In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

"Because he deserves a beating." Xiang Yu had overheard Xiang Jing and Zi Juan's conversation, snorted, and glanced at Xiang An.

Xiang An rolled his eyes, seemingly trying to express disdain, but his body betrayed him by shrinking back.

"You're all here." Xiang Liang's voice came from outside the door.

The four siblings all looked towards the door, only to see the three brothers, Xiang Liang, Xiang Bo, and Xiang Lu, walk in one by one and take their seats.

Xiang Liang placed his hands on his knees, looking down at the members of the Xiang family.

“Today is a small family dinner, only members of the Xiang family are allowed to attend.” Xiang Liang’s expression turned serious. “This concerns our future plans, so we must not let outsiders hear about it.”

Everyone sat up straight and looked at Xiang Liang, who was sitting in the head seat. Their spines straightened and their eyes became sharp.

There could only be one thing that could make Xiang Liang so serious.

That is war.

The pupils of the Xiang family members all took on a slightly indistinct scarlet tinge.

Even if people have different thoughts on the meaning of war—whether it's for protection, honor, or revenge—it doesn't change one thing.

No military general is immune to the desire for war.

The Xiang family's sons have all been honed over a considerable period of time for the sake of war.

It's time to draw blood.

Xiang Liang perhaps sensed the will of the Xiang family members and smiled.

"According to reliable sources, the First Emperor should have already begun preparations for his fifth tour of the empire." His eyes narrowed. "Unlike previous tours, this time he will first travel southeast, reaching Nanjun before turning northeast, passing through..."

"Kuaiji".

"...Is it an assassination attempt?" Xiang Yu asked in a deep voice, a sharp glint in his eyes.

"No, that's not necessary." Xiang Liang shook his head. "The First Emperor survived many assassination attempts, but he never fell for one. That speaks volumes. At that time, we just need to do this..."

His eyes reflected a mad glint.

"I... have already prepared the manpower."

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Chapter 844 He Can Be Replaced

The First Emperor's fifth tour of the empire began.

Along with the First Emperor, Xu Fu's ships also set sail.

She made her second voyage eastward, searching for the remains of immortals that might exist in the mythical Penglai Mountain.

The entire world was serving the First Emperor.

The First Emperor's chariot moved slowly.

Starting from Xianyang, head southeast, then turn due south at Nanyang County, passing through Nan County and Gsha County, until you reach the southernmost Jiuyi Mountain.

Then they turned back and headed north, following the river, passing through Hengshan County and Lujiang County, until they reached Danyang.

After enjoying the scenery of Taihu Lake to the south, and then paying homage to Yu the Great at Kuaiji Mountain, head north to Kuaiji County.

When the First Emperor arrived at Kuaiji Commandery, he saw the beautiful eastern shore of Taihu Lake and decided to spend a few days there.

When the First Emperor went on his tour, the people naturally lined the streets to welcome him. The atmosphere in Kuaiji City was incredibly enthusiastic, and everyone wanted to see the emperor's face.

However, amidst this bustling scene, dissenting voices emerged.

A tall young man stood in the crowd watching the First Emperor's procession, arms crossed, casually watching the convoy carrying the First Emperor. The procession was impressive, but it couldn't hide the indifference in his eyes.

The First Emperor's entourage passed through Kuaiji City in a grand procession and headed towards Taihu Lake. The young man pointed to the tail of the First Emperor's entourage and said something to himself.

"He can be replaced."

Although the crowd had gradually dispersed, many people still heard the young man's words.

They looked up at the young man in horror and quickly retreated to keep their distance.

A middle-aged man next to the young man also changed his expression drastically and quickly reached out to cover the young man's mouth.

"What nonsense are you spouting?! This is tantamount to exterminating your entire family!"

After saying this, the middle-aged man grabbed the young man and left the place.

"Those two people just now..." Although they left the scene very quickly, the faces of the middle-aged man and the young man were still remembered.

"Hmm, it seems to be the uncle and nephew of the Xiang family in the east of the city?" A passerby asked the person next to him with a frown.

"I...I don't know, don't ask me!" The man seemed to be startled and quickly slipped away.

The Xiang family held considerable prestige in Kuaiji City and even the Wu region.

Although the First Emperor was more powerful, he only stayed here for a few days and left in a couple of days. The Xiang family still held the reins in the Wu region.

However, some people are not very clear about this matter.

A middle-aged man's eyes flickered as he seemed to be constantly calculating something.

It seems the Xiang family has some dissatisfaction with His Majesty the First Emperor... But I can't possibly go to the shores of Taihu Lake to report this to the Emperor. So, I'll go to the prefectural governor's office in Kuaiji to report it. So many people here heard that Xiang brat's insolent words. If I can wipe out this group of rebels, maybe I can get some reward or something...

