Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 617: Chapter 252: Wang Wan’s Downfall! Zhao Feng Bestowed Title! Martial Lord Seal!

“Wang Wan, as the head of the civil officials, was brought down so easily.”

“These indeed look like real evidence of guilt.” Wang Jian, who was watching from the side, also showed a hint of shock on his face, but it was quickly followed by a cold smile.

Wang Wan’s downfall was entirely of his own making.

Who told him to target Zhao Feng? As an enemy, he naturally met the fate of an enemy.

Hearing Wang Wan’s admission of guilt without any defense, Ying Zheng’s expression turned completely cold.

“Feng Jie, Li Si.”

Ying Zheng spoke in a deep voice.

“At your service,” Li Si immediately responded, looking excited.

And Feng Jie naturally stood out as well.

“Investigate together with the Imperial Censorate and the Tingwei.”

“Arrest all the officials implicated by the evidence presented by the General.”

“Arrest their entire families as well.”

“Once the investigation is completed, punish them according to the Qin Law,” Ying Zheng said coldly.

“I accept the decree.”

Li Si and Feng Jie replied immediately.

As for Wang Wan.

At this moment, he was completely collapsed on the ground, having lost all his strength.

This scene fell upon the eyes of the many ministers in the court, all showing shock and bewilderment.

Before the court session started, Wang Wan, as the head of the civil officials, was still full of vigor, yet in a short span of time, he had fallen from his position and would soon become a prisoner.

“Call in the Imperial Guard Army to arrest them.”

“Wu Dao.”

“Lin Mu.”

“Cao Qing.”

…

Feng Jie directly faced the ministers in the court, naming them one by one.

The faces of the officials who were named turned ashen, collapsing to the ground.

Even Wang Wan did not defend himself on the spot, so what qualifications did these officials have to defend themselves?

“Arrest them.”

Ying Zheng ordered coldly.

Immediately.

Ren Xiao rushed into the hall, and many of the Imperial Guards began the arrests.

Including Wang Wan.

More than twenty officials linked to Wang Wan’s crimes were all arrested and taken out of the hall.

The other ministers present in the hall were filled with apprehension, feeling as though they had narrowly escaped disaster.

However, many ministers also glanced at Zhao Feng, their hearts filled with a mix of respect and fear.

“Zhao Feng, he is a fierce man indeed.”

“Truly impressive strategies, honed on the battlefield.”

“Wang Wan was the Left Minister of our Qin, holding a high and powerful position, yet he fell just like this.”

“How did Zhao Feng manage to find all this evidence of guilt?”

“Wang Wan was brought down by him so easily.”

“This person is too terrifying; he must not be offended.”

“Not only are his strategies terrifying, but he also avenges every grievance.”

“Wang Wan repeatedly targeted Zhao Feng, and Zhao Feng had long remembered it in his heart. Now it’s Zhao Feng’s retaliation.”

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Many ministers developed a sense of fear about offending Zhao Feng.

Zhao Feng’s methods were indeed too startling.

It was thought that the evidence to bring down Wang Wan was all but handled, yet Zhao Feng managed to find it?

Just thinking about it induced a sense of dread.

“Wang Wan.”

“You have truly disappointed me.”

“Everyone, take this as a cautionary lesson.”

Ying Zheng’s voice resounded through the hall, carrying a tone of anger and authority.

This case was brought up by Zhao Feng, but it was apparent that Ying Zheng’s heart was filled with fury too.

As the current Left Minister had committed so many crimes, Ying Zheng had always ruled by law, yet his prime minister led in corruption, so how could he not be angry?

“We solemnly obey the decree.”

The voices of all the civil and military officials were filled with dread.

Most of them were undoubtedly terrified by these events.

With the four charges set, even though Wang Wan was the prime minister, his fate might have already been sealed.

Death was inevitable.

What would happen to his entire clan?

We’ll see the sovereign’s judgment.

“Zhao Feng.”

“You have meritorious service in this impeachment.”

Ying Zheng’s gaze shifted to Zhao Feng.

“Everything was for Qin.”

Zhao Feng said seriously, with an air of devotion to Qin.

But many people felt a sense of irony in those words.

Sneering.

This might be a righteous cover for a personal vendetta.

“This young man indeed has a dark heart.”

“Quietly gathering so much evidence against Wang Wan, this was no overnight task; it seemed he had been preparing for a long time.”

“Wang Wan, Wang Wan, my son is not as soft-hearted as Fusu; he is much more ruthless.”

“You made a mistake in offending him.” Ying Zheng thought with a touch of sentiment.

In actuality.

Ying Zheng was not surprised by Wang Wan’s corruption.

Many in the court were the same, but they were well-concealed.

Ying Zheng was naturally aware of these matters, but as long as they didn’t go too far, he would not interfere much.

After all, unifying the world required the collective effort of Qin.

Perhaps the saying from future generations applies here: pure water contains no fish.

Corrupt officials and swindlers will never be absent in any era.

“Zhao Gao, proclaim the decree.”

Ying Zheng, uninterested in further words with Zhao Feng, waved a hand.

Zhao Gao, with great respect, took up the royal edict that had long been prepared from the table.

With a hidden joy over Wang Wan’s downfall at Zhao Feng’s hands.

He raised the royal edict high and declared loudly: “The decree of the King of Qin, General Zhao Feng, listen to the decree.”

“I, humbly heed the royal edict.”

Having settled the matter of Wang Wan, Zhao Feng naturally concluded a major task, thus feeling justified in accepting the decree.

“Zhao Feng, by royal command, you led the campaign against the Kingdom of Yan, achieving the feat of its destruction, laboring vigorously and achieving great merit.”

“The foreign tribes invaded, slaughtering ten thousand of our Huaxia people! Zhao Feng, leading the army northwards, exterminated the invading tribes, killing hundreds of thousands, protecting our Huaxia citizens, attaining tremendous merit.”

“Zhao Feng led the ten thousand troops into the Northern Frontier of the foreign tribes, defeating them, slaying tens of thousands, destroying their royal court, executing their king, with extraordinary battle achievements.”

“Now.”

“Rewards are granted according to merit.”

“Zhao Feng’s rank is upgraded by two levels, conferred the title of Thorough Marquis, entitled to annual salary of the rank, granted land of the rank, with the right to form a personal trusted aide.”

“Bestowed with ten thousand gold, one hundred thousand coins, a thousand rolls of fine cloth, a thousand jade artifacts, and a thousand servants.”

“Furthermore.”

“Zhao Feng’s martial virtue flourishes, acclaimed as the Qin War God throughout the world.”

“Now.”

“I confer upon Zhao Feng the title of [Martial Lord], awarded the title [Lord Wu’an].”

“His command’s trusted aide is named [Wu’an Personal Guards].”

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