Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

”Imprison the King of Han in the Proclamation Prison. Provide him with three meals a day. Without my imperial edict, he is not permitted to die,” Ying Zheng ordered with a wave of his hand.

At the command, several Imperial Guards seized the King of Han and dragged him away. At that moment, the former king didn’t dare to utter a single word, terrified that Ying Zheng might change his mind and have him killed on the spot.

After the King of Han was taken away, Ying Zheng turned his gaze to Wang Jian. Then, he slowly began to walk down the staircase.

Seeing this, the expressions of the court officials all changed, their faces filled with awe.

”Your Majesty, you must not!” Wang Jian immediately cried out.

For a king to descend the steps to greet a subject was a tremendous honor and sign of grace. Naturally, Wang Jian was filled with apprehension.

But Ying Zheng paid him no heed. Under the watchful eyes of all his officials, he descended the stairs, came before Wang Jian, and then took his hand and raised it high.

”In the past, Lao Ai rebelled. The army attacked Xianyang, and the Royal Palace fell. I was in Yong City, without support. At that time, Shangjiangjun Wang Jian was the Main General. To rescue me and to save Qin, he led one hundred thousand troops on a forced march day and night to crush the rebel army in Yong City and secure the stability of our Qin.

”Now, Shangjiangjun has led the troops to conquer Han. His planning of the attack and his tireless efforts have been of the highest merit. With Wang Jian, Qin has no worries,” Ying Zheng declared loudly, his words conveying the high regard in which he held the general.

Watching Wang Jian being treated with such respect and esteem, many of the civil and military officials revealed expressions of envy.

”I am a minister of Qin. It is my duty to serve Your Majesty,” Wang Jian declared loudly.

”Shangjiangjun Wang Jian is a role model for all ministers,” Ying Zheng laughed heartily. ”I will rely on him with all my strength.”

Then, holding Wang Jian’s hand, he led him up the stairs. When they reached the top, Ying Zheng turned to face the assembled court.

”Shangjiangjun has rendered great service in the conquest of Han!” he proclaimed. ”His noble rank shall be elevated by one level! Grant him one thousand acres of fertile farmland, one hundred beautiful women, one thousand servants, one thousand pieces of gold, one hundred thousand coins, one hundred jade swords, bows and arrows, and long spears!”

This time, Ying Zheng not only bestowed upon Wang Jian the greatest honors befitting a subject but also granted him everything his position could possibly be given.

”Your Majesty’s gifts are too generous. This servant is overwhelmed,” Wang Jian replied, still maintaining a humble demeanor.

He was very clear on the art of survival at court. To appear too sharp or capable was certainly not a good thing. And in history, Wang Jian was indeed a master of this art. When in command of the army, he would often write to Ying Zheng to request rewards. He did this to tarnish his own reputation, deliberately creating flaws on his record. After all, a minister who desires nothing is a man to be feared.

But at this moment, the greater the honor bestowed upon him, the more uneasy Wang Jian became.

I have not forgotten the matter concerning Zhao Feng for a moment! If I am truly forced into a betrothal, it will be a disaster!