As he pondered this, he looked around and noticed that everyone had hurriedly left the spot.

He gritted his teeth, rubbed his hands together, and strode towards the Kuaiji government office.

......

The Xiang residence was already in a desolate state.

"Is everything ready?" Xiang Liang patted the neck of his fine horse and looked at Xiang Yu and Xiang Lu beside him.

The one who spoke rudely in the welcoming procession of the First Emperor was Xiang Yu, and the one who covered Xiang Yu's mouth and pulled him back was Xiang Liang.

His eyes held a mixture of fear and excitement.

"My third uncle and Xiang An have already led a group of retainers towards Mount Kuaiji." Xiang Yu gripped the reins of his steed, Wuzhui, his brow furrowed. "Uncle, forgive my bluntness, but isn't it too hasty to start now?"

"...It's alright. Although Yin Tong isn't one of my men, he does have his own ideas." Xiang Liang forced a smile. "We can use him, but right now, all we need is a deeper reason to lie low."

Yin Tong was the governor of Kuaiji Commandery.

“I’ve already released Huan Chu ahead of time.” Xiang Liang gripped his reins tightly, and Tong Kong was even trembling slightly. “I’ve also made arrangements for the new King Huai long ago.”

"Now, all we need to do is conceal our strength and lie low, waiting for the right opportunity!"

He looked into Xiang Yu's eyes and laughed in a ferocious way that he himself was unaware of.

"I thought I would never have any hope of avenging Chu in my lifetime, but... but..."

Both Xiang Lu and Xiang Yu frowned.

"You, Xiang An, and even Xiang Jing and Xiao Si, you four siblings are all capable generals!" He raised his head, suddenly waved his arm, and said excitedly, "Especially you and Xiang An! I can't imagine any other way to describe you except that you were born for war!"

"If you had been born twenty years earlier, this world might not have belonged to Qin!"

"You are—"

"Second Brother!" Xiang Lu grabbed Xiang Liang's hand.

Xiang Liang's passion was suddenly interrupted by Xiang Lu, and he looked at Xiang Lu with some confusion.

"We should go." Xiang Lu glared at Xiang Yu, then looked at Xiang Liang.

"Yes, Uncle, if we don't leave soon, even though Yin Tong has no intention of being our enemy, he'll come knocking on our door soon enough." Xiang Yu understood Xiang Lu's look and chimed in.

“...That makes sense.” Xiang Liang thought for a moment, nodded, and looked at the people who were still left at the Xiang residence.

Xiang Yu, Xiang Lu, and a few skilled retainers; the rest, those who should have left have left, and those who shouldn't have left have been dismissed.

"Let's go." He turned the horse around, spurred it on, and said, "To Mount Kuaiji!"

......

At the foot of Mount Kuaiji, Xiang An was standing on a huge rock, gazing into the distance.

"My uncle and elder brother should be arriving soon, right?" Xiang An asked.

Behind him was a village.

It is a village, but it is more than just a village.

This place holds the secret that Xiang Liang has kept hidden ever since he was defeated and sent to Kuaiji.

Like-minded diners, well-trained Chu soldiers, piles and piles of provisions—everything is here.

Xiang Liang had long wanted to rebel.

Ever since the fall of the Chu state, they have been plotting a rebellion.

For many years, he had been hiding in Kuaiji City, treating himself as the patriarch of Wuzhong, helping Yin Tong with small favors, occasionally attending wedding banquets or presiding over funerals, and building up his reputation.

As the fifth tour of the empire began, Xiang Liang finally couldn't hold back any longer. The moment he saw the chariot that the First Emperor was riding in, Xiang Liang even wanted to pounce on him and tear him apart alive.

Xiang Liang still held back.

However, the other strategies must be implemented step by step.

By having others accuse the government, the Xiang family's overall strength was concealed. As soon as the Qin Dynasty showed any weakness, they would immediately use their accumulated popularity to rise up in rebellion and set the flames of anti-Qin sentiment burning across the Central Plains!

Xiang Liang couldn't wait any longer.

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Chapter 845 Wasn't assassination attempts on the First Emperor a common occurrence?

As the First Emperor stepped down from his carriage, guards immediately surrounded him, protecting him completely.

The First Emperor gazed at the beautiful Taihu Lake, but not a single thought was on this magnificent scenery.

The shimmering lake reflected the First Emperor's image, but the image in his mind was another, all-too-familiar figure.

“Kuaiji… back to Kuaiji…” He sighed, thinking of the familiar yet unfamiliar face he had just caught a glimpse of by the roadside.

With his hands behind his back, the First Emperor had a complex expression.

"Did you anticipate this all along... or did you arrange it this way on purpose, Chaodi?"