Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 773 Chapter 315: Zhao Feng: If all officials devote themselves, longevity is not unattainable!!

"Otherwise, I would never get another chance to recognize you."

"He has always extended profound kindness like a towering mountain to your father. On his deathbed, your grandfather entrusted you to him; Zhong Fu has supported us with his full might—this debt of gratitude I shall never forget."

"You must honor him with the respect befitting an elder." Ying Zheng urged Zhao Feng.

"A grace that saved lives."

"Father, put your mind at rest." Zhao Feng immediately nodded and replied.

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The court assembly concluded!

Zhao Feng's declaration and the granted Tianxuan Sub-Mirror left the whole Qin Court utterly stunned.

Each minister headed back to his residence, overwhelmed by a complex emotion they couldn't quite name.

Right now.

Boundless motivation surged through every court official.

Following the court debate of this day.

One truth dawned on them: the path for Qin stretches far ahead, and their personal journeys are equally endless.

The formidable power of the Tian Xuan Mirror allowed them to glimpse the might of an Immortal Magical Treasure.

Zhao Feng's pledge ignited their battle fervor even higher.

Power.

Transcending the Mortal.

Longevity itself!

Who could resist craving it?

This!

Maybe this lay at the heart of Zhao Feng's speech today—to ignite the spirits of the gathered officials.

Xianyang!

The site of the announcement!

"The Holy Decree arrives!"

"By the First Emperor's command, under the Crown Prince's authority."

"Now."

"Shenzhou stands unified, with all beneath Heaven awaiting renewal."

"We Huaxia people shall cease our endless conflicts, unite our efforts, fortify the nation's base, and bolster our people's roots."

"For a mighty state, for a robust populace."

"Ensure governance remains pure and transparent."

"Partition the Daqin World into Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties."

"Appoint a State Governor over each of the Nine Provinces to govern a State, and install thirty-six Prefectural Governors to manage the counties."

"The Crown Prince, concerned that most common folk lack literacy and their minds remain unenlightened!"

"Therefore."

"The Crown Prince decrees, prioritizing the enlightenment of all under Heaven."

"Throughout Great Qin lands, found numerous Academic Palaces."

"In each county seat, set up a County City Academy. Youths aged eight to twenty-five may join to learn reading and writing; the course lasts two years! Entry demands no fees—supply your own meals to attend."

"In every Prefectural City, create a Prefectural City Academy. Graduates from County City Academy exams can advance for a year of deeper learning, honing Martial skills, exploring knowledge, and mastering the Hundred Schools' arts."

"In each State, build a State Mansion Academy. Those passing Prefectural City Academy tests may proceed for another year of elite training."

"In Xianyang Capital, found the Capital City Academy. Top performers from the Nine Provinces' State Mansion Academies enter for final assessment; passers join the Court as officials, serving the realm."

"Moreover."

"The Crown Prince proclaims this edict."

"Qin, in awakening the wisdom of Divine Land Huaxia's people, shall summon global talents and harness the Hundred Schools' collective wisdom."

"Eminent scholars from any of the Hundred Schools—Confucians, Taoists, Legalists, Military Strategists, artisans, Mohists... all gifted individuals—are invited to Xianyang for a personal audience with our Qin Chancellor. Those approved enter service as instructors in county and State Mansion Academies, guiding the realm's youth and disseminating the Hundred Schools' teachings to every corner under Heaven. Qin shall honor these educators with official state respects."

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At the proclamation grounds.

The crowd's cheers roared like ocean waves.

As the official read aloud.

Myriad commoners stood dumbfounded.

Though illiterate, they grasped every word crystal clear.

The Crown Prince aimed to enlighten the masses under Heaven, schooling every soul.

Academies would rise across the land to instruct the world's people.

What's more.

Literacy lessons came free of charge—no tuition needed, just bring your own provisions to enroll.

Such benevolence defies imagination!

What manner of benevolence is this?

"The Crown Prince is truly a Sage of Heavenly Descent!"

"Indeed."

"The Crown Prince cares deeply for us commoners, opening Academic Palaces across the realm to teach us illiterate laborers."

"Literacy has always been monopolized by aristocratic families; without a wealthy background, who could read characters? But the Crown Prince offers such immense grace, allowing everyone under Heaven the opportunity to learn reading and writing."

"The First Emperor's holy grace is boundless; the Crown Prince's holy grace is boundless."

"Long live the First Emperor, long live the Crown Prince."

"This is marvelous."

"Qin, blessed by the First Emperor and the Crown Prince, shall stand eternally strong."

"Qin for ten thousand generations..."

Innumerable commoners shouted in wild excitement.

Everyone cheered and jumped with joy at Zhao Feng's Academic Palaces policy, as it truly roused the hearts of countless ordinary folk.

Even adults past twenty-five, ineligible for the Academic Palaces themselves.

They still had offspring, of course.

The Academic Palaces ensured their children could study there; future generations might rise as brilliant talents of Qin.

Such benevolence extended to all Qin's subjects.

How could gratitude not overflow from them?

At present.

This was merely Xianyang; over a hundred swift riders burst from the Prime Minister's Mansion beyond the city gates, carrying the Holy Decree.

In one month's time.

Word of the Academic Palaces' founding and the enlightenment of Heaven's people would sweep the entire world.

It was easy to foresee the soaring prestige of Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng across Shenzhou ahead, since this deed tangibly benefited every soul under Heaven.

"All talented scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought may serve."

"Embracing all streams like the sea—this truly embraces them all. Revival dawns for our Farmer School."

"No, I need to rally our Farmer School disciples at once and head to Xianyang for an audience with the Chancellor. Teaching in the Academic Palaces would bring our school to new heights."

"Haha, Taoists, Legalists, Confucians—all Hundred Schools can teach in the Academic Palaces; this will usher in a golden age of scholarship. We must hurry to muster our comrades; seize this golden chance!"

"Qin blessed with such a Crown Prince—National Fortune truly flourishes."

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Beyond the common masses.

Plenty of fallen scholars from the Hundred Schools in Xianyang City brimmed with equal fervor.

Upon the Holy Decree's proclamation.

They too grasped that their moment had arrived.

Revival for their schools was now within reach.

Back when Various Countries vied equally.

Those nations favored Legalists and Military Strategists, sidelining the rest.

The bygone era of Hundred Schools' rivalry had turned to mockery.

With Academic Palaces now ascending.

The age of Hundred Schools contending seemed poised to return.

What's more, a contention under Great Qin Divine Land's banner, free of warfare!

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