Once the seeds of hatred are sown, they will be magnified infinitely. After returning home, Guo Kai became angrier and angrier as he thought about it. Every time his wounds ached, it made him hate the Mo family even more.
However, the Mohists still have an excellent reputation among the people, so it is not an easy thing to bring them down.
But Guo Kai had already come up with a solution. Didn't the Mohists always advocate universal love and non-aggression?
But now they want to take the initiative to start a war. Although there is a blood feud between Zhao and Qin, Zhao has now become a weak country.
If the Mohists incite Zhao to launch another war, and Zhao is defeated, it will be doomed.
King Zhao had not yet realized what was happening, as the defection of the Mohists had clouded his judgment and made him forget the power of the Qin state.
If the State of Qi could participate, there would still be a glimmer of hope. However, if the envoys sent by the Mohists could not persuade the King of Qi to send troops, the five-state alliance might not be a match for the State of Qin.
"Hmph, Yun Qingshu, let the Mo family be arrogant for a few more days."
Lu Li left Zhao the next day. Chu Liu looked at Lu Li's back with some reluctance and stared blankly for a long time.
"Shopkeeper, do you like the master?" the waiter suddenly asked, leaning forward.
Chu Liu was stunned for a moment, then reached out and grabbed the waiter by the ear.
"What? Are you free today?"
"Shopkeeper, I was wrong! I was wrong!"
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After leaving the State of Zhao, Lu Li and his party traveled a long and arduous journey to the State of Qi.
Chu Jiu had received the news long ago and was waiting outside Linzi City early in the morning.
"Chu Jiu greets Master!"
Chu Jiu was overjoyed to see Lu Li, as he hadn't seen him in a long time.
"Quick, get up!" Lu Li stepped forward to help up Qi Jiu. Back then, this little guy was the most steady one, so Lu Li valued him highly.
After arriving in the State of Qi, he used money to pave his way and became the steward of Hou Sheng, the prime minister of Qi.
This person is similar to Guo Kai in many ways, but is much more shrewd than Guo Kai.
Moreover, the King of Qi trusted him completely, and even Confucian scholars dared not offend this prime minister.
If Lu Li wants to persuade the State of Qi, he must first persuade the Prime Minister of Qi.
If he agrees, then the matter is basically settled.
As the steward of the Prime Minister's residence, Chu Jiu knew Hou Sheng very well, and he also knew many of the secrets of the Qi Kingdom.
Because Chu Jiu is very perceptive and has earned Hou Sheng's deep trust, Hou Sheng now doesn't let Chu Jiu back down when it comes to many confidential matters, and even asks for his opinion.
"What did Hou Shengping love most in his life?" Lu Li asked.
Without hesitation, Chu Jiu replied, "Good horses, good wine, and good women!"
Upon hearing the words "good woman," Lu Li was somewhat puzzled.
"Good woman? What do you mean?"
Chu Jiu glanced at the two women beside Lu Li and said somewhat awkwardly, "Master, Hou Sheng has a fondness for young married women, especially... other men's wives..."
Lu Li was speechless. How could the ancients have such strange and peculiar hobbies?
He also remembered that Cao Cao, during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, had the same peculiar habit: he liked other men's wives.
I never imagined that there would be such people during the Warring States period.
But in reality, women's status in this era was not that low, at least compared to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Xiao Lu'er and Lu Fusheng both showed expressions of disgust. They were both quite old, but had not yet married.
Especially Xiao Lu'er, who is almost thirty years old. According to ordinary people, she would have had several children by now.
But she always stayed by Lu Li's side and never mentioned getting married. Lu Li never asked her either, and the two of them understood each other without saying a word.
"I can get fine wine and good horses, but this married woman..."
Lu Li was at a loss. Where could he find a wife for Hou Sheng?
"Master, the first two items are enough."
As the prime minister of Qi, he had no shortage of money, but he had these three hobbies.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Li said, "Could you arrange for us to meet?"
"Of course, when would you like to meet with Hou Sheng, Master?" Chu Jiu asked respectfully.
"Tomorrow, I'll make some preparations tonight."
The next day, Lu Li arrived at the Prime Minister's residence, and Chu Jiu led them to the main hall to wait for Hou Sheng.
After the morning court session ended, Hou Sheng strode in.
"My name is Lu Li, and I greet the Prime Minister!"
Last night, Chu Jiu had mentioned to Hou Sheng in advance that Gui Gu Lu Li was coming to visit him. He still had some respect for people from the Hundred Schools of Thought.
Although he was highly favored by the King of Qi, the Qi court was dominated by Confucian scholars. He also understood the strengths of the various schools of thought, so the Confucian school and he maintained a balance in the court.
"Sir, what brings you to my state of Qi from so far away?"
Hou Sheng didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"I have come to visit the Prime Minister today for the sake of the Qin state!"
Upon hearing the words "Qin State," Hou Sheng was immediately taken aback, then looked at Lu Li with some wariness.
"Are you a guest minister of the Qin state, sir?"
Lu Li nodded, and Hou Sheng's expression immediately changed. Everyone feared the powerful Qin like a tiger, and the State of Qi was no exception.
Not long ago, an envoy from the State of Zhao visited the State of Qi. In the past few days, the King of Qi has frequently summoned Hou Sheng to discuss whether or not to join the allied forces to attack the State of Qin.
At this moment, Lu Li, representing the Qin state, unexpectedly arrived.
"Oh? What brings you here, sir?"
Hou Sheng asked the question knowingly, but what terrified him was how quickly the Qin state had received the information.
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