Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Including the forces within Yingchuan County, Qin had mobilized a total of 450,000 troops this time. This was a truly significant number, and the daily consumption of provisions was colossal. With troops moving on three fronts, Ying Zheng’s greatest concern was Yingchuan.

”Your Majesty,” Wang Wan stepped forward and reported loudly, ”the current focus should still be on Wei City, the gateway to Yingchuan County. This old minister is still worried about whether Zhao Feng will be able to hold it. In my view, we should issue another strict order urging Zhao Feng to increase vigilance and fortify his defenses. If Wei City falls, he must be punished harshly.”

”I second the motion,” Chunyu Yue immediately agreed. ”We need not worry too much about the Zhao battlefield; the only real concern is Wei City. This city must not be lost. Once Wei City is breached, Wei Wuji will lead his army straight through, and Yingchuan County will be in grave danger.”

Following this, a few other court officials also voiced their agreement. Clearly, while these men appeared to be speaking for the public good, their words carried a targeted undertone.

”Regarding this matter,” Ying Zheng said in a heavy tone, ”I have already entrusted it to the Senior General. Should anything happen at Wei City, the Senior General will decide the course of action. Additionally, the 200,000 troops at Hangu Pass will be mobilized.”

”His Majesty is wise,” Wang Wan called out, then added, ”The situation in Wei City is currently unclear, but the report received that day about Zhao Feng abandoning his post without permission may be true. This old minister believes we should dispatch a War Supervisor to oversee Zhao Feng and prevent any rash actions. Although the boy was promoted for his military achievements, he is ultimately too young and lacks stability.”

Just then, a voice called out.

”Report!” An express messenger ran in from outside the hall, his urgent demeanor suggesting a major development had occurred. ”An urgent dispatch from Senior General Wang Jian regarding Wei City!”

Upon hearing it concerned Wei City and was an urgent report, Wang Wan immediately fell silent. His gaze turned to the messenger, a cold smile touching his old eyes.

This kid is done for, Chunyu Yue thought, raising his head with a smirk of satisfaction.

The moment his eyes met Wang Wan’s, they shared a look of schadenfreude. Although Chunyu Yue acted rashly and sometimes couldn’t be dissuaded even by Wang Wan, he was, after all, Fusu’s teacher. As a staunch supporter of Fusu, Wang Wan naturally sought to protect him. Wang Wan was also aware that Zhao Feng had beaten one of Chunyu Yue’s disciples. Since Zhao Feng couldn’t be won over, they would find ways to suppress him.

”What is the situation in Wei City?” Ying Zheng’s brow furrowed. At this moment, Wei City was his greatest concern, and he immediately demanded an answer.

”Reporting to the Great King!” the messenger called out, his voice filled with excitement as he held up the urgent dispatch. ”An urgent report from the Senior General! A great victory at Wei City!”

At these words, the expressions on Wang Wan and Chunyu Yue’s faces changed, and they stared at the messenger with utter bewilderment.

A great victory at Wei City? What’s going on? Why call it a great victory? Don’t tell me Zhao Feng actually held Wei City? Wang Wan and Chunyu Yue wondered.