Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 493: Chapter 209: Zhao Feng’s Day-and-Night Gallop, Charging into the Qin Palace! (Part 2)

However.

The reorganization naturally brought about negligible results; the surrendered soldiers remained too numerous.

”Kindly report to the Great King.”

”The Penal Battalion should not be reorganized, I propose that we handle the surrendered soldiers according to the original method, demote them to slaves, and deport them to the Northern Frontier, Shu Region, and other labor locations.” Wang Wan stepped forward and spoke loudly.

”I second the proposal.”

”If such a large labor force is utilized appropriately, our Qin can strengthen national power and reduce consumption.” Huai Zhuang immediately echoed.

”We ministers concur.”

Many ministers also echoed in agreement.

The captured soldiers of the past were all slaves, and they were robust slaves. Besides being deported to the Northern Frontier, many would also flow into the civilian market for sale, generating huge profits.

In the court, the old nobility naturally favored the slave trade.

After all, the profit was too substantial.

Therefore, when Zhao Feng proposed the Penal Battalion, the entire court opposed it.

This was because Zhao Feng had infringed upon their interests.

But ultimately, Ying Zheng decided on it.

This forced many of the influential figures involved in the slave trade to abandon the activity.

And now with such a good opportunity, they were naturally unwilling to let it pass.

”Yu Qing.”

”What is your view on the handling of these surrendered soldiers?” Ying Zheng turned his gaze to Yu Liao.

”Responding to the Great King.”

”General Zhao Feng has experience in handling surrendered soldiers.”

”I think we should wait for the General’s return to settle the issue of dealing with the surrendered soldiers.” Yu Liao replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Upon hearing this.

Wang Wan immediately stood up: ”Great King, this matter can be easily handled by using our original Qin methods, which can strengthen national power and reduce the loss of resources. It is a superior method of handling in any case, so I humbly request the Great King to make an immediate decision.”

”We also request the Great King to decide.”

Many ministers stood up again in agreement.

Apparently.

Wang Wan was truly afraid of Zhao Feng, fearing that Zhao Feng would come up with another method of dealing upon his return, leaving the slave trade empty-handed once again.

”This matter.”

”Wait for Zhao Feng’s return to decide.” Ying Zheng slowly spoke.

”Great King, this...” Wang Wan’s face changed.

”Great King.”

”Now that the Yan envoy is already waiting in the side hall, would the Great King like to see him?”

With respect, Meng Yi stepped forward to inquire.

”Since the Yan state has sent an envoy, it would be improper if I do not meet him.”

”Announce him.” Ying Zheng waved his hand.

Concerning the Yan state.

Ying Zheng was somewhat troubled at this moment.

On the surface.

The Yan state and his Qin do not engage in any conflict, and even express submission and friendship towards our Qin’s authority.

This gives Ying Zheng no reason to launch a campaign against the Yan state.

Because if military actions were taken against the Yan state, the Qi and Chu states would certainly not stand by idly.

They would undoubtedly send troops to aid the Yan.

In the past, during the attack on Han.

Qin used border friction as a pretext, and Han’s alliance with Zhao in warfare against Qin as a reason to launch an attack.

Back then, when various countries co-existed, Qin launched its campaign against Han with lightning speed, not giving any other countries a chance to react and quickly destroyed Han.

Subsequently, Zhao state was annihilated.

It was in response to the Yan state’s call for aid, which was a righteous cause.

The destruction proceeded without any obstruction.

As for the elimination of the Wei state, it needs no further explanation; they were the first to wage war against Qin, giving Qin a justifiable reason to retaliate.

But now.

With only three countries remaining.

Without a justifiable reason to attack the Yan state, the other two nations would not remain idle.

”The Great King has issued an edict.”

”Announce the Yan envoy into the hall for an audience.”

Zhao Gao shouted this aloud.

The voice echoed throughout the court and reached outside the hall.

While in the side hall.

”The Great King has ordered, summoning the two envoys into the hall for an audience.” An Imperial Guard approached the location of the hall, addressing Qin Wuyang and Jing Ke inside.