Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 813 Chapter 329: Ying Zheng's Unmatched Divine Power Unleashed! Golden Words!_2

The expansion of territories and the growth of population represent the ultimate honors for any emperor. Despite their modest size, Tu An and Goguryeo have significantly augmented Qin's dominion by several thousand miles and contributed nearly eight million souls to its populace. Recognizing these vital resources, Ying Zheng could not help but feel immense satisfaction.

"Convey my decree," he commanded.

"General Li Mu has rendered exceptional service; he is to be appointed Protector-General and elevated to the rank of Senior General."

"Henceforth, the Northern Frontier army shall be known as the [Northern Defense] army."

"Han Xin is to be promoted to the position of Main General."

"Furthermore, General Li Mu is ordered to maintain strict vigilance over the newly acquired territories of both nations. Any sign of rebellion will be met with swift and decisive punishment," Ying Zheng declared with unquestionable authority.

As the royal pronouncements were established.

The nation's fortune, as if imbued with the weight of golden words, surged with renewed strength.

"His Majesty's wisdom is profound!" the assembled civil and military officials proclaimed in unison.

Concerning General Li Mu.

Even before Qin achieved unification across Shenzhou, his prowess in commanding armies was already legendary throughout the land.

Subsequently, he earned the favor of Zhao Feng, an esteemed member of the Crown Prince's entourage, which solidified his position and ensured no opposition to his well-deserved promotion.

"Your Majesty."

"While Tu An and Goguryeo may be small nations, their combined population approaches eight million."

"In addition to allowing autonomous governance for the foreign tribes, we must also dispatch officials to provide oversight," Han Fei stepped forward to present his counsel.

"Let this vital matter be entrusted to Chancellor Han," Ying Zheng responded immediately with a smile.

These were merely minor territories, their control sufficiently maintained by military might.

They were not significant enough to warrant Ying Zheng's undivided attention.

"Your Majesty."

"The Northern Frontier has been newly established."

"Our next objective is Baiyue," Lv Buwei announced, stepping forward to report.

"Baiyue is a land of harsh wilderness, perpetually shrouded in miasma."

"General Wang Jian has been stationed there for a considerable period; now, with the Tian Xuan Mirror available, the challenges of grain transportation are no longer a major concern."

"Convey my decree," Ying Zheng commanded.

"General Wang Jian is ordered to commence the conquest of Baiyue."

"Regarding Baiyue, a massacre is forbidden. Once integrated into Qin, its people shall be treated as citizens," Ying Zheng promptly decreed.

"His Majesty's wisdom shines through in this decision," Lv Buwei readily affirmed.

The land of Baiyue.

It was once an integral part of Shenzhou.

The ethnic groups of Baiyue share a historical connection to the ancient conflict between the Yellow Emperor and Chiyou; following Chiyou's defeat, the Jiuli people retreated beyond the borders of Shenzhou, ultimately finding refuge in the Baiyue region.

This historical event marks the origin of the current Baiyue tribes.

Naturally.

This is precisely why Ying Zheng places such importance on the Baiyue region and the Jiuli clan residing there, as they were historically part of Huaxia.

"Your Majesty."

"The academy has now been in operation for over two years."

"The academic halls within various Qin counties are fully engaged in imparting knowledge."

"The prefectural city academies have been accepting students for nearly a year, and the next phase involves these academies sending promising students to the state mansion academies."

"Next year, the state mansion academies will commence examinations within the capital," Lv Buwei reported with a smile.

"The examination of students from the state mansion academies in the capital marks a significant milestone for Qin; those who succeed will be eligible to enter the court as officials and should be given due consideration," Ying Zheng stated.

"Your Majesty."

"That aligns perfectly with my intentions."

"The capital city academy has been thoroughly renovated and is prepared to receive students for examinations next year."

"The specifics of these examinations are for Your Majesty to determine," Lv Buwei concluded.

"Zhong Fu."

"You are granted full authority over the organization and execution of these examinations."

"For the selection of examiners, we shall invite the esteemed Xunzi, along with other highly respected scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought."

"I place my trust in you," Ying Zheng declared with a smile, entrusting the important task to Lv Buwei.

"I shall endeavor to uphold the Emperor's decree with utmost diligence," Lv Buwei accepted with pleasure.

At that very moment!

Boom, boom, boom!

High above the Land of the Divine Continent.

At the zenith of the Heavenly Vault.

A series of earth-shattering tremors suddenly reverberated through the atmosphere.

It was as if the entire world and the void itself had been violently shaken.

"What is that sound?"

Ying Zheng's brow furrowed as he gazed outward from the grand hall.

"Your Majesty."

"A colossal meteor has descended into the void above Xianyang."

"It appears to be on a direct collision course with Xianyang City," Ren Xiao reported urgently, rushing in from outside the hall.

"What?"

Ying Zheng's expression shifted dramatically as he strode purposefully towards the exit.

In mere moments, Ying Zheng had already emerged from the hall.

Witnessing the extraordinary swiftness of Ying Zheng's movement, the assembled ministers were astonished but quickly regained their composure and followed him out of the hall.

Visible in the distance.

Was an immense meteor, encircled by a fiery crimson halo, hurtling directly towards Xianyang City.

