"Thank you for your kind words, Grand Commandant!"
Wang Tian was so excited that he was at a loss for what to do. In the end, to express his gratitude to his wicked husband, he actually picked up the wine jar and started drinking it all at once.
"Why bother?!" The wicked man smiled and raised his hand to stop him.
Even so, half a vat of wine had already been consumed, and Wang Tian's dark complexion had turned rosy, clearly indicating that he was intoxicated.
"Hiccup~"
Wang Tian exhaled a strong smell of alcohol. Perhaps the alcohol was taking effect, as he began to pour out his grievances, "Grand Commandant, you don't know this, but when we join the army and put our heads on the tip of a knife, isn't it all for the sake of living, and living a better life?"
"Now, the State of Qi is merely clinging to life, and its king is narrow-minded, incompetent, and foolish. I have been exiled here for six years. If the world were at peace, it would be fine, but it seems that unification is imminent..."
The wicked man chuckled. During their casual conversation last night, he could tell that Wang Tian was a thoughtful person with unique insights into the trends of the world.
To put it bluntly, he saw the potential of the Qin state and was convinced that Qin would eventually unify the world and end the centuries of war.
He was a minister of the State of Qi and a garrison commander of a border city. If the Qin army were to besiege the city in the future, he would face only death or surrender.
If they surrendered then, at best they would only become commoners in a country that had fallen, or perhaps even slaves. Their lives would be vastly different from what they have now.
However, if one were to pledge allegiance beforehand and seize this opportunity to catch the eye of the most powerful and influential villain in Qin, one could at least continue to live a life of comfort and ease, even if one were not to be ennobled or appointed prime minister.
"I, the Grand Commandant, know your intentions. I can promise you that if Qin conquers Qi in the future, and you lead the soldiers in the city to surrender to my command, I will guarantee you a position as a general in the court." The wicked man put away his smile and stared directly at Wang Tian.
Wang Tian struggled to his feet, controlling his swaying body, and then knelt on one knee, saying, "Grand Commandant, rest assured, in the coming days I will do everything in my power to win over the soldiers in the city, and when the time is right... we will rise up in rebellion."
His words revealed a firm resolve. He clearly saw the unstoppable rise of the Qin state and knew that from this moment on, his fate would be closely linked to that of the wicked man.
From both a moral and logical standpoint, only by adapting to the times can one ensure the survival and development of oneself and one's soldiers in a chaotic world.
The wicked man nodded, satisfied with Wang Tian's statement. Wang Tian's surrender would bring Qin a significant strategic advantage; the location of Yangjin City and Wang Tian's understanding of Qi would become key to Qin's future conquest of Qi.
“Alright, Wang Tian, our agreement today marks the beginning of trust between Qin and you.” The wicked man stood up, extended his hand, and Wang Tian grasped it tightly. Their eyes met, conveying trust between them.
The wicked man felt a slight ripple in his heart. The Chu state had already made its plan and was now attacking Yan. The generals on the border of Qi were all loyal to the state, and the current situation was very favorable, which made him extremely happy.
Perhaps, the day when the Qin state will unify the world will come sooner than expected!
Just as the two were exchanging pleasantries, the voice of Wang Tian's trusted guard came from outside the room, "General, the scouts who went to Linzi have returned!"
"I understand, let him in!" Wang Tian's expression changed, and he immediately adjusted his demeanor, sitting back down quite calmly.
The same applies to the wicked husband; the two remained at the level of a gentleman's friendship, as if they were meeting for the first time.
The scout rushed into the house like a whirlwind and said in a low voice, "Reporting to the general, His Majesty has ordered that the Grand Commandant of Qin be welcomed in Linzi."
Wang Tian showed no surprise. He nodded slightly and said softly, "I understand. You may leave now."
After the scouts left, Wang Tian spoke up: "Grand Commandant, I won't keep you any longer, lest you attract attention. I hope you will be careful on your journey."
The wicked man picked up his wine cup, a smile playing on his lips: "Don't worry, this marriage proposal is merely to appease the State of Qi and prevent it from being lured by other states, thus creating a pincer movement against us."
"After I leave, you should take over the city's garrison as soon as possible to prevent the State of Qi from betraying its principles for profit and colluding with other states to put me in a pincer attack. You can provide support to me at any time."
“In that case, I can then focus on destroying the Yan state. At that time, regardless of whether the Qi state takes any action, I will remember your contribution and personally report it to the King.”
Wang Tian naturally wouldn't miss any opportunity to show his loyalty, so he quickly said, "The soldiers in the city have always been obedient to me, and I have never treated them badly. Those lieutenants are just people planted by several different forces."
"If the Grand Commandant were to encounter such a perilous situation, I would certainly swiftly kill them with my sword, and then lead my men to defect in the face of battle to relieve the Grand Commandant's danger."
"Haha, good!" The wicked man raised his wine cup and laughed loudly, "Drink this cup, and this Grand Commandant will take his leave first."
Wang Tian quickly raised his cup to clink with his, and the two smiled at each other before drinking their wine in one gulp.
"Let's go!" The wicked man put down his wine glass and stood up.
Wang Tian quickly stood up. "Grand Commandant, please, I'll escort you out of the city."
Upon arriving at the city gate, the two exchanged a few polite words before the wicked man returned directly to the temporary encampment of the Black Dragon Armored Army, summoning Erniu and Chun Ning to assemble immediately.
A short while later, dust filled the sky, and the sound of horses' hooves echoed.
Wang Tian watched the wicked man and his men leave until they were completely out of sight before returning to the city.
Upon returning to the city, he quickly summoned his trusted generals and told them about his desire to submit to the Qin state.
As soon as he finished speaking, whispers and gasps of surprise rippled through the room.
Seeing this, Wang Tian remained calm and said in a deep voice, "My brothers have worked with me for many years, so I will speak frankly. The Grand Commandant of Qin has already agreed to my surrender to Qin."
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