Cai Ze bowed slightly, appearing extremely respectful.

"Furthermore, if the Great Qin were to summon another 200,000 soldiers, I'm afraid we wouldn't even be able to provide them with enough food and fodder."

Ying Zheng naturally knew what Cai Ze meant, and he also knew that there were still few people farming in Qin State. Most of the farmers had joined the army, and in many places, the army had to be stationed there to barely gather enough food and grass.

If we recruit another 200,000 soldiers, I'm afraid there will be no one left to farm.

If all the farmers were gone, there would really be no hope.

"So, it means I can't summon you?"

There was still no emotion in Ying Zheng's voice, but all the ministers had an illusion, an illusion that his power was increasing.

"If the emperor wants these 200,000 soldiers, I will naturally give them without hesitation."

Since Ying Zheng dared to say that, he must have a backup plan. Cai Ze just came here to go through the process and would definitely not confront Ying Zheng.

"If that's the case, then I remember that Zhao State had 150,000 surrendered soldiers, right?"

This is more exciting than recruiting soldiers. Cai Ze never expected that Ying Zheng's solution would be to target the group of surrendered soldiers.

"Excluding those who died of exhaustion and starvation, there are probably less than 100,000 left."

Even though he was extremely shocked, Cai Ze still had to answer honestly, but the faces of many of the ministers below turned extremely pale.

"If that's the case, recruit 100,000 soldiers and give each soldier's family a slave from a Zhao surrendered soldier. That way, there will be nothing else to worry about."

There would certainly be no objection to this. As the 150,000 surrendered soldiers who were the first to see Ying Zheng's miracles and experienced it personally, they were extremely honest.

No matter how hard or tiring it is, they dare not complain and work hard like animals.

Such slaves are extremely hard to find, and now they are given away for free as soldiers, so the people have no reason to refuse.

With the benefits provided by the military honor system and this decree, it is estimated that these 100,000 soldiers can be recruited soon.

"Of course I have no objection."

Since he had nothing else to worry about, there was no reason for Cai Ze to stand any longer. He apologized and knelt down again.

"If you have no objection, General, I will give you full authority on this matter. Can you do it?"

Having been called, Meng Ao naturally could not continue sitting. He stood up and saluted: "I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the emperor."

"Then let's talk about the last thing." Ying Zheng waved his hand and asked Meng Ao to sit down, and then he talked about the last thing.

"I know what you all did before, so I want to settle the score now."

His tone remained calm, but it caused an uproar among the ministers.

They were completely panicked.

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