Lu Li's series of actions completely stunned Chu Jiu behind him.
How could this be? Although he didn't understand at all what was going on, why Sheng's attitude changed completely after drinking a bottle of wine?
However, the scene of Lu Li calling a deer a horse and water wine today was deeply imprinted in his mind.
Hou Sheng left without stopping, and within two hours, Lu Li received news that the envoy sent by the Zhao Kingdom had been driven away.
Little Deer was immediately stunned, and asked speechlessly, "Brother Lu, he is already the Prime Minister of Qi, why would he still... treat a Marquis of Qin..."
Lu Li smiled and said, "Everyone has weaknesses. Although Hou Sheng is the prime minister of Qi, he is afraid of Qin."
"He is a smart man. Qin is very likely to unify the world one day, so he is leaving himself a way out."
Lu Li's explanation left Xiao Lu'er and Lu Fusheng completely bewildered; human nature was too complex for them to understand.
"This crisis is over just like that?" Lu Fusheng asked in surprise.
That's too easy. Lu Li just found the Prime Minister of Qi and that was it?
Lu Li shook his head. However, Qi would not participate in the coalition, but that did not mean other countries would not. The most important thing was to look at Zhao.
However, Lu Li had already planted a time bomb for the Zhao Kingdom, and that was Guo Kai!
But Lu Li didn't know when or how this bomb would explode; he had simply used Guo Kai casually.
"Brother Lu, you resolved this without even meeting the King of Qi?"
Their trip to persuade the State of Qi went very smoothly. They traveled from Qin to Qi, and apart from a two-day delay in Zhao, they arrived in Qi in less than a month.
As a result, Lu Li resolved the matter in just one day.
In fact, Lu Li had not expected things to go so smoothly; he had overestimated Qi and Hou Sheng.
"Let's take the route through the State of Chu when we go back."
Lu Li had already made plans. When returning to Qin, he would not take the route through Zhao, but instead take the route through Chu, which would also allow him to gather information about Chu.
"He's in Chu State on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Should we inform him in advance?" Lu Fusheng asked.
"No need, we are just passing through the State of Chu."
Lu Li knew a little about the State of Chu. At present, the State of Chu only had one famous general, Xiang Yu's grandfather, Xiang Yan!
However, at this point in time, Xiang Yu should not have been born yet.
Lu Li held Xiang Yu in high esteem in later generations. He was described as having the strength to uproot mountains and the spirit to cover the world. Most of the descriptions of Xiang Yu by literary figures were positive.
"Master, are you leaving?" Chu Jiu asked.
Lu Li nodded, and there was a hint of reluctance in Chu Jiu's eyes.
He felt that he could only learn more by being by Lu Li's side.
This also taught Chu Jiu a lesson: if you want to call a deer a horse or water wine, you must become powerful enough to make others fear you.
Chu Jiu is a very steady person, and he is meticulous in his words and deeds. This shows that he was able to win Hou Sheng's favor.
"After I return, I will send someone to replace you. Then you can return to Qin and find me."
How could Lu Li not understand what Chu Jiu was thinking? Upon hearing Lu Li's answer, Chu Jiu's face instantly lit up with a smile.
"Thank you, Master!"
In Lu Li's mind, Chu Jiu was the most stable of the eleven children. He could take over the Black Ice Platform in the future, and Lu Li also intended to train him to be his successor.
Lu Li and his group left the State of Qi and headed towards the State of Chu.
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The capital of the State of Chu was Ying.
Lu Li stood on the streets of Yingdu, his gaze distant.
Once upon a time, the State of Chu was a very powerful state among the seven states, and it also had many talented people.
Famous generals such as Sun Shu'ao and Lord Chunshen are now only Xiang Yan who can be considered a famous general.
Among the civil officials, there is another figure who has been remembered throughout the ages: Qu Yuan, also known as Mi Ping! (His surname was Mi, his clan name was Qu, his given name was Ping, and his courtesy name was Yuan; in any case, calling him Qu Yuan, Mi Yuan, or Mi Ping is correct.)
However, he is known by the name Qu Yuan in later generations. His major works include "Li Sao", "Nine Songs", "Nine Chapters", and "Heavenly Questions".
His work, "Chu Ci," is the source of Chinese romantic literature and is known as "Feng Sao" along with "Shi Jing," exerting a profound influence on later generations of poetry.
The Dragon Boat Festival in later generations was established in memory of Qu Yuan, who held a pivotal position in history. Unfortunately, he died young and was exiled by King Xiang of Chu.
In 278 AD, the capital of Chu was captured, which dealt a severe blow to Qu Yuan. He was heartbroken and desperate, and in extreme despair and pain, he committed suicide by drowning himself in the river with a stone in his arms.
He was probably in his sixties when he died.
However! Lu Li's master had previously revealed to him that Qu Yuan was not dead!
When Lu Li heard the news, he was so shocked that he was speechless. If this guy were alive now, he would be at least a hundred years old.
How is that possible? In this day and age, can a person live to be a hundred?
However, if given the opportunity, Lu Li would still like to meet this great poet.
Although he was frustrated and unsuccessful in the second half of his life, his works such as "Li Sao" have been passed down through the ages.
However, Lu Li didn't know where Qu Yuan was at this moment, but he certainly wasn't in Yingdu.
"Brother Lu, what are you daydreaming about?" Little Deer shook him, and Lu Li finally snapped out of his reverie.
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