Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

”As you are now a Main General, it is only proper for you to have two Deputy Generals. As for the candidates...” The commander smiled. ”The Great King has instructed that all appointments be based on merit.” He then scanned the men present and asked loudly, ”Is the Military Judge present?”

”I am here, my lord,” Kuai Pu immediately stepped forward, his expression full of reverence.

”A Royal Edict from the Great King,” the Commander of a Hundred said, taking out yet another edict.

”Your servant respectfully awaits the Royal Edict,” Kuai Pu said with a prompt bow.

The Commander of a Hundred read aloud, ”The Great King decrees: In the battle to defend Wei City, the officers and soldiers under General Zhao Feng fought valiantly, and their toil and contributions were great. I am deeply gratified. Now, all rewards shall be distributed according to merit, with the Military Judge responsible for implementation. As for the selection of Deputy Generals, they are to be recommended by General Zhao Feng and promoted based on military merit. Furthermore, the request from Minister Zhao to grant stipends to all soldiers of the Penal Battalion who died in battle for Qin is hereby approved. I, the King, grant this.”

”I accept the Royal Edict!” Kuai Pu declared loudly.

Emperor Qin Shi Huang, indeed. He even approved the stipends for the fallen soldiers of the Penal Battalion. Zhao Feng felt a sense of relief. Regarding this request, it was a good thing I was dealing with him. I only dared to ask because it was him. If it were one of those incompetent monarchs, they would have certainly refused. After all, providing stipends for so many fallen soldiers from the Penal Battalion is no small expense.

”Mr. Kuai, accept the Royal Edict,” the Commander of a Hundred said.

”I accept the Royal Edict,” Kuai Pu responded at once.

”Now that all the Royal Edicts have been delivered, I shall take my leave,” the Commander of a Hundred said respectfully.

”Thank you for your efforts,” Zhao Feng replied, returning the fist salute.

Once the Imperial Guards had departed, Zhao Feng turned to Kuai Pu. ”Mr. Kuai, based on military merit, the four acting Wanjiangs under my command can be formally promoted now, correct?”

”The generals’ successful defense of Wei City is a great merit, so they can certainly be promoted. As for promotions in their noble ranks, I will report the matter to the Shaofu,” Kuai Pu replied immediately.

”As for my Deputy Generals, I recommend Tu Sui and Zhang Han,” Zhao Feng stated. ”Their ability to command troops is outstanding, and they are absolutely capable of handling this great responsibility.”

”General Tu and General Zhang are indeed worthy of the position of Deputy General,” Kuai Pu nodded in agreement.