Chapter 567 Entering Qin
Is this true? Has our Great Qin become that powerful?
Fusu, waking up in bed, rolled over in a daze and then climbed off the edge of the bed.
He walked to the screen in a daze and heard Ying Zheng and his ministers discussing politics.
"Your Majesty, there are secret letters from the six kingdoms; each of them is now making unusual moves..."
Ying Zheng raised his hand to interrupt Lü Buwei, "The six states will either fight or surrender; I only care about the outcome."
The simple and blunt words immediately brought Fusu back to his senses, and his eyes widened.
Upon hearing his surprised words, the officials in the hall exchanged glances. The eldest son might not know, but they did: the Mandate of Heaven was now in Qin. Therefore, unifying the six kingdoms was an inevitable trend and the will of the people.
The goal, which had been planned for generations and calculated to be achieved within twenty years, suddenly became within reach. While everyone was cautious, they couldn't help but feel joy, which led to a sudden urge to perform.
The next moment, a chorus of agreement rose and fell like a tide washing over the steps—
"Your Majesty is wise; the six kingdoms are but chickens and dogs!"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to travel to the six kingdoms to collect six letters of surrender!"
"Those who follow the righteous path receive much help. The unification of Qin is what everyone desires, and submission is the only option for the six states!"
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Ah... Is everyone so confident? Or do I just not know enough about Qin? Were the six states so easy to conquer? Why didn't they unify them before? Didn't my grandfather and the others want to?
Fusu listened with a puzzled expression, but his inner thoughts were heard by everyone. Some of the older ministers, in particular, couldn't help but blush – haha, they were overacting a bit!
Ying Zheng looked speechlessly at the rather "lively" civil and military officials in the hall. They were so good at acting that they must have been too idle.
Then, the King of Qin, sitting at the head of the table, suddenly chuckled and said, "Since you ministers are so confident, devise a strategy within three days, and I will await the surrender of the six states."
"..." Oh dear, they've blown their own horn. The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, but under the King of Qin's enigmatic gaze, they could only grit their teeth and agree, even under pressure. It was just a letter of surrender... Hopefully, the six states would behave themselves.
It's only three days...
The military officer looked at the civil official with a self-righteous air: We are military officers, it's not appropriate for us!
Lord Changping looked at Lü Buwei: I am a man of Chu, it is not appropriate for me!
Lü Buwei looked at Li Si: I am a merchant, it's not appropriate for me!
Li Si: I…
Everyone: You're chosen! The future Prime Minister! To prove you won't betray Qin, work hard!
Li Si: ...Han Fei, when will you arrive? I have no fear of talented people, really!
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Accompanied by Zhang Liang, Han Fei, who was among the first to arrive in Xianyang, was suddenly given a warm welcome by Li Si. Feeling somewhat bewildered and uneasy, he was then pulled by Li Si to meet the King of Qin.
Han Fei met with the King of Qin.
The flame on the bronze candlestick flickered, and Ying Zheng slowly lowered the ink-scented bamboo slip with his slender fingers. The eight characters at the end of "Five Vermin"—"The matter is in the four directions, but the key lies in the center"—still swayed before his eyes.
He raised his eyes to look at Han Fei, who stood tall and elegant below the steps, a barely perceptible smile flashing across his brows: "Since you have chosen the State of Qin, the State of Qin will certainly not disappoint you."
Han Fei, his wide sleeves fluttering, bowed and said, "Your Majesty is too kind."
Before he could finish speaking, Li Si stepped forward and eagerly requested, "Your Majesty, Han Fei is my junior brother, and he is exceptionally talented. I request that Your Majesty allow him to serve Your Majesty alongside me."
The King of Qin nodded and immediately granted Han Fei the same official position as Li Si, allowing him to participate in discussions of state affairs and get close to the core of power.
Han Fei appreciated the King of Qin's trust, but he was still wary of his senior brother Li Si's excessive enthusiasm.
Just as I was about to ask a question, I suddenly heard a child's voice.
[Han Fei? Let me take a look?]
His pupils contracted slightly as he caught a glimpse of a dark-colored garment swaying behind the screen.
"Fusu, come out." Ying Zheng's voice carried a hint of indulgence.
A beautifully crafted child emerged from behind a screen adorned with dragon patterns, his slender legs clad in soft boots embroidered with gold thread. Dressed in a dark robe strikingly similar to that of the King of Qin, he naturally nestled into Ying Zheng's lap.
Fusu's bright almond-shaped eyes darted around, scrutinizing Han Fei. His chubby fingers gripped Ying Zheng's sleeve, and his unconscious thoughts poured out like beans spilling from a bamboo tube: [He's rather handsome. Sure enough, Li Si is jealous of his good looks…wait, why do I feel like Li Si is jealous of him?]
Han Fei understood; this was probably the ability that the Grand Preceptor of Qin, behind the curtain of heaven, had deliberately left for Prince Fusu.
Hearing his inner thoughts, was it to make them obey his wishes...? However, Han Fei lowered his eyes to hide the smile on his lips. He hadn't expected that the young Prince Fusu would be so lively and so mischievous.
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Li Si, who seemed rather lifeless, and felt that even the majestic Xianyang Palace had gained a touch of tranquility.
Han Fei bowed again, his tone gentle: "Han Fei greets the eldest son."
"Hmm." Fusu nodded, mimicking Ying Zheng's manner, and asked, "Aren't you from Han? Why did you enter Qin?"
Ying Zheng's eyes flickered. It seemed that Fusu's speaking ability had improved a little too quickly.
Han Fei did not brush him off because of his young age, but answered seriously: "The people of Han and Qin are merely characters on the household register. What the world needs is a law to end the war and a ruler who can let the people live in peace and prosperity."
As he spoke, he raised his head to look at the King of Qin, "And the King of Qin is the monarch that I acknowledge."
Fusu tilted his head and slightly curled the corners of his mouth: "You are very good."
[Good eye! All those entering Qin should be selected according to this standard; only those who are fans of Father are welcome!]
What does "fans" mean?
Li Si seemed to be deep in thought, and based on the conversation between Han Fei and the eldest prince, he could roughly guess what was going on. Therefore, when he raised his eyes to meet the King of Qin's gaze, and saw the two words "Go and do it" clearly written in his eyes, Li Si couldn't help but fall silent.
Is it possible that he is just a junior official, not the prime minister yet, so why is he doing the prime minister's work?
Your Majesty, take a look at Lü Buwei! Don't let him draw salaries without working!
And also, Your Majesty, don't you think you've been a bit too indulgent with the eldest son? He only thinks about it in his mind, but you let him do it. What are you going to do?
They would grab anyone who came to Qin and ask, "Are you a fan of the King of Qin?"
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