Amidst the resounding cheers of the entire court, the joy on Ying Zheng's face grew more pronounced.
"Read the battle report," he commanded with a smile, handing it over. "You will all understand why I am so pleased."
Zhao Gao respectfully accepted the report. He then turned to face the great hall and slowly unrolled the scroll. The ministers' gazes converged, all of them looking on with anticipation.
"Your servant, Wang Jian, hereby reports to the Great King.
"After routing Wei Wuji from Wei City, Qin's Main General, Zhao Feng, did not cease military operations. Having captured Shangwei City in Wei and secured half a year's worth of grain and fodder for an army of 200,000, he decided after careful consideration to lead his troops to attack Wei. His objective was to open a path between Yingchuan and the Zhao state.
"On the first day, he pursued the remnants of Wei Wuji's forces and slew the Wei General Gongsun Xi.
