"Minister Han's reputation already resonates throughout the realm. His governance over Zhao Territory is a testament to him."

"I trust you will not disappoint me." Ying Zheng smiled slightly.

"I shall serve Qin with all my heart and make Qin strong." Han Fei declared loudly.

From beginning to end.

Han Fei never pledged loyalty to King of Qin; his words always expressed loyalty to Qin.

Perhaps to Han Fei, this was his last retention of dignity.

He was loyal to Qin, not necessarily to King of Qin.

And as Zhao Feng envisioned his future, Qin was equated to the world.

And he was loyal to the world.

As for Ying Zheng.

Qin is him, and he is Qin.

This form of loyalty from Han Fei he naturally accepted.

"Enough."

"Let's continue the court discussion."

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

"Your Majesty."

"I have a report to submit."

"It concerns the people of Wei Territory." Han Fei reported loudly.

"Speak." Ying Zheng said.

"Before our Qin extinguished Wei, Wei was rampant in warfare and taxed heavily."

"I propose we lower the taxes in Wei to be like those of our Qin, as now they are all our Qin citizens." Han Fei petitioned loudly.

"Zhao Territory, Han Land, it is the same."

"Wei Territory should naturally not be an exception."

"Agreed." Ying Zheng didn't hesitate.

"The Great King is wise."

"In Zhao Han states, lowering taxes made them loyal to Qin, and the same can be done for Wei people." Yu Liao immediately concurred.

...

Within Zhangtai Palace!

"Minister, paying respects to the Great King."

Han Fei bowed deeply to Ying Zheng.

"Sit."

Ying Zheng pointed to a nearby cushion.

"Thank you, Great King." Han Fei expressed gratitude and sat upright on the cushion.

"Han Fei."

"I know your heart." Ying Zheng suddenly began.

"What does the Great King mean?" Han Fei was taken aback.

"Your loyalty to Qin is not necessarily loyalty to me." Ying Zheng stated slowly.

Han Fei's expression changed, hurriedly bowing: "Minister is fearful."

But Ying Zheng raised his hand, indifferent: "I understand, your loyalty is towards this realm and its people of Huaxia."

"As for me."

"It is the same for me."

"Because I am the King of Qin, and moreover, the future King of the realm. Your loyalty to the realm is loyalty to me." Ying Zheng spoke with boundless dominance.

To this.

Han Fei said no more.

He more clearly felt the majesty and dignity of the King before him.

"The position of Nine Ministers is high and holds great power."

"Originally, no defeated minister would have the opportunity to hold such a position."

"Do you know why I appointed you?" Ying Zheng smiled and asked again.

Regarding this.

In truth, Han Fei had long anticipated it.

Immediately, he folded his arms and replied: "This is the majesty of the Great King, beyond ordinary rulers."

Regarding this.

Han Fei is deeply respectful.

If it were any ordinary ruler.

Perhaps they would accept Han Fei's surrender, but they would never entrust him with significant duties.

After all, he was still a defeated minister.

"What is your view of Zhao Feng?" Ying Zheng moved to another question.

"Not daring to deceive the Great King, when Han was destroyed, I harbored thoughts of dying."

"The reason I came to Qin back then was due to General Zhao Feng's persuasion."

"Regarding General Zhao Feng as a person, I have always held him in high regard and later witnessed the countless battle achievements he created for Qin, for which I was even more full of admiration."

"General Zhao Feng's majesty, possessing both literary and martial talents, is beyond me."

"No one in the world perhaps can rival his achievements." Han Fei spoke sincerely.

Listening to Han Fei's praise of Zhao Feng.

Ying Zheng showed a faint, fatherly smile of comfort on his face.

"Were the Daliang refugee achievements truly given to you by Zhao Feng?" Ying Zheng asked with a smile.

"Indeed." Han Fei did not conceal anything.

"This boy."

"Doesn't intend to take credit at all." Ying Zheng smiled.

"General Zhao Feng said, he is a military commander, and he doesn't regard the accomplishments of civil officials highly."

Observing Ying Zheng's relaxed demeanor, Han Fei also relaxed considerably, speaking more freely.

"He actually has disdain for accolades." Ying Zheng seemed slightly helpless.

Collecting himself.

Ying Zheng no longer kept secrets: "The reason I appointed you as one of the Nine Ministers, especially as the crucial Minister of Agriculture, is due to Zhao Feng's recommendation."

"I trust him."

"And equally, I trust you."

Hearing this.

Han Fei immediately stood up and bowed: "Minister thanks the Great King for his trust."

"You must remember the kindness of Zhao Feng, remember how Zhao Feng assisted you, and particularly remember that you are alive because of Zhao Feng."

"Enough."

"Words end here."

"I have nothing more to say."

"You may leave."

Ying Zheng waved at Han Fei.

"Minister takes leave."

Han Fei bowed.

But at this moment, his thoughts were exceedingly puzzled.

"What does the Great King mean today?"

"Does he intend to instruct me?"

"But why, in the latter part, repeatedly mention Brother Zhao, making me remember his kindness? Remember how he helped me?"

"Why emphasize this?"

"The Great King highly regarded Brother Zhao so much, as if openly telling me to collude with Brother Zhao."

Han Fei's heart was extremely complicated.

And it is with this complexity.

Han Fei walked out of Zhangtai Palace.

Observing his departing figure.

Ying Zheng's lips curled into a smile.

"Feng'er."

"You have a good eye."

"Han Fei is a man of deep emotions and righteousness."

"It is evident, no matter what happens, he will help you with all his might."

"With such talent aiding you, you can avoid many problems later."

"What I can do for you is to allow Han Fei to interact with you without concerns." Ying Zheng smiled in his heart.

Aside from himself, no one knows what he is thinking at this moment.

But Han Fei.

Upon boarding the carriage from the palace, suddenly seemed to have realized something.

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