Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 758 Chapter 310: Recognizing Ancestry and Returning to the Clan! Obtaining the Treasure Box! Ying Zheng: The Crown Prince's Decree Is My Decr...

"Honored by Your Majesty and the Crown Prince, with the chance to craft a new script, I will dedicate myself completely to it."

"Should this script prove fitting, I vow to pour my all into making it, aiming to complete it in just three months," Han Fei declared swiftly.

"Approved."

Ying Zheng gestured with his hand.

"And the rest of you Senior Ministers?" Ying Zheng turned his gaze to the other key officials.

"Your Majesty."

"Unifying axle widths advances steadily, as local offices follow guidelines step by step."

"Standardized conduct rules are also rolling out smoothly."

"For weights and measures, with Qin handling trade, civilian overseers are steadily standardizing measures, weights, and lengths throughout Qin."

Li Si, Yu Liao, and the others reported in turn.

"Excellent."

Ying Zheng nodded approvingly.

"Progress on gathering books, copper, iron, and arms from everywhere?" Zhao Feng questioned.

"Your Majesty, Crown Prince."

"Orders have gone out to offices nationwide, dividing tasks by prefectures and counties to gather books and weapons across the realm."

"Moreover."

"Local troops must help, since government alone can't handle it," Han Fei informed.

"Grand Commandant," Zhao Feng summoned.

"Present," Wang Jian replied at once.

"Grand Commandant, focus closely on this. If resistance arises during book and metal collections, send soldiers to aid."

"Qin's four vital state policies reclaim what forms our core foundation."

"They cannot falter."

"Crush any defiance harshly," Zhao Feng commanded icily.

"I obey," Wang Jian bowed deeply right away.

"Father."

"One more issue," Zhao Feng shifted to face Ying Zheng.

"Feng'er, go on," Ying Zheng grinned.

"Huai Zhuang sits in jail, and court assassins' accomplices are gone too. Time to refill those posts."

"Plus."

"I propose a fresh Senior Minister role," Zhao Feng suggested.

"A new Senior Minister?"

"Feng'er, does this role carry a key duty?" Ying Zheng inquired smilingly.

"Yes," Zhao Feng affirmed: "To do a good job, one must first sharpen one's tools."

"The Senior Minister I envision isn't mere rank; it commands a vital domain."

"That domain: Craft."

Ying Zheng nodded: "Feng'er, proceed; I'm all ears."

"Shenzhou split for eight centuries—why did Qin conquer all?"

"Senior Ministers, your views?" Zhao Feng swept his eyes over the hall and posed.

"Qin's reforms triumphed, its merit military lets any citizen climb high," Li Si shot back instantly.

"Even the Crown Prince earned acclaim via merits before the Great King."

"Merits fuel Daqin elites, bold in fight."

"Yet Qin's arms matter most," Wang Jian proclaimed after brief pause.

"I concur with Grand Commandant."

"Likely what His Highness means by 'To do a good job, one must first sharpen one's tools.'"

"Qin's gear outshines the foes: keener blades, tougher shields, longer arrows, spears that pierce deep, catapults hurling afar," Han Fei agreed.

"Precisely."

Zhao Feng nodded, pressing on: "My proposed department handles crafts—artifacts of war and peace, from arms to daily tools, scripts, and texts for Qin."

"Such a role demands true talent."

"Senior Ministers, step forward if fit; skill rules all," Zhao Feng intoned deliberately.

At these words!

Numerous court officials revealed keen interest.

Evidently.

This novel Senior Minister post holds great weight, drawing the Crown Prince's special gaze.

Yet.

Should anyone draw the Crown Prince's notice yet fail to perform adequately, punishment is bound to follow.

The court ministers have long known Crown Prince Zhao Feng's ruthless ways; mercy is far from his nature.

Hence, many officials, despite their keen interest, held back.

"Crown Prince."

"I have a skilled candidate to suggest; he excels in craftsmanship and excels in administration."

Xiao He advanced.

"Who is that?" Zhao Feng questioned, a smile on his face.

"Shaoqiu Governor, Chen Ping."

"He once held office in Wei. Recognizing his remarkable talents, I placed him as Shaoqiu's Prefectural Governor early this year. I know him a bit," Xiao He answered respectfully.

"Shaoqiu."

"Qin's true blessed land indeed."

"It first raised my Feng'er, then yielded geniuses like Yan Bing and Xiao He, and now another arises."

"Chen Ping—in history, Liu Bang's vital strategist managing armaments, forging the Han forces' unbeatable arsenal. Turns out he's already active," Zhao Feng reflected silently.

Then.

"With Minister Xiao's endorsement, I shall appoint him."

"Issue my decree."

"Call Chen Ping to the capital; appoint him Senior Minister over crafts, encompassing military gear and civilian works alike."

"I receive the decree," Xiao He responded at once.

"Moreover."

"Proclaim to the realm."

"Spread the talent-seeking edict broadly."

"Qin's people with unique abilities—artisans, smiths, hydraulic specialists, literates—come to Xianyang. I will examine and choose them personally for service."

Zhao Feng pressed on.

The officials' eyes turned toward Ying Zheng.

"No need to glance my way."

"Hear me repeat."

"In Qin, the Crown Prince wields full command of military and state affairs; his words are mine."

"His edicts are my edicts."

Ying Zheng stated with unyielding resolve.

"We accept the sacred decree."

The ministers chorused as one.

"Good."

"As the world finds preliminary peace, our utmost priority lies in solidifying the empire's roots and the populace's welfare."

"The four core policies stand as essentials; Senior Ministers must unite their efforts."

Zhao Feng spoke to the assembly.

"We obey the Crown Prince's command," the ministers roared.

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