Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 764 Chapter 312: Time Flies! (Part 3)

"Once you've all initiated into Martial Arts, you will join the military, and I will bestow upon you the authority to subdivide the Tianxuan Sub-mirrors, ensuring every elite soldier in the army possesses a Tianxuan Sub-mirror."

"I grant you three months," Zhao Feng declared.

"We thank the Crown Prince for his generous favor."

All the ministers bowed deeply, then withdrew with excitement they could hardly contain.

"Zhang Ming."

Zhao Feng turned his head toward Zhang Ming and said, "You go touch the Tianxuan Mirror too."

"Yes."

Zhang Ming stepped forward at once and acquired the Tianxuan Sub-mirror.

"I bestow upon you the power to subdivide the sub-mirrors, allowing all trusted aides in the mansion to receive a subdivided sub-mirror." Zhao Feng pointed at Zhang Ming.

The Tianxuan Mirror's light flashed brightly.

The Tianxuan Sub-mirror on Zhang Ming's body instantly morphed into a Tianxuan Mirror that hovered between reality and illusion.

"I accept the order." Zhang Ming bowed and rushed off to carry it out.

"Alas."

"I had no hand in ruling a nation before, but now that I've stepped in, the endless tasks overwhelm me."

"And I'm merely crafting national policies, without handling their execution myself."

"My father must be completely buried under his workload right now."

"Fortunately, he's present, or I'd inevitably mimic the late Qin dynasty's fate from history—total chaos post-conquest, exhausting myself to death."

At this moment.

A profound sentiment filled Zhao Feng.

Engulfed in national governance, things were already incredibly intricate. Starting a brand-new nation from scratch? The sheer exhaustion defied imagination.

"The Tianxuan Mirror has started subdividing."

"We still need to establish the Tianxuan Mirror's currency system and align various exchange rates with Qin's currency, paving the way for direct issuance ahead."

"After rollout in the military, extend it to the court."

"Thanks to the Tianxuan Mirror, disbursing annual or monthly salaries turns far simpler."

Zhao Feng mulled these thoughts while striding toward his palace.

He delved into contemplations of Tianxuan Mirror currency concepts, exchange rates, and related issues—all demanding his focus as the master.

Within the Great Qin Empire!

Emperor Ying Zheng.

Crown Prince Zhao Feng.

At this juncture, both toiled relentlessly.

Time flowed steadily onward.

One month.

Two months.

As time progressed.

Even amid peacetime, Emperor Qin Shi Huang's sacred decrees commanded absolute obedience throughout the realm.

Within the Great Court Palace!

"Reporting to Your Majesty."

"Reporting to the Crown Prince."

"In these two months, we've drafted a new character template; here's the basic prototype."

"Please, Your Majesty and Crown Prince, review it."

Han Fei reported with utmost respect.

With a wave of his hand.

Several Imperial Guard soldiers bore a massive cloth into the grand hall and unfurled it.

Newly forged characters adorned it.

These bore no resemblance to ancient Qin script or those of the Six States.

"Small Seal Script."

Zhao Feng glanced over and instantly identified it as the script destined to be called Small Seal Script later.

"Chancellor Han, you've toiled hard."

"These characters are superb."

"Straightforward and comprehensible, any literate person from any former kingdom can read them effortlessly."

Ying Zheng nodded approvingly.

"Indeed, superb work," Zhao Feng agreed with a smile.

"Your Majesty, please bestow a name upon this script for its spread across the land," Han Fei bowed profoundly.

"Feng'er, your opinion?" Ying Zheng turned to Zhao Feng, plainly entrusting the naming to him.

"These characters originated from our Great Qin, and with the world now under Great Qin's domain."

"They should rightfully be named Qin characters."

"All under heaven are now Great Qin citizens, so henceforth, call them People of Qin." Zhao Feng replied swiftly.

Having unified the realm, Zhao Feng resolved to etch Great Qin's indelible mark upon both scripts and populace alike.

Even centuries into the future.

Qin's legacy would endure as steadfastly as Han's in the original annals of history.

The relentless river of time could not wash it away.

"Feng'er speaks correctly."

Ying Zheng promptly endorsed it.

Right then, Ying Zheng strikingly echoed Zhu Yuanzhang from future eras, forever intoning "Biao'er speaks correctly" or "Biao'er is right."

A sense of convergence appeared to be unfolding.

"From now on."

"The new script shall be known as Qin characters."

"Starting from today."

"Spread the word across the world, so everyone uses the new script. All government decrees, memorials, and military orders must employ Qin characters."

Ying Zheng declared right away.

"The Emperor is wise."

Han Fei proclaimed at once.

"The Emperor is wise."

Voices echoed loudly through the entire court.

"Reporting to Your Majesty."

"Standardizing axle widths."

"Together with fellow officials, I have set standards for highways and for building city walls throughout the empire."

"These standards are now spread across the land, enforced by local offices."

Li Si reported in a resounding voice.

Standardizing axle widths.

Not merely for roads.

Also for cities everywhere in the realm.

For instance, standards for county gatehouses, layouts of prefectural cities, and even upcoming standards for state capitals.

All of these were encompassed.

Encompassing every detail.

"Tingwei has performed admirably." Ying Zheng commended him.

"Reporting to Your Majesty."

"Unified customs are now in effect. Although cultures differ throughout the realm, upon reflection, they follow the ancient rites of the Huaxia People, mainly using Qin-style clothing."

"Local offices are overseeing compliance everywhere." Yu Liao reported.

"Reporting to Your Majesty."

"Measurement standards."

"With colleagues, I have created a uniform system for Qin's jin, lengths, heights, and volumes."

"It has been sent out across the realm, with governments tasked to enforce it." Xiao He rose to report as well.

"My four esteemed ministers have earned great merit."

"Language standardized, measurements standardized, corpus unified, currency unified."

"Everything stands unified now."

"This marks an unparalleled feat, bringing true unity to our Great Qin."

"Your contributions cannot be denied."

"Rewards must follow, lavish rewards."

Ying Zheng spoke with a satisfied look.

"We ministers fulfill this duty only because of Your Majesty's and the Crown Prince's trust."

"It is our bounden duty."

Han Fei, Li Si, Yu Liao, and Xiao He all bowed deeply.

"Reward merit, punish offenses against the state."

"This forms the heart of my rule."

"Thus, issue my decree."

"Award each of you four ministers one thousand gold and five hundred servants." Ying Zheng proclaimed without hesitation.

"We thank Your Majesty for this immense grace." The four ministers promptly gave thanks.

"As these four key policies roll out, have there been any hindrances?"

Zhao Feng questioned the four ministers.

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