When Qin Shihuang heard this, his brows furrowed, but a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.
This result was not surprising.
"Thank you for your hard work, Wang Li."
Qin Shi Huang's voice was deep and powerful. "I know that the remnants of the six kingdoms will never surrender easily. Since they dared to attack Fusu, they must have some ulterior motive."
Wang Li bowed his head to show that he accepted the order.
"I will continue to track down the whereabouts of the remnants of the six nations and make sure to capture them all in one fell swoop."
Wang Li's voice was firm and resolute, "At the same time, I will also strengthen the protection of Prince Fusu to ensure his safety."
Qin Shi Huang's gaze became as sharp as a knife, sweeping across Wang Li and Meng Yi who was waiting on the side. His voice echoed in the empty hall with unquestionable determination.
"Wang Li, Meng Yi, I give you a death order! At all costs, you must catch those assassins from the six countries who dared to assassinate my son! I want them to know the consequences of offending the majesty of the Qin Dynasty!"
Wang Li and Meng Yi both looked stern when they heard this.
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They all knelt on the ground in unison, their voices firm and powerful: "As you command, Your Majesty!"
Qin Shi Huang stood up and walked in front of the two men, his eyes burning with anger: "Make sure to bring those assassins to justice in the shortest possible time!"
Wang Li and Meng Yi looked at each other and saw the firmness and determination in each other's eyes.
They kowtowed again: "We will definitely live up to your majesty's high expectations!"
Afterwards, Wang Li and Meng Yi left the hall and began to prepare for the search operation.
They mobilized a large number of Qin troops and conducted a carpet search of Xianyang City and surrounding areas.
Don't miss any possible hiding place or clue.
The place where Wei Ji originally lived had been searched more than once.
The Qin soldiers, dressed in iron armor and armed with spears and swords, moved around the city.
Their steps were firm and powerful, and their eyes were as sharp as eagles, not letting go of any suspicious points.
The entire Xianyang city was shrouded in a tense and solemn atmosphere.
Wang Li and Meng Yi even took to the battlefield personally. They brought elite soldiers and conducted a careful search of every place where the assassins from the six countries might be hiding.
They must find the assassins as soon as possible to ensure the safety of Prince Fusu.
In the darkness of Xianyang City, the remnants of the six kingdoms were like frightened birds, living in fear and anxiety every day.
Qin Shihuang's thundering measures put unprecedented pressure on the Qin army's search operation.
The remnants of the Five Kingdoms hid in dilapidated houses, abandoned warehouses, and even dark tunnels. They tried to go out as little as possible for fear of being discovered by the Qin army.
However, the Qin army's search operation was like an invisible net that surrounded them tightly.
As time went by, their food and water became scarce, and their spirits were in a state of extreme tension. In such an environment, the quarrels and conflicts between them gradually escalated.
"It was all your idea! You insisted on assassinating Prince Fusu. Now we are being chased by the Qin Empire and have nowhere to hide!" A middle-aged man with a stubble on his face angrily accused a thin young man beside him.
The thin young man's face was pale, his eyes full of fear and helplessness: "I...how could I know that things would turn out like this? We just wanted to avenge the six countries, but we didn't expect the Great Qin Empire's reaction would be so strong."
"Revenge? Humph! I think you want to kill us all!" The middle-aged man was furious and grabbed the thin young man by the collar.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, scaring the two people into silence. They looked at the door nervously, fearing that Qin Jun had come to the door.
However, the person who came in was an old man in ragged clothes. He was panting, his eyes full of fear: "Hurry... hurry up! The Qin army has already searched the area nearby. If we don't leave now, it will be too late!"
Hearing this news, the remnants of the five nations became even more panicked. They packed up their simple bags and prepared to flee this dangerous place. However, during the escape, they quarreled again over the limited resources.
"This is mine!" Wei Ji hugged a shriveled steamed bun tightly.
"Why do you have the right to monopolize it? We have been hungry for several days!" another man shouted dissatisfiedly.
Amid such quarrels and chaos, the morale of the remnants of the Five Kingdoms fell to its lowest point.
In such an environment, it was difficult for them to escape the pursuit of the Qin army. However, facing the moment of life and death, they still could not unite and jointly deal with the crisis.
While they were arguing, the Qin army's search operation had quietly approached. Like cheetahs, they keenly captured every possible clue.
However, the remnants of the five nations were like lambs to be slaughtered, completely powerless to resist.
Suddenly, a sharp-eyed Qin soldier discovered a slight movement at the entrance of the tunnel. He immediately signaled his companions, and they quickly surrounded the area.
The entrance to the tunnel is covered by a tattered wooden board. If you don't look carefully, it is difficult to discover the secret underneath.
"Listen everyone inside, the army of the Great Qin Empire is here, surrender immediately and you will be spared!" The voice of the Qin soldier echoed in the narrow space with unquestionable majesty.
When the remnants of the Five Nations in the tunnel heard this voice, the last hope in their hearts was completely shattered. They looked at each other, their eyes full of despair and unwillingness.
"What should we do? We've been discovered!" said a young man in a trembling voice.
"What else can we do? Let's fight!" The middle-aged man gritted his teeth, pulled out the dagger he carried with him, and prepared for the final resistance.
However, their resistance was in vain. The Qin soldiers were well-trained and quickly broke through the tunnel's defense line. The remnants of the five kingdoms were captured one by one, their faces full of loss and despair.
Qin general Wang Li came to interrogate the assassins in person. He scanned each captive with a sharp gaze, trying to find a clue from their expressions.
Wang Li saw this and sneered. He did not rush to interrogate them, but asked the soldiers to take the assassins to different rooms and prepare to defeat them one by one.
In the subsequent interrogation, Wang Li used various means, including threats, inducements, and even psychological tactics. He knew that although these assassins were stubborn, at the critical moment of life and death, some would always choose to compromise.
Sure enough, after a fierce battle, one of the assassins finally couldn't stand the pressure and revealed part of the truth. He admitted that he was a survivor of the Six Kingdoms, but he claimed that he didn't know the mastermind and specific plan behind it.
Although this answer was incomplete, it was an important breakthrough for Wang Li. He immediately reported the news to Qin Shi Huang and requested additional troops to continue the investigation.
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