Startled, he wondered, "How can I take the initiative?" His mind raced, and various classic strategies flashed through his head.
"First, we need to understand the nature of this world advancement, such as whether it is a direct spiritual energy revival or a slow development."
That way we can address the root cause, and sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood.
Ling Xiao temporarily put down her hand that was choosing a reward, and began to think while resting her chin on her hand.
Not understanding but feeling awe, it also squatted down to think, just like its host.
Oh no, my head is playing the same old "green tea" Lü Zhi over and over again. I'm going to beat her to tears next time!
A moment later, Ling Xiao glanced at the Jade Rabbit and saw the expression on its face shifting between a smirking grin and an angry grit. He gave the Jade Rabbit a sharp rap on the head!
"Ah... host," the system came to its senses, feeling both pain and anger. It vowed that it would never use mimicry again, as it was too convenient to be attacked.
Ling Xiao withdrew his hand and directly instructed, "Wait a while and see if any major changes occur."
"Is that all?" the system asked, its nose and eyes narrowed.
Hmph, is that all? You still need to think about it for so long?
Sometimes pain is the best way to wake people up and improve their intelligence. The bamboo stick used by parents has this effect, and Ling Xiao's iron fist also brought him back to his senses in an instant.
Ling Xiao yawned and said imperiously:
"Regardless of the type of world advancement, what Ying Zheng and Li Si's group lacks most is lifespan. Stock up on a batch of longevity pills for me first."
They nodded silently, not daring to cry too loudly, like farmhands in the old society who were wantonly bullied by landlords, expressing their insignificant resistance through silence.
…………………
The transfer of Luoyang to Yutu went smoothly. Several high-ranking officials made a few symbolic remarks, expressing their loyalty to Qin, and then wisely kept quiet.
The Jade Rabbit isn't scary; what's scary is the Moon Goddess standing behind it. Plus, with the Music Palace located in Luoyang, no one is sure whether the Jade Rabbit wants Luoyang or the Moon Goddess needs it.
Therefore, no one dared to act rashly.
On this day, the State of Yan sent a letter, expressing its trepidation and willingness to offer land to the State of Qin.
"Your Majesty, should Qin acquire this land or not?"
Wang Wan stroked his long beard, his eyebrows dancing with excitement, and said, judging from his appearance, he already considered the land to be Qin's possession.
"What's the difference? After conquering Yan, it will all be Qin territory."
Wang Ben, young and impetuous, blurted out, only to be slapped on the head by his father, Wang Jian.
At the head of the table, Ying Zheng smiled, but he was clearly not blinded by the benefits that were about to come, even though the army to attack Yan had already been assembled and was only missing a general to lead it.
But you shouldn't refuse something that's free.
The ministers were in high spirits, discussing incessantly the fertility and abundance of the land "Dukang" offered by the State of Yan.
At this moment, Li Si spoke up:
"Your Majesty, although King Xi of Yan is weak and incompetent, his son, Crown Prince Dan of Yan, is ambitious. I have heard that he often speaks of resisting the Great Qin at banquets and often utters curses. I believe there must be a trick involved in the Yan people's offer of land this time."
Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow and said, "What Minister Li said makes sense. Since there might be a trap, should we not accept the land offered by Yan?"
His tone was joking, but of course, if Li Si really dared to say he didn't want the land and didn't have a proper reason, he would suffer the consequences.
"Your Majesty is joking."
Li Si smiled arrogantly, his eyes filled with disdain:
"The State of Yan was the weakest of the former six states. Judging from Prince Danchen's observation, he is not a capable person. Even if he is cunning, it is certainly the work of a treacherous and petty person, and he is not worth worrying about."
"Your Majesty, I merely wish to congratulate you. The people of Yan are foolish. If there is any trickery involved, this will serve as a pretext to attack Yan, thus providing a legitimate reason for our attack."
