Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Regaining his composure, Yan Bing smiled. ”Ah, Mrs. Zhao, you’re too kind. How could this be called a condescension? This is General Zhao’s home; it is my honor to visit. General Zhao has made great contributions to the nation, even capturing a king. I have heard much about his resounding deeds. Moreover, he is held in high esteem by the Great King, who has ordered his name be spread throughout the army. His future is truly limitless.”

Even as the Shaoqiu Governor, Yan Bing’s words were filled with humility. As the governor of the prefecture, he naturally understood that the rank of Deputy General was not Zhao Feng’s final destination, but merely his starting point. From the moment the Great King began to circulate Zhao Feng’s military achievements via Royal Edicts, it signified profound royal favor. It showed that the Great King intended to cultivate Zhao Feng as one of Qin’s future great War Generals.

Perhaps one day, Zhao Feng might even have the chance to become a Senior General of Qin.

Having one’s military deeds so widely proclaimed was a rare honor, one once held only by the great Lord Wu’an, Bai Qi! And he eventually became the Commander of the entire Qin Army.

”You are too kind, Prefectural Governor,” Mrs. Zhao replied with a smile. ”It is my son’s honor to be able to serve his country.”

”Mrs. Zhao, you truly possess great righteousness,” Yan Bing said. ”Well, I will not delay further. Men! Bring General Zhao’s Annual Salary forward!” he ordered the soldiers behind him.

”Yes, sir!”

In response, several Prefecture Soldiers carried three large wooden chests into the courtyard and set them down.

”Mrs. Zhao,” Yan Bing said, pointing to the chests, ”this is General Zhao’s Annual Salary, which includes the stipends for both his noble rank and his official position. It totals eight hundred shi.”

”Thank you for delivering this personally, Prefectural Governor,” Mrs. Zhao said gratefully.

Mrs. Zhao would not refuse what belonged to her son; he had earned it by risking his life on the battlefield.

”Furthermore,” Yan Bing continued, ”there is also the matter of the thousand mu of fertile land awarded for his noble rank. Bring forward the deeds for the land allocated to General Zhao!” he ordered promptly.

Several more Prefecture Soldiers came forward, carrying more chests.

Yan Bing opened one of the chests, revealing it was filled with bamboo slips.

”Mrs. Zhao,” Yan Bing explained, ”this is for the thousand mu of fertile land. Each mu has its own corresponding deed. These lands include all the unallocated fertile fields outside Sha Village, totaling more than three hundred mu. The remaining seven hundred mu of fertile land are in the four adjacent villages. All of it has been registered under General Zhao’s name. General Zhao will hold one copy of these deeds, the Prefecture Governor’s office will hold another, and a third copy is registered in the Capital.”

”With these deeds, under Qin Law, no one may seize the general’s land. However, this land cannot be sold, only leased out,” Yan Bing stated solemnly, offering a kind reminder.

”I understand,” Mrs. Zhao nodded.

”In addition to the general’s Annual Salary and fertile lands,” Yan Bing announced, his voice rising, ”I have come today on royal decree to announce a Royal Edict!”

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