand Troops! Title Advanced by Five Ranks!

Is the announcement about my transfer coming? Zhao Feng thought to himself.

Wang Jian’s presence here definitely meant something. On a grander scale, it was likely related to the war; he would never come personally just for one individual, so perhaps he was simply taking advantage of the situation.

This time, I should be able to get several Treasure Boxes, Zhao Feng was filled with anticipation.

「Before long.」

All the Sharp Warriors in the camp gathered, forming up and waiting in formation.

”Today, I have come here for two matters!” Wang Jian’s voice boomed. ”First, regarding the defeat and subsequent attack at Yang City, the Main General Li Teng is unquestionably responsible. In accordance with the royal decree and military law, I am here to record Li Teng’s offenses.”

”The royal decree is issued. Should Li Teng exhibit any further negligence in leading troops, he will be immediately handed over to the Military Judge for punishment,” Wang Jian said sternly, his cold expression casting a sense of oppression over every Sharp Warrior.

Li Teng himself stood to the side, not daring to even breathe heavily.

”Second,” Wang Jian announced, his voice carrying across the field as his gaze shifted to Zhao Feng, who was standing just outside the formation. ”By the Great King’s command, we shall reward the greatest contributor, the one who spared Qin’s supply lines from being damaged and annihilated the enemy forces!”

This came as no surprise to the Sharp Warriors in the camp. News of Zhao Feng’s contributions had already spread far and wide.

”Zhao Feng!” Wang Jian commanded with authority.

”Present,” Zhao Feng immediately replied, stepping forward and bowing deeply.

”A Royal Edict from the King of Qin!” Wang Jian declared, producing and unfurling the scroll.

At once, every Sharp Warrior and officer on the parade ground bowed deeply in respect. ”We, your subjects, await the King’s command!”

”Zhao Feng of the Logistics Army, you have rendered meritorious service to the nation, bravely fighting the enemy and averting the calamity of their surprise attack. Furthermore, you have created a method of medical treatment that has saved the injured soldiers of Qin. These are all great contributions and deserve to be richly rewarded. Now,” Wang Jian read, his voice resonating with power, ”Zhao Feng is to be transferred to the main battle camp to take command of troops as an officer of the Sharp Warriors! Promote Zhao Feng four official ranks to Capital Commandant and Junhou, in command of five thousand soldiers! Promote Zhao Feng five nobility ranks, bestowing upon him the title of [Official Gentleman]! Military salary, nobility’s annual stipend, and entitled lands shall all be determined by military merit, to be conferred after the war.”

Upon hearing this reward, all the surrounding officers were visibly shocked.

”The Great King’s grace is so profound, promoting Zhao Feng four official ranks and five nobility ranks.”

”Indeed, such profound grace.”

”A promotion of four official ranks is conceivable, but to receive a five-rank elevation in nobility is truly unexpected.”

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Many officers couldn’t help but murmur in astonishment. An advancement of four official ranks was not unheard of, but an even greater increase in nobility was beyond their expectations.

It wasn’t just them; even Zhao Feng was visibly astounded.

Qin Shi Huang is being too generous. Did he just hand me nine Treasure Boxes? Zhao Feng thought excitedly. He wasn’t as thrilled about the official position itself, but the Treasure Boxes that came with each promotion were certainly enough to move him. What wonders could these nine Treasure Boxes possibly contain? He was filled with anticipation.

”Zhao Feng, will you not receive the edict?” Wang Jian laughed upon seeing the stunned young man.

”I, your subject Zhao Feng, accept the edict,” he declared, stepping forward. ”Thank you, Your Majesty, for your magnificent grace!” He then bowed deeply and accepted the Royal Edict.

”Bring up the Capital Commandant’s armor and sword,” Wang Jian smiled and called out loudly.

His trusted aide immediately brought forth a box, on top of which lay a striking suit of Black Armor and a sword. Zhao Feng naturally accepted them.