The Great Qin: Starting with marrying Jingni, I began my quest for immortality.

During his time as a hostage in Qin, he was well aware of how terrifying Qin was.

It can be said that the Qin state was far more terrifying than the rumors suggested.

The State of Yan was located in a remote area. In the past, the State of Qin was already considered very dangerous in the legends of Yan. However, the reality was several times more terrifying than the legends suggested.

Now that the State of Zhao has been destroyed, the State of Yan has lost a natural barrier. For the first time, the Qin army has approached the border of the State of Yan. If the King of Qin is prepared to destroy Yan, how will the State of Yan defend itself?

This was the first problem Yan Dan faced after returning to his country.

In contrast, during the years he was a hostage in Qin, his uncle, Lord Yanchun, actually reformed and started doing good deeds. Although this surprised Yan Dan, he didn't think too much about it. Perhaps it was because his uncle, Lord Yanchun, also realized the crisis that Yan was about to face and wanted to improve Yan's national strength through these measures. Unfortunately, it was too late now and it was not of much use.

At this juncture, how should we seek a way to save the nation?

How should the State of Yan defend against the attack from the State of Qin?

It would be one thing if South Korea were destroyed.

The State of Zhao was much stronger than the State of Yan, and it even had a famous general like Li Mu, yet it was still destroyed by the State of Qin.

What should the State of Yan do next?

Just as Yan Dan was worrying about the state of Yan, Tian Guang, a renowned hero of Yan, sent him a letter inviting him to a post station outside the city to talk about... ways to save the country.

Tian Guang was a very famous man in the Yan state. In the past, Yan Dan liked to befriend heroes from all walks of life. This was because he was influenced by the Mohist school and believed that these people were people who could be united. They were different from the common people and also possessed considerable martial power. If they could be united, they would be able to influence the general trend of the world.

Tian Guang was one of them. Yan Dan used to drink with Tian Guang often and they had a good relationship.

This time, Tian Guang, a chivalrous knight, suddenly found him and said he had a way to save the country. For Yan Dan, this was like seeing a lifeline after drowning. Even if it was just a straw, he didn't want to miss it.

Chapter 312 The Way to Save the Nation

It snowed again in the land of Yan.

This place seems to be a snowy kingdom. Since the founding of the State of Yan, it has thrived on this cold land. The State of Yan is also the only one of the many Ji-surname vassal states enfeoffed by the Zhou emperor that still exists today.

The other states ruled by the Ji clan were destroyed one after another for various reasons, except for the state of Yan, which has continued to this day.

But things are different now. In today's world, there is no longer any place for the Yan state to survive.

After the states of Han and Zhao were destroyed one after another, a huge crisis loomed over the state of Yan.

The King of Yan was muddleheaded and did not even realize the danger he was in.

However, Crown Prince Yan Dan was different. He was an extremely wise and intelligent man. He realized that the crisis originated from the Qin state, and if he did not do something, the Yan state would be completely destroyed in the present day.

He was willing to pay any price to save the Yan state.

Therefore, upon receiving Tian Guang's letter, he immediately headed towards the place Tian Guang had described.

In the desolate countryside, a small post station stood, surrounded by nothing but barrenness.

Fine snowflakes continued to fall from the sky, covering the earth in a vast expanse of white.

Seeing this scene, Yan Dan felt a strange sense of sorrow.

He then parked the carriage and entered the post station.

Inside the inn, a robust middle-aged man sat quietly behind a desk.

"Your Highness has finally arrived. I have been waiting for a long time."

The man was Tian Guang, who had once sparred with Jiang Chuan and whose true identity was the leader of the Farmer's Clan.

Upon seeing Yan Dan, he picked up the wine pot on the table and poured Yan Dan a cup of wine, saying, "It's cold outside, Your Highness, please have a cup of wine to warm yourself up."

Yan Dan sat down in front of Tian Guang, picked up the wine bowl, and drank it all in one gulp.

As the strong liquor entered his throat, a burning sensation immediately followed. Yan Dan instantly recognized it as the world-famous "Xinling Drink." Strangely enough, this liquor originated in the state of Han, which has since been destroyed, yet it is still sold throughout the world.

In the past, Yan Dan often drank this wine, so he was very familiar with it.

Setting down his wine bowl, Yan Dan didn't exchange any pleasantries with Tian Guang, as they were old acquaintances. "Mr. Tian Guang summoned me here, saying he has a way to save the Yan Kingdom?"

"Yes!"

"What method?" Yan Dan asked Tian Guang anxiously.

Tian Guang suddenly became mysterious, not revealing the solution directly, but instead asking Yan Dan a question, "Has Your Highness ever heard of Fan Yuqi?"

Upon hearing the name, Yan Dan's gaze sharpened, and she immediately nodded.

"Fan Yuqi has arrived in Yan and is currently residing in my home." Tian Guang slowly and deliberately began to speak, putting down his wine bowl and picking up a small dagger and a wooden figure from the table, which he began to carve.

Yan Dan didn't think there was anything wrong with it. This was probably just Tian Guang's hobby of wood carving. What bothered him more was that Fan Yuqi was staying at Tian Guang's house. He said in a deep voice, "If I remember correctly, Qin general Fan Yuqi was defeated by Zhao's Wu'an Jun Li Mu several years ago when he attacked Zhao. Fearing punishment from Ying Zheng, he fled and has been on the run ever since. Ying Zheng hates traitors more than defeated generals. How could he let Fan Yuqi go? He will not rest until he has taken his head."

