Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Zhao Gao, serving by Ying Zheng’s side, smiled to himself. Yu Liao presented his proposal on the Zhao nobility to the Great King long ago. It was indeed the right move to coach the young prince on what to say in advance. His performance today is sure to impress both the Great King and the court.

Just as Zhao Gao predicted, Hu Hai’s words had indeed astonished many of the ministers.

Zhao Feng watched with a faint smile, enjoying the show. Hu Hai has never been so articulate. It seems Zhao Gao has been teaching him. Being close to the King of Qin, he would have known about Yu Liao’s proposal beforehand. How interesting.

Watching his two sons contend, Ying Zheng’s expression remained perfectly serene.

After their argument had gone on for some time, Ying Zheng glanced over at Zhao Feng, who was still watching the proceedings as if they were a play.

With just a single glance, Ying Zheng took in Zhao Feng’s expression. This kid... He really looks like he’s just watching a show. And it’s a show about my sons.

From his high throne, his view was like that from a teacher’s podium in a later era; he could see everyone and everything with perfect clarity.

As Fusu and Hu Hai continued to argue, their respective supporters among the ministers joined the fray. After this continued for a short while, Ying Zheng raised his hand, and the court instantly fell silent.

”Minister Zhao.” Ying Zheng’s gaze fell upon Zhao Feng. ”What is your view regarding the nobility of the Zhao state?”

Hearing his name called, and feeling the eyes of the entire court fall upon him, Zhao Feng was momentarily stunned. How did I go from being a spectator to being part of the play?

Nevertheless, under the watchful eyes of all present, Zhao Feng stood and presented his court tablet. ”Great King.”

”I am a Military Official, not a civil one,” he said. ”The Great King asks the wrong person about handling the Zhao nobility. I only know how to kill our enemies on the battlefield; I do not understand the affairs of governance.”

Clearly, Zhao Feng had no intention of elaborating.

”No matter,” Ying Zheng said with a faint smile and a wave of his hand. ”Speak your mind freely. Even if you are wrong, I will not hold it against you.”