"What if it's just that the Yan state is afraid and offers up its land? Wouldn't it be morally wrong for us to send troops against Yan again?"
Ying Zheng said softly.
"Of course not," Li Si said with a hint of mischief.
"Your Majesty is the chosen one, and should rightfully possess all the land in the world. Therefore, the Yan Kingdom's offering of land is merely a pre-emptive offering of the land that will be our Great Qin in a year or six months. We gladly accept it."
These absurd and illogical remarks caused the other ministers present to burst into laughter, their laughter filled with savage smugness.
The Qin people originated from a wild and uncivilized land, and their people were known for their fierce nature. It was a tradition of the Qin Dynasty to take things without doing anything in return. The Qin Dynasty was tyrannical, and this was no joke.
Moreover, these people at the top of Qin's politics were almost certain that the Yan people's overtures were not without ulterior motives.
After laughing, Wei Liao, with a smile still lingering in his eyes and brows, faced Ying Zheng and bowed, saying:
"Your Majesty, may I inform my colleagues of the information I have gathered?"
"allow"
The officer stood up and explained the situation in just a few words.
The gist of it is that he noticed that Prince Dan of Yan was secretly seeking out skilled knights-errant and had even sent people to search for the deeds of famous assassins such as Zhuan Zhu and Yu Rang.
"The people of Yan deserve to die!"
Meng Tian said coldly, "What else don't they understand? Prince Dan of Yan is going to assassinate the King!"
Wei Liao was skilled at using spies to gather intelligence on various countries, bribing ministers of enemy states, and sowing discord among enemies.
Li Mu of Zhao was once a peerless general who firmly resisted and even invaded Qin. Wei Liao bribed Guo Kai, a favorite minister of Zhao, to slander him to the King of Zhao.
The last great general did not die on the battlefield, but at the hands of the very king he was protecting.
This demonstrates Wei Liao's competence; no one doubted the accuracy of his information.
Ying Zheng's dislike for Prince Dan of Yan grew rapidly, and several generals volunteered to fight. Ying Zheng stood up, remaining neither pleased nor angry.
"Yan Dan is a despicable man who does despicable things. After we present the map, we will appoint Wang Jian as the commander-in-chief, with Meng Wu and Wang Ben as his assistants, to lead the troops to attack Yan!"
Ying Zheng's eyes were filled with mockery. Some people thought he had some kind of relationship with Yan Dan, which was utterly ridiculous.
One was the crown prince of Yan, dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, attending banquets of the Zhao kings and nobles; the other was the son of an unknown prince of Qin, Zhao's sworn enemy. What kind of relationship could they possibly have?
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince of Yan was still kept in the dark, unaware that the Qin people already knew everything and were sharpening their knives, just waiting for him to barge in.
The people of Yan, dressed in white, were seeing off their crown prince when Gao Jianli played mournful music.
Prince Dan of Yan bid them a reluctant farewell, with Jing Ke, a man from Wei, standing behind him. This time, he was taking on the role previously held by Qin Wuyang.
Once on the carriage, Prince Dan of Yan could no longer contain his fear. Assassinating the King of Qin was a matter of life and death, or even death without a chance of survival. Who wouldn't be afraid?
Moreover, he felt he had no choice. Nüba said that the Chiyou bone dagger could only be used by him. After killing a few slaves to test it, Prince Dan of Yan had no choice but to believe it.
When he kills, the dagger emits a scarlet glow!
System: Exclusive glowing fingerprint unlock – you deserve it.
Touching the pills and dagger in his arms, Prince Dan of Yan's face flushed, and he murmured to himself:
"After killing Ying Zheng, the effects of the elixir hadn't worn off. Coupled with Jing Ke's bravery and his ability to hold off the guards, I should still be able to escape."
At this moment, Ling Xiao, who was bored out of his mind, and the system noticed that there was neither a parade of ghosts nor anyone who could suddenly breathe fire.
It has finally been determined that this world advancement will be a gradual and incremental process.
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