"Logistics Army Captain Zhao Feng, fearless of death, fearless of the enemy, led his troops to confront the Han Army, thereby reversing the collapse of the Logistics Army."
"Single-handedly slew three hundred enemies, and amidst chaos beheaded Han Shangjiangjun Bao Yuan, utterly crushing Han Army morale, thus granting our forces the opportunity to annihilate the Han Army together."
"This time, it was Zhao Feng who prevented Bao Yuan from cutting off Qin's supply route and attacking our logistics. His contribution is immeasurable."
"I respectfully request the Great King to reward Zhao Feng according to military merit, and assign him to the main combat camp to serve Qin."
Zhao Gao's voice echoed across the great hall, every minister could hear him clearly.
And when the number of enemies slain by Zhao Feng and the battle results were heard,
It naturally triggered astonishment and uproar among the ministers of Qin in this hall.
"Three hundred enemies slain by one man alone?"
"Impossible, surely?"
"For a logistic soldier to survive against Han's elites is rare enough, but he actually killed three hundred Han soldiers? This is simply beyond human capability!"
"Such valour and ferocity—how could he be logistics?"
"Is this battle report inaccurate?"
"And it even says that Bao Yuan was killed by this logistics soldier named Zhao Feng—this is even more impossible!"
"Even if the army was broken, Bao Yuan would be protected by elite guards. How could anyone get close?"
"Is this battle report wrong? Is the tally mistaken?"
Many ministers could not help but discuss among themselves. The kill count, this battle report—virtually everyone found it hard to believe.
Even King Zheng of Qin, upon seeing the kill count and battle achievement, was shocked, his heart trembling.
From ancient times until now,
Even the bravest warriors under heaven have never achieved such feats!
No wonder the whole court is so astonished.
"Report to the Great King."
"Bao Yuan's head is here."
The messenger below respectfully presented a box containing Bao Yuan's head.
"This battle report was personally written by Shangjiangjun, and its achievements were verified by Shangjiangjun himself—it cannot be false." Yu Liao stepped forward, speaking loudly.
Upon hearing this,
The voices on the court immediately fell silent.
Military merit statistics in the army have always been extremely precise—first recorded by the Elite Soldiers, then rechecked by Logistics Army, finally submitted by Deputy General, Main General, and Shangjiangjun.
After all, Qin's military merit system is renowned. Merits are fought for at the risk of life by elite soldiers; no mistake can be permitted.
Moreover, this time Wang Jian reported directly to the court and King of Qin—there could be no error.
"Great King."
"This Zhao Feng's name sounds familiar?" Li Si now spoke up.
"Has Tingwei forgotten the death of Bao Yuan's son, Bao Qiu?" Wang Wan glanced at Li Si with a faint smile.
"Ah, yes."
"On that day, Bao Qiu was also killed by a logistics soldier—who would have thought it was Zhao Feng?"
"Both father and son killed by the same man." Li Si suddenly realized, his face tinged with subtle oddity.
Mentioning Bao Qiu's death,
All court ministers had certainly heard about it that day.
Killed by a logistics soldier—it was already a humiliating matter.
Originally, everyone assumed that logistics soldier simply got lucky, killing Bao Qiu and getting promoted, but now it seems that Zhao Feng's own skill is extraordinary.
"On that day, Bao Yuan's son died at the hand of a logistics soldier, everyone thought it was mere luck, but now we see, Bao Yuan and his son both encountered a fierce warrior among the logistics." Yu Liao said with emotion.
"Heaven bless Qin."
"Let Qin obtain such a heroic general."
"Surely it is the Great King's immense fortune, blessed by Heaven." Li Si immediately raised his court tablet and called aloud.
As soon as his flattery sounded,
The whole court of ministers raised their court tablets high and shouted in unison: "Great King's immense fortune, blessed by Heaven!"
Ying Zheng usually disliked flattery, but today, he wore a smile as he listened.
"Such a fierce warrior among the logistics army—indeed Heaven blesses me."
"Such great merit deserves a grand reward." Ying Zheng laughed.
Then,
Ying Zheng looked to Yu Liao: "Minister Yu, how should Zhao Feng's military achievements be rewarded?"
"Replying to Great King."
"Kills below five hundred permit promotion by merit."
"Kills above five hundred, especially slaying enemy generals, grant higher advancement."
"Zhao Feng, as Logistics Army Captain, killed three hundred enemies—he can be promoted to Five-Hundred Leader, and rank upgraded two levels."
"Zhao Feng achieved the feat of slaying a general and thwarting an enemy ambush—he can be promoted two official ranks, nobility raised two levels." Yu Liao loudly reported.
"This is rewarding him according to the merit of the elite soldiers, correct?" Ying Zheng asked.
"Replying to Great King."
"Such a fierce general deserves elite soldier merit. Does the Great King intend to keep him in logistics?" Yu Liao replied with a laugh.
Ying Zheng laughed: "In Qin, talent must be put to use! How could such a fierce general remain in logistics?"
Just then!
"Report!"
"Doctor Xia Wuqie requests audience outside the hall."
Outside the hall, Guard Commander Ren Xiao loudly reported.
Upon hearing the name,
Ying Zheng's eyes gleamed with joy. He immediately waved his hand: "Summon him!"
In answer,
An elder wearing the official robe of a Qin physician walked slowly into the hall.
Upon seeing him,
The ministers all focused their gaze, each showing kindness in their eyes.
"Elder minister Xia Wuqie pays respects to the Great King."
Xia Wuqie entered, bowing deeply.
Ying Zheng's gaze softened, his voice gentler: "Minister Xia, what matter brings you here? If it were truly urgent, you could come straight to the palace and speak with me personally."
From these words, it was clear how greatly King of Qin favored Xia Wuqie.
This is a distinction the court ministers never themselves attained.
"Report to the Great King."
"A genius has emerged in Lantian Camp."
"A medical prodigy."
Xia Wuqie's aged face broke into a smile, speaking excitedly.
Seeing the excited Xia Wuqie, Ying Zheng was also intrigued.
Not only he,
All ministers felt the same.
Who doesn't know this elder before them?
The chief physician of the Great Qin Empire, the most skilled doctor—Xia Wuqie.
If someone is called a prodigy by him, they are definitely extraordinary.
"Doctor Xia, have you accepted yet another gifted disciple?" Yu Liao asked with a smile.
"Not my disciple, but a medical genius in the army." Xia Wuqie replied with a smile.
"Minister Xia, please tell us—what kind of medical talent compelled you to report in court?" Ying Zheng smiled.
He could clearly see Xia Wuqie's intense excitement.
"Great King."
"Words alone are not evidence."
"This is the number of wounded soldiers who survived as compiled by my disciple in Lantian Camp."
Xia Wuqie drew a bamboo slip from his robe and bowed, presenting it.
Zhao Gao, standing by Ying Zheng's side, hurried down the steps and respectfully received the bamboo slip from Xia Wuqie, then handed it to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng, full of curiosity, opened the bamboo slip and looked.
Instantly,
His expression grew strange…