"Not bad." Tian Guang looked at the wooden figure and carefully polished it. As he carved, the wooden figure became more and more lifelike. Gradually, a wooden figure in the shape of a Qin soldier took shape. Looking at it, Tian Guang's eyes couldn't help but become sharp.

"Ying Zheng really wanted General Fan's head, he wanted it extremely."

Yan Dan picked up the wine pot on the table, poured herself another bowl of wine, took a sip, and put down the bowl. Her gaze fell on Tian Guang, and she asked meaningfully, "Did Fan Yuqi come here to seek refuge with you, sir, or with me?"

Tian Guang shook his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said in a heavy voice, "Neither."

Yan Dan was somewhat taken aback and suddenly asked Tian Guang, "What do you mean by that?"

Tian Guang raised the small wooden figure in his hand and said, "He came here specifically to present his fine head to Your Highness."

As he spoke, he raised the dagger in his hand, a flash of cold light, and the wooden figure's head rolled onto the table with a gurgling sound.

Yan Dan's pupils contracted sharply, somewhat shocked. After a long while, he finally calmed his shock and looked at Tian Guang with great seriousness: "I would like to hear the details!"

After Tian Guang said those words, he vaguely grasped something.

This may be the method for saving the country that Tian Guang mentioned in his letter.

Of course, this is just his guess at the moment, and Tian Guang will have to explain it in detail.

Tian Guang didn't say much. He leaned forward, took out a scroll from behind him, and slammed it heavily on the table. The scroll unfurled, revealing a map of Dukang, the only rich and prosperous land in the Yan Kingdom.

Tian Guang's voice rang out, explaining the plan in detail: "With the map of Dukang in Yan State, plus the head of Fan Yuqi, Qin State's most wanted criminal, Your Highness's envoy will have the opportunity to get within ten steps of Ying Zheng."

The scroll was fully unfurled, and a cold dagger appeared before Yan Dan's eyes; the dagger was revealed as the map was unrolled.

The so-called plan is already quite obvious.

In terms of national strength, the State of Yan is no match for the State of Qin, and its army is unable to resist Qin's attack.

Then we can only resort to unconventional methods.

For example, the assassination attempt.

From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period, there have been numerous assassinations of other states' rulers, some of which failed and others succeeded.

The only way for the State of Yan to protect itself was to assassinate Ying Zheng and plunge the State of Qin into internal strife.

Before this, Yan Dan had considered this method.

However, Ying Zheng lived deep within the Xianyang Palace and was extremely cautious, making it no easy task to approach him.

For this reason, Yan Dan had considered this method for a short time before abandoning it.

Unexpectedly, Tian Guang came to him today and brought up the matter again.

Moreover, Tian Guang also provided a practical and feasible strategy.

With the head of Fan Yuqi, a traitorous general of Qin, and the Dukang region of Yan, even if Ying Zheng was ambitious and wanted to destroy Yan, he would surely be able to meet with his envoy with these two bargaining chips.

After a long silence, Yan Dan's thoughts kept flashing through her mind. Finally, she asked the man in front of her in a deep voice, "Brother Tian Guang, who exactly are you?"

Chapter 313 The Truth, the Determination!

Such a strategy and plan could not possibly have been devised by Tian Guang, a mere wandering knight.

Especially the Qin general Fan Yuqi, who has been missing since he fled years ago. Qin has been searching for him for years, but still cannot find him. How incredible is that?

It should be noted that the Qin state had a terrifying organization like the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven).

It can only be said that a mysterious force protected Fan Yuqi, which is why he was not found by the Qin state.

Now, Fan Yuqi appears at Tian Guang's place, and Tian Guang tells him about this meticulous assassination plan.

Yan Dan became increasingly curious about the true identity of the person in front of her.

Tian Guang still held the dagger carved from a wooden figure in his hand and said softly, "Everyone in Yan knows the name of Tian Guang, the chivalrous hero. He's quite clever and brave, and fortunate enough to have gained the appreciation of His Majesty the Crown Prince."

Yan Dan's gaze sharpened. "Brother Tian Guang is a man of great wisdom and courage. I have long known that he is no ordinary person. Now that things have come to this, please do not hide your true identity any longer."

Tian Guang stared at Yan Dan, his gaze suddenly turning serious, and his words becoming extremely heavy. "Your Highness, before we proceed, I would like to confirm your mind once again. Your Highness's greatest wish since returning to Yan from Qin, that wish that you would do anything to fulfill, has it remained completely unwavering even in the slightest?"

Yan Dan's eyes sharpened. What Tian Guang said was his long-cherished wish, which he had never told anyone before. However, given his past behavior and the fact that he rushed here because of a letter from Tian Guang, it was not surprising that Tian Guang could guess it.

After a moment of contemplation, Yan Dan uttered four words, one by one, which represented his resolve: "Until death do us part!"

After receiving a positive answer from Yan Dan, Tian Guang understood and made a decision.

He put down the dagger in his hand, and once again reached into his pocket. Following the Yan State Dukang he had previously pulled from behind his back, he pulled out another token from his pocket.

The token is dark purple and extremely ancient. On it are two large characters, which are pink and clearly read "Shennong".

After looking at the token clearly, Yan Dan immediately recognized it.

The reason is simply that this token is too famous.

Yan Dan held an extremely high position within the Mohist school. Ever since the Six-Fingered Black Knight brought him into the Mohist school, his status within the school had become exceptionally special, even surpassing that of ordinary leaders.