Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.

These words fell.

Causing the previously noisy court to quiet down immediately.

After all, from Ying Zheng's perspective, the matter was settled, and although the primary position was not obtained, at least there was a deputy role, meaning involvement was granted to achieve meritorious governance.

"Alright."

"Continue with the discussion." Ying Zheng waved his hand, signaling the ministers to proceed.

"Presenting to the Great King."

"Now the affairs of Zhao Territory have been completely governed."

"It is now more than half a month overdue since Han Fei was supposed to return to court."

"We do not know why Lord Han Fei has not yet returned to the capital to report his duties?"

Feng Jie, as the Imperial Censor, stepped forward and loudly presented his report.

The Imperial Censorate.

It is responsible for overseeing the Hundred Officials of the court.

And the Imperial Censor Feng Jie is its primary officer, though not part of the Nine Ministers, his position is equivalent.

"About this matter."

"I can explain on behalf of Lord Han Fei."

Zhao Feng spoke up again.

Ying Zheng turned his gaze toward Zhao Feng.

"When Lord Han Fei took the decree to return to the capital to report, he heard that Daliang City was overturned by a flood, with countless refugees."

"So he led his subordinates to Daliang."

"Thanks to Lord Han Fei's efforts, he governed tens of thousands of refugees and built a new city for them."

"During this governance of Daliang refugees, no plague occurred thanks to Lord Han Fei's invaluable contributions." Zhao Feng said loudly.

Upon hearing this!

Ying Zheng's eyes flickered with a slight change as he nodded, thinking internally: "What the Heibing Platform reported, only Han Fei among the ministers is close to Feng'er; back then, Han Fei surrendered to Qin because of Feng'er, which now seems true."

"Throughout the times."

"Whenever Han Fei was in court."

"And there was someone targeting Feng'er on the court, Han Fei was always the first to speak."

"Their relationship is indeed deep."

In a flash.

Ying Zheng sorted out the relationship between Zhao Feng and Han Fei.

"Thus it seems."

"Han Fei is not only without fault but also has merits."

Before Feng Jie spoke again, Ying Zheng directly opened to define the matter.

Seeing this, Feng Jie also bowed directly: "It was due to my overthinking."

Finished speaking.

He immediately retreated.

"Send the decree to Han Fei."

"Since he is governing in Wei Territory now, inform him via an urgent decree, letting his deputy Yan Bing take charge of governing Wei Territory, and wait for the other officials to go to Wei Territory before returning to the capital to report his duties." Ying Zheng slowly expressed.

The minister responsible for drafting decrees immediately responded.

The court discussions continued.

Most of what was discussed was related to the matters of Wei Territory.

When the court adjourned.

It was already evening.

Within Zhangtai Palace!

The banquet had been set up.

This was a banquet specifically set for Zhao Feng's triumphant return.

Yet only Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng were present.

"Conquering a kingdom in half a year."

"Indeed, this battle was brilliantly fought."

"Originally, I thought it would require at least a year, or even longer." Ying Zheng praised Zhao Feng with a smile.

This battle.

Indeed, it was splendid.

Though it took half a year.

But if the time since King of Wei's surrender is counted, it was only five months.

The remaining time was spent taking over the cities of Wei.

"The Hangu Pass Camp also contributed significantly to this battle; if not for the Hangu Pass Camp holding down half of the Wei's forces, the Wu'an Camp couldn't have rushed straight to Daliang." Zhao Feng modestly replied.

"Not just the Hangu Pass Camp, even if any camp took over the diversion, it would suffice."

"The main credit for this battle still lies with you." Ying Zheng smiled, directly unveiling Zhao Feng's modesty.

"When I returned to Xianyang, I heard some news."

"In the court, some have impeached me and my father-in-law for controlling too much military power, fearing a possible mutiny. I wonder if this is true?" Zhao Feng asked probing.

Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Feng with a smile: "Why? Are you testing me?"

"I dare not test the Great King."

"Just curious about these rumors." Zhao Feng immediately replied with an embarrassed smile.

Still in his heart.

Zhao Feng was a bit helpless: "King of Qin is indeed too wise, just one sentence saw through the meaning."

"Through history."

"It is said that foolish kings are hard to deal with, but standing before such wise kings and sage kings is even harder." Zhao Feng thought internally.

Seeing Zhao Feng like this.

Ying Zheng just smiled slightly: "Do you think I am the kind of king who fears his subjects?"

Upon hearing this!

Zhao Feng shook his head almost without hesitation: "The Great King is not."

"Therefore."

"Even if there are voices of impeachment in the court, whether to fear or not is up to me."

"Do you think I would target Wang Jian, target you because of this?" Ying Zheng spoke with some humor.

Zhao Feng nodded and smiled: "I think the Great King would not."

"Therefore."

"Why concern yourself with those rumors?"

"As long as I am here, who dares to move the Wang Family? Who dares to move you?" Ying Zheng spoke with strong support.

At this point.

Zhao Feng also did not say more about this matter.

It seems.

His father-in-law's face was not good after leaving Zhangtai Palace, which was definitely due to other reasons, and thus people in the palace misunderstood.

"But that's also good."

"Let the court think the Great King is wary of us, so they play fewer tricks." Zhao Feng thought internally.

Ying Zheng picked up the wine pot, poured himself a cup, then poured one for Zhao Feng.

Then smiled and asked: "Who do you think I will appoint as Crown Prince in the future?"

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