If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

Thirty-six Stratagems!

The entire marking area fell into a deathly silence once again.

Emperor Xia, Li Jing, and all the Ministry of War officials and famous generals present were all deeply shocked.

There are actually thirty-three such unpredictable and ingenious schemes that have outsmarted people's hearts?

Collectively known as the Thirty-Six Stratagems?

How is that possible!

"Gulp!"

Minister of War Li Jing swallowed hard, feeling his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of his throat.

He had fought for half his life and boasted of his thorough knowledge of military strategy, but compared to the ingenious plan in Qin Feng's answer sheet, all his learning was insignificant.

"Father..."

Xia Yingtai's mouth was slightly open, her face full of disbelief.

She knew Qin Feng was powerful, but she never imagined he was this powerful!

"Okay, okay!"

Emperor Xia said "good" three times in a row, and his deep eyes shone with an unprecedented light.

"Bring Qin Feng here immediately! I want to see him in person!"

He paused, glanced at Xia Yingtai beside him, and added:

"Since it is inconvenient for me to show myself, I will remain behind the screen."

"I want to hear with my own ears just how earth-shattering these Thirty-Six Stratagems truly are!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Li Jing was startled, immediately bowed to accept the order, and strode out.

Soon, Emperor Xia and Xia Yingtai disappeared behind the huge screen.

Through the gap in the screen, Xia Yingtai's beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation and pride.

No wonder he's the person she likes!

……

Outside Chongwen Hall.

Qin Feng closed his eyes to rest, waiting for the final results to be announced.

Ding Ding Deng!

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps approached.

Minister of War Li Jing actually walked quickly to him.

"Qin Feng, come with me!"

Li Jing spoke urgently, without uttering a single unnecessary word, and grabbed Qin Feng's wrist before leaving.

Qin Feng's heart stirred.

coming!

It seems that his "above-the-syllabus" answer sheet had indeed caught the attention of the Minister of War.

After all, the Thirty-Six Stratagems are nothing short of a game-changer for this world.

Soon, Qin Feng was led to the brightly lit examination room.

As soon as he entered the room, he sensed that something was wrong.

Several high-ranking veteran generals stood in a row, their burning gazes all focused on him.

"Qin Feng!"

Li Jing couldn't wait to speak: "I've already read your answer sheet! That last 'Thirty-Six Stratagems,' is it real? Do you truly possess so many unpredictable and divine schemes?"

Qin Feng bowed to everyone before speaking in a respectful yet humble manner.

"Reporting back to the Minister and all the generals."

"I dare not lie. Those Thirty-Six Stratagems are a family heirloom of military strategy, the culmination of my father and elder brother's life's work. Unfortunately, they sacrificed their lives for the country before they could compile them into a book..."

He cleverly attributed the origin of the Thirty-Six Stratagems to his father and brothers who died in battle.

This is both reasonable and leaves enough room for maneuver.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, most of the doubt on the faces of the people present vanished, replaced by endless regret and admiration.

Marquis Qin Zhan, a man of unwavering loyalty, whose entire family was devoted to the country!

It seems... not impossible that such unpredictable military strategies could be summarized.

"So it was the last work of the Loyal Marquis... No wonder!"

Li Jing suddenly realized, and his gaze toward Qin Feng became even more intense.

"Could you please list a few more strategies for us?"

Upon hearing this, all the generals pricked up their ears, and even the Xia Emperor behind the screen was filled with anticipation.

Qin Feng smiled calmly, confident of success.

"The first strategy is to deceive the heavens and cross the sea."

"When preparations are thorough, vigilance wanes; when things are commonplace, suspicion is disregarded. The hidden lies within the revealed, not opposite to it."

"When the enemy is fully prepared, our most common and overt actions are the most effective at making them complacent and thus achieving our objectives in secret."

The words had barely left his mouth!

An old general suddenly slapped his thigh!

"When preparations are thorough, vigilance wanes; when things are commonplace, suspicion is disregarded... This truly hits the nail on the head regarding the essence of military strategy!"

Qin Feng did not pause and continued, "For example, the second strategy is to besiege Wei to rescue Zhao."

"It is better to divide the enemy than to fight them together, and better to attack their weak points than their strong points. When the enemy's main force is strong and attacking one point is ineffective, it is better to turn to attack their weak rear and force their main force to return to reinforce it. In this way, we can break the siege and turn the passive situation into an active one."

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"

Li Jing couldn't help but slap his thigh.

This is no longer just a simple trick; it's the essence of military strategy! It's a guiding principle at the strategic level!

Qin Feng's voice continued.

"The third strategy is 'borrowing a knife to kill someone.' The enemy is clear, but the ally is uncertain. Invite the ally to kill the enemy without exerting your own strength, thus harming your own strategic calculations."

"The fourth strategy, 'Wait at ease for the enemy to tire themselves out'..."

Every time Qin Feng uttered a plan, the veteran generals present would shudder, their faces growing more horrified.

Everyone was completely absorbed, as if they were listening to the supreme truth of the art of war!

Their gazes toward Qin Feng had completely transformed from initial shock and anticipation into awe and fervor!

This is not some clever scheme or trick!

This is the great art of war, a dragon-slaying technique powerful enough to change the world's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or landscape)!

If every general of the Great Xia Dynasty could understand such strategies, then sweeping across the land and unifying the world would no longer be a dream!

"That's enough!"

Minister of War Li Jing suddenly raised his hand and grabbed Qin Feng's shoulder, looking like a madman.

"Qin Feng! In my capacity as Minister of War, I make this promise to you!"

"As long as you are willing to present the complete 'Thirty-Six Stratagems' to the imperial court!"

"Whatever you desire—promotion, wealth, or anything else—I… no! His Majesty will grant your wish! Any request!"

This is already an enormous promise!

Behind the screen, the Xia emperor felt a pang of anxiety and prepared himself for a major hemorrhage.

Let alone high-ranking official positions and generous salaries, even becoming a king or prime minister would be acceptable as long as one could obtain this military strategy that could change the fate of the nation!

However, at this moment, Qin Feng keenly sensed that there seemed to be a very slight breathing fluctuation behind the screen in the corner.

There are people there!

Who else could be so respectfully accompanied by Li Jing, the Minister of War, at the examination hall? ...Besides the current emperor.

A bold idea instantly took shape in Qin Feng's mind.

"You flatter me, Your Excellency."

Qin Feng suddenly bowed deeply to Li Jing.

"To serve my country is my lifelong wish; how could I dare ask for any reward?"

"My Qin family is full of loyal martyrs; my father and brothers all sacrificed their lives for the country, their bodies wrapped in horsehide."

"Though I am unworthy, I am willing to follow in the footsteps of my predecessors, to expand the territory of Great Xia, and to serve His Majesty with utmost loyalty, even unto death!"

His gaze was intense, and he finally recited two lines of poetry.

"Report your favor on the golden stage!"

"To carry the jade dragon...to die for my lord!!!"