The young man looked straight into the emperor's eyes, his eyes were stubborn and firm, and his clear voice was sonorous and powerful, striking the heart.

It doesn't sound like a question, but more like a question.

Such bold words and actions are undoubtedly a challenge to the majesty of the emperor.

In an instant, you could hear a pin drop in the hall.

The palace maids all lowered their heads, trying to minimize their presence, hoping that His Majesty would not vent his anger on them next.

What's more, I have already mourned in advance for this courageous Mr. Zhang.

As for Chu Yuening, she was simply numb.

She only knew Zhang Liangyong, but never expected him to be so brave!

You can do so much with your little mouth that keeps chattering.

You must know that the person in front of you is not just some random person, but the emperor who can kill millions of people with his anger!

Are you trying to kill yourself?!

Chu Yuening was still there at this moment, but her soul had been floating for a while.

She maintained a stiff and polite smile, not daring to look at the emperor's expression beside her, and was completely upset inside.

Now it’s not a question of whether to go on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions or not. I just hope that Zhang Liang’s life can be saved.

There was no way, her teammates were so bad that she couldn't lead the team at all.

As time passed, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

In the solemn and dignified hall, a king and a minister stood facing each other. When their eyes met, it seemed as if sparks of lightning flew and invisible smoke filled the air.

Just when everyone thought they were about to face the emperor's wrath, things developed in a direction far beyond expectations.

The cold and majestic emperor looked down at the young man condescendingly, his crown obscuring his expression, leaving only a sharp jaw exposed.

But the next moment, he did not get angry, but laughed heartily.

Just ask——

Will people get angry at the nonsense of a frog in a well?

No, it won't.

They just find it funny.

This is a kind of arrogance and pity that puts one's vision above others.

The emperor's reaction shocked everyone present.

Zhang Liang was also caught off guard, and the passion and courage accumulated in his chest lost their target.

After the confusion, comes doubt and puzzlement.

He thought that His Majesty would be furious, but he never thought that he would laugh, and laugh so heartily, as if he had heard a funny joke.

Zhang Liang clenched his palms, and the cold touch calmed him down, and he asked calmly.

"Why is your majesty laughing?"

Ying Zheng stopped laughing, his face expressionless, and the look in his deep eyes was hard to discern.

It seems arrogant, and it seems contemptuous.

He slowly stood up and walked towards Zhang Liang step by step with his hands behind his back.

A low voice, tinged with a hint of mockery, came into my ears along with the sound of footsteps.

"I was just laughing at Mr. Zhang's naiveté, shortsightedness, and ridiculous behavior."

"Or...are all of you Confucianists like this?"

The body covered by the black and gold dragon robe is eight feet six inches long, tall and majestic, like a towering mountain.

The wind cannot blow it down, and the rain cannot beat it down.

A large shadow was cast from overhead, and a strong sense of oppression invaded the air, which was so thin that it felt as if the throat was being strangled.

The emperor's power of life and death is fully revealed, strong and intimidating.

If it were an ordinary person, he would have already crawled on the ground, trembling.

However, Zhang Liang had his own pride, and his body, as straight as a bamboo, trembled but did not bend at all.

He clenched his teeth, his pale face flushed red, and he met the indifferent gaze without fear, asking out the long-buried depression in his heart.

"Your Majesty, do you know that expanding territory means countless people's families have been torn apart and their lives destroyed?"

The young man spoke with tears in his eyes, his dark eyes were surprisingly bright, as if burning with a cluster of flames, and revealed a kind of compassion for the world.

This is not only an expression of national hatred and family feuds, but also a contest of ideas on governance.

Ying Zheng listened to the young man's heartfelt accusation, his expression remained calm and he was not moved at all.

He raised his chin slightly and snorted coldly.

"So what?"

"In the face of a great cause, all sacrifices are worth it."

The emperor's tone was cold and calm, as if he were a god overlooking the sufferings of the world, high above, indifferent and heartless.

Listening to the words that treated human life as worthless, fire burned fiercely in Zhang Liang's chest. His nails dug into his flesh, but the pain made him more awake.

He looked up at the insurmountable figure, and an unprecedented sense of powerlessness arose in his heart.

As if sensing the young man's dissatisfaction, Ying Zheng turned and walked towards the leader, throwing down a cold remark.

"Put aside your naive and ridiculous thoughts and follow me."

Zhang Liang stared at the emperor's tall back, hesitated for a moment, and then followed him.

After a moment, the king and his minister stood in front of the world map.

Qin Dynasty - World Map

Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, staring at the map quietly. His eyes were deep and distant, as if he could see through the illusion and glimpse into the distant future.

He opened his thin lips slightly, and his voice was steady and mellow, with a sense of historical weight, as he told the story.

"Do you know that besides our Great Qin, there are many other powerful foreign nations in the world?"

"Speaking of the near future, to the west of Western Qiang is the Maurya Empire, a nation as powerful as the Qin Dynasty."

"In the long run, there are many Western powers overseas, invading and annexing each other, competing for hegemony."

Zhang Liang stared at the world map in a daze, his heart surging with emotions.

Looking around, the vast Qin Dynasty only occupied a small area.

Countless unheard-of countries stand among them, big or small, each occupying a place.

Separated by sea and land, some are thousands of miles away, while others are just around the corner.

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