Once it impacted.

Unimaginable devastation was inevitable.

"How could a meteor suddenly descend?"

Ying Zheng knitted his brows.

"Your Majesty."

"Should this meteor strike the city, it would result in immense casualties."

"I shall issue an immediate order for the city's populace to evacuate," Lv Buwei declared with a remarkably grave expression.

Xianyang City, serving as the capital of Qin, also boasted the highest population density.

Once the meteor impacted, at least half the city would be reduced to rubble.

"It is already too late."

Ying Zheng fixed his gaze upon the meteor rapidly plummeting through the heavens, his countenance equally unprecedentedly solemn.

"Everyone, there is no need for panic."

"All will be well; I am present."

Ying Zheng proclaimed softly.

He ascended into the sky.

And within the confines of Xianyang City,

countless inhabitants were similarly drawn by the resonant rumbling, their gazes all lifting to behold the celestial object in the firmament.

"This bodes ill."

"The meteor is on a direct course for our Xianyang City."

"Flee with haste!"

"If this meteor impacts, we are utterly doomed."

"Run, escape the city immediately!"

"Heaven itself is blind, how could such a meteor be aimed at Xianyang?"

"Run, run for your lives..."

Witnessing the meteor's swift descent from the heavens, a multitude of citizens were gripped by sheer terror.

To their understanding,

the meteor's fall signified an impending catastrophe.

And at this critical juncture!

Ying Zheng soared through the ethereal expanse above Xianyang City.

"Citizens of Qin, I implore you, do not succumb to panic. With my presence, this meteor poses no threat."

Ying Zheng's voice, imbued with the power of National Fortune, resonated throughout the entirety of Xianyang City.

At this moment,

numerous citizens directed their eyes upward, discerning the solitary figure suspended in the void.

"Is His Majesty... is His Majesty a deity?"

"Could that possibly be our Sovereign?"

"His Majesty possesses the ability of flight!"

"Such divine techniques!"

"Legends spoke of the Crown Prince as an immortal descended to the mortal realm, yet His Majesty too exhibits such celestial qualities."

"The Heavens bestow their favor upon our Qin."

"We must place our faith in His Majesty; safety shall be ours..."

The sight of Ying Zheng standing serene in the heavens left many citizens simultaneously astonished and profoundly reassured.

The inhabitants of Xianyang City were, by and large, steadfast people of Qin; their loyalty and faith in the King of Qin, in their Sovereign, were unwavering.

"Meteor."

Ying Zheng's gaze remained fixed on the meteor, which drew ever closer in the sky, transforming into a colossal ball of fire, seemingly guided with intent, directly targeting Xianyang City.

"Within the dominion of Great Qin, I am the embodiment of Heaven itself!"

"Halt!"

Ying Zheng commanded, his eyes locked onto the descending meteor in the void.

The Imperial Jade Seal, a symbol of the nation, pulsed with light around him.

An ethereal manifestation of National Fortune materialized, reminiscent of a Mystic Bird in flight.

The very next instant,

resplendent golden characters appeared.

Bang!

An explosive sound abruptly erupted within the heavens.

The meteor appeared to have encountered an insurmountable, invisible barrier, and the sheer force of the impact sent tremors through the entire void.

Yet, the meteor, laden with an immeasurable power, was forcefully arrested in its celestial trajectory.

"His Majesty has successfully intercepted it!"

"The meteor has been halted!"

"This is the divine prowess of His Majesty!"

"His Majesty wields divine might!"

"His Majesty's divine power..."

All the citizens of Xianyang City observed the spectacle unfolding above, the meteor, possessing an inexhaustible force, now immovably fixed in the heavens, seemingly held captive by an unseen power.

Every single one of them understood.

This monumental feat had been accomplished by their Sovereign.

Within the opulent halls of Xianyang Palace,

witnessing Ying Zheng's overwhelming display of might,

all assembled ministers were rendered speechless with awe.

"His Majesty has achieved a profound integration with the National Fortune, now commanding the very essence of Great Qin's destiny."

"In this present state, even if a true immortal were to descend, His Majesty might perhaps stand without fear, would he not?"

"Truly formidable."

"Despite my own mastery of the Cast Minister's Responsibility technique, I cannot command such a magnitude of National Fortune."

"The Art of National Fortune is simply too potent!"

"In the realm of martial arts, perhaps only by ascending beyond the Grandmaster level could one hope to replicate such power."

"Nay, even a Grandmaster may struggle to halt such a celestial projectile."

"Across all of Great Qin, apart from the Crown Prince, it is likely only His Majesty who possesses such capabilities..."

An assembly of ministers gazed upon the unfolding scene, their hearts filled with astonishment.

At this precise moment,

both the martial arts traditions and

the Art of National Fortune had been demonstrably passed down through the ages.

They all comprehended the sheer magnitude of Ying Zheng's actions.

And high above in the void,

observing the meteor suspended motionless overhead, Ying Zheng himself exhaled a breath of profound relief.

"Fortuitously, I can now command thirty percent of Great Qin's National Fortune; otherwise, halting it would have been an insurmountable challenge!" Ying Zheng mused inwardly.