Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 736 Chapter 303: The Crown Prince's Unparalleled Feat! Shaking the Realm!

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Previously on Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield...
Fusu decisively chose to govern the impoverished and perilous Yanmen Commandery over idleness in Xianyang, touching Ying Zheng and securing his approval along with an Imperial Guard escort. Ministers, led by Chunyu Yue, pressed for enfeoffing princes as kings to stabilize the realm, drawing widespread support but fierce rejection from Ying Zheng, who decreed death for further mentions of the system. Ying Zheng then warmly solicited Crown Prince Zhao Feng's governance views, delighting as Zhao Feng proposed unifying carriage tracks, written scripts, standards, and weights and measures amid stunned ministers.

Just a simple utterance.

Its core meaning remained unclear.

Ying Zheng swiftly offered his firm endorsement.

"First, standardize the tracks for carriages."

"Prior to Qin's unification of the realm, every nation maintains its distinct carriage roads with unique standards."

"Qin's chariots entering Zhao lands encounter mismatched axles, hindering transport severely."

"The same problem plagues Zhao's chariots in Chu territories."

"Hence, carriage roads and axle widths across the world demand unification."

"Second, standardize the writing system."

"From the eras of Shang and Zhou, characters lacked unity; diverse nations and tribes developed their own scripts from a common origin, yet they strayed far apart."

"As time progressed into the age of Seven Kingdoms, Divine Land's Huaxia people cling to seven distinct scripts. True unification for Qin requires a single script, enabling flawless decree execution and securing Qin's everlasting glory."

"Third, unify the rites and customs."

"Amid our Huaxia lineage, the nations splinter into numerous clans; despite varying clan titles, all share Huaxia blood."

"Yet, prolonged division in Divine Land bred stark differences in customs, attire, habits, daily life—even worshipped totems diverge wildly."

"Qin honors the Mystic Bird totem, whereas others revere bears and similar beasts."

"World unification demands ritual harmony, advancing undivided Huaxia traditions, forging singular cultural norms to avert Qin's future splintering."

"Fourth, standardize weights and measures."

"Across this expansive realm, grain gets measured in stones, but each nation defines a stone's weight differently, just as lengths and volumes vary."

"These must also see uniform standards."

"Executing these four measures alone will grant Qin eternal dominion, fully merging Huaxia into one."

Zhao Feng proclaimed with fervor.

Naturally.

This mirrors history's inexorable path; Zhao Feng merely transplanted it into this age.

Listening to Zhao Feng's exposition.

Silence enveloped the Morning Discussion Hall.

Every minister stood stunned.

Overwhelmed by Zhao Feng's world-altering strategies.

Moments dragged on.

"Brilliant!"

"Crown Prince's strategies embody supreme governance; upon enactment, Qin shall dominate the world completely. Once achieved, conquest won't rely solely on arms—Qin will genuinely govern all under heaven," Han Fei exclaimed thrilled.

"Absolutely."

"Tracks, script, rites, weights and measures—all unified."

"Profound vision, true policies for ruling the world."

"Though humble, I yearn to champion one, bolstering Qin for the masses' sake," Li Si advanced, voice alight with zeal.

Hearing Li Si speak.

At once.

Numerous officials rose unable to stay put.

"I too crave to lead one initiative, aiding the First Emperor and uplifting Qin's folk."

"Count me in."

...

Feng Quji, Feng Jie, and even the typically composed Yu Liao surged ahead now, clamoring for assignments.

Li Si grasped it instantly—these world-shaping efforts promised historical immortality for the overseers.

Who could forsake such a chance?

"My boy Zhao Feng excels beyond warfare in statecraft too."

"Heavens have blessed me by restoring my son."

Right then, Ying Zheng beheld Zhao Feng brimming with uncontainable joy.

Ying Zheng's sharp mind instantly fathomed these four policies' monumental effects on Qin and Huaxia.

Should they succeed.

He, Ying Zheng, transcended mere world-unifying First Emperor to become the sage monarch melding global customs.

Eternally renowned.

Certainly.

His son shared that fame.

"Brother commands troops masterfully and crafts such grand designs."

"This gap between us, perhaps," Fusu gazed at Zhao Feng's form tinged with admiration.

Not once had he envisioned these four edicts.

"Very well."

Ying Zheng uttered deliberately, voice grave yet betraying a irrepressible grin.

"Feng'er."

"From these officials, whom do you deem fit for bearing these immense duties?"

Ying Zheng eyed Zhao Feng tenderly in query.

Handing Zhao Feng outright the power to name the executors.

"Four edicts demand four stewards."

"Bestowed on Qin's elite officials."

"Script unification."

"Awarded to Chancellor Han."

"Carriage track uniformity."

"Granted to the Tingwei."

"Ritual uniformity."

"Assigned to the Shaofu."

"Weights and measures standardization."

"Given to the Minister of Agriculture."

Zhao Feng named them decisively without pause.

Hearing Zhao Feng declare.

Han Fei, Li Si, Yu Liao, Xiao He.

These four key courtiers promptly advanced.

Xiao He.

Maybe hailed as Han Fei's swiftest rising peer, thanks to proven talents.

His prowess shone post-victory already.

"Follow Feng'er's choices."

"Esteemed subjects."

"You four shoulder these policies' rollout."

Accepting Zhao Feng's picks, Ying Zheng decreed instantly sans delay.

"Fear not, First Emperor."

"Crown Prince, have faith."

"We vow to fulfill Your Majesty's will honorably."

The quartet chorused their oath.

"Feng'er."

"Beyond these four, any further ideas?"

"Voice them all now," Ying Zheng beamed, eyes sparkling expectantly at Zhao Feng.

"Father."

"Perfecting these four will demand no less than two years."

"Additional ones would overtax Qin's resources."

"Naturally."

"Prioritizing the realm's bedrock stability."