The three men were so excited they could barely hold the imperial edict steady.
Though they had long since reached the highest ranks a subject could attain and had experienced so much, ever since they began Immortal Cultivation, advancing their cultivation realms had remained their foremost pursuit.
They had enjoyed so much wealth and glory that they feared the day their lifespans ran out and all of it vanished.
Now things were different!
Their official ranks actually entitled them to a fortune bonus. This made cultivation far faster than burying themselves in arduous training, and they even received Spirit Stones.
They enjoyed an 80% fortune bonus and a monthly salary of 80 Spirit Stones, both of which would increase proportionally as Blue Star grew stronger.
Despite being several hundred years old, they clung to Ying Zheng's legs and bawled, "Brother Zheng! We've let you down!"
Ying Zheng remained silent, watching the three with a smile. After a while, once their emotions had settled, he said, "All right, enough sentimentality. Let's work out our strategy. A great war is coming."
At the mention of an approaching war, Bai Qi's and Wang Jian's eyes flashed with brilliance. They gathered around the map and began their discussions.
Shang Yang was an absolute expert in domestic reform. He offered numerous sensible suggestions and plunged into a spirited discussion with Ying Zheng.
On the military side, Bai Qi and Wang Jian began studying tactics and improving the strategies of the various military districts.
They discussed matters for seven full days, sorting through Blue Star's current shortcomings and setting requirements for the future.
Once they had drawn up a preliminary reform plan, they expanded the meeting again. More than seven hundred senior officials of the Qin Kingdom joined them to review and discuss the details.
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