Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 978 - 978 7 I was forced to unify the world 2 in 1

Chapter 978: Chapter 7 I was forced to unify the world [2 in 1] Chapter 978: Chapter 7 I was forced to unify the world [2 in 1] At the end of the day, when one is under the eaves, Feng Yin, no matter how reluctant he was, eventually succumbed to a bitter smile, “This humble nephew accepts the punishment.”

Thus, he picked up the drinking cup and downed three cups in a row.

Ah, the boy has said his second sentence.

His Imperial Majesty immediately nodded with satisfaction, following up on his advantage, leisurely spoke, “That looks a bit more like a family meal. Now, tell me, what does ‘The world is easy to obtain’ mean? How would you interpret these four words?”

Feng Yin: “??”

His Imperial Majesty deliberately glared, with a thick joking threat, “If you don’t explain it well, I might have to continue the drinking punishment, you know!”

Feng Yin felt he was numb.

This Imperial Majesty… didn’t at all resemble the Grand Ancestor Emperor he had imagined!

Ah, after all, Great Ancestor was Ying Zheng, and this one, Ying Zheng, seemed to still be missing a radical!

If you really compared them, he seemed more like Emperor Gaozu of Han.

“Cough cough… Whether the world is easy to obtain or not depends on one’s own strength. For the current rulers of the peaceful continent, they devote themselves to good governance and love of their people. Their soldiers have been through a hundred battles and fought fiercely in bloody fields. All of this has been done and done well, and yet they can barely defend themselves. The so-called ‘The world is easy to obtain’ is but a household’s opinion, a spur of the moment. I indeed misspoke earlier; Your Majesty, please forgive me, and I, Pingchuan, accept the punishment.”

Feng Yin solemnly explained, then helped himself to drink, downing another three cups to show his sincerity in accepting the punishment.

The conversation should have ended there, especially since Feng Yin had voluntarily admitted his fault and even endured the additional three cups of punishment. However, His Imperial Majesty became contemplative instead, “No, Pingchuan, what you’ve said is quite right. Each and every ruler of the states works hard and manages diligently… Those who were even slightly mediocre have already been eliminated… On this continent of peace, with seven nations standing in opposition, constantly watching each other like tigers, none of the rulers dare to be negligent, let alone mediocre; even a slight carelessness is bound to be magnified infinitely by the opponent, leading to unimaginable losses with one misstep.”

“Among the states of Qi, Zhao, Yan, Han, Chu, and Wei, indeed, Zhao, Yan, and Wei have had a few kings who indulged in pleasures and appeared mediocre; in fact, Great Qin began to develop and rise precisely during that period.”

“The enemy’s mistake is our opportunity. A ruler who cannot seize on the enemy’s mistake, no matter how hardworking they are, will at best only end up with modest achievements.”

His Imperial Majesty spoke calmly.

But his words, apart from unabashedly acknowledging the rise of Qin country by taking advantage of the situation, also naturally exuded an extraordinary domineering aura and aspiration for subduing the world.

It was an extreme self-confidence, and his serene demeanor was filled with an indescribable charm.

A majesty that overflowed inadvertently.

It was probably because of this that one couldn’t help but be utterly convinced, giving rise to the thought, ‘Following such a monarch, one would certainly achieve great things.’

Feng Yin even suspected that just these words, if overheard by someone desiring to “‘Learn civil and martial arts, and bring honor to the emperor’s court,'” might provoke the kind of reaction spoken of in legends… where one would immediately kneel and pledge allegiance, calling him their lord on the spot, which was not at all false.

“Speaking of which, since my ascension to the throne, the Zhao State has been producing famous generals, and our Great Qin is also known for its bravery. However, when facing them head-on, we couldn’t win! Their ruler, out of fear for the prowess of the frontline generals, repeatedly made foolish moves, which allowed our counterintelligence strategies to succeed, leading us to annex thirty-six cities from Zhao. There’s also the Chu ruler, who loved great achievements and led troops to attack Qin, raising an army without a name, starting a war without clear purpose; recalling that time, the Chu generals were the most valiant in the world, and my ministers advised for peace talks for prudence. But I refused, insisting on a fight.”

“First, I gave up seventeen cities and two thousand miles of Qin’s territory, letting the Chu army come with momentum from a long march; when their battle lines were stretched and their supply lines strained, I appointed Wu Tiejun as a general to lead the elite troops in a fierce counterattack with seventy thousand extraordinary soldiers! At that time, I only issued one command.”

The Qin Emperor said indifferently, “Better to lose ten of ours than not to secure the victory! If we win, everyone in the army will be rewarded; those who die in battle will receive tenfold compensation. If we lose, the soldiers will lay their bones on the battlefield, and the families of three generations will be put to death!”

After listening to this, Feng Yin felt his hair stand on end.

Not for any other reason, but because of this cruel order.

It was known that the iron-cavalry of Chu was unmatched in the world, and for many years, they were proclaimed invincible!

When their cavalry charged, no army under the heavens could withstand their sharpness!

This was a consensus on the continent.

Of course, Feng Yin also knew that this battle was Wu Tiejun’s claim to fame, with a reputation that shook the world declaring, “I am invincible; with Great Qin’s soldiers accompanying me, we are invincible under heaven.” However, he did not know this hidden story!

The truth of that time was that the Qin Emperor had let them penetrate deep before striking a severe counterblow.

With casualties far exceeding the norm, he secured the final victory in this battle!

A glint of iron blood flashed in the Qin Emperor’s eyes, “That battle cost the Qin Army seventy thousand soldiers; sixty-five thousand died, while amongst the Chu army’s vanguard of thirty thousand iron-cavalry, not a single one survived! The once unparalleled name of Chu’s iron-cavalry was no more!”

“After that, I immediately reinforced Wu Tiejun with two hundred thousand troops and bestowed upon him the Dragon Banner and the Sky Sword, allowing him to make all decisions on his own! I removed all constraints, with just one requirement: the lives of the three hundred and fifty thousand Chu soldiers didn’t matter to me, the lives of the two hundred thousand soldiers were in your hands. I wanted you to expand our territory and make the name of the invincible, henceforth, belong to Qin!”

“Wu Tiejun did not fail the trust I placed in him; he led the troops in pursuit, expanded his forces, and made all decisions on his own. At that time, I said something: I give you all the power, even if your merits surpass all others, and you intimidate the whole army. If you turn your troops around, destroy Xianyang, I will still acknowledge it!”