For Wang Jian,

what he seeks now is stability.

His son-in-law has just been promoted to Protector-General, so there can be no room for error.

Ying Zheng smiled faintly: "Zhao Feng has just been promoted, and he needs military achievements to solidify his position. You're not doing enough as a father-in-law."

"Great King."

"If we raise an army again and let Zhao Feng lead it, the other two Shangjiangjun will certainly be dissatisfied."

"There will undoubtedly be many ministers in court who oppose it," Wang Jian said with a helpless expression.

It's the same as before.

He does not want Zhao Feng to become a target for criticism.

"The duty of the Northern Frontier is to guard against foreign tribes."

"Now that the territory of the Zhao state is entirely under our Qin control, and the northern borders have been stretched, Meng Wu will not compete for this."

"As for Hangu Huan Yi."

Ying Zheng appeared slightly contemplative.

With Wang Jian's mention,

Ying Zheng was somewhat persuaded.

If his son becomes a target for criticism, it certainly is not a desirable situation.

But the merit of conquering a state is related to Zhao Feng's solidification of his position as Protector-General and his future promotion, and it cannot be missed.

To advance further, even if one gains a title, without military achievements as support, Ying Zheng cannot directly bestow it.

The system of military merit is fundamental to Qin's military strength, and Ying Zheng cannot break it.

"I will give Hangu and Wu'an a fair chance to compete," Ying Zheng chuckled.

"Fair competition?" Wang Jian was intrigued.

"Shangjiangjun."

"Wei Wuji is indeed a clever man."

"Since being defeated at Wei City, Wei Wuji, upon returning to his country, has established many defensive strategies. Conquering Wei might not be as simple as imagined," Yu Liao said with a smile.

"I am well aware of Wei Wuji."

"He is cautious."

"Since the fall of the Zhao state, he has sent envoys multiple times to contact our Qin, seeking the favor of the Great King to avoid his wrath on Wei."

"But the Great King has never granted him an audience." Wang Jian nodded. Although an adversary, he held great respect for Wei Wuji.

"Wei initiated conflict with our Qin, providing a justified reason for war. How could I let this slip?" Ying Zheng smiled faintly.

"Great King, wise and insightful."

Wang Jian and Yu Liao bowed together.

"Shangjiangjun."

"I have received intelligence indicating that Wei Wuji has not been idle these past two years."

"He has not only restructured his military but has also conscripted 300,000 young able-bodied men from Wei."

"Now Wei's military force is no less than 600,000." Yu Liao spoke with a hint of gravity.

"It seems."

"Wei Wuji intends to resist our Qin to the end."

"Such conscription, cutting off his own retreat, is reckless warmongering."

"With 600,000 soldiers, including prefecture soldiers and these forcibly conscripted young men."

"Against our Qin's Sharp Warriors, they will break with a single blow." Wang Jian spoke calmly.

Ying Zheng looked at the map of Wei's territory in the sand table: "Wei's population is less than that of Zhao, even less than our Qin, only a few million more than Han. It is currently the spring plowing season; conscripting 300,000 young men truly cuts off his own retreat, but for Wei Wuji, he has no other choice."

"He knows that sooner or later, I will move against Wei. Besides expanding his forces, he has no other means."

Yu Liao immediately nodded: "What the Great King says is very true. In the past, our Qin responded to Yan's call for help to attack Zhao, with a justified cause, while Wei unreasonably waged war against us in Yingchuan, a national betrayal!"

"As long as our Qin uses this national betrayal as a base, no other country will dare support Wei."

Wang Jian was solemn: "Although true, precautions must be taken against Chu."

"Among the Three States of Qi, Chu, and Yan, Yan was so frightened in the Zhao campaign that it doesn't dare act. Furthermore, the resources they compensated our Qin greatly weakened their national power; Yan can barely protect itself, let alone dare to oppose our Qin."

"Qi, all along, the Great King has maintained relations with the distant neighbors, attacking nearby ones. Our Qin and Qi have good relations, which cannot be compared to Wei's."

"Only Chu remains."

"They have never had treaty agreements, always acting like barbarians."

"We must guard against them," Wang Jian said gravely.

Clearly.

Against Chu.

Wang Jian remained very cautious.

With Zhao state fallen,

the only true threat left for Wang Jian was Chu.

The other three states' national powers do not compare to Chu.

The greatest obstacle to Qin unifying the world has shifted from Zhao to Chu.

"Rest assured, Shangjiangjun."

"This matter."

"I have already discussed it with the Great King."

"The Great King will soon issue an edict, ordering Lord Changping to go to Chenying to oversee and control the 50,000 prefecture soldiers in Chenying County and to appease the border residents of Chu entering the territory." Yu Liao said with a smile.

"Lord Changping, being of the ancient Royal Family of Chu, from the once legitimate Mi Family, holds considerable prestige in Chu. Having him guard Chenying City is feasible," Wang Jian nodded in agreement.

The Mi Family branch within the Great Qin Dynasty Court actually originated from the Royal Family of Chu.

"By the way."

"The Great King just mentioned allowing Hangu and Wu'an to compete fairly?"

"This matter..." Wang Jian hesitated, looking at Ying Zheng.

"Wu'an is north of Wei, Hangu west."

"For Wei Wuji to mobilize the national power to recruit and train soldiers, no single camp can conquer them."

"I will give Huan Yi and Zhao Feng an opportunity."

"Whoever can be the first to break through the Capital of Wei will claim the primary credit for this battle," Ying Zheng commanded with authority.

Upon hearing this!

Wang Jian thought briefly and immediately nodded: "I understand, Your Majesty."

Such a competition, two great camps attacking Wei.

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