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Fortunately, the Qin Army lived up to expectations and ultimately won the war. Sadly, what began as a small plan to eliminate a few legions of the Zhao Army resulted in millions of lives being forever left on the land of Shangdang.
Was it fate or human intention? Wise men see wisdom, and benevolent men see benevolence.
As the head of the intelligence department of the Qin State, Luzi did not actually know much about this military operation. Although he had done a lot of supporting work, no one had mentioned to him what the true purpose of this campaign was.
The fact is that Luzi was not a core member of the Qin State. Each person had their responsibilities, which was only natural. Waging war externally was the military's job. Given the secrets involved, it was reasonable that he did not inquire or discuss it. Thus, under such circumstances, most of his efforts could only rely on intuition.
In hindsight, his intuition was correct!
Now that everything that needed to be done was completed, it was time to leave. With the victory of the Qin State no longer in doubt, Luzi prepared to formally depart from Shangdang and forget about major matters, introducing Feng Quji, the son who once guarded Feng Ting in Shangdang County, and Ji Xi, the prince of the Dali Ancient Kingdom, to King Zhao of Qin.
Regarding Feng Quji's background as a descendant of three generations of poor farmers, the organization did not delve deeply into this matter. The extremely generous King Zhao of Qin seemed completely unconcerned, as if he did not even know who had instigated the Battle of Qin Zhao. While encouraging Feng Quji, he asked what thoughts this eldest son of Governor Feng had.
Learning both civil and military arts is essential for serving the Imperial Family. According to an earlier agreement with Luzi, the well-rounded Feng Quji immediately expressed his willingness to take on a civil position in Capital Xianyang, hoping that the exalted king would understand that even a humble grass like him yearned to contribute to the bright future of the Qin State.
The rewards for military achievements in the Qin State were quite transparent; titles and official positions were granted based on merit cards and regulations. At present, with Feng Quji's contributions, he could at least be awarded a title equivalent to one of the Five Great Ministers. Titles above that level did not require military service unless one voluntarily remained in the military. Thus, it was clear that he could choose between a military or civil position.
According to past practices, staying in the military for title promotion was considered a shortcut. Although there were personal safety concerns, many optimistic individuals still viewed it favorably. King Zhao of Qin hoped that Feng Quji would reconsider this decision. A slight misstep could lead to a lifetime spent retiring at the rank of Five Great Ministers.
In truth, Feng Quji preferred to stay with the Qin Army; after all, his lifelong dream was to gallop on the battlefield. However, he ultimately adhered to this decision. It was this momentary choice that allowed him to achieve his life’s dream: reaching the highest official position beneath the emperor and later becoming the Chancellor of the Qin State!
As for Ji Xi from the Dali Ancient Kingdom with his solid background, Luzi saved himself quite a bit of trouble regarding organizational issues. Ji Xi had contributed by protecting his sovereign and had even been injured in doing so; just this alone made him far superior to those with mere battle achievements!
King Zhao of Qin, fully in agreement with this, did not even discuss it and directly granted Ji Xi two life directions. If he wanted to serve the king, he could immediately take up the position of Attendant! If he wished to contribute to the Qin State, he could become an assistant Artificer, which would also allow him to create something like Thunderbolt for Great Qin.
Hearing the decree in the grand hall, Ji Xi did not hesitate at all and immediately expressed his desire not to live a mediocre life but to contribute to the Qin State. He had dreamed of being a craftsman since childhood; he just lacked the opportunity.
Upon hearing such a decisive answer again, King Zhao of Qin could no longer contain himself and glanced at the innocent-looking Luzi. Confirming that this was not pre-discussed, he officially appointed Ji Xi as the Deputy Artificer of the Qin State's Weapons Manufacturing Bureau, responsible for researching and developing new weapons. If proven effective through practical testing, there would be additional rewards!
If Feng Quji's choice reflected Luzi's thoughts, then Ji Xi's choice had not been discussed in advance. In Luzi's view, the crown prince Ji Xi, who had always wanted to stay in the Qin State for training, should remain by the king's side. Not only would he gain extensive knowledge, but he could also learn how this excellent Sovereign handled state affairs.
Watching Ji Xi leave the hall to take up his new position, Luzi pondered for a long time about how important personal preferences really were. Noticing that there was no more commotion in the hall, he quickly stole a glance and found that the king had not left yet; he hurriedly knelt down to request a reward.
Seeing his brothers achieving success one by one, Luzi wanted to take advantage of the king's good mood to push Sun Thirteen, Li Xin, and others into positions of power. Being an unnamed follower all day long was not a viable situation. Moreover, year after year, time was not forgiving.
Unexpectedly, King Zhao of Qin, who had just been very pleased moments ago, was now displeased. While ordering Lu County Magistrate to rise, he remarked that those Brothers were not mute; there was no need for someone else to speak on their behalf.
Rising from his kneeling position, Luzi secretly stuck out his tongue and had no choice but to give up his insistence. However, fortunately for him, the king had already provided him with a standard answer. Furthermore, those with Merit would have their rewards confirmed later; they just needed to apply for titles according to regulations.
Knowing that his brothers' future had already received the king's approval eased Lu Zi's worries; everything was settled. Thus, he applied for immediate departure from Shangdang. After receiving King Zhao of Qin's consent, he returned home to pack his belongings.
Seeing people preparing to leave West Rampart without hearing any news, Sun Thirteen and Li Xin hurried over. Upon learning that the Governor was about to head for Qi State, they planned to return and pack their bags in preparation for accompanying him.
Luzi quickly called out to Sun Thirteen and Li Xin to convey the king's message. If they were anxious, they could go up to the hall now and ask for rewards from the king. If they were not in a hurry, they could wait until returning home to discuss it further. Their contributions had already been recorded and could be used at any time.
Hearing that someone did not want him anymore nearly brought tears to Sun Thirteen's eyes. Turning to see Li Xin wiping away tears, he immediately stated that he was not interested in an Official Position. General Li was solely focused on achieving success; if it was time to roll out, then roll out!
Because of the deep brotherhood, it is even more important not to stay together for a lifetime!
Luzi is determined to accomplish this for a reason. As they grow older, it becomes increasingly difficult to adapt to new environments. Besides, the brothers are not anyone's subordinates. It's time to seek a way out!
"Enough! Whether we part now or later, we will eventually separate. A good man should aspire to travel far and wide! You are all descendants of renowned families, and you need to bring honor to your ancestors! What does it mean to stay by the side of someone like me who has no ties!?"
Sun Thirteen had no hesitation and simply pulled out a dagger, placing it against his neck. "Stop the nonsense! Just give us a straightforward answer! A good horse does not serve two masters! So, what will it be!?"
Luzi looked at the indecisive Li Xin and snatched the dagger from Sun Thirteen's hand. "You are all the pillars of our Qin State; you should ride forth and make a name for yourselves in history! Sigh! Forget it! I'll grant you a long break! After working hard for so long, it's time to go home and visit our parents. No matter how vast this world is, nothing compares to home